Goodwood Revival

[Andy Johns]

Just seen a timetable or the Revival. Practice sessions on the Friday from 9 'till 6.30, races on the Saturday from 10 'till 5, then we have an evening race at 5.50 which is due to finish at 7.20. Hope they give us a burger voucher as they did the last time we had the evening race, a few years ago. The timetable I saw was in the Sunday Times, and it says on the Sunday afternoon, after the TT, we have the Glover and Whitsun Trophy Air Displays. I think that's ever so slightly wrong and they are actually races! Sunday races are from 10 'till 5.30.

[Nighthawk]

Anyone had info and tickets yet

[Circuitmarshal]

For Goodwood event info:- http://www.goodwood.co.uk/site/conte...l/Default.aspx

[Steve Tarrant]

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Anyone had info and tickets yet

Not yet, but should be soon.

Andy, where did you see a timetable? Online?

[Circuitmarshal]

Steve,
Not sure if it's your reading or the eyes going, this from Andy's post:- The timetable I saw was in the Sunday Times

[Steve Tarrant]

Originally Posted by Circuitmarshal

Steve,
Not sure if it's your reading or the eyes going, this from Andy's post:- The timetable I saw was in the Sunday Times

Okay, I was writing quickly so missed that.

But is the timetable online somewhere, as I don't read the Times either?????

[Circuitmarshal]

No time table on the Goodwood site yet.
As soon as I get the nod from work Steve I will tell everyone on here.

[speedy jon]

do they have any attractions off the track like they do at the festival?

[zakeriath]

Originally Posted by speedy jon

do they have any attractions off the track like they do at the festival?

Latest press release:

RARE PRE-1966 AIRCRAFT SCRAMBLE FOR THE 2008 GOODWOOD REVIVAL

" Goodwood Revival air displays to include the Vulcan bomber.
" The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight also to stage air displays.
" 'Freddie March Spirit of Aviation' pre-1966 aircraft concours d'elegance, including the world's oldest airworthy Spitfire, plus the largest aircraft ever to land at Goodwood, the DC6.

With just three weeks to go until the 2008 Goodwood Revival meeting (19-21 September), the nostalgic appeal of the world's most authentic historic motor race meeting is set to continue with a huge variety of rare aircraft to complement the racing on terra firma.

The origins of the Goodwood Motor Circuit are based around the perimeter road of former RAF Westhampnett, a key Battle of Britain airfield and the location of Sir Douglas Bader's final sortie.

Throughout the Revival weekend a series of legendary aircraft - long associated with Goodwood - will be flying over the famous motor circuit. In addition to air displays featuring Spitfire, Corsair and Mustang, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will also perform a special display.

On Sunday 21 September, Revival spectators should be in for a real ground shaking treat as they will have the rare opportunity to see and hear a pre-1966 jet-powered aircraft perform over Goodwood. The stunning Vulcan bomber is expected to make an appearance in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the classic West Sussex motor circuit.

Down on the ground, the prestigious 'Freddie March Spirit of Aviation' - an aeronautical 'concours d'elegance' that recalls the style and excitement of flying as it used to be - will be held again this year following on from its successful debut at the 2007 Goodwood Revival. Freddie March, the present Earl of March's grandfather, was a keen aviation engineer, as well as an accomplished racing driver and vehicle coachwork designer.

This attraction for historic aircraft built up to 1966 - the same cut-off year as all motor vehicles permitted on site during the Revival meeting - is in memory of the great man who had such an influence on Goodwood. Leading oil and gas exploration and production company Oil Exco are headline sponsors of the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation for 2008.

In addition to exciting aircraft, this year's Revival will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Goodwood motor circuit, recalling the halcyon days of motor racing as it used to be in Goodwood's heyday up to 1966, with all of the accompanying spectacle and glamour of the era, with competitors and spectators alike dressed in period fashions. The event promises an exceptional selection of the best machinery on the planet with a spectacular array of cars and motorcycles, plus fabulous star drivers and riders to thrill the crowds on all three days of motor racing.

[zakeriath]

along with

GOODWOOD ANNOUNCES THE EARLS COURT MOTOR SHOW AT REVIVAL

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the re-opening of the 1948 Motor Show, Goodwood has announced the recreation of this classic motoring event, as held immediately post-War at Earls Court. Goodwood's Earls Court facility will add an exciting new element to the annual Goodwood Revival meeting, the world's most authentic historic motor race meeting.

The Goodwood Earls Court Motor Show exhibition area will take its inspiration from the celebrated London Motor Shows, with an original Art Deco frontage reminiscent of the glory days of exhibitions of the past. This spacious new area will give the expected 115,000 Goodwood Revival visitors an insight into how motoring of the future might look from a pre-1966 perspective, with a display of 'futuristic' 21st century cars.

Externally Earls Court looks like the entrance to a 1950s Motor Show, promising to display 'cars of the future' inside. As no post-1966 vehicles are ordinarily allowed on site during the Goodwood Revival, the Earls Court Motor Show will enable the event to break out of its 'period' timeframe and display post-1966 vehicles. The effect will be like walking into a Tardis, offering other-worldly futuristic new cars to see, right up to and including manufacturers' latest products.

Each stand will be presented in the style of a traditional Motor Show of the 1950s or 1960s. As with the rest of the Revival, the overall display will not be set in a specific timeframe, but rather at some unidentified point prior to 1966. Manufacturer displays are therefore expected to include contemporary cars of the 1950s or 1960s, as well as some 'concept' cars showing each company's visions of what production cars might look like in the early 21st Century. Car manufacturers confirmed to be exhibiting at this 'motor show of the future' will include Maserati, Jaguar, BMW, Ford and Rolls-Royce.

In addition to the manufacturers' stands, there will be a central 'concours d'elegance' exhibition staged in association with BGC, the voice and electronic brokerage specialists. This display will commemorate 'the Fastest Car in the World', featuring around 25 performance cars from the 1920s, right through to the present day, all of which were the most rapid cars in production at the time.

Goodwood's historic links with Earls Court are very strong. The famous London Earls Court exhibition site was built on land once owned by the Duke of Richmond; the Earl in the name referring to the Earl of March, from which the present 10th Duke of Richmond, and his son Lord March, are directly descended.

To assist in the unveiling of the Goodwood Revival Earls Court building, a number of Oil Exco models were on hand to pose with some iconic Motor Show cars of the past to provide some traditional Motor Show glamour.

Goodwood Revival founder, Lord March, says, "The challenging sweeps and bends of the historic Goodwood track will not be the only curves to watch at this year's Revival. It's great to see such nice bodywork on the cars, and the girls!"

The historic Goodwood Motor Circuit celebrates two significant anniversaries in 2008. Foremost is the 60th anniversary of the now legendary circuit, which opened its gates to the public in September 1948 to host Britain's very first post-War motor race meeting at a permanent venue. The Goodwood Revival, devised to celebrate those early halcyon days of motor racing at the famous West Sussex-based circuit, also marks its own 10th landmark anniversary this year, and many special features are planned to mark the occasion, in addition to Earls Court

[Andy Johns]

Saw Trevor today. He says there won't be a burger voucher for Saturday evening, but there will be something 'extra' in the lunch bag. Oh dear, taken for granted again.

[The Hat]

I've heard of a couple of marshals receiving letters saying they wouldn't be required, so using a bit of logic (never a good idea!!!), I assume that those that haven't heard have been chosen.

[numbersix]

Got my tickets this morning, although I can't see which post I'm on.

[The Wench]

Originally Posted by The Hat

I've heard of a couple of marshals receiving letters saying they wouldn't be required, so using a bit of logic (never a good idea!!!), I assume that those that haven't heard have been chosen.

I am sure you are right The Hat, why not just Email Becci and ask if you have been chosen...Thats how i found out saves all that wondering and waiting about

[Nighthawk]

Tickets have arrived.
Question:- THe last time i did this event was back in 2000.
Are we still able to wear normal orange,, not to bothered about going into paddock.

[Circuitmarshal]

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Tickets have arrived.
Question:- THe last time i did this event was back in 2000.
Are we still able to wear normal orange,, not to bothered about going into paddock.

What's normal?
Talking to Trevor the other day post 2 on will be orange, not sure how far round but chicane last year were in white.
Think white overall sponsors are different this year and maybe not so many pairs available.
Hope this helps.

[Stephen Green]

I think it says in the instructions which posts will wear white overals.

[Nighthawk]

Yes stephen it does say that... But with keeping in the period feel costume would anything be said if oranges where not worn.

[Stephen Green]

It is ok for flag and observers not to wear orange, but for course/incident on posts not designated to wear white, orange is compulsory

[Clive]

Got my tickets n stuff through today. shame no marshals names are given, except pits and startline, and no post allocations. would be nice to know where we are and who you are gonna be with, and yes I do acknowledge we rarely get that info from any organising club before hand, but it is still nice when you do

[Mark Mitchell]

Originally Posted by Stephen Green

I think it says in the instructions which posts will wear white overals.

I would read the instructions with a pinch of salt!
According to the first page, this meeting is a 34 day event!

I received my instructions today and was quite surprised, as I have volunteered for this for the last 5 yrs but never been accepted. As a result I wasn't expecting to go and have now volunteered to do the 24 hrs at Silverstone!

[Clive]

O poo, I've missed it since 19th August, better get down there pronto eh?

[zakeriath]

Originally Posted by Clive

O poo, I've missed it since 19th August, better get down there pronto eh?

Bloody long week this.

[speedy jon]

on the instructions it says you cant go into the paddock unless your suitably dressed. does this still apply in the evening after the track closes? if so im stuffed being only 20 i only wear branded tee shirts and shorts

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by speedy jon

... being only 20 i only wear branded tee shirts and shorts

LOL