Revival - First Time and Excited
Discussion
Hi Guys
A group of us are going to the Revival this year to celebrate a friend's 40th, and we are getting excited. We are driving down from Edinburgh in convoy which should be fun in itself.
We are arriving on the Thursday and leaving on the Monday and camping on-site.
I would be interested in hearing other people's experiences of the Revival, and also if anyone has any insider hints and tips.
Just need to sort out my outfit now!
Many thanks
A group of us are going to the Revival this year to celebrate a friend's 40th, and we are getting excited. We are driving down from Edinburgh in convoy which should be fun in itself.
We are arriving on the Thursday and leaving on the Monday and camping on-site.
I would be interested in hearing other people's experiences of the Revival, and also if anyone has any insider hints and tips.
Just need to sort out my outfit now!
Many thanks
We head down from Aberdeen by plane and spend 3 nights near the circuit. Im sure you will get loads of good advice on here but Ill stick in my tuppence worth.
1. Wear sensible shoes, maybe even hiking boots. Its a long way round the circuit and you will want to get to the far side. Persuade any women in the party to do likewise, and to hell with the fashion police.
2. As youre travelling by car if space permits take some lightweight folding seats or shooting sticks.
3. If youre planning to eat out bnearby, do some research and book in advance to avoid disappointment.
4. have plenty of memory in your camera, and make sure you have the means to charge the battery. A decent zoom lens to photograph the racing and the aircraft is an advantage.
5. If you can, buy a Paddock ticket, so you can get in to see the best cars close up. But you must be dressed in period to gain access.
6. Use Friday to do the shops and above all to get your bearings. Saturday and Sunday are busier. Friday is just practice, so more time spent away from the track means more time there when the racings on.
7. Allow time on saturday or Sunday to visit the classic car park. Awesome.
8. Relax and enjoy the weekend, you wont get everywhere or see everything. lap up the atmosphere and enjoy.
9. try to visit some other eevents/ museums while you are down there. Brooklands isnt too far away and an excellent visit.
Have a fantastic time and if you see some scots guys wearing overalls with Ecurie Ecosse like sheilds and tartan bunnets say hello to us.
1. Wear sensible shoes, maybe even hiking boots. Its a long way round the circuit and you will want to get to the far side. Persuade any women in the party to do likewise, and to hell with the fashion police.
2. As youre travelling by car if space permits take some lightweight folding seats or shooting sticks.
3. If youre planning to eat out bnearby, do some research and book in advance to avoid disappointment.
4. have plenty of memory in your camera, and make sure you have the means to charge the battery. A decent zoom lens to photograph the racing and the aircraft is an advantage.
5. If you can, buy a Paddock ticket, so you can get in to see the best cars close up. But you must be dressed in period to gain access.
6. Use Friday to do the shops and above all to get your bearings. Saturday and Sunday are busier. Friday is just practice, so more time spent away from the track means more time there when the racings on.
7. Allow time on saturday or Sunday to visit the classic car park. Awesome.
8. Relax and enjoy the weekend, you wont get everywhere or see everything. lap up the atmosphere and enjoy.
9. try to visit some other eevents/ museums while you are down there. Brooklands isnt too far away and an excellent visit.
Have a fantastic time and if you see some scots guys wearing overalls with Ecurie Ecosse like sheilds and tartan bunnets say hello to us.
5. If you can, buy a Paddock ticket, so you can get in to see the best cars close up. But you must be dressed in period to gain access.
Not sure you can buy a paddock pass (they are either for competitors and crew, corporate or for GRRC members as far as I am aware) and you do not need to be in dressed in period to get in, but will need a jacket and tie.
Best advice is to go as early as you can each day to avoid the crowds later in the day and when it gets busy in near the pits and stalls etc head off round the circuit where it is (usually) much quieter and you can get close to the circuit.
Not sure you can buy a paddock pass (they are either for competitors and crew, corporate or for GRRC members as far as I am aware) and you do not need to be in dressed in period to get in, but will need a jacket and tie.
Best advice is to go as early as you can each day to avoid the crowds later in the day and when it gets busy in near the pits and stalls etc head off round the circuit where it is (usually) much quieter and you can get close to the circuit.
timothy.bridge said:
5. If you can, buy a Paddock ticket, so you can get in to see the best cars close up. But you must be dressed in period to gain access.
Not sure you can buy a paddock pass (they are either for competitors and crew, corporate or for GRRC members as far as I am aware) and you do not need to be in dressed in period to get in, but will need a jacket and tie.
Best advice is to go as early as you can each day to avoid the crowds later in the day and when it gets busy in near the pits and stalls etc head off round the circuit where it is (usually) much quieter and you can get close to the circuit.
only crew/competitors and GRRC memebers can get paddock passes.Not sure you can buy a paddock pass (they are either for competitors and crew, corporate or for GRRC members as far as I am aware) and you do not need to be in dressed in period to get in, but will need a jacket and tie.
Best advice is to go as early as you can each day to avoid the crowds later in the day and when it gets busy in near the pits and stalls etc head off round the circuit where it is (usually) much quieter and you can get close to the circuit.
Take plenty of camera batteries and memory , this will be the best weekend of your life if you like old cars and motor racing..and look out for a certain old red Cortina Mk2 on display , this year they are allowing selected Dagenham metal of up to 1970 in the Ford 100 Years celebration display , and I hope you like E Types as well ! Enjoy 
peteryoung said:
1. Wear sensible shoes, maybe even hiking boots. Its a long way round the circuit and you will want to get to the far side. Persuade any women in the party to do likewise, and to hell with the fashion police.
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....Have a fantastic time and if you see some scots guys wearing overalls with Ecurie Ecosse like sheilds and tartan bunnets say hello to us.
I would agree about comfortable shoes, I wear well worn brogues, but I disagree with the "hell to the fashion police" comment. My thoughts are that people should wear period dress or simply turn up as if they were going to the horse racing up the road. To some extent it is in danger of becoming a fancy dress. ...
....Have a fantastic time and if you see some scots guys wearing overalls with Ecurie Ecosse like sheilds and tartan bunnets say hello to us.
Id second redex comment.
Sorry RichB, maybe didnt make myself clear enough, was just making the point that better to be comfortable than totally true to period, but best enjoyed if youre true to the spirit of the period.
Ive taken to wearing brown hiking boots, as I cover quite a distance on foot. The brogues would be ideal too if I didnt have dodgy knees. . The clobber for attending the gee gees would work well, as theres quite a few folk who take that route and look totally "right".
The vital thing is to feel part of the event rather than a bystander.
It truly is the best classic car event Ive attended by a very long way.
Sorry RichB, maybe didnt make myself clear enough, was just making the point that better to be comfortable than totally true to period, but best enjoyed if youre true to the spirit of the period.
Ive taken to wearing brown hiking boots, as I cover quite a distance on foot. The brogues would be ideal too if I didnt have dodgy knees. . The clobber for attending the gee gees would work well, as theres quite a few folk who take that route and look totally "right".
The vital thing is to feel part of the event rather than a bystander.
It truly is the best classic car event Ive attended by a very long way.
peteryoung said:
Id second redex comment.
Sorry RichB, maybe didnt make myself clear enough, was just making the point that better to be comfortable than totally true to period, but best enjoyed if youre true to the spirit of the period.
Ive taken to wearing brown hiking boots, as I cover quite a distance on foot. The brogues would be ideal too if I didnt have dodgy knees. The clobber for attending the gee gees would work well, as theres quite a few folk who take that route and look totally "right".
The vital thing is to feel part of the event rather than a bystander.
It truly is the best classic car event Ive attended by a very long way.
Absolutly true...Sorry RichB, maybe didnt make myself clear enough, was just making the point that better to be comfortable than totally true to period, but best enjoyed if youre true to the spirit of the period.
Ive taken to wearing brown hiking boots, as I cover quite a distance on foot. The brogues would be ideal too if I didnt have dodgy knees. The clobber for attending the gee gees would work well, as theres quite a few folk who take that route and look totally "right".
The vital thing is to feel part of the event rather than a bystander.
It truly is the best classic car event Ive attended by a very long way.
And also look out for the idiots who wear tracksuits, bright coloured modern clothing and I have even seen some donut wearing a bright blue Prodrive Subaru jacket. They stick out like a sore thumb and detract somewhat from the show. I wish these people are stopped at the gate from coming in, or made to wear long black coats ( available to buy from the gate from Goodwood, and of course they will be at least 3 times the price you could buy them for in town :-)
Make sure you get plenty of fluids - water preferably - as it is a long weekend, a good hearty meal each evening and nice shower. Don't try to see everything on the first day, plan out the weekend. Enjoy! Excuse this chance to put up a few pics from last year, am getting very excited myself.
Well my Revival has already began 
i am involved in the build up work and are team have already started work on new interior decor to the earls court motor show and will be starting work soon on a new edition to the revival too! 
also had some revival testing today too, From a Classic mini cooper, couple of Ac cobras to A GT40 and even a Black ferrari F50 on track too!..Sorry no pics of the track action , i never had my camera and too busy working!! 
i am involved in the build up work and are team have already started work on new interior decor to the earls court motor show and will be starting work soon on a new edition to the revival too! also had some revival testing today too, From a Classic mini cooper, couple of Ac cobras to A GT40 and even a Black ferrari F50 on track too!..Sorry no pics of the track action , i never had my camera and too busy working!! RichB said:
Didn't realise you worked on the Goodwood events Rich, so that's why you have the inside track
Hi Rich, some info from being 'in the know' But this being the first event i have worked on 
racing green said:
Is that the new ball in conjunction with Butlins Richard?
Hi, Not on our section. would think thats a separate contract. we are working on a new item in the revival market part of goodwood (its pretty cool, but some people like the surprise when they get to the event) Certainly going to be a intresting couple of weeks seeing the event build up ! Edited by richebets on Wednesday 24th August 18:41
I agree its important to be comfortable in what you are wearing, makes for a better weekend. If anyone wants to go down the country gentleman tweed route then there are 100's of great tweed jackets on my website, see my profile ; )
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jamieandthemagic said:
for the classic parking, do you automatically get a spot here if you arrive in a classic (1971 Alfa GT Junior) ?
Not neccessarily Jamie- it tends to be a bit hit and miss.There is allocated parking for pre 66 vehicles (which arrive by the hundred- and indeed you could quite easily spend a day on it's own looking around the parking area as there are so many beautiful and interesting cars there) and there is normally parking for GRRC members.
Now depending on where you end up (there are several public car parks) sometimes marshalls may park interesting cars that don't fit either of the above categories together (as was the case several years ago when I was in my 1975 MGBGT V8) but more than likely you will end up in a general parking area. But there is every chance you might well be parked amongst exotica in the general parking areas, so hopefully it won't be too much of a disappointment!
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