Members meeting first time - advice
Discussion
Hi all
I will be attending 75th MM on the Sunday. Have been to the Revival many times and FoS although not for many years. A couple of questions if I may:
1. Dress - period ish but less so than Revival?
2. "Houses" - how does this work, does everyone actively display & use their house badge?
3. Kids - I have tickets for 6 and 3 yo will be first time taking them (hoping MM will be a little quiter than Revival) any advice on what to do when ish during the day?
Thanks
I will be attending 75th MM on the Sunday. Have been to the Revival many times and FoS although not for many years. A couple of questions if I may:
1. Dress - period ish but less so than Revival?
2. "Houses" - how does this work, does everyone actively display & use their house badge?
3. Kids - I have tickets for 6 and 3 yo will be first time taking them (hoping MM will be a little quiter than Revival) any advice on what to do when ish during the day?
Thanks
Dress - Think Pheasant shooting party, country tweeds/ waxed jackets sort of thing but it's not prescriptive, you do see people in jeans and no one rages at them. I've been to the last two and in March it's been very very cold standing in the wind.
Houses - I really haven't got the hang of this at all, there are quite a few games you can do to add points for your group and actually they might be quite fun for the kids but I go to watch the racing and haven't really taken part in the group activities, I think it's a case of if you want to, great, if you don't that's fine as well.
Kids - If they like cars they ( and you) will be fine, there is some stuff to interest kids but not a lot, bear in mind that I haven't taken kids when I've been so I may have missed the massive ball pool or similar.
It is a lot more low key , less crowded than the FoS and it's easier to get close to the action which is why I keep going back.
Houses - I really haven't got the hang of this at all, there are quite a few games you can do to add points for your group and actually they might be quite fun for the kids but I go to watch the racing and haven't really taken part in the group activities, I think it's a case of if you want to, great, if you don't that's fine as well.
Kids - If they like cars they ( and you) will be fine, there is some stuff to interest kids but not a lot, bear in mind that I haven't taken kids when I've been so I may have missed the massive ball pool or similar.
It is a lot more low key , less crowded than the FoS and it's easier to get close to the action which is why I keep going back.
Ok
1. If the weather is below 7c dress warm, forget period dress nonsense and get out your warmest ski jacket and dress the littleun with plenty of layers. The wind is chilling.
2. No idea on the houses, just ignore.
3. Watch the racing and get in the paddock between races. If you stand by the TV screens it will enhance whats happening.
Enjoy!
1. If the weather is below 7c dress warm, forget period dress nonsense and get out your warmest ski jacket and dress the littleun with plenty of layers. The wind is chilling.
2. No idea on the houses, just ignore.
3. Watch the racing and get in the paddock between races. If you stand by the TV screens it will enhance whats happening.
Enjoy!
Assuming it's as cold as the last ones have been, concentrate on being warm rather than 'fitting in'. Especially if you're there to enjoy the racing rather than hobnob. The further you head out around the circuit the less formal clothing becomes, understandably.
It's amazingly quiet if you head out around the circuit, 90% of attendees seemingly never leave the paddock area or start finish straight. I'm not sure what that says about members generally, but being out pretty much on your own watching some of the most famous/interesting race cars is an odd but fantastic experience.
It's amazingly quiet if you head out around the circuit, 90% of attendees seemingly never leave the paddock area or start finish straight. I'm not sure what that says about members generally, but being out pretty much on your own watching some of the most famous/interesting race cars is an odd but fantastic experience.
As others have said dress warm, I still wear country attire but chuck on thermals to keep warm.
Me and my guests display our house badges (some even have the extra pin badges/sew on badges) we find it just adds a little bit of light hearted competition to the overall event. Basically the drivers are all in houses (normally a sticker on the car to signify) and they win points for their finishing positions. As a spectator you can then participate in events like quizzes, tug of war and darts. My guests participated in the driving challenge where you drive a child's vintage jaguar or lotus and the times earned you points.
For children I'd say it's the best event to take them too. It's quiet and lots of events with teens employed as redcoat type people to encourage the children to get involved like sportsday type events, duck hearding and so on.
Me and my guests display our house badges (some even have the extra pin badges/sew on badges) we find it just adds a little bit of light hearted competition to the overall event. Basically the drivers are all in houses (normally a sticker on the car to signify) and they win points for their finishing positions. As a spectator you can then participate in events like quizzes, tug of war and darts. My guests participated in the driving challenge where you drive a child's vintage jaguar or lotus and the times earned you points.
For children I'd say it's the best event to take them too. It's quiet and lots of events with teens employed as redcoat type people to encourage the children to get involved like sportsday type events, duck hearding and so on.
Robin pretty much put in the reply I was half way through typing! But yes, definitley embrace the house system - let them know which is your house and what the logo is. Having taken young children to the Revival I've found it's good to show them the cars in the paddock before a race so they can pick their favourite to follow ... supporting your house team helps in choosing.
There is the "school sports day" field with egg and spoon, sack and 3-legged races. Other activities vary by year: last year was the junior cars that Robin mentioned and the year before there was a tent with a giant Scalextric layout. Also take them on the tractor to Lavant corner where, as well as the aforementioned duck herding, you'll find ferret racing and archery (although that last might be a bit dangerous for a 3yo!). Last year on the Sunday many of the fairground attractions from Saturday evening were made available - like the hall of mirrors and the helter skelter (I can't recall if the big wheel and dodgems also operated). And of course go in the Great Hall, it's an awesome sight even if you decided to eat elsewhere.
Fingers crossed the snow has gone by then!
~iw.
There is the "school sports day" field with egg and spoon, sack and 3-legged races. Other activities vary by year: last year was the junior cars that Robin mentioned and the year before there was a tent with a giant Scalextric layout. Also take them on the tractor to Lavant corner where, as well as the aforementioned duck herding, you'll find ferret racing and archery (although that last might be a bit dangerous for a 3yo!). Last year on the Sunday many of the fairground attractions from Saturday evening were made available - like the hall of mirrors and the helter skelter (I can't recall if the big wheel and dodgems also operated). And of course go in the Great Hall, it's an awesome sight even if you decided to eat elsewhere.
Fingers crossed the snow has gone by then!
~iw.
Edited by Ian Wegg on Monday 9th January 13:13
I'm attending for the first time this year, I'm also taking my children, two boys, 3yr and 18 month old, I'm hoping that they will enjoy it as they both like cars, I hope they will want to stay the whole day but in case they don't we have booked into Butlins so my wife will take them there and I'll meet them later
eastsider said:
Hi all
I will be attending 75th MM on the Sunday. Have been to the Revival many times and FoS although not for many years. A couple of questions if I may:
1. Dress - period ish but less so than Revival?
2. "Houses" - how does this work, does everyone actively display & use their house badge?
3. Kids - I have tickets for 6 and 3 yo will be first time taking them (hoping MM will be a little quiter than Revival) any advice on what to do when ish during the day?
Thanks
Don't tell anyone but there is a very good creche facility or was for the first 2 years it can give you a break for an hour!! I will be attending 75th MM on the Sunday. Have been to the Revival many times and FoS although not for many years. A couple of questions if I may:
1. Dress - period ish but less so than Revival?
2. "Houses" - how does this work, does everyone actively display & use their house badge?
3. Kids - I have tickets for 6 and 3 yo will be first time taking them (hoping MM will be a little quiter than Revival) any advice on what to do when ish during the day?
Thanks
Lensey said:
I'm attending for the first time this year, I'm also taking my children, two boys, 3yr and 18 month old, I'm hoping that they will enjoy it as they both like cars, I hope they will want to stay the whole day but in case they don't we have booked into Butlins so my wife will take them there and I'll meet them later
Wrap the kids up twice as much as you think they need. It really is bitter on the airfield in March! 
My first trip to Goodwood for may years- grew a little tired of the panto which the Revival was starting to resemble. Very much looking forward to MM as it is just a fabulous race circuit and , as said , I was amazed at how few folk bothered to walk away from the start/finish area. Anybody would think many Goodwood spectators attend very few other race meetings ...
As a survivor of winter rallycross etc and walks over the Moors hee Up North I am not too worried about the weather but some Spring sun would be nice .
As a survivor of winter rallycross etc and walks over the Moors hee Up North I am not too worried about the weather but some Spring sun would be nice .
Ian Wegg said:
Last year on the Sunday many of the fairground attractions from Saturday evening were made available - like the hall of mirrors and the helter skelter (I can't recall if the big wheel and dodgems also operated)
This in the latest Goodwood email:"To entertain the little ones and those young at heart, is a fairground open throughout the weekend, as well as a tempting sweet shop in the food market and marshmallow toasting to warm the cockles, amongst other fun activities."
Ian Wegg said:
Ian Wegg said:
Last year on the Sunday many of the fairground attractions from Saturday evening were made available - like the hall of mirrors and the helter skelter (I can't recall if the big wheel and dodgems also operated)
This in the latest Goodwood email:"To entertain the little ones and those young at heart, is a fairground open throughout the weekend, as well as a tempting sweet shop in the food market and marshmallow toasting to warm the cockles, amongst other fun activities."
The advice on thermals/layering/keeeping warm is well heeded. MM72 (I think) was reasonably warm for a March day but it has proven to be the exception.
If you're using the grandstands then take a blanket per person to keep the wind chill off your legs.
If the children get disenchanted with the racing there are field activities to keep them occupied. An often overlooked area is behind the Woodcote grandstand. And if you like to see the racing at fulll chat then a walk, or tractor ride, to the Levant Straight is worthwhile.
If you're using the grandstands then take a blanket per person to keep the wind chill off your legs.
If the children get disenchanted with the racing there are field activities to keep them occupied. An often overlooked area is behind the Woodcote grandstand. And if you like to see the racing at fulll chat then a walk, or tractor ride, to the Levant Straight is worthwhile.
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