Silverstone 'Classic' Festival 09 - The Event - Page 2

p261brm · 19 Mar 2009, 16:54 (Ref:2419448)

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Originally Posted by delta

And then have you got to pay extra for the rock festival? Im sure the chap who came in yesterday and said he had joined the Silverstone Spectators club said something about £150.00 for the whole year including entry to the festival.Have you tried ringing Silverstone direct.Im testing next Thursday might have a wonder over to the office and ask.

Silverstone Racing Club a wholly owned subsidery of the BRDC
£115-00 (135-00 family membership)per year gives you access to parking inside the circuit and club house and 2 guest passes and F1 testing. It does not give members tickets to events. A season ticket per person is £140=00 and does not include the Saturday & Sunday of the GP. Usual disclaimers

brands · 19 Mar 2009, 17:24 (Ref:2419476)

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Originally Posted by John Turner

Despite my support of the event, I may have an opportunity of being at Spa that weekend, but even if I don't go to Spa, I'd be reluctant to pay that amount. However, last year there were big discounts to be had if you applied early. Is that the case this year?

£79 if you buy in advance or £89 on th gate are the only two options for a three day pass.

As to concert entry for drivers and marshals.....since a standing ticket for Saturday is £40-50 and a seat costs £100-115 (and £10-15 for parking) I doubt there will be free tickets for 600 drivers and hundreds? of marshals. Having said that, since the Saturday concert runs from 8-10.30PM how can all marshals and drivers attend anyway when there is a 90 minute World sportscar race running from 7.45PM.

terence · 19 Mar 2009, 19:26 (Ref:2419595)

At his age,he might not remember even having a wander.

rbs · 19 Mar 2009, 19:29 (Ref:2419599)

I do not know what drivers pay for an entry fee at this meeting but I am sure it is enough to cover the concert as well, the drivers pay to entertain the "crowds" why should they not be entertained as well and all 600 will not be in the night race. As for marshals, they give numerous hours a year to Silverstone (and other circuits) free of charge, they are not paid so why not give a perk of a concert ticket. Not all marshals "work" for all 3 days at this meeting as breaks are rarely adequate and you never get a chance to look around other areas, so many marshals will be free on the Saturday evening, there is also a Friday concert that will not clash with circuit activities that they could attend.

terence · 20 Mar 2009, 06:27 (Ref:2419961)

Your slap in the middle of a financial crisis,people a bit cash strapped ,so what better way of ensuring the future of this event? Put ALL prices up!,seemed like a good idea at the time!.

simon drabble · 20 Mar 2009, 07:42 (Ref:2419985)

I saw Santana in the 74 when my mother took me to Knebworth.. dont remember much about him but Alex Harvey was brilliant - even to an 11 year old!
To be fair £79 pounds for 3 days sounds very good value compared to a Badminton or any other 3 day event... let us focus on the positives. Shame if Razorlight have pulled as I am told they are very good in concert

p261brm · 20 Mar 2009, 08:48 (Ref:2420032)

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Originally Posted by terence bower

Your slap in the middle of a financial crisis,people a bit cash strapped ,so what better way of ensuring the future of this event? Put ALL prices up!,seemed like a good idea at the time!.

Common sense is not trait of character that falls easy at Silverstone, it is after all run basicly by 'professional' racing drivers, who in common sense values come pretty near the level of Cave Diving group members.
Example; Change gear ratios 10 minutes before race to achieve lap times 2 seconds slower than practice, sorry qually

**John Turner** · 20 Mar 2009, 10:08 (Ref:2420079)

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Originally Posted by delta

On a serios note is there not anything 10/10th can do about tickets. Must have some influence.

Iain, the level of our influence is what is uttered publicly on this site.

White flag man · 20 Mar 2009, 11:04 (Ref:2420114)

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Originally Posted by James Murray

Who the fuzz are Santana?

Don't they show football on the telly.....

p261brm · 20 Mar 2009, 11:14 (Ref:2420120)

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Originally Posted by White flag man

Don't they show football on the telly.....

I allus thowt they were what our lass put in cakes

john ruston · 20 Mar 2009, 12:16 (Ref:2420171)

What is the cost for Woodgood as I understand that you need to join the GRRC for 160 Pounds (or whatever it is)to get Paddock tickets.
The cost at Silverstone should be compared with Goodwood revival as there are no other fair comparisons.Badminton could be compared with British GP costs as it is the top World 3 Day Event and also not a mainstream UK sport but does get 150000 people through the gate,a figure that the BGP would have liked to approach in the past ten years.Lots more jockey's than race drivers although now days they are same size

simon drabble · 20 Mar 2009, 13:33 (Ref:2420225)

three day eventers do not need to be PORG's! I am looking forward to it whether I am competing or spectating

p261brm · 20 Mar 2009, 21:33 (Ref:2420515)

What is the cost for Woodgood as I understand that you need to join the GRRC for 160 Pounds (or whatever it is)to get Paddock tickets.
Correct John, plus a £60-00 joining fee plus £90-00 per ticket Plus if there is a vacancy available for membership and at present as far as I am aware applications are closed. I am not a member of GRRC, though a member of the Aero Club no special advantage as far as festival and revival are concerned.

macsport · 20 Mar 2009, 23:27 (Ref:2420612)

With regards to the Mini races does anyone here know who Laurence Bloom was? The Mini races are for the Laurence Bloom Memorial Trophy but I haven't got a clue who he was and what his connection to the Mini was. Can anyone enlighten me please?

p261brm · 21 Mar 2009, 08:04 (Ref:2420736)

Laurence Bloom Memorial Trophy
Doubt it was this feller but a guy with that monica was selling slaves and other tardily aquired items in 1693

SZRacer · 24 Mar 2009, 17:11 (Ref:2423753)

To get this back on track to JR's original post, I'm happy to bring some (well, OK a couple of cases of) beer along to this. For that reason, Saturday early evening seems the best bet, before the concert?

Anyone else for a BBQ?

Suggest that if we do get asked to pay another £80 for concert tickets, that instead it might be better if Delta parks his awning/truck as close as possible to the stage, and we use the concert as background music!

J

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Originally Posted by delta

Roger mentioned about this last year. Im more than happy to offer the Delta truck awning for a get together.Would be nice.

terence · 24 Mar 2009, 17:28 (Ref:2423770)

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Originally Posted by SZRacer

To get this back on track to JR's original post, I'm happy to bring some (well, OK a couple of cases of) beer along to this. For that reason, Saturday early evening seems the best bet, before the concert?

Anyone else for a BBQ?

J

What,you want someone to come in a Morgan?

delta · 24 Mar 2009, 17:48 (Ref:2423782)

Thats fine by me SZ. Great idea.Alan Morgan loves cooking he will be in charge of the BBQ. On a serios note will we need to know who is comming and i would like to ask 10/10 marshalls as well.Will sort out nearer the time.

rbs · 24 Mar 2009, 19:26 (Ref:2423854)

Delta, on behalf of the orange brigade, thanks for the invite.
Despite earlier rumours Group C is back on the menu with a 1 hour race on saturday and a 30 min sprint on Sunday.

Where will the concerts be held? if the circuit are charging £10 for car parking I have my doubts if it will be on the circuit itself, could it be at Stowe School? just a thought!!!

rogerwills · 24 Mar 2009, 20:51 (Ref:2423931)

I've been in the wilderness for a couple of weeks. But my offer from last year stands that we will put on drinks and maybe bbq for marshals if there is nothing formal arranged.

rogerwills · 24 Mar 2009, 20:52 (Ref:2423932)

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Originally Posted by macsport

With regards to the Mini races does anyone here know who Laurence Bloom was? The Mini races are for the Laurence Bloom Memorial Trophy but I haven't got a clue who he was and what his connection to the Mini was. Can anyone enlighten me please?

I believe he was someone closely affiliated to the organisers who passed away not so long ago and who had a real interest in Minis.

johnh875 · 26 Mar 2009, 00:38 (Ref:2424914)

I'm looking at going to this meet (as a spectator obviously), I'll keep and eye on the thread

Alan Morgan · 26 Mar 2009, 12:48 (Ref:2425219)

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Alan Morgan loves cooking he will be in charge of the BBQ

It would have been nice to have been asked...

And Delta will be in charge of the entertainment

fasted · 27 Mar 2009, 09:01 (Ref:2425950)

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Originally Posted by john ruston

What is the cost for Woodgood as I understand that you need to join the GRRC for 160 Pounds (or whatever it is)to get Paddock tickets.
The cost at Silverstone should be compared with Goodwood revival as there are no other fair comparisons.Badminton could be compared with British GP costs as it is the top World 3 Day Event and also not a mainstream UK sport but does get 150000 people through the gate,a figure that the BGP would have liked to approach in the past ten years.Lots more jockey's than race drivers although now days they are same size

Just been looking at the entry fees. now John I understand your attraction to the Edwardian era

john ruston · 27 Mar 2009, 11:35 (Ref:2426042)

I would think the Edwardian race is cheap as the bloke now running the Silverstone show is an Edwardian fan.
Not my era as to many specials and most are rubbish to drive.

First decent cars are 30's and our entry fees are same as for later cars.Have decided to take 30's car to Monterey rather than Silverstone.

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