GSA Name Engraving
GSA Name Engraving
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CS Garth

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2,873 posts

128 months

Friday 17th September 2021
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Does anybody have a photo of what these plaques look like?

On an aside, the certificate I got has a different (and wrong) what three words reference to my email update (the latter is correct, the former is for an industrial compound a couple of hundred yards away from Goodwood).

No ideas for a name

2,968 posts

109 months

Friday 17th September 2021
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Not found mine yet, but they seem to be brass strips with multiple names on. Will grab a photo if I get up that end again

What three word...what a stupid idea. Don't get me started.. we have a perfectly good grid system without introducing something commercial that they won't release the algorithm or dictionary for

CS Garth

Original Poster:

2,873 posts

128 months

Friday 17th September 2021
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Appreciated

No ideas for a name

2,968 posts

109 months

Friday 17th September 2021
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Reporting live....


Just a random choice, no connection with the names posted.

CS Garth

Original Poster:

2,873 posts

128 months

Friday 17th September 2021
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Superb service many thanks!

AllezWasps

584 posts

189 months

Sunday 19th September 2021
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I noticed some of the plaques (those individual ones in the paddock) were already showing signs of corrosion. I wonder what plans there are if any to try and keep them looking good rather than falling into complete disrepair?

Petrus1983

10,832 posts

185 months

Monday 20th September 2021
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I forgot to look for mine. Lord March is hosting an event in October so will try and take a look then.

shaunroche

214 posts

169 months

Wednesday 22nd September 2021
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Petrus1983 said:
I forgot to look for mine. Lord March is hosting an event in October so will try and take a look then.
Lord March....Freddy??

What event is he hosting, something similar to the MM I wonder that his father, the Duke of Richmond is hosting?

I'm an Engineer, Pedant is my middle name smile

jmwalkeruk

82 posts

153 months

Wednesday 22nd September 2021
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shaunroche said:
Lord March....Freddy??

What event is he hosting, something similar to the MM I wonder that his father, the Duke of Richmond is hosting?

I'm an Engineer, Pedant is my middle name smile
To be pedantic, 'Pedant' is almost certainly not your middle name...

Ian.Campbell

104 posts

234 months

Yesterday (09:35)
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It s odd GRRC say my plaque in Paddock 77 is weather damaged and yet I look at it and it still looks like new as I clean it once a year to stop it tarnishing and keep it like new.

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So I have my old plaque still in Paddock 77 which is the plaque I paid for, and a new plaque in Paddock 113 which the GRRC paid for.




Edited by Ian.Campbell on Sunday 15th March 15:48

Arkose

3,619 posts

176 months

Yesterday (09:50)
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Ian.Campbell said:


It s odd GRRC say my plaque in Paddock 77 is weather damaged and yet I look at it and it still looks like new as I clean it once a year to stop it tarnishing and keep it like new.



So I have my old plaque still in Paddock 77 which is the plaque I paid for, and a new plaque in Paddock 113 which the GRRC paid for.
Thats quite funny hehe

Good ole goodwood, I guess as it looks different to the others theres something wrong with it... now if goodwood looked after them all and polished them once a year they'd all look shiny still

NDA

24,789 posts

248 months

Yesterday (10:10)
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Arkose said:
if goodwood looked after them all and polished them once a year they'd all look shiny still
I suspect it would be like the Forth Bridge - they'd never finish. There are thousands of these plates - mine is near the Lavant Straight miles from anywhere, although I'm also on a plate on the pit lane.

Stick Legs

8,283 posts

188 months

Yesterday (10:24)
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Why do you get a plaque?

Is it simply part of being a GRRC member?

I should really read the bumf that comes in the box every year shouldn't I.

Arkose

3,619 posts

176 months

Yesterday (10:43)
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NDA said:
I suspect it would be like the Forth Bridge - they'd never finish. There are thousands of these plates - mine is near the Lavant Straight miles from anywhere, although I'm also on a plate on the pit lane.
everything else gets painted white at least twice a year at the circuit! walls, fences and structures!

Ian.Campbell

104 posts

234 months

Yesterday (11:00)
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I think a good quality Stainless Steel plaque would of stood the test of time better, The brass plaques and even the newer replacement plaques are suffering from dezinification hence why they are turning pinky brown, Brass is an alloy, composed of a higher element of copper then zinc and maybe a little tin or lead.

Back in the day when I was a lad, I used to clean my Doctor and Dentist brass plaques placed outside their surgery’s in Edinburgh for pocket money, I never expected to ever have my name on a brass plaque, hence why I polish my old and new plaque’s yearly.

Simes205

4,961 posts

251 months

Yesterday (11:15)
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Stick Legs said:
Why do you get a plaque?

Is it simply part of being a GRRC member?

I should really read the bumf that comes in the box every year shouldn't I.
Yes, but only if you donated as a GSA supporter during Covid.

Ian.Campbell

104 posts

234 months

Yesterday (11:29)
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Stick Legs said:
Why do you get a plaque?

Is it simply part of being a GRRC member?

I should really read the bumf that comes in the box every year shouldn't I.
Hi Peter,

This might help, about the GSA Paddock Club Plaques.

Dear Mr R.I.Campbell

Hopefully you’ve now received a letter from The Duke of Richmond with an update regarding this year’s headline motorsport events and your GRRC membership. If you haven’t received it yet, then rest assured that it is on its way, and you can read it here in the meantime. After pursuing many options, we have sadly taken the decision that we will not be holding the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival this year. I know for many of you, the Goodwood motorsport events are highlights in your summer calendars and it is upsetting for all that we've had to postpone until 2021.

These will no doubt be challenging times for all of us, as we begin to face the wide-ranging implications of these postponements and the lasting effects of social distancing on our events. With this in mind, it is our hope that with the renewal of the Goodwood Supporters’ Association (GSA) as outlined in the letter, our members and the wider motorsport community will stand together as we weather the storm.

All members who continue their GRRC membership into 2021 will become members of the Goodwood Supporters’ Association and receive exclusive benefits in doing so. Upon renewal, your GRRC membership pack will be dispatched together with your GSA pin badge, windscreen sticker and authentication certificate. You will also be entitled to have your name permanently engraved on the perimeter fence of the motor circuit as a perpetual reminder of your support of Goodwood and historic motorsport.

Those wishing to make a contribution over and above, and upgrade to our GSA Paddock Club, can be part of an exclusive group that have their name forever associated with one of Goodwood’s famous historic paddock shelters on a unique brass plaque – or alternatively you can choose from one of our carefully selected group of prints, showcasing a variety of the most famous Goodwood moments, signed by the Duke of Richmond. In addition, you will be able to enjoy exclusive guided tours of the paddocks during the 2021 season. Taking place at twilight on the eve of each headline motorsport event, these tours will be hosted by Goodwood experts and will enable you to enjoy a magical moment as the competition cars undertake final preparations. Alternatively, if you would like to make an additional donation but do not wish to join the Paddock Club, then your silver pin badge can be exchanged for a commemorative gold one with a discretionary donation.


Stick Legs

8,283 posts

188 months

Yesterday (11:35)
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That's very helpful, thank you. I only became a member in 2021.

:Beer:

Petrus1983

10,832 posts

185 months

Yesterday (11:37)
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shaunroche said:
Lord March....Freddy??

What event is he hosting, something similar to the MM I wonder that his father, the Duke of Richmond is hosting?

I'm an Engineer, Pedant is my middle name smile
Sorry - I missed this - and now can't remember laugh

Ian.Campbell

104 posts

234 months

Yesterday (12:02)
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Stick Legs said:
That's very helpful, thank you. I only became a member in 2021.

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Hi Peter,

Looks like I joined the GRRC a little before you, hence why I now have my 25 year medal bar from the GRRC.

When I joined Membership was £45. For the year 2000.