2019 Revival : First time, vfm hospitality?

[geeman237]

I just hit the big five-oh and this year I am planning to treat myself to a visit to the Goodwood Revival, coming over from the USA. I've read a few threads on here and coming originally from the UK I know the drill re weather etc. Also been messing around with classic cars for over 30 years.
I want to enjoy the experience and don't mind splashing out a bit and not worrying about the pennies. I'll probably be joined by a good friend too.
I see there are several extra hospitality options to upgrade the experience. Anyone done any of these and can recommend or not if they are worth the splurge?
I enjoy the more saloon/sports car type racing than the out and out racing sports cars as an FYI. I understand the car park is worth a walk around too. Two days minimum or best go the 3?
I've been to concours in the US like Amelia Island and Hilton Head and also several historic race events.
Advise getting tickets now?
Thank you for any pearls of wisdom.

[geeman237]

Thanks all for the input and direction to a similar thread. Tickets now bought. Friday with Grandstand access, Saturday just a regular ticket, and Sunday a hospitality ticket.
Now for flights to the UK and an outfit.

[geeman237]

shaunroche said:

Hi Geeman - I would swap the Friday Grandstands for the Saturday - It's only Qualifying etc. on Friday and only one race right at the end of the day so nothing really to see perhaps? Not in comparison to the Saturday anyhoo.

We've been going for years and have stands for the Saturday and Sunday but never for the Friday - I don't know what stand you've gone for but I'm a great advocate of the Chicane (either) or Woodcote and this is where a lot of the spills are!

Hope this helps!

What Hospitality have you gone for btw?

S.

Edited by shaunroche on Wednesday 27th February 12:46

We went for The Barracks hospitality, https://www.goodwood.com/business/hospitality/good...
The reason we didn't Grandstand tickets on Saturday is because there is a chance we may not go Saturday.

[geeman237]

Follow up to our plans. What's the situation to be expected on traffic? I am going with a friend and he lives in Southampton, so at the moment the plan is to drive to the Revival and back each day. I think this is going to be a right drag.......

Any advice on a route and good time to try and arrive before it gets too busy? I realise leaving Southampton alone will be awful. We won't be in a classic car either.

[geeman237]

Thanks for those advising on the traffic situation.

Re the attire......As I am coming from South Carolina, I was thinking a rather fetching seersucker suit, with a Colonel Sanders look might be appropriate.....But then again, it will be more of a tweed-ish jacket etc look I think.