73rd Member's Meeting - Page 4

Mike Bell · 28 Feb 2015, 17:38 (Ref:3510085)

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Originally Posted by BudLightJaguar

Will there be a stagecoach service from Chichester station as there is during the FOS and Revival or do I need to rent a car?

****Left hand shifting****

Can't find any mention of the bus service for this event, so maybe not enough spectators...

Timetable

BudLightJaguar · 28 Feb 2015, 18:42 (Ref:3510102)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Can't find any mention of the bus service for this event, so maybe not enough spectators...

The official Goodwood doesn't mention about bus service but this one mentions
http://www.f3historic.com/GRRC-73-Me...nformation.pdf

But that's not official. So...if you see a Mini Convertible going on a roundabout counterclockwise, say hello. That's me.

Mike Bell · 1 Mar 2015, 07:34 (Ref:3510252)

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Originally Posted by BudLightJaguar

The official Goodwood doesn't mention about bus service but this one mentions
http://www.f3historic.com/GRRC-73-Me...nformation.pdf

But that's not official. So...if you see a Mini Convertible going on a roundabout counterclockwise, say hello. That's me.

Mmm, convertible then? Like your optimism! At least Mini has an excellent soft top (or did back in 2004....).

That Essential Info document was a very early release, so wouldn't take it as gospel. Certainly seems same wording as they issue for Revival. I see there is a phone number to check bus timetable, but if you can afford it, I'd go for the Mini!

BudLightJaguar · 1 Mar 2015, 08:56 (Ref:3510303)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Mmm, convertible then? Like your optimism! At least Mini has an excellent soft top (or did back in 2004....).

That Essential Info document was a very early release, so wouldn't take it as gospel. Certainly seems same wording as they issue for Revival. I see there is a phone number to check bus timetable, but if you can afford it, I'd go for the Mini!

Actually when I checked what Hertz has to offer for that particular weekend there's no Mini available. As a convertible there's Citroën, McLaren and Ferrari. First one is french and I can't afford the last two. So maybe I'll stick to ordinary compacts. And it's still March, isn't it?

Mike Bell · 1 Mar 2015, 12:46 (Ref:3510375)

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Originally Posted by BudLightJaguar

Actually when I checked what Hertz has to offer for that particular weekend there's no Mini available. As a convertible there's Citroën, McLaren and Ferrari. First one is french and I can't afford the last two. So maybe I'll stick to ordinary compacts. And it's still March, isn't it?

It will definitely still be March, and the chances of last year's weather being repeated are pretty low, I would have thought! OT- My 'S' had heated seats and wind deflector, which were both in constant use in almost any UK weather......

BudLightJaguar · 1 Mar 2015, 13:33 (Ref:3510382)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

It will definitely still be March, and the chances of last year's weather being repeated are pretty low, I would have thought! OT- My 'S' had heated seats and wind deflector, which were both in constant use in almost any UK weather......

Friend of mine who had a Mazda MX5, drove it throughout the year. In winter as well. When curious people asked wasn't that cold in the winter, he usually answered like this: "Is your winter jacket made of sheet metal, eh?".

Basically that means a double-layer soft-top is ok in winter if you have a garage, and the car has an engine preheater and "hot" thermostat.

Edit: OT!!! OT!!!

O'Schumacher · 1 Mar 2015, 20:59 (Ref:3510461)

I'd bought my tickets anyway, and even more glad I have now that I've seen this:

https://grrc.goodwood.com/grrc/merce...shoot-goodwood

Mercedes are gonna be there with a modern F1 car for some kind of shoot-out with some other AMG cars. Presume it will be last year's car and I don't imagine Lewis or Nico will come back here between Australia and Malaysia, so Wehrlein maybe... Davidson?

And it will be cool to see the new AMG GT on the track. Gorgeous car - better looking than the old SLS.

When you read it, do you take it to mean one of those staggered start races where they all try to cross the finish line together?

gary396 · 5 Mar 2015, 15:24 (Ref:3512099)

I see Peter Mallett's Rover driven by that Tiff chap is shown in a feature article about the 73MM in this month's Classic & Sports Car mag news and events pages.

BudLightJaguar · 5 Mar 2015, 17:36 (Ref:3512158)

My ticket arrived. Quite an interesting idea to use a badge instead of ordinary paper ticket.

**Peter Mallett** · 5 Mar 2015, 17:39 (Ref:3512160)

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Originally Posted by gary396

I see Peter Mallett's Rover driven by that Tiff chap is shown in a feature article about the 73MM in this month's Classic & Sports Car mag news and events pages.

Cool should I buy the mag?

gary396 · 5 Mar 2015, 17:47 (Ref:3512164)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Cool should I buy the mag?

It isn't a big article Peter!

**Peter Mallett** · 5 Mar 2015, 18:10 (Ref:3512168)

Got it.

gary396 · 6 Mar 2015, 12:13 (Ref:3512438)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Got it.

Blimey Peter - Goodwood are Tweeting it now - you paying them?

It links to their website by the way.

**Tim Falce** · 7 Mar 2015, 16:50 (Ref:3512753)

It looks like I may be going to this on the Saturday, what's the best direction to approach the circuit from, I'm coming from SE London via the M25, I want to avoid queues although I intend getting there fairly early.

Cliff Ryan · 10 Mar 2015, 02:12 (Ref:3513528)

I've got tickets for Sunday, if the GPO can manage to deliver them. Looking forward to a relaxed day spectating and catching up.

Tim, I don't think you need to worry about queues as posted in the other thread, just enjoy the drive if you can get the Chevy running ok.

bauble · 13 Mar 2015, 07:31 (Ref:3514705)

Can anyone advise on the parking arrangements for this meeting?

Does one need a car park pass of any sort, are the parks in the circuit or in the Revival fields?

Thanks, in anticipation.

Bob

gary396 · 13 Mar 2015, 08:10 (Ref:3514716)

Bob,
No car park pass (assuming same as last year) - just arrive and you get directed into one of the adjacent fields. As the crowds aren't as big as the Revival the parking fields are pretty close, no long walks - at least that's what I found last year. Great event all round.

bauble · 13 Mar 2015, 08:39 (Ref:3514725)

Thanks Gary, that is all I needed to know.

"The right mob and no josling."

Should I wear my 'Bauble' badge?

gary396 · 13 Mar 2015, 08:43 (Ref:3514729)

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Originally Posted by bauble

......Should I wear my 'Bauble' badge?

I think they said no fancy dress.

gary396 · 13 Mar 2015, 12:24 (Ref:3514795)

Don't know if this has previously been available? Timetable:

https://grrc.goodwood.com/members-me...8EKP20byRC6.97

Mike Bell · 13 Mar 2015, 13:43 (Ref:3514810)

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Originally Posted by gary396

Don't know if this has previously been available? Timetable:

https://grrc.goodwood.com/members-me...8EKP20byRC6.97

Better than the scan I posted- you can read that one!

Latest from Dunlop is that the tyres I have been waiting for since last autumn should be in the country beginning next week.....

Doesn't give me a lot of time.

gary396 · 13 Mar 2015, 14:37 (Ref:3514825)

They're obviously adopting the 'just in time' approach Mike.

bauble · 13 Mar 2015, 14:58 (Ref:3514831)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Better than the scan I posted- you can read that one!

Latest from Dunlop is that the tyres I have been waiting for since last autumn should be in the country beginning next week.....

Doesn't give me a lot of time.

Mike Bell, the Marrusia of Historic Racing?

bauble · 13 Mar 2015, 14:59 (Ref:3514832)

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Originally Posted by gary396

I think they said no fancy dress.

Nothing 'fancy' about Bauble.

Mike Bell · 13 Mar 2015, 17:19 (Ref:3514872)

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Originally Posted by bauble

Mike Bell, the Marrusia of Historic Racing?

Manor GP, please... But at least my car is in one piece and doesn't need a software upgrade from Ferrari to get it running!

Not the best way to find out the characteristics of a tyre- in qualifying. But we are where we are and it's not the first time.....

BTW the tyres are apparently now made in Portugal?

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