Monday 19th December 2011

Report: Goodwood Sunday Service

Pics and thanks for one of the best-attended PHSS meets ever

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Well, that's it folks - 2011 Sunday Services are over. But with Goodwood motor circuit hosting more than 800 cars (and even more PHers - making it one of our biggest meetings ever) at the weekend, we reckon the PH community put on a fine show.

More or less every space in the paddock and public areas of Goodwood were filled with all manner of exotica, with everything from a sparkling Mk1 Jag to a 5-occupant Fiat 126 (really) to a Ferrari FF on show. So thanks to all those who braved the sunny but slippery conditions - especially those who, like Garlick, encountered ice at rather unfortunate moments...

Also a massive thanks must go to all the staff at Goodwood for their help and organisational excellence, and also to the commitment and utter disregard for frostbite of PHers C2james, The Hypno-Toad, Happy Eater and Burts24 while

Of course, there is also the matter of the most festive car competition.Despite some fine entries from the likes of a spangly silver MR2 and an R33 Skyline with its own fairy lights, and many other tinsel-wrapped motors, the winner can only be NWVT, for his baubled-up Focus RS. The judges especially liked his dash-mounted snow scene and this, combined with Santa trousers and reindeer (or possibly moose-based) hat, sealed the deal. Enjoy your pair of Festival of Speed tickets, Nick...

Finally, thank you all for your support this year and, more importantly, your attendance - Sunday Services would be rubbish if it was Just Garlick and his TVR. Roll on 2012!

See the main Sunday Service picture thread here

^{Our images - GF Williams}

Ps - Due to the PH/Autosport show at the NEC in January, there will be no Sunday Service until February 2012 - more details to follow in the New Year.

[Jem0911]

I am hell bent on making one of these in the new year, looks excellent.

[aussieinlondon]

Good morning, bloody cold but nothing an extra thick jacket couldn't help.....

Looking forward to the next.

[monthefish]

the article said:

So thanks to all those who braved the sunny but slippery conditions - especially those who, like Garlick, encountered ice at rather unfortunate moments...

More details please.

[Buff Mchugelarge]

Article said:

Finally, thank you all for your support this year and, more importantly, your attendance - Sunday Services would be rubbish if it was Just Garlick and his TVR..

Sure Garlick woudn't mind an emtpy Goodwood too much..?

I going to make a real effort to get over in the new year, rude not to as I'm only down the road!

[JonnyFive]

Brilliant end, to an excellent year with PH.

Thanks chaps for organising all of the meets for us.. It's much much appreciated!

[McAndy]

Made the main story!

However "fine entry" is rather an overstatement of our efforts, but thanks !

[monthefish]

McAndy said:

Made the main story!

However "fine entry" is rather an overstatement of our efforts, but thanks !

Where?

[Mini1275]

monthefish said:

the article said:

So thanks to all those who braved the sunny but slippery conditions - especially those who, like Garlick, encountered ice at rather unfortunate moments...

More details please.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=1089550&mid=156200&nmt=My+first+spin+on+ice%2E%2E%2E%2E%2E

A reminder of how quickly things can happen, even if you are driving according to the conditions.

[Stefan DS3R]

It was a very enjoyable morning, thanks for organising and thanks to all those who turned up!

Stef

[vjj]

Hi Guys

got up at 7.30 and left the house at 8.00 - took me 15 minutes to de-ice the beast (Defender cabrio with 5.0 TVR engine), but still annoyed the neighbours as usual - arrived at 10.30 - park up - just having a nose at the red Ferrari FF when I get the call - Missus has vomiting bug and have to come all the way back. Not even time for a coffee and a chin-wag.

On my way out a young lad with his dad starts taking pictures of her - says she sounds 'awesome' (1985 so no cats, 4-2-1 manifolds and twin 3- inch pipes coming out the back)so I rev her a cople of times and he's grinning like a cheshire cat.

Makes my day - console myself on the long drag home that I must be doing something right. Roll on summer!

[dinkel]

Loved it:

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


GWR for me next year: superb place to be and I love the brekkie-food.

[McAndy]

monthefish said:

Where?

The article said:

...spangly silver MR2...

Manly moment. I blame The Whiff.

[MrKipling43]

Can't see a pic of the RS? Am I being stupid?

[epom]

more pics please.....

[Council Baby]

Hmmm - should I post the picture of Nick in all of his dressed up glory?

[Jem0911]

Council Baby said:

Hmmm - should I post the picture of Nick in all of his dressed up glory?

D'accord!

[urquattro]

As usual enjoyed the trip and walk around, did bring the red E Type fhc despite some iffy bits in places but Chich. by pass was ok and we drove on the rev. counter in an attempt to get some heat in the cabin.!! Despite best efforts heater efforts were sod all and the various draft issues kept the revs below 4k - it is still a very quick car and all my modern stuff was left home today including RS2 and 540i touring.
See you all next year, thanks to the frozen guys directing us in, and xmas wishes.
Keith

[skyracer]

Yeah I get a mention, I was that R33 with the ‘fairy lights’..!

Good event, well organised – thank you to all involved and Goodwood Motor Circuit for hosting.

[Council Baby]

We have a winner

[Saabthinking]

Here are some of my pictures of the day....

http://www.flickr.com//photos/23652120@N02/sets/72...

Agreed, the RS Focus was the winner for sure, the stickers down the side of the front door and wing made me laugh...

Great day! Thanks.