Goodwood festival of speed

jimmylad · 06-01-2011, 04:00 PM

Thinking of taking the family for a long weekend (4 days)

Anyone been ??

Was it anygood ??

Went to Prescott Hill & thoroughly enjoyed it so thought about going to Goodwood.

Not cheap but not worried about that.

phil3103 · 06-01-2011, 04:04 PM

While we're on the subject, did anyone see the details of the PH supercar meet in Wiltshire in august?

bodgerx · 06-01-2011, 04:12 PM

I've been. It is a great day out. It is probably the best chance you will get to get close to a F1 car outside of having membership to the F1 paddock club.

The year I went, Hamilton was there with his McLaren. Mark Gene was there with the previous year's Ferrari. Plenty of classic stuff. Lots of opportunity to see stuff parked up. Good place to celebrity spot, as there are plenty of drivers past, present and future milling around.

Not sure about going for all the days as a lot of the runs are repeated. I'd look on the site and see what days they have stuff you want to see. This list changes right up until the day though - I remember being a bit disappointed as a few car/driver runs got cancelled at last minute.

Highly recommend it.

Oli · 06-01-2011, 04:18 PM

It's a top weekend. You won't regret it.

I'm exhibiting the campers, come along and say hello. We have a competition to win a free campervan holiday.

effone · 06-02-2011, 02:49 AM

i'll be there as i'm running the team lotus demo car...

come and say hi if you get chance...

cheers,

ian b

m1bjr · 06-02-2011, 05:01 AM

Shame its rammed with chav idiots now.

RIP

Falmouthboy · 06-02-2011, 05:24 AM

We used to go about 10 years ago, when I lived 'up that way'. Back then it was fantastic, but I guess as it has become more popular (and comercial) it may have lost some of its original 'charm'. As said, the chance to be 'up close' to the people and action is the best thing. Stood next to Stirling Moss in the queue for the loo and behind Johnny Herbert (who was then still in F1) to go over the foot bridge. Had to laugh though, Carl Foggarty was there looking very miserable because nobody was coming up to him for an autograph (I don't think anyone recognised him - he was only World Superbike Champion at the time).

If you go - prepare for long traffic jams to get in - every bit as bad as a Silverstone GP.

G82Dude · 06-02-2011, 05:30 AM

It's OK. Glad I didn't have to pay for the tickets though...

Chris100 · 06-02-2011, 07:11 AM

My brother and I went a few years ago and really enjoyed it, traffic wasn't too bad but we only went on the Sunday and arrived quite early so this may be why. I would recommend it, not attending this year but I will probably make it next year.

bodgerx · 06-02-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1bjr

Shame its rammed with chav idiots now.

RIP

Not my experience...

jquan1 · 06-02-2011, 08:41 AM

I'm going this year in a mates Audi R8 V10 Spyder, looking forward to it.

chris330D · 06-02-2011, 12:05 PM

Went last year and if you like cars it is a great day out. Masses of things to see and do. It Does get really busy though so I hope you like people!

- Paul - · 06-06-2011, 05:40 AM

Get yourself there! It was great when we went - loved every minute!

Vtec Abuser · 06-06-2011, 02:28 PM

I'm off this year for the first time.. So be interesting to hear peoples views on it too..

BarrySt · 06-07-2011, 12:22 PM

Booked my Sunday tickets last weekend including the roaving grandstand ticket in case its too hot / rainy - expensive but the best motoring experience for like minded folks. Go as early as poss to avoid the traffic prob mentioned earlier

06-01-2011, 04:00 PM	#1
jimmylad Lieutenant 44 Rep 565 Posts Drives: e92 335d sapphire black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DERBY iTrader: (1)	Goodwood festival of speed Thinking of taking the family for a long weekend (4 days) Anyone been ?? Was it anygood ?? Went to Prescott Hill & thoroughly enjoyed it so thought about going to Goodwood. Not cheap but not worried about that.
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phil3103 Private First Class 19 Rep 197 Posts Drives: E90 / E46M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dorset iTrader: (0)	While we're on the subject, did anyone see the details of the PH supercar meet in Wiltshire in august?
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bodgerx Private 2 Rep 75 Posts Drives: E91 318i Efficient Dynamics Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I've been. It is a great day out. It is probably the best chance you will get to get close to a F1 car outside of having membership to the F1 paddock club. The year I went, Hamilton was there with his McLaren. Mark Gene was there with the previous year's Ferrari. Plenty of classic stuff. Lots of opportunity to see stuff parked up. Good place to celebrity spot, as there are plenty of drivers past, present and future milling around. Not sure about going for all the days as a lot of the runs are repeated. I'd look on the site and see what days they have stuff you want to see. This list changes right up until the day though - I remember being a bit disappointed as a few car/driver runs got cancelled at last minute. Highly recommend it.
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effone Private First Class 12 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 335d m sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	i'll be there as i'm running the team lotus demo car... come and say hi if you get chance... cheers, ian b
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m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 72 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	Shame its rammed with chav idiots now. RIP __________________
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Falmouthboy Squadron Leader (Ret'd) 25 Rep 627 Posts Drives: E91 330d SE & Mini Coupe JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	We used to go about 10 years ago, when I lived 'up that way'. Back then it was fantastic, but I guess as it has become more popular (and comercial) it may have lost some of its original 'charm'. As said, the chance to be 'up close' to the people and action is the best thing. Stood next to Stirling Moss in the queue for the loo and behind Johnny Herbert (who was then still in F1) to go over the foot bridge. Had to laugh though, Carl Foggarty was there looking very miserable because nobody was coming up to him for an autograph (I don't think anyone recognised him - he was only World Superbike Champion at the time). If you go - prepare for long traffic jams to get in - every bit as bad as a Silverstone GP.
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G82Dude - 290 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: M4CMxD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	It's OK. Glad I didn't have to pay for the tickets though...
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Chris100 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Highline Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0)	My brother and I went a few years ago and really enjoyed it, traffic wasn't too bad but we only went on the Sunday and arrived quite early so this may be why. I would recommend it, not attending this year but I will probably make it next year.
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jquan1 Private First Class 10 Rep 146 Posts Drives: BMW E92 330D M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'm going this year in a mates Audi R8 V10 Spyder, looking forward to it.
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chris330D Major 36 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	Went last year and if you like cars it is a great day out. Masses of things to see and do. It Does get really busy though so I hope you like people!
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- Paul - Major General 689 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Get yourself there! It was great when we went - loved every minute! __________________ My Photos
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Vtec Abuser First Lieutenant 35 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 2012 135i DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Every-bloody-where.. iTrader: (0)	I'm off this year for the first time.. So be interesting to hear peoples views on it too..
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BarrySt Private First Class 10 Rep 105 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wokingham iTrader: (0)	Booked my Sunday tickets last weekend including the roaving grandstand ticket in case its too hot / rainy - expensive but the best motoring experience for like minded folks. Go as early as poss to avoid the traffic prob mentioned earlier
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