FOS 2021

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shutter_speed

91 posts

97 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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What are you all looking forward to? I hope paddock access is still good; walking round the historic race cars is always the highlight for me.

Jules Sunley

3,933 posts

93 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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shutter_speed said:
What are you all looking forward to? I hope paddock access is still good; walking round the historic race cars is always the highlight for me.
I'm in performance parking for the first time as I haven't owned a qualifying car before. I'm hoping there are some interesting trade stalls as I'll be near enough to nip back to the car with anything heavy!

ecsrobin

17,118 posts

165 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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I’m hoping caterham have a stand as usual. Think it’s time to own one so a good opportunity to size one up.

shutter_speed

91 posts

97 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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Jules Sunley said:
I'm in performance parking for the first time as I haven't owned a qualifying car before. I'm hoping there are some interesting trade stalls as I'll be near enough to nip back to the car with anything heavy!
Nice! I'm after some garage decorations if I see them.... but I'm not in performance parking and will be in the Westfield if the weather plays ball... I'd best take a decent backpack!

anonymous-user

54 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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ecsrobin said:
I’m hoping caterham have a stand as usual. Think it’s time to own one so a good opportunity to size one up.
I’d love to build my own. If I had a bucket list, that’d be on it.

ecsrobin

17,118 posts

165 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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F20CN16 said:
ecsrobin said:
I’m hoping caterham have a stand as usual. Think it’s time to own one so a good opportunity to size one up.
I’d love to build my own. If I had a bucket list, that’d be on it.
Same. Sadly storage space is an issue for me otherwise I’d build one. Going to be an issue even storing a factory built car bit I don’t think we have too long left for fun cars so will rely on friends for storage if I go that way.

Graveworm

8,496 posts

71 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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TV8 said:
Those were the days....
The organiser had 2 choices cancel or apply to be part of the pilot and comply with the arrangements that are required for them.

JulianHJ

8,743 posts

262 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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I’ve not been for a few years, do they still do free tickets for the Thursday, or is that long gone?

timbo999

1,293 posts

255 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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I'm looking forward to seeing the Lotus Emira in the flesh two days after its first reveal and seeing some mates I haven't seen for sometime, including a London ambulance crewman who has had a bit of a busy year (and, yes, he did get one of my free tickets!).

jeremyc

23,466 posts

284 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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JulianHJ said:
I’ve not been for a few years, do they still do free tickets for the Thursday, or is that long gone?
For GRRC members, yes.

Simes205

4,539 posts

228 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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ecsrobin said:
I’m hoping caterham have a stand as usual. Think it’s time to own one so a good opportunity to size one up.
We did that about 20 years ago at FOS. They’d just brought out a newer longer one my tall friend could fit in…..still not purchased!

Jules Sunley

3,933 posts

93 months

Tuesday 22nd June 2021
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shutter_speed said:
Jules Sunley said:
I'm in performance parking for the first time as I haven't owned a qualifying car before. I'm hoping there are some interesting trade stalls as I'll be near enough to nip back to the car with anything heavy!
Nice! I'm after some garage decorations if I see them.... but I'm not in performance parking and will be in the Westfield if the weather plays ball... I'd best take a decent backpack!
biggrin roofrack not an option either!

jmwalkeruk

78 posts

130 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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Does anyone know if Roger Penske and Mario are still planning to attend? Two absolute legends, would love to see them at the FoS. Very interested to see the driver line-up, always fun to see drivers re-acquainting themselves with old race cars.

Having said that, I found myself getting excited about seeing a couple of old classics in my local high street recently - I think it will be sensory overload in a couple of weeks. And I can't wait...

Edmundo2

1,345 posts

210 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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I for one can't wait...! I way up the risk vs reward. Pretty much the same way I do when I get in a fast car and push it. If I only every thought of the consequences I would likely never do it again but the pleasure it brings me is too great to say no.. Risk vs reward..

I'll remain balanced and try to remain responsible and be considerate to others and I'll try to preserve me own life because you only get one and I enjoy it and I value my friends and family but without enjoyment then what's the point...

Each to their own and live and let live but Goodwood, motorsport and cars in general are the things that put the biggest smile on my face beyond family..I could batton down the hatches forever, ( and you might need to if you want to completely mitigate the risk of this virus ), and remain safe but safe and unhappy surely comes second to minimal risk + happy?

As for social conditioning......"I am a man not a number " You can try and make me a number but at any opportunity I'll have fun if I think it's worth the risk..




Maximus_Meridius101

1,222 posts

37 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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I’ve got a horrible feeling the rug is going to get pulled at the last second ( like the horse racing ‘test event’) last year. I hope not, that would be a nightmare.

595Heaven

2,412 posts

78 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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Glad it’s going ahead, if a little nervous about mixing so closely with so many unknown people. I’m hoping the screening checks are effective.

We’ve changed our stand design significantly to make it more open, and will have to restrict access to the car interiors to allow for cleaning between guests, but it should still be enjoyable for those visiting.

Will be there from Wednesday to brief the stand staff. Friend was meant to be having a 50th party on Saturday evening back home, so I’d decided not to stay until Sunday. He’s now had to cancel the party due to the ongoing restrictions …

And the highlight of GFoS - my room at Butlins is booked biggrin

Edited by 595Heaven on Wednesday 23 June 06:02

OtherBusiness

838 posts

142 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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Maximus_Meridius101 said:
I’ve got a horrible feeling the rug is going to get pulled at the last second ( like the horse racing ‘test event’) last year. I hope not, that would be a nightmare.
This is my fear too

Gio G

2,946 posts

209 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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Jules Sunley said:
I'm in performance parking for the first time as I haven't owned a qualifying car before. I'm hoping there are some interesting trade stalls as I'll be near enough to nip back to the car with anything heavy!
I fancied the performance car parking but £69 fee feels like a rip off.. Also hear that you are pretty much guaranteed to be queuing for a while to get out..the plus is clearly closer to the venue..

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cjm

516 posts

268 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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Where is the performance parking west?

DangerDoom

288 posts

127 months

Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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Bobtherallyfan said:
Pass the tin hats around…..

JFK was was shot by twenty gunmen
The moon landing was faked
The CIA blew up the Twin Towers

And now Track and Trace is being used to try to ensure a pandemic is understood…
Oh you're one of those that believe in the moon... roflroflrofl