RADwood Show - 80's/90's cars

RADwood Show - 80's/90's cars

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NotNormal

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2,359 posts

214 months

Monday 8th July 2019
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Been running in the USA for a while by the looks of it, first one coming to Goodwood in August and specifically aimed at 80/90's display cars only. Wondered if anyone else here is thinking of attending?

https://www.radwood.co/

GiveItSomeWellie

3,007 posts

196 months

Friday 12th July 2019
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Definitely tempted here, though the Jaguar has made 2 attempts to make Goodwood and it's failed twice and I don't want to make it a 3rd!

However now running well with 1000 trouble free miles this year, so maybe this would be 3rd time lucky smile


Onetrackmind

813 posts

213 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Is this a big event? Deciding between attending this and Beaulieu supercar weekend.

Thanks

NotNormal

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2,359 posts

214 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Literally no idea tbh!

Not seen it advertised anywhere other than social media which is a little concerning as not sure where the organisers are expecting people to hear about it. Personally I would have thought they would be banging the drum with more than the odd post in twit world for a new event with no history in the UK, especially considering the ticket pricing!

As it's the first event over here there is no precedent either with regard to what to expect, however as I like the era of cars this is targeting I guess unless you go you will never know so to speak. Could be a flop or could be great, one hopes for the latter......



Edited by NotNormal on Wednesday 17th July 12:59

irocfan

40,416 posts

190 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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sounds like a cracking idea

jtremlett

1,375 posts

222 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Strange I hadn't heard about it anywhere else which leaves me wondering how popular it will be (although I might easily have missed it on one of the numerous mailings I get from Goodwood). Then 20 quid to display my car when Goodwood Breakfast Clubs are free at the same venue (although it includes free entry to a museum - in Washington!!).

daydotz

1,742 posts

161 months

Thursday 18th July 2019
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The engagement on social media does seem low i didn't realise that it was that much to show you car either

I am mulling over the same thoughts

squareflops

1,819 posts

183 months

Friday 19th July 2019
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I mentioned this to the boys this week and we seem to have quite a few going now although I'll be the only one showing my car as they're all useless and all their projects are in bits on the drive/in the garage.

I do wonder what the uptake on tickets has been as I see lots of posts about US RW events but as said above not much pushing of the Goodwood event. Listening to the podcast I haven't heard it mentioned either, bit odd.

I've always wanted to go to Goodwood so this seems like a good enough reason and the GF and I are making a weekend of it so going with no expectations and will see how it goes!

adam.

407 posts

211 months

Thursday 25th July 2019
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By sheer chance I happened upon a load of Radwood/DrivingWhileAwesome folks when I was in California late last year....

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adamlstr/albums/7215...

But, that's just a cars n coffee, not a full Radwood event. The Radwood's look much bigger and, very impressive. The guys I got chatting too couldn't have been any friendlier. If it was a taster of a Radwood event, then I'm looking forward to it.

I'll be heading down in my Evo as it just sneaks in to 'Rad' at 1999.

Xcore

1,344 posts

90 months

Thursday 25th July 2019
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Seen this recently, not much other coverage though, sounds interesting, would it be a similar set up to retro rides? Any track action?!

squareflops

1,819 posts

183 months

Friday 26th July 2019
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Good questions! I believe there will be a pre Radwood podcast coming out soon from the DWA! guys. I'll post a link up maybe to those who don't follow, should be a good source of info.

Notanotherturbo

494 posts

207 months

Sunday 28th July 2019
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I really fancy taking my Skyline down to this but it's the worst promoted event I've ever seen (not seen?) . There is literally nothing about it at all on line that I can find other than a press release and a ticket site. Might as well say some stuff and lots of cars from the 80s. Doesn't even get a mention on the Goodwood website.

george123

459 posts

182 months

Monday 29th July 2019
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GiveItSomeWellie said:
Definitely tempted here, though the Jaguar has made 2 attempts to make Goodwood and it's failed twice and I don't want to make it a 3rd!

However now running well with 1000 trouble free miles this year, so maybe this would be 3rd time lucky smile
is this for the classic breakfast club this sunday? Apart from falling wothin the right theme and age, what the criteria they used to select? Is it based solely on making sure there's a good mix of make/models? Just interested to know.

squareflops

1,819 posts

183 months

Monday 29th July 2019
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11th August, it's own dedicated show as far as I know. Cars from 80-99. Pretty much anything allowed I believe as long as It's period correct. I'd happily take my standard k11 Micra 1.0 as it's not about the pinnacle/most rare cars of that era. Dressing up in period attire is welcomed too from what I see of previous Radwoods. I see it as period clothing not fancy dress, so stuff inspired by what you wore as a kid more or less smile well that's what I'm doing!

paulyv

1,020 posts

123 months

Tuesday 30th July 2019
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This is on the same date as the Goodwood Open Day. Are the two entries related in any way do we know?

NotNormal

Original Poster:

2,359 posts

214 months

Tuesday 30th July 2019
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Not related

InitialDave

11,887 posts

119 months

Tuesday 30th July 2019
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So how does it work in terms of entries if you have something that fits the metric for the show? Do you book a place specifically, or just turn up and find a spot?

squareflops

1,819 posts

183 months

PistonBroker

2,415 posts

226 months

Tuesday 30th July 2019
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Didn't I read on Twitter the other day that people who'd bought tickets had inexplicably had their money returned?

adam.

407 posts

211 months

Tuesday 30th July 2019
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PistonBroker said:
Didn't I read on Twitter the other day that people who'd bought tickets had inexplicably had their money returned?
Nothing back to me, yet.

Was just chatting with the organiser >48hours ago, no mention of it.