McLaren Automotive?

[Rob282828]

Hi guys, does anyone know what the 'McLaren Automotive' days are at Goodwood this week? Quick response please as i'm going on holiday in about an hours time and there's no internet connection where i'm stopping.

[Grey Ghost]

Rob282828 said:

Hi guys, does anyone know what the 'McLaren Automotive' days are at Goodwood this week? Quick response please as i'm going on holiday in about an hours time and there's no internet connection where i'm stopping.

GRRC were offering members a day with McLaren via their web site. Meet at McLaren factory for tour and Q&A session, private plane down to Goodwood, each attendee given keys to MP4-12C for local roads and track day session, laps of track with their test drivers in pilot seat all for £750 to GRRC members as opposed to £2000 regular cost. If I could get a day off I'd go in a heartbeat but I'm too busy at work.

[jgoodwood]

Grey Ghost said:

GRRC were offering members a day with McLaren via their web site. Meet at McLaren factory for tour and Q&A session, private plane down to Goodwood, each attendee given keys to MP4-12C for local roads and track day session, laps of track with their test drivers in pilot seat all for £750 to GRRC members as opposed to £2000 regular cost. If I could get a day off I'd go in a heartbeat but I'm too busy at work.

And it sold out in 1 hour!! McLaren will be at Goodwood from Tues-Thurs running their 'Pure McLaren' program for potential customers. Not really much to see apart from the cars on the circuit - parts of the paddock are not open to the public.

J

[Sarge 4x4]

In that case I must have been lucky to get a place.

Looking foward to Thursday.

[PompeyM3]

That did look like a good trip organised by the GRRC. Might pop down next week and watch them out on the track.

[Rob282828]

Hi again, thanks for the responses. Does anyone know what the 'Mithril' meet is this Friday? Thanks.

[PompeyM3]

Rob282828 said:

Hi again, thanks for the responses. Does anyone know what the 'Mithril' meet is this Friday? Thanks.

Mithril do the drive a supercar etc round the circuit. They have a range of cars you can buy vouchers as presents to treat someone to some laps round Goodwood in something nice.

[touching cloth]

James do you think there may be any more of these McLaren days in the pipeline for GRRC members - I can vouch for the quick sellout, think I called at about 40 minutes from the email being sent, but only made it onto the waiting list.

[Rob282828]

Hmm... Sounds good. Give me an example of the supercars i might see, i'm guessing 360's and stuff like that?

[jgoodwood]

touching cloth said:

James do you think there may be any more of these McLaren days in the pipeline for GRRC members - I can vouch for the quick sellout, think I called at about 40 minutes from the email being sent, but only made it onto the waiting list.

It's possible but they won't be as cheap.. Probably closer to £1k. I will contact everyone on the waiting list first if any more last minute places become available. J

[PompeyM3]

Rob282828 said:

Hmm... Sounds good. Give me an example of the supercars i might see, i'm guessing 360's and stuff like that?

Yeah, they have a range of older model Ferrari's including some stuff a lot of other places like this don't have, such as a 355, 348 & 308. They also have a Gallardo, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, plus some classics like an Jaguar E type and Porsche 911.

I don't work for them BTW I live local and if family ask what I want for birthday/christmas, I ask for a track day, Doing the Ferrari 360 next month in fact.

You find see all their cars on their website, just google Mithril Racing.

[Sarge 4x4]

What a fantastic day, the most fun I have ever had.

What an amazing car as well and the factory tour was out of this world.

Will pop up some photos later.

Thank you Goodwood and most of all McLAREN.

[touching cloth]

Permission to call you a bar steward?

[PompeyM3]

What time were you out on the track Sarge ?

[Sarge 4x4]

About 9.30 I think.

This was the most amazing day I can remember.........sorry TC.

[PompeyM3]

Sarge 4x4 said:

About 9.30 I think.

This was the most amazing day I can remember.........sorry TC.

Ahhh, I could only get down there in the afternoon. Took some photos of the cars out running. Looks like everyone had fun.

[touching cloth]

Well, got myself a second chance offer (or third chance in fact) and had the Mclaren day yesterday. Thanks to James and all the Goodwood folk, and of course Mclaren guys and girls for putting on a great event. Efficient and perfect from start to finish. Great car, great factory, great day.

[Sarge 4x4]

Perfect day well worth the money......would do it again if it comes up 100%, the factory is amazing.

[jgoodwood]

Sarge 4x4 said:

Perfect day well worth the money......would do it again if it comes up 100%, the factory is amazing.

Watch this space..... Well - watch the GRRC newsletters...