FOS Rally Stage

[DSLiverpool]

Guys last year I couldn't make the walk to the rally stage I'm just not fit / fat / old in any combination do what options do I have?

I don't want to miss it this year

[PHomer]

There's a tractor-shuttle that is constantly running upto the top of the rally stage and back all day every day. You will find the pick up point near the Pheasantry grandstand.

[DSLiverpool]

Thanks

[lee st]

Rally paddock is a waste of time IMO. Just walk a small way into the forest and stand by the track if you are keen to watch.

[CivicMan]

IMO the rally stage is one of the best parts of FOS - they really go for it up there!

[Manicminer]

lee st said:

Rally paddock is a waste of time IMO. Just walk a small way into the forest and stand by the track if you are keen to watch.

I really enjoyed the paddock area, lots of interesting characters willing to talk and let you look in their cars. A little stroll from there into the woods to watch the action just adds to the experience.

I saw loads of people with dust coated faces though where the dust kicked up had stuck to their suncream - Can't see that being a problem this year though....

[Lynchie999]

lee st said:

Rally paddock is a waste of time IMO. Just walk a small way into the forest and stand by the track if you are keen to watch.

Thats why its so good! no crowds, the rally stage is a must go see... there are some good viewing spots on the infield section!

[lee st]

Lynchie999 said:

lee st said:

Rally paddock is a waste of time IMO. Just walk a small way into the forest and stand by the track if you are keen to watch.

Thats why its so good! no crowds, the rally stage is a must go see... there are some good viewing spots on the infield section!

Think you are misunderstanding what I am saying. I basically mean the paddock is a lot longer walk than you think and the paddock itself is a bit rubbish. Nothing happening. But just as you walk into the forest there are some good corners to plant yourself on to watch the action and save the hassle of tripping over tree stumps (you know the ones ) anyway I know for the rally fans it is great but for a one day festival visit you will miss out on a lot by going there.

[DSLiverpool]

Thanks guys, there for 2 full days so will get round it all, last year the moto x display was awesome

[minifunclub]

Was a bit dusty on the tractor on the way up last year but definately saves the walk!
If you are a rally fan I would say it's worth a look.

A highlight for me was chatting away to veteran mini pilot Rauno Aaltonen for around 20 minutes. What a nice guy! Try that in the F1 paddock.

[scutt11]

awesome you stage if get deep into the woods and find a good viewing place.

[CivicMan]

You don't need a long lens up there either - this is on a 200mm.

[C2james]

I'll only have an 18-55 with me.

[CivicMan]

18-55 will be fine - at some points the cars are just feet from you, ideal for close up panning shots.

[C2james]

Cheers, this is my first festival of speed with a proper camera so want to try and get some decent pictures.

[CivicMan]

Other place for some good shots with a short lens is right down at the east gate where the cars turn to come up to the startline for the hill climb.

[onyx39]

CivicMan said:

IMO the rally stage is one of the best parts of FOS - they really go for it up there!

Absolutely the highlight of the event for me... Cannot wait!!

[scutt11]

if you walk the rally stage you do sometimes have quite a wait at crossing points

[Lynchie999]

scutt11 said:

if you walk the rally stage you do sometimes have quite a wait at crossing points

Last year you could walk between the start and the finish sections to get into the infield without waiting for the crossing... hope its the same this year!

[scutt11]

C2james said:

I'll only have an 18-55 with me.

i only have a couple of compacts and the pics you can get are just as good as anything else