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Dear all,
As a GoodWood Road Racing member, I just received an email anoucing the GoodWood Revival 2013 dates : September 13th-15th.
My plan is to organise a venue to this amazing events dedicated to early cars, with our....car of course.
This will take time and efforts to organise and coordinate such trip, this is why I should start now.
That said, show me your interest, post, PM, shout please. :D
All the best.
Xavier
Xavier,
I just returned from my 6th Revival and enjoyed it immensely. I heartly recommend it to any one who has never been, best vintage racing event on the planet, With the 10 Silver Arrows on display and 18 250 GTO's ( 15 on display and 3 racing) it was estimated that the value of the cars at the this years Revival was 600 million pounds ( us $1 billion). Serious!
Like you I enentually joined the Goodwood Road Racing Club (GRRC) because it allowed me to experience the event at a higher level. If you can get a group together you need to keep in mind that tickets go on sale nov 1st, (only 2 weeks away) and lodging will be very difficult for 1st time attendees. All tickets are presale and not sold at the venue on race day. So the earlier you can get a group together the better. Now that all the non GRRC grandstand tickets are roving and not seat specific it will not matter so much if you order tickets several months from now.
If you get a sizable group together you will not have GRRC privileges for the group given the 3 year quoted waiting list but some options could be available. the biggest advantace to GRRC membership to me is paddock access and if you had a group I would call James Mcnaughton, club secretary, and see if you could arrange a 1 time only group access.
I do not know yet if I will attend in 2013 but if you have strong interest I am happy to provide some suggestions for viewing the event. Attendace this Sept. was 146,000.
al kuresman, GRRC #21514
Al,
Thank you very much for your feedback. I'll make sure I get back to you as soon as interest is shown.
Nevertheless, I will go there in 2013, for sure.
Cheers
Xavier
I'm interested :)
You are number one ! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Biancaneve
In 48 hours, Received 3 subscriptions :)
That's promising :)
I'll be there, it's very local to me, & my car will have had her engine rebuild & upgrade :D.
Good to read a quote from you Jude, and happy you will join.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-Low
We are 5 up to now
Let us know when you getting your 911.
Cheers
Will do.... Pick her up on November 6th in LA, my only agenda is to be in New York by November 23.... Everything in between is, as yet, an unmade plan.....:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by brakekiller
I have received the fees for GoodWood Revival meeting 2013.
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I will renew my membership this week end and we will need to order our tickets asap.
Will post later today what tickets we should buy.
Cheers
Xavier
I hope I'm included in the group of 5 interested guys...
Oh que oui Jean-Pierre !Quote:
Originally Posted by JPS
:D
Hi All,
As a GRRC membeer who has attended ther Revival 6 times in the last 7 years I would like to make a few comments that I hope are not redundant. Tickets went on sale yesterday and many of the best seats in reserved grandstands are already sold. The Chicane grandstand, which is for GRRC members only, will probably be sold out this week. I do not know how your group plans on attneding the Revival but going as a GRRC member has many advantages, with full paddock access one of the best. If you renew as a family GRRC member then you can buy 4 tickets and get 4 paddock passes, which to my way of thinking makes a huge difference in participating in the event. Get Chicane grandstand seats for 1 or 2 days and you have one of the best views and a jumbotron screen to watch action all the way around the track. Of course you can also just buy general admission tickets and take folding chairs an enjoy the race extremely well as many viewing locations are mere feet from the track. I also highly recommend spending at least on day at Lavant corner as it has both a jumbotron screen and perhaps the widest field of vision for watching the cars than any other spot on the track.
Several years ago I renewed my GRRC membership as a family one and got 4 tickets and paddocK passes for the Revival. My wife and i took 2 early 911S Registry members with us to the Revival and they had an absolute blast.
If you are not planning on sitting in Chicane than there is probably no hurry in ordering grandstand seats as most are roaming seats without specific seats identified. Given the weather the last few years having grandstand seats insures you do not get wet when it rains.
I have had a number of conversations with James McNoughton, secretary of GRRC, over the last eight years, and have created my plan for seeing most all the Revival has to offer given that one only has 3 days and they keep adding new venues each year.
Also, if the budget allows, make reservations for dinner one night at the Kennels resturant as the food and ambience is terrific. It is a GRRC members only resturant and is maybe 1 mile from the track.
Try to get hotel reservation by Dec. if possible as there is limited accomodations near the track. I have some ideas if you have problems so don't hesitate to contact me.
And lastly and most importantly, GO IN PERIOD DRESS!! an estimated 70% of attendee dress in 40's - 60's attire and you will really feel part of the experience if you do also.
al kuresman,, GRRC 21514
Many thanks Al.Quote:
Originally Posted by laneranch
THe thing is most of the people that plan to attend the Meerint are not GRRC members. As a member myself I will not feel confortable to take GRRC advantages and let my pals alone.
It will be the first time there, I would be so grateful if you could provide us ( you may MP me) accomodations address.
Reading your advices dear laneranch I wonder if the best is not to become a member before to try to attend this fantastic meeting!
I understand you not wanting to see the event differently from your friends but the paddock advantage given GRRC members is huge for gear heads. If you had a family membership you could get 4 people in the paddock at once and do a revolving act later.
Becoming a member before the event is not possible as there is a 2,500 wait list and an estimated 3 year wait to join. I waited about 3 years to become a member.
Same, took nearly 3 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by laneranch
If I was going this year as a non GRRC member (which what you plan on doing) then I would but these tickets; Fri. and Sun.- Woodcote grandstand and Sat. would be Lavant corner grandstand roving. If the group budget does not allow for grandstand seating then buy a entrance ticket for the weekend and you are done. As we have watched racing with very heavy rain i would recommned the grandstand seats if at all possible. In Chicane get seats in row G, H or I and seat numbers above 60 or 70 i.e. high seat numbers. this will put you high enough to have a great view of the Woodcoote corner and far far down toward the chicane grandstand so you are both almost next to the chicane on the track and close enough to possible see the jumbotron screen. Being next to the chicane, which really squeezes the cars together, offers some of the best action on the track. Being out at Lavant corner gives you the best field of vision on the course and it also has a jumbotron screen to watch cars all the way around the track. A lot of cars go off the track in front of you at Lavant and many also go off at Saint Mary's which you can see clearly from lavant corner.
Woodcote grandstand is more than twice the size of chicane so they will assuredly have good seats if you order next year.
Start line is OK especially on Friday as all the cars run in 15-16 races on Friday so you can see them line up on the track - usually 32-33 cars on the starting grid - but the field of vision is small and they go by pretty fast.
My wife talks to her mother in the UK for hours every week, rates are cheap, so feel free to call me if you want more detail.
Hope this helps.
al
Thank you very much laneranch:) Now I'm sure that our friend Xavier will be able to plan a very attractive week-end in Goodwood thanks to your experience! Even if we are not members...
One more thing I want to add to those of you who will be buying tickets. If you plan on attending in a vintage car, one that is pre 1966, then you should/must apply for a parking sticker for the pre 1966 parking lot. The pre 66 lot is ideally located close to the entrance to the track and next to the Bonhams auction tent. Bonhams has a very high end auction every Revival and if you go to the tent after the auction you can see all the cars - those that sold and those still for sale.
Now as I fly to Goodwood from the USA taking a vintage car has never been an option so i am not sure how it is handled - if you can get the parking pass when you order tickets or later on. Anyway, the pre 66 parking lot lot is huge and will have 400+ vintage cars to look at. My wife and I visit the pre 66 lot every time as the number and quality of cars is incredible. this year i was amazed at the number of German license plates in the lot.
al
So here we are, sorry for having got back to you earlier.
GOODWOOD EVENTS
After reading the very precious experience sharing from Al (lanerach - thank so much !) here are the resume of what to book (please hurry):
https://ticketing.goodwood.com/buyti...odrevival.aspx
One Weekend adult admission at 125 Sterling
One Friday adult ticket for Grandstand Woodcoot at 74 Sterling (take row G/H numbers between 60/70)
One Sunday adult ticket for Grandstand Woodcoot at 74 Sterling (take row G/H numbers between 60/70)
One Saturday adult ticket for Lavant & Fordwater Roving at 54 Sterling
One pre-order programme at 12 Sterling
You may book the car park ticket as well.
I will go myself for camp site, and will book a space at camp site for 4 persons (non electric). If anyone wants to share the space (not the tent :-)
For the meals, there are meal voucher available, up to you.
Transportation
From France (Calais), Eurotunnel will be the best, fatest and cheapest solution to go there with your car, about 65 Euros return.
you may book at http://www.eurotunnel.com/fr/home/
I will take my car to go there for sure.
Cheers
Xavier
Xavier,
Thanks for the update. it looks like you booked tickets as I would have done in your circumstances. Wish i was going but not next year. I have a lead on a possible hotel only 7 miles from the track. Do you want me to make an inquiry or does the camping option work for you?
Did you book 2 tickets as GRRC member and also ask for paddock passes?This is critical as the paddock is a must see.
al
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Xavier,
Attached is the timetable for this years Revival. Next years will be very similar and will give you an idea on how and where to fit all the things to see in the 3 days you are there. since the event is 10 months away you have lots of time. But remember that it will be very crowded and it will take time to get around the course and grounds. I think you will want to do many of the following;
visit the paddock ( you should have to paddock passes so the group can alternate??)
visit the pre 66 parking lot and Bonhams auction tent
visit the vendors ( about 180 vendors this year)
visit aviation display
visitearls court motor show
visit closing awards - a must see in my opinion
the key to doing all this and not missing much of the racing is to plan ahead. for example, my wife and I are not motorcycle fans, so we always miss the motorcycle racing (Barry Sheen races0 and do other things. There are also some short cuts to getting ariound the track that we can discuss. But there is 10 months to plan all this.
al
Al, you are a friend ! Merci beaucoup !Quote:
Originally Posted by laneranch
Xavier,
You will not receive your tickets until next april I would think. Once you have the tickets and when they have released more information - special tribute, cars featured, drivers etc, then we may want to have a discussion on ways to maximize your visit. Meanwhile you can view the track layout at
http://www.goodwood.co.uk/revival/ev...ctive-map.aspx
also the main web page for the event is http://www.goodwood.co.uk/revival/welcome.aspx
The only other thing i want you and your friends to do is to put together some period costumes so you will feel in tune with most of the attendees. Need not be expensive or complicated. Many guys wear mechanic coveralls.
al
Wearing period costumes is the least we can do to thank you. Will send few pics for sure :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by laneranch
A link to get period clothes :
http://www.cockpit-boutique.com/vete...n-suixtil.html
Folks, hereafter waht I have ordered today :
Description
MULTI DAY - 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - ENTRY (AD -GRRC ADULT)
MULTI DAY - 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - PADDOCK PASS 1
MULTI DAY - 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - PROGRAMME VOUCHER (AD - GRRC ADULT)
SAT 14/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CEDAR SUITE BUFFET 1
SUN 15/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CEDAR SUITE BUFFET 1
FRI 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CEDAR SUITE BUFFET 1
FRI 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CHICANE RESERVED GRANDSTAND (+ ALL OTHER STANDS) (AD - GRRC ADULT)
SAT 14/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - LAVANT & FORDWATER ROVING GRANDSTAND (AD - GRRC ADULT)
SUN 15/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - WOODCOTE
Cheers
Xavier
Al,Quote:
Originally Posted by laneranch
I beleive I have ordered 1 paddock passe (which is free) from the online booking (for GRRC member only).
Camping work for me if I can park my car beside. I will enquire. not ordered yet the camp site space.
Cheers
Xavier,
Good job! You should enjoy the Revival vey much as well as your friends. What is the Cedar Suite Buffet that you reserved?? We may want to converse next spring when the Revival gets closer and they have released more information. They often have a 90 minute enduro race with driver change that ends in darkness and they may again next year (did it this year on Fri.) also there will probably be a race with 32 identical cars in it - previously done with minis, e type Jags and cobras.
As GRRC member you may want to start logging on to the GRRC Revival talk/blogs as members often ask a lot of questions and James Mcnaughton, club secretary, will answer them and clear up any issues that arise.
wish i was going but I am sure that within 2-3 years I will attend again.
al
OK, I'm going to order too:p
Folks,
For those of wanna join us/come you should hurry to book your tickets.
Reminder :
3 Day Grandstand (Chicane/Lav and Ford/Woodcote)
FRI 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CEDAR SUITE BUFFET
SAT 14/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CEDAR SUITE BUFFET
SUN 15/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CEDAR SUITE BUFFET
MULTI DAY - 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - ENTRY (AD -GRRC ADULT)
MULTI DAY - 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - PROGRAMME VOUCHER (AD - GRRC ADULT)
FRI 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CHICANE RESERVED GRANDSTAND (+ ALL OTHER STANDS) (AD - GRRC ADULT)
SAT 14/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - LAVANT & FORDWATER ROVING GRANDSTAND (AD - GRRC ADULT)
SUN 15/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - WOODCOTE GRANDSTAND (AD - GRRC ADULT)
Web site : https://ticketing.goodwood.com/Default.aspx
Cheers
Folks,
For those of wanna join us/come you should hurry to book your tickets.
Reminder :
3 Day Grandstand (Chicane/Lav and Ford/Woodcote)
FRI 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CEDAR SUITE BUFFET
SAT 14/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CEDAR SUITE BUFFET
SUN 15/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CEDAR SUITE BUFFET
MULTI DAY - 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - ENTRY (AD -GRRC ADULT)
MULTI DAY - 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - PROGRAMME VOUCHER (AD - GRRC ADULT)
FRI 13/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - CHICANE RESERVED GRANDSTAND (+ ALL OTHER STANDS) (AD - GRRC ADULT)
SAT 14/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - LAVANT & FORDWATER ROVING GRANDSTAND (AD - GRRC ADULT)
SUN 15/09/2013 - REVIVAL 2013 - WOODCOTE GRANDSTAND (AD - GRRC ADULT)
Web site : https://ticketing.goodwood.com/Default.aspx
Cheers
Booked the Eurotunnel shuttle to drive my 911 to Goodwood, and get my tickets for the campsite.
Cheers
Xavier
Sesame
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Xavier,
I want to send you a private message, what is your e-mail?
al kuresman
akuresman@hotmail.com
Al, I sent you an email from mine :-)
3 weeks to go :D
4 days to go... there - with my good friend Jean-Pierre.
Om y way to GoodWood Revival Meeting with JPS.
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Have fun my friend. I'm jealous…
I can understand the reason why :
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Bought also some books and pics.
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Some Porsches viewed at GoodWood Revival Meeting
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Thank you for sharing your photos, Xavier!
I hope others do the same.
I would love to attend this event some time... bucket list material for sure