Looks like my first Revival then
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Tickets : check
Hotel : check
Mr B's outfit : check
Mrs B's outfit : check
Friends to share experience : check
Couple of convertibles : check
Champers : check
Looks like we're sorted then and I can officially get excited
Has anyone got any tips on the 'must see / do' things for the weekend.
Hotel : check
Mr B's outfit : check
Mrs B's outfit : check
Friends to share experience : check
Couple of convertibles : check
Champers : check
Looks like we're sorted then and I can officially get excited
Has anyone got any tips on the 'must see / do' things for the weekend.
Great to hear you are going!
For me the RAC TT is a must, i think the grid is worth around £80million
The mini-only race will be good, also the Sir Stirling Moss tribute sounds stunning. If you are into planes there is a concours and a few air displays (Spitfires, Lancaster etc.) and on the Avro Vulcan website they say they are displaying there. I also like the Earls court motorshow. Have a look for yourself though, theres to much to list!
http://www.goodwood.co.uk/site/content/revival/def...
Hope this helps.
P.S and have a good time!
For me the RAC TT is a must, i think the grid is worth around £80million
The mini-only race will be good, also the Sir Stirling Moss tribute sounds stunning. If you are into planes there is a concours and a few air displays (Spitfires, Lancaster etc.) and on the Avro Vulcan website they say they are displaying there. I also like the Earls court motorshow. Have a look for yourself though, theres to much to list!
http://www.goodwood.co.uk/site/content/revival/def...
Hope this helps.
P.S and have a good time!
Tickets vary in price, it's worth spending a bit more for a grandstand seat, just in case it sodding well rains. Not sure what tickets are left, but go to the Goodwood site, you can buy on-line.
P.S. Don't be put off by the price, it is worth every penny, and do make the effort to find some period clothes, even if you do look a bit of a knob getting petrol.
P.S. Don't be put off by the price, it is worth every penny, and do make the effort to find some period clothes, even if you do look a bit of a knob getting petrol.
Of the many hundreds of motor racing events I've been fortunate enough to attend, this is the very best. Get over to the far side of the circuit for some of the quick boys - they're really earning their money on the flat right after Madgwick. My personal favourites are -
- TT Celebration
- Sussex Trophy
- Whitsun Trophy
Jamie McIntyre's move in last year's Sussex Trophy overtaking Whizzo and Mark Hales (I hope I've remembered correctly) in one go was the finest overtake I saw all season. There's See Red, DTM and LMS to look forward to in the interim, but Goodwood is the Daddy.
Oh, and for what it's worth, the theatre and periphery entertainment is great but the real action on-track is the highlight.
- TT Celebration
- Sussex Trophy
- Whitsun Trophy
Jamie McIntyre's move in last year's Sussex Trophy overtaking Whizzo and Mark Hales (I hope I've remembered correctly) in one go was the finest overtake I saw all season. There's See Red, DTM and LMS to look forward to in the interim, but Goodwood is the Daddy.
Oh, and for what it's worth, the theatre and periphery entertainment is great but the real action on-track is the highlight.
Barreti said:
Has anyone got any tips on the 'must see / do' things for the weekend.
Sadly, you can no longer sneak in on Thursday for a preview.Devote Friday to seeing the paddock and (if you're up for it) walking the circuit, as it's slightly quieter (and allows you to dveote the other days to watching the actual racing). Particularly useful if you don't have passes for the restricted "posh" paddock - you'll find space around the perimeter fence. Pop along to the Assembly Area for one practice.
Walking the circut takes about 90 minutes, but wear appropriate shoes. Go anti-clockwise so you're always looking into the cars. Some superb views, and great photography.
One morning (not Sunday, the drivers still have hangovers), get in really early for a good look around the "Poor" Paddock. If you're dressed up, many team members will be quite willing to talk. Grab breakfast at the Spitfire Cafe, and time it well to see the Spitfires fire up. Good view of the opening display, and then take time to wander the flying exhibition. It may also be worth hanging around until the track closes Friday evening, as you may find it easier to browse the Paddock (and possibly blag your way into the Posh Paddock).
daz the plumber said:
can you walk around or are you confined to a stand ,is there other attractions
You can (and should) walk around some of the paddock area and all of the outside of the track area. there are lots of musical / dancing things going on, themed garages and static displays dotted around. There will be some characters milling about during the weekend ( Dads army, Spivs, 1950s road repair crews, Laurel and Hardy) and so on and so forth. Fingers crossed there will be a display from a Vulcan bomber and some warbird air displays during the weekend. Then there is the Freddy March spirit of Aviation static display ( a sort of style et luxe for planes). There is usualy more to see and do around the circuit than you can fit in comfortably in the three days. HTH 
I hope you are going for all 3 days as it is too much to get your head round in one day.
Any how you need to start in the pre 1966 public car park. You could just stand at the entrance and watch car after car arrive any one of which makes you go all "Oh my God" In fact I get there for 7-45 am and just stand and gawp for about an hour..Then I agree with everyone you need to walk the track heading towards the cars.... Friday you should in my view ignore what is happening as they all practise but start to work yourself into the feel of the event. Notice for example how polite people are and the fact that everyone you stand by will actually talk to you about what you are looking at.
Probably best place to watch is at end of start finish straight .There are two positions you can stand.But they are both based on the subtle bump about 1/3 rd way round the corner which throws all the quick stuff slightly off line.
You have the choice of viewing this from behind the car and seeing the whole of the main straight or walking further round and seeing them from in front and then the hugely quick bit as they disappear to your left.
One other trick is Lavant straight where it is fun to find the last breaking point before the right hander..Stand there and you will know who is overcooked about 3 seconds before they do.
Hope this helps You will have a cracking time what ever
Cheers
J
Any how you need to start in the pre 1966 public car park. You could just stand at the entrance and watch car after car arrive any one of which makes you go all "Oh my God" In fact I get there for 7-45 am and just stand and gawp for about an hour..Then I agree with everyone you need to walk the track heading towards the cars.... Friday you should in my view ignore what is happening as they all practise but start to work yourself into the feel of the event. Notice for example how polite people are and the fact that everyone you stand by will actually talk to you about what you are looking at.
Probably best place to watch is at end of start finish straight .There are two positions you can stand.But they are both based on the subtle bump about 1/3 rd way round the corner which throws all the quick stuff slightly off line.
You have the choice of viewing this from behind the car and seeing the whole of the main straight or walking further round and seeing them from in front and then the hugely quick bit as they disappear to your left.
One other trick is Lavant straight where it is fun to find the last breaking point before the right hander..Stand there and you will know who is overcooked about 3 seconds before they do.
Hope this helps You will have a cracking time what ever
Cheers
J
RedexR said:
Its like walking through a timewarp , straight into the 1940s/50s/60s , you will need to dress accordingly though or YOU will be the odd one out
Indeed, here's one I took a couple of years ago, I do hope people wear appropriate clothes because they actually add to the atmosphere of the pictures but you do still get idiots in the obligatory Ferrari branded anoraks 
For me I try and pick the races I really want to see and when the other races are on I spend some time looking around all the other areas. Paddocks and the infield area are good for getting a real feel for the event and the area around the main entrance usually has something going on.
Make the effort to walk around the track and get views of the track from different viewpoints, it's a pretty long walk but there are some great vantage points and not all of them packed.
Keep an eye out for some of the characters - the policemen usually have a villain to catch, the glam cab girls are always ready to pose for shots, and there are usually some spivs wandering around.
Make the effort to walk around the track and get views of the track from different viewpoints, it's a pretty long walk but there are some great vantage points and not all of them packed.
Keep an eye out for some of the characters - the policemen usually have a villain to catch, the glam cab girls are always ready to pose for shots, and there are usually some spivs wandering around.
Spoke to the owner/inspector of this car as I was listening to the radio calls coming from the police radio.
He said he was surprised to find the recording on the internet and was then stunned to find that it was from his patch, when he was on duty, and with one section of himself on air.
Strange place t'internet.
Steve
Colin RedGriff said:
Keep an eye out for some of the characters - the policemen usually have a villain to catch, the glam cab girls are always ready to pose for shots, and there are usually some spivs wandering around.
Definitely worth sticking around the actors area at the end of the day when they all come together , keep an ear out for the henpecked husband (beige suit) with overbearing wife in the middle of the picture and the acting is very "carry on" style as well.
The girls couldn't resist when they were posing for this one "My , what a very long one you do have sir !!"
Been since the very first year, and its always been just as brilliant as that very first time. The absolute pinnicle of the racing year IMO, you don't really need tips on what to do, i can't see how nay car fan going wouldn't have a great time whatever they do. Walking around the paddock is usually just as interesting as watching the racing, especially with all the actors and things going on, so make sure you have a good explore of the whole place rather than just concentrating on the racing.
Oh and you must must must dress up, you will regret it if not, make sure you take a camera and have a great weekend. If you see a white with green racing stripes Lotus 30 going hell for leather in a race, give him a cheer, thats me dad!
Oh and you must must must dress up, you will regret it if not, make sure you take a camera and have a great weekend. If you see a white with green racing stripes Lotus 30 going hell for leather in a race, give him a cheer, thats me dad!
As you can see in some of the shots above, making an effort is more important than accuracy.
Get on the phone to your dad and mates, and someone will turn something up.
- Shoes (leather or Hush Puppy), not trainers.
- Vaguely appropriate suit or jacket & tie. A modern navy blazer and stripey tie is fine. Chinos or corduroy trousers can work with suitable jackets.
- Flat cap or hat helps.
Get on the phone to your dad and mates, and someone will turn something up.
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