Silverstone Classic 2015 - 24th to 26th July - Club Event of the Year!

Hi Tom,

I am thinking of coming over to the Silverstone Classic (from Dublin), this year with my 1988 Mica Blue Supercharger.

However I have a couple of queries in relation to the logistics of the event as I have never been before.

If I come over with my car, can I park it / exhibit it on the club stand? If this is the case, then do the cars have to be on the stand for a certain time each day, and would they have to stay there overnight?

I'm asking because I may be staying at a hotel a few miles away and would therefore have to drive in and out to the circuit each day. Is this a crazy thing to do, as will there be nightmare traffic getting in and out of the circuit? I'm not certain I fancy camping to be honest.

I would probably be coming over by myself - arriving at some stage on Friday, and staying until Sunday. Are there cheaper single tickets available through the club, or would I just have to find someone else from the club who only needs one ticket and split the tickets with them?

Finally, I see that there is the possibility of taking the cars onto the track for a parade lap - is there a cost for this or do you have to register or something?

Thanks in advance for your help - sorry for all the newbie questions?!!!!

Shaner.

P.S. If there are any other ROI / NI members thinking of going over please speak up - we could organise an Irish convoy!

Right, hi all!

Apologies for the delay in replying to messages, but I've had a crazily busy last month or so.

Anyway, I've got some good news!

I'm pleased to announce that the Mk1 Club will have their anniversary parade lap during the prime Saturday lunchtime spot! :D

To purchase tickets, please private message me with the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Landline and/or Mobile Number
• Car Registration
• Ticket required (see table below)
• Preferred payment method (PayPal, Bank Transfer or Cheque)

Table of ticket prices including all charges:

http://mr2mk1club.com/uploads/SS15/ssprices.JPG

All of the above prices include 2 tickets plus 1 in-field car pass. Once I've received your PM, I'll reply with the appropriate payment details.

Once I've received payment, I'll order your tickets and confirm with you once that's done.

I'm waiting on an answer as to whether we can attain in-field car passes on their own for people wanting to bring two cars between two people.

It's also been announced that Paul Young will headline on Friday night, with Status Quo heading up the Saturday night music stage.

It's going to be an amazing event!

Cheers,
Tom

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Originally Posted by Shaner

Hi Tom,

I am thinking of coming over to the Silverstone Classic (from Dublin), this year with my 1988 Mica Blue Supercharger.

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Great stuff!

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Originally Posted by Shaner

However I have a couple of queries in relation to the logistics of the event as I have never been before.

If I come over with my car, can I park it / exhibit it on the club stand? If this is the case, then do the cars have to be on the stand for a certain time each day, and would they have to stay there overnight?

I'm asking because I may be staying at a hotel a few miles away and would therefore have to drive in and out to the circuit each day. Is this a crazy thing to do, as will there be nightmare traffic getting in and out of the circuit? I'm not certain I fancy camping to be honest.

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You can leave your car on the stand overnight, which isn't a problem (I've done it in past years), but you are also free to take it to your hotel / camp site each night as well. There is a rule of no car movement until around 4pm each day.

All cars are meant to be on the stands for 10am officially, but we normally ask members to be there for 9am so that we can get the stand arranged etc. The event has grown over the past years, so the Saturday and Sunday can get busy, so I'd recommend aiming for 8:30 on those days. Friday shouldn't be as bad.

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Originally Posted by Shaner

I would probably be coming over by myself - arriving at some stage on Friday, and staying until Sunday. Are there cheaper single tickets available through the club, or would I just have to find someone else from the club who only needs one ticket and split the tickets with them?

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The offer that the club gets is 2 for 1, which is a great offer, but unfortunately we can't have half price single tickets.

Getting in touch with a member that could make use of your spare ticket is a great idea! However, the package only includes 1 car pass, so they'd have to come in your car.

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Originally Posted by Shaner

Finally, I see that there is the possibility of taking the cars onto the track for a parade lap - is there a cost for this or do you have to register or something?

Thanks in advance for your help - sorry for all the newbie questions?!!!!

Shaner.

P.S. If there are any other ROI / NI members thinking of going over please speak up - we could organise an Irish convoy!

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Yes, we've had confirmation that our parade lap will be on Saturday lunchtime, which is the prime spot!

There is no cost as this is included in your entrance ticket price and is due to it being the Mk1's 30th Anniversary and the Mk1 Club's 20th.

You'll really enjoy the event; I've never been to anything quite like it.

Please don't hesitate to ask anymore questions.

Cheers,
Tom

£67 for one day. take me and Glyn of the list please Tom.

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Originally Posted by AW11mike

£67 for one day. take me and Glyn of the list please Tom.

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That's a shame Mike. The prices have been on the first page since it was first posted.

I appreciate the ticket pricing is geared towards spending at least 2 days at the event. Hopefully you'll change your mind and join us for the weekend! :D

I personally think it's great value if you consider all that's included: static car show, racing from 9am to 9pm, free car experiences and fun fair, live music in the evening etc.

Cheers,
Tom

my fault for not reading it mate. just did not expect it to be that expensive! I am saving for some new wheels!:)

This will be my second time with the club to the classic, and my 4th overall, and it is one of the best classic shows to attend, and reasonably priced when you consider that Goodwood are charging £130 for the 73rd Members Meeting in March for a weekend ticket, with the except of Spa in Belgium, whose entrance is free for the Spa Summer Classic. There is really too much to see and do in the two days Saturday and Sunday but sadly cannot do any longer due to work commitments etc.

I need to get my arse in motion soon and start bringing the car out of hibernation, as not touched or even uncovered it since October!...

Are you allowed to have a passenger during the parade lap?

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Originally Posted by sTuArT

Are you allowed to have a passenger during the parade lap?

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Sure!

Tom, Please book me in for setting up Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
I will be camping at the woodlands.
Bill Hulme

Will do! :)

Just announced is a pyrotechnic aerial display on Saturday night!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzcERSEsl1I#t=69

Ordered my ticket for camping at Silverstone's Woodlands camping today, Cant wait.
Bill.

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Originally Posted by tommundy

I'm waiting on an answer as to whether we can attain in-field car passes on their own for people wanting to bring two cars between two people.

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Hi Tom, is there any news on this yet please?

Thanks
Jonathan

I'll drop you a PM Jonathan.

Cheers,
Tom

Paid Tommy for tickets and booked and paid for camping. All set to go!

Just to check this quick, it's BOGOF still?

Yes, until the end of May, but they're cheaper if you buy them before the end of March.

Cheers,
Tom

If anyone thinks £33.50 is too much they are tight asses!!

how did you get that price Alex? it said £67 for one day on the last page, which I cant justify for the parade lap,and I dont even want to put my AW11 on the club stand!! do they have their own price structure?

I guess Alex is taking the BOGOF into account. :)

ok thanks Tom.:)

Hi all,

Lots of interest so far in this event, which is great!

Please remember to pay for your tickets before the end of the month to guarantee the best prices! :)

For those that have already purchased the tickets, thank you. Silverstone usually release the tickets a couple of weeks before the event, so don't worry about not receiving them sooner.

Cheers,
Tom

List of attendees updated on the first page. :)

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Originally Posted by tommundy

Hi all,

Lots of interest so far in this event, which is great!

Please remember to pay for your tickets before the end of the month to guarantee the best prices! :)

For those that have already purchased the tickets, thank you. Silverstone usually release the tickets a couple of weeks before the event, so don't worry about not receiving them sooner.

Cheers,
Tom

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Whoops. Will transfer it now mate.

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Originally Posted by KGB603

Whoops. Will transfer it now mate.

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It's two for one, so if you're taking a mate . . .

I'm not leaving it to the last minute, but i'm having my cambelt and water pump done on my daily driver on the 20th, so i may need additional funds for in case something goes tits up with that!

Is anybody wanting to go half's on a weekend pass as my brother can no longer go due to work .

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Originally Posted by mk1 dal

Is anybody wanting to go half's on a weekend pass as my brother can no longer go due to work .

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Gary, I have just sent you a PM.

Graham

IM also looking for a co-attendee to go halfs with, anyone out there?

Please bare in mind that we can't guarantee that we can get two cars on the stand if you share a ticket package.

Each package only includes 1 in-field car pass.

So is the only way to guarantee a stand space to buy a single ticket?

Thanks Tom,

That's correct Scott. If the situation changes, I'll post up on here.

List of attendees updated on the first page. :D :+:

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Originally Posted by tommundy

List of attendees updated on the first page. :D :+:

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Hi Tom, I'm waiting to find out the lap day bit will get a ticket once you know. Cheers.

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Originally Posted by paulmannion

Hi Tom, I'm waiting to find out the lap day bit will get a ticket once you know. Cheers.

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Hi Paul,

I announced nearly a month ago that the parade lap is on the Saturday, which is great!

Looking forward to receiving your order.

Cheers,
Tom

Wow it seems 15 down so far for the parade lap :-)

Haha, sorry, my fault! I was checking back the first page where you're updating the numbers. It still says you'll update when you know. Excellent. Thanks Tom, me and my brother will be getting tickets for our Mr2s ASAP. Pay day Friday... I just need to get it through its MOT now...

Great, no problem Paul! :)

I've updated the info and attendees list on the 1st page.

It'll be great to have 30 Mk1's for the parade lap!

Cheers,
Tom