2022 Goodwood FOS virgin

[Ecksloon]

Hello all,

I am looking for some tips and recommendations for a FOS virgin.
There are a group of 4 of us going for my dads 60th birthday, we have passes for the 4 days.

Is there any tips or recommendations for someone who has never been?
I am looking to make it as special as possible for my dad, is there any events/specials I can get into?

Do I need to take a camping chair? LOL

Thanks
Matt

[Ecksloon]

Thanks all for the advice.

We will be driving in everyday (staying locally) so will make sure we arrive nice and early (Not too many beers the night before then)
Good shout about the performance car park, we will take a look. The headset is also a good call.

Are there any events or dinners we can get into? I know they will be for VIP's or drivers (We do compete in Timeattck and SLS) ?

Thanks for all the help, its such a big event and a bucket list ticked off my dads list!

[Ecksloon]

aazer89 said:

AFAIK events/dinners etc are mostly invite only/VIP as you say - I would ask whoever is on the door what their policy is and take proof of what you say (If you can). Its also worth noting in previous years if you goto a stand of a brand of car you own with your key (EG - Audi stand with your Audi key) they will let you into an 'owners' only section - what you get in there varies . When we got into Audi we got a drink for free and a good view of the hill with seating, Id imagine BMW/Mercedes offer slightly more. I know McLaren has a bar/resturant in their section but never been in there.

Yes turning up early is a must or youll queue for literally hours, be prepared to be quite tired there is ALOT to see and its all walking.

Cartier Style et Luxe by the main house is another must

Thank you!
Ill flash my Skoda key at them and see what I can get
I do wonder if Mitsubishi stand will be there and if so, that may work as we have a Evo 6 Race car.

Ive never heard of the Cartier style et Luxe but I will certainly check it out.

[Ecksloon]

Lots of good helpful tips in this thread thank you.

Sun cream is a very good shout, my family that are coming with me are Scottish so they may melt if I forget that! :P

Really really looking forward to it!

[Ecksloon]

kencom said:

Thanks, I intend to take as much as I can with a massive cool box full of frozen bottles of water, got a small electric cool box too.

We don’t want warm beers, or lack of meat do we?

No.... I think they might kick you off the campsite for warm beers. :P

[Ecksloon]

ch37 said:

If you don't have a grandstand seat, there are a couple of free raised platforms up towards the top of the hill and also a load of benches near the flint wall.

Above the flint wall things get much quieter (but also in terms of food options and toilets). I always do the paddocks first thing then watch/photograph from right up near the rally stage entrance.

They do change things each year though so no guarantees on the above, used to be some good viewing spots further up on the left of the hill, but they've all gone, so if you're walking up the paddock/house side you will have to cross the track at some point.

Thanks CH37, some good points there.
We are really looking forward to it! It seems some proper mad machines will be there this year so very excited to see them. We have some friends racing up the hill too, so will be good to see how they get on.

Thanks Ecksloon