Brooklands new year day classic gathering
Discussion
I don't mind paying to get into a show, but I think their fees are excessive. Bicester Heritage runs just as great an event and for a lot less, another example is Cranleigh Classic Car Show - great all day event, £5 per car.
Personally I think the Phoenix at HW is a nicer place to be, and for no charge.
Personally I think the Phoenix at HW is a nicer place to be, and for no charge.
fatboy18 said:
Nik da Greek said:
NDA said:
Why charge exhibitors? The point remains the same and is the reason I don't go.
Sad times. Everyone there really missed you, too
It's not about being a tight wad, it just feels wrong to market a 'supercar day' or 'Morgan day' (or whatever theme) to persuade people to visit Brooklands to see these cars - so you turn up in that car and get charged a full entrance fee. No thanks.
As others have said - it's no loss to them and certainly no loss to me. I'll stick with Goodwood.
anonymous said:
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I'm aware of that as I go to a few events a year as I'm fairly local. However, I've not been to an event there and thought it was quiet, nor did anyone I talk to complain about the entry price. If you go to a few events there a year, become a member and it works out cheaper. I've also been to a few events at Bicester, and yes they're cheaper but there's nothing else to see there really. I also went to the Luftgekuhlt meet in the pouring rain and there was virtually nowhere to get out of the rain. One garage and one craft beer place with a few tables, so you couldn't even dodge the rain for a few minutes to have a (soggy) bacon roll and a cup of tea. So whilst it's cheaper, is it better value for money?
Stephanie Plum said:
Nothing else to see at Bicester?! What about all the motorsport businesses there?
Of which 2 maybe 3 were open at the Luftgekuhlt meet, same with the scramble there weren't that many open and the ones that were had ropes over the door way so you could only peer in. I'd also be happy paying £10-15 to go to Bicester for a show
The OP posts about a car show, on a motoring forum, for the benefit of a bunch of car enthusiasts, which then results in 6 of the following 8 replies being negative!
The prices to attend are in post 1 and Brooklands’ website clearly states them too. Why anyone feels the need to voice their personal opinion that it’s overpriced baffles me... We can all see the costs and we can all decide on our own, whether we’re willing to pay it. If you aren’t willing to pay it, then just don’t go... We don’t need to know that it’s too expensive for you and we definitely don’t need to know that you’re not even going.
And whilst I’m in the mood... a few of the comments above regarding the perceived privilege of ‘normal’ show-goers to see ‘our’ special cars is quite frankly, cringe-worthy. You make it sound like your attendance is for the sole benefit of everyone else... Get over yourselves.
And another thing... the Brooklands versus Bicester Heritage Business Park debate - that’s like comparing The Natural History Museum with Westfield Shopping Centre.
Everyone attending that show on Tuesday was there for the same reason... to admire the massive contrast in interesting cars and, if lucky enough to own an eligible vehicle, to be a part of this special event.
Rant. Done.
The prices to attend are in post 1 and Brooklands’ website clearly states them too. Why anyone feels the need to voice their personal opinion that it’s overpriced baffles me... We can all see the costs and we can all decide on our own, whether we’re willing to pay it. If you aren’t willing to pay it, then just don’t go... We don’t need to know that it’s too expensive for you and we definitely don’t need to know that you’re not even going.
And whilst I’m in the mood... a few of the comments above regarding the perceived privilege of ‘normal’ show-goers to see ‘our’ special cars is quite frankly, cringe-worthy. You make it sound like your attendance is for the sole benefit of everyone else... Get over yourselves.
And another thing... the Brooklands versus Bicester Heritage Business Park debate - that’s like comparing The Natural History Museum with Westfield Shopping Centre.
Everyone attending that show on Tuesday was there for the same reason... to admire the massive contrast in interesting cars and, if lucky enough to own an eligible vehicle, to be a part of this special event.
Rant. Done.
For those that came to Brooklands on Tuesday can we say thank you. We had over 1600 cars on site - and managed to fill the Heights and Velocity business parks. There were over 8000 people through the gates and I am sure more who just looked at the external car parks and MBWorld. This was an excellent way to start the year.
Regards,
Ed
(one of the Brooklands Marshals)
Regards,
Ed
(one of the Brooklands Marshals)
HealeyV8 said:
Not bad that's around £116,000
I'd imagine it's a fair amount less than that, kids, OAP, family tickets and members would take a fair chunk from that figure. I'm glad it was popular as it means they can keep putting on events, and for a car enthusiast that's surely a good thing 
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