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It's different isn't it? The lack of fencing means the view is better than many locations and the close racing is always exciting. Can it compare to Monterey, Spa (I haven''t experienced Le Mans Classic) or Le Mans?
Well the picnic atmosphere at Goodwood is certainly a draw as long as the weather holds up, but ultimately watching cars through Eau Rouge with the aroma of waffles, sausages and frits wafting around certainly has a lasting appeal. BTW, haven't been to Monterey either. |
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From a spectating point of view you would have to go a long way to beat Cadwell Park! Obviously there are severe restrictions on the racing grids because of the circuit constraints but nevertheless it's super viewing watching an HSCC meeting in summer.
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Pity there is not a big historic meeting at Brands
Much more historic circuit than Goodwood and great viewing. |
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There are the HSCC Superprix and the Masters events at Brands
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Neither of which are major historic meetings
We can dig up all the Master threads Just like old days! Your examples are similar to Spring meetings at Spa, Oldtimers that used to be good or CER outings Not super historic outings |
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Maybe John means something bigger. One such as Doningtin Historic in scale and size perhaps?
The circuit used to in the Masters fest when that was 3 days.Indy on Sunday, GP on Saturday and Monday. Brands did have the 3 day historic meet in 2016 for HSCC's 50th. Big success as I think nearly 500 cars entered. |
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The major meetings are much bigger than Donington Festival
It’s to late to start one at Brands as UK has two with Sillystone and Goodwood The major meetings are amalgamation of many series organisers not just one. The only one that doesn’t fit that template is LMC which is all Peter Auto and Le Mans Club. That has to be careful that it picks entrants from all places rather than being attached to CER It becomes a problem when ex Le Mans Cars are turned away and replicas accepted. |
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I enjoyed the Masters at Brands principally BECAUSE it wasn't a "festival".
It's well documented that I have no inclination to join in the fancy dress at Goodwood. Castle Combe has also jumped on the band wagon with that, it's not my cup of tea. But I don't decry the event for all that, many people do like it and each to their own. The racing is good though, is it being streamed this year? Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
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Well I'm off to the Revival for the first time on Saturday - no idea really what to expect but I'm sure it'll be interesting. I'll walk the whole circuit during the day - I can't remember what the corner is called at the far end of the circuit - but it's a hoot in the rally car so I'm sure there will be plenty of 'sideways' there during the day.
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Going back to a point JR made, I think it's actually been raced on for more years as the revived circuit than it was in its original guise.
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In reality I don't see much difference between Thruxton and Goodwood other than the daffodils. Both very quick circuits. I think Thruxton was, at one time, the fastest track in the UK but that was in the 70s.
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Going back to whether the racing live stream will be free to view, their YouTube channel is ready and waiting, but no idea if a GRRC subscription of some sort will be required...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SA6Ki8b0Ul8 |
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Are there any "must see" things off track? (Other than the race paddocks) I'm trying to make a rough plan of what to see as there's so much going on (always a problem at Goodwood!)
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We are there on our usual Friday.
No dressing up, no 'over the road' or any infield 'attractions' just there for the cars. The evening race is usually a cracker. |
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The massive attendance means a long hike from the car parking areas which are all clearly defined outside the circuit in adjoining fields and although there are tractor trailers running all day, it's very difficult to clamber aboard one particularly with a haversack and a seat as they always seemed to be full! In fact the car parks alone are astonishing with the wealth of machinery driven to the circuit, you could wander around all day just drooling at some of the road cars. There are big gaps between races which can give the opportunity for other activities but as with other big events the bulk of the crowd gather around the start/finish and along from Woodcote through to Madgwick so if you try to move around it's quite difficult. If you want to see the racing try anywhere from the exit of Madgwick through to St Marys, my favourite spectating point is at No Name, the kink before St Marys where the brave and talented can be seen at their best on track. I've been every year except one when I was laid up but then I'm biaised since it's only 15 minutes away! Oh and take all you want to eat and drink unless you're feeling flush! |
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Notwithstanding the "cynics" among us . I hope you enjoy yourselves.
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