Silverstone, who's going?

Silverstone, who's going?

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paulguitar

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23,104 posts

112 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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Well, I just got myself a grandstand ticket for qualifying.

Who else is going this weekend?



matt21

4,285 posts

203 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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How did you manage to get that?! Would love to get a couple for Saturday or Sunday

paulguitar

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23,104 posts

112 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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matt21 said:
How did you manage to get that?! Would love to get a couple for Saturday or Sunday
Ad on Gumtree. useful saving on the price as well.



Sherpa Kev

31 posts

69 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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I'm going on Saturday and Sunday on a general admission ticket. Traveling with National Holidays. It will be our first time there so any tips on the best position to watch the race will be helpful. I am also presuming that there will be large screens everywhere to cover the whole track.
Are there loudspeakers that cover the race commentary?

paulguitar

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23,104 posts

112 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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Sherpa Kev said:
I'm going on Saturday and Sunday on a general admission ticket. Traveling with National Holidays. It will be our first time there so any tips on the best position to watch the race will be helpful. I am also presuming that there will be large screens everywhere to cover the whole track.
Are there loudspeakers that cover the race commentary?
There's some good info here:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

oldaudi

1,306 posts

157 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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I’m going Saturday Still need to find out where the m40 park and ride is.

My daughter fancies Lando so rather late in the day she says we should go. Could only get tickets for qualifying general access and one roving adult grandstand seat..

Next year I’ll be in the queue early for the race

VTECMatt

1,168 posts

237 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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Taking my 12yo, first time for us. Not cheap is it but doing full 3 days and staying in a hotel as not really into camping. Really looking forward to it.

What sort of time do you have to arrive Saturday and Sunday? Sitting in Copse.

paulguitar

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112 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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VTECMatt said:
Taking my 12yo, first time for us. Not cheap is it but doing full 3 days and staying in a hotel as not really into camping. Really looking forward to it.

What sort of time do you have to arrive Saturday and Sunday? Sitting in Copse.
Your grandstand ticket will be 'roving' and gets you into any grandstand on Friday and Saturday, you will only be limited to Copse for Sunday.

The great thing about having a seat is that you don't have to get there stupidly early to stake out a spot. On Saturday the Formula 3 race starts at 955, but I think I will aim to get there in time for the historic F1 cars which start at 1050. Then it is F1 FP3 at midday, the W series race at 1325, and F1 qualifying at 3. Then the F2 race starts at 5 and I will probably stay for that.


Whereabouts is the hotel you've booked? I was tempted to book for Friday night but think I will just drive down on Saturday morning from home since it's not necessary to be there horribly early.




Edited by paulguitar on Sunday 26th June 21:43

matt21

4,285 posts

203 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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Looks like Gumtree is a good option. Guess buying tickets here or eBay is safe? What do I need to look out for?

paulguitar

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112 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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matt21 said:
Looks like Gumtree is a good option. Guess buying tickets here or eBay is safe? What do I need to look out for?
I arranged a call with the seller on Gumtree and did a bank transfer to him whilst we were on the phone. As soon as he saw the money come in he emailed me the pdf ticket.

eBay should be fine too, although I think the tickets tend to sell for more there. Another option is Facebook Marketplace. Just be sure to liaise with the seller to ascertain whether they come across as legit or not. eBay will of course protect you if there is an issue.






manracer

1,544 posts

96 months

Sunday 26th June 2022
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I'm traveling Friday morning, coming back Monday.

Got a decent sized motorhome and staying on woodlands.

Got weekend ticket in club.

Last year we had GA and camped. It was unbearably hot even at 7am.

This year we have AC, no queue for toilet and then queue for a shower.

Can't bloody wait.

VTECMatt

1,168 posts

237 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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paulguitar said:
Your grandstand ticket will be 'roving' and gets you into any grandstand on Friday and Saturday, you will only be limited to Copse for Sunday.

The great thing about having a seat is that you don't have to get there stupidly early to stake out a spot. On Saturday the Formula 3 race starts at 955, but I think I will aim to get there in time for the historic F1 cars which start at 1050. Then it is F1 FP3 at midday, the W series race at 1325, and F1 qualifying at 3. Then the F2 race starts at 5 and I will probably stay for that.


Whereabouts is the hotel you've booked? I was tempted to book for Friday night but think I will just drive down on Saturday morning from home since it's not necessary to be there horribly early.




Edited by paulguitar on Sunday 26th June 21:43
Thank you.

I’m staying in Warwick, so not exactly close but couldn’t justify the cost anywhere closer.

eliot

11,364 posts

253 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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paulguitar said:
I arranged a call with the seller on Gumtree and did a bank transfer to him whilst we were on the phone. As soon as he saw the money come in he emailed me the pdf ticket.

eBay should be fine too, although I think the tickets tend to sell for more there. Another option is Facebook Marketplace. Just be sure to liaise with the seller to ascertain whether they come across as legit or not. eBay will of course protect you if there is an issue.
What's to stop him selling that PDF to someone else - whoever arrives first gets in and everyone else ends up with a "used" ticket?
(I can download the ticket as many times as i like in their portal)

callyman

3,151 posts

211 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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My Brother and I will be there on Sunday sat in Club Corner Looking up the Hamilton Straight.

paulguitar

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Monday 27th June 2022
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eliot said:
paulguitar said:
I arranged a call with the seller on Gumtree and did a bank transfer to him whilst we were on the phone. As soon as he saw the money come in he emailed me the pdf ticket.

eBay should be fine too, although I think the tickets tend to sell for more there. Another option is Facebook Marketplace. Just be sure to liaise with the seller to ascertain whether they come across as legit or not. eBay will of course protect you if there is an issue.
What's to stop him selling that PDF to someone else - whoever arrives first gets in and everyone else ends up with a "used" ticket?
(I can download the ticket as many times as i like in their portal)
Well, the idea of doing a phone call is really to make sure the person you are talking with sounds legit. For example, in this case, we had a chat about our favourite viewing spots at Silverstone, Spa, and Monza before I sent over the money. Just a judgment call basically. I could have driven 60 miles and met him in person, I would have done that if I'd had concerns.


ETA.

I guess he could still do what you've pointed out though. So I am taking a chance on him not being a crook, but I did notice that he immediately ended the Gumtree listing once we'd done our deal.






Edited by paulguitar on Monday 27th June 11:06

paulguitar

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Monday 27th June 2022
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callyman said:
My Brother and I will be there on Sunday sat in Club Corner Looking up the Hamilton Straight.
I think that's probably where I will go for qualifying. it's a good spot as you get to see the cars out of Stowe into and out of Vale, and then through Club and up towards the finishing line.



DangerDoom

288 posts

126 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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Silverstone Grapevine on WhatsApp if you're interested.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GTrwTS2GurlHwrtixBmhcy

mat205125

17,790 posts

212 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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I'm going on the Friday only, as a mate who got the full weekend tickets can't use them.

Weather looks good, and be interesting to see the new cars on the first smooth track they've run on for a few rounds.

Too early for predictions, however I can't see how Red Bull wont be strong.

manracer

1,544 posts

96 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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DangerDoom said:
Silverstone Grapevine on WhatsApp if you're interested.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GTrwTS2GurlHwrtixBmhcy
Cheers for this, just joined.

matt21

4,285 posts

203 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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Actually looks like there are still some tickets left for qualifying which include grandstand at £199