FOS Virgin - What time should I get there?
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Before 7:30 if you want no traffic 
Gates are open from 7am so can get in early, you won't regret it, loads to see. F1 paddock
Never been to another event where you can get so close to F1 and other exotic machines.
Tip of the day - Get to the F1 paddock early as it gets packed and sometimes they close it of if to many people are in there.
Gates are open from 7am so can get in early, you won't regret it, loads to see. F1 paddock
Never been to another event where you can get so close to F1 and other exotic machines.Tip of the day - Get to the F1 paddock early as it gets packed and sometimes they close it of if to many people are in there.
deevee said:
Fidgits said:
i'd be interested in any other tips for newbies cheers
Fidg - Stout shoes and something waterproof! (plus take a camera)
Always a good day even if the weather is a bit dodgy, get there early - leave after the last run and stop in Midhurst for a beer/curry to let the traffic thin out...........this format has worked for me since '93
, but....MadDad said:
deevee said:
Fidgits said:
i'd be interested in any other tips for newbies cheers
Fidg - Stout shoes and something waterproof! (plus take a camera)Always a good day even if the weather is a bit dodgy, get there early - leave after the last run and stop in Midhurst for a beer/curry to let the traffic thin out...........this format has worked for me since '93
You should be able to get right in there and see them all up close in their 'garages', you will be amazed how close if you have never been! 
- Holding pen at the front of the F1 paddock. This is where they gather all the cars before they take them to the start, fantastic when they all start up.
- Check out the display at the front of Goodwood House, always spectacular ( you will see what I mean)
- Cathedral paddock (down behind the house) - You may come through here on your way in, well worth a visit, lots of old stuff like Bentley blowers etc
- Super car paddock and 'style et luxe' - usually some very interesting machines here!
- The hill - get up to the top and watch them coming up, some fantastic sights. Just before 'the wall' there is a bit of a straight, noise is fantastic and some F1's stop and do a bit of a burn out.
- Never checked out the rally stage, will do this year, have heard it is worth a look.
- Buy a programme - then you will see what is on the hill and plan accordingly.
Friday is a 'practice' day so sometimes not all cars run. Saturday and Sunday are the days they start the timed runs.
As has been said before... get there early, loads to see and do even if the weather is not so good!
Excited myself now
Fidgits said:
Quick question...
can you got out to the car and get back in again on a single day ticket? or is it a case of once your in, your in?
(perterning to a nice cool box in the boot rammed with food...)
Not sure, I did make the mistake a few years back of leaving everything in the car thinking I would 'pop' back to get it (food, drinks etc), main car park is a fair walk from the house and hill so wasn't really an option once in.can you got out to the car and get back in again on a single day ticket? or is it a case of once your in, your in?
(perterning to a nice cool box in the boot rammed with food...)
This year I am going to try 'the back way' in to see if I can get to park nearer the track
, then I would leave bits in the car, if I'm in the main car park then I will take it all with me.The Rally Stage is well worth it - although it is a bit of a hike, but this is mainly alongside the Rally Track and there are some great views there. They do run tractors up to the top and I read somewhere they will be putting on more this year. The Start/Finish of the Rally stage has its own paddock and is much less crowded than the F1 area - and some lovely cars to be seen. It is also right next to the holding area loop at the top of the Hillclimb and theres a nice grandstand overlooking the loop - certainly worth a trip up there if you have time.
RemaL said:
deevee said:
Fidgits said:
i'd be interested in any other tips for newbies cheers
Fidg - Stout shoes and something waterproof! (plus take a camera)I went to the FoS years ago with a mate and it pissed it down all day. We were basically wringing wet and made of mud from the knees down. The missus made us strip down to our grundies on the front step before she'd let us back in the house! (well, she claimed it was because of the state of us anyway
)If the forecast is only showers, trainers should be fine. (bear in mind tho that it is also Glastonbury weekend, and you know what THAT means for the weather!)
Of course there's always the sandals and socks option!
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