** Save the Date! ** - Silverstone Classic 2017 - 28th to 30th July 2017

Hi all,

Welcome to the official thread for the 2017 Silverstone Classic!

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Tickets
As usual, the Mk1 club has secured a great deal on tickets, which means that you get 2 tickets for the price of 1! Why not make a weekend of it and get the best value by buying a 3 day ticket? :) Many people arrive on Thursday evening and enjoy 3 full days and nights of racing, rocking and laughs!

The table of prices can be seen below:

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All of the above ticket prices include 2 tickets plus 1 in-field car pass.

The above prices are based on booking by 31st May. After that date, ticket purchases are no longer available.

These prices are only available to club members, so if you're not already a member and are wanting to come, it's well worth the £10 joining fee as you'll save way more than this by taking up our ticket price offer. You can join or renew from the following link: http://www.mr2mk1club.com/payments.php

Camping
Camping is paid for separately and by yourself direct to Woodlands or another camp site if you choose so. It's a great laugh on Woodlands, as we normally co-ordinate setting up together. It's £49 per person, but that covers you from Thursday, and you can stay until Monday I think if you like. The facilities are excellent and it's probably the craziest campsite you'll ever see in terms of the cars on show. You can buy the tickets online by following the guide below:

Buying Camping Online Guide

Friday Night Music
The Friday night line-up has now been confirmed with a special Summer of Love celebration planned. The Bootleg Beatles, widely hailed as the world’s premier Fab Four tribute group, will be topping the Friday night bill and further #1 live tribute acts – Who’s Next and Are You Experienced? – will be joining The Bootleg Beatles, celebrating the hits of The Who and Jimi Hendrix respectively.

Saturday Night Music
Spandau Ballet’s former front-man Tony Hadley is topping Saturday night’s bill at the Classic this year and The Dire Straits Experience, formed when original sax-playing band member, Chris White, teamed-up with singer-songwriter Terence Reis, will also be taking to the stage on Saturday evening. The unforgettable music of Spandau Ballet and Dire Straits defined the eighties and it’s going to be very special to hear all those timeless songs performed again at this summer’s Silverstone Classic.

Cheers,
Tom

Club Chairman

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** TICKET SALES NOW BEING PROCESSED **

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

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

Once I've received payment, I'll add your tickets to our order, confirming with you once that's done.

This event just gets better and better each year. If you're thinking about taking part, don't hesitate and get signed up!

*** Official Attendees List ***
1. Tom Mundy - tommundy - Weekend - Camping - PAID
2. Daniel Simpson - Sillyhatday - Weekend - Camping - PAID
3. David Lycett - Mister2.2 - Weekend - Camping - PAID
4. Tommy Ogle - coverco - Weekend - Camping - PAID
5. John Dawson - jed - Saturday - PAID
6. Rachel Seed - Rach - Friday - PAID
7. Graham Wilkinson - Lakelad - Weekend - Camping - PAID
8. Bill Mitchell - Wi11iAMR2 - Weekend - Camping - PAID
9. Peter Scatchard - Weekend - PAID
10. Dave Pressler - Weekend - PAID
11. Anthony Currie - Gilles27 - Weekend - Camping - PAID
12. Ken Salmon - Weekend - PAID
13. Clive Etheridge - Sunday - PAID
14. Gordon Salmon - Fri/Sat - PAID
15. Shane Reid - Shaner - Weekend - Camping - PAID
16. Scott Temple - Crossle - Weekend - Camping - PAID
17. Stuart Gregory - sTuArT - Saturday - PAID
18. Gary Mellor - mk1 dal - Weekend - Camping - PAID
19. Bill Hulme - bill hulme - Weekend - Camping - PAID

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1. Tom Mundy - Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
2. Dan Simpson - Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
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Is the price of camping separate, from memory? Is that included in the ticket price?

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Originally Posted by Sillyhatday

Is the price of camping separate, from memory? Is that included in the ticket price?

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Hey up Dan!

Yeh, camping is paid for separately and by yourself direct to Woodlands or another camp site if you choose so. It's a great laugh on Woodlands as we normally co-ordinate setting up together. :+: It's £49 per person, but that covers you from Thursday, and you can stay until Monday I think if you like.

Any other questions, just ask.

Cheers,
Tom

Thanks.

I stayed on woodlands last year, and I did see all the MR2s together. I'll be joined and may convoy down with someone else not in a MR2, so I'll try get with the club and other folks nearby too.

Just had a quick look about campsite booking. For anyone wondering, you can still do it online without buying an entry ticket.

While I was there last year I ended up taking almost 2000 photos with the DLSR. I hope to get some good stills coverage for everyones car while I'm there. I've got some examples on my Flickr profile. I'm no pro, just a hobbyist but I'll dish them out after the event if all is well.

Looking forwards to it now :) Plus as I've just found out, I need to pack light...

Oh hows the payment system going to work? :confused:

Attendees
1. Tom Mundy - Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
2. Dan Simpson - Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
3. Tommy Ogle - Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
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We will be going down the M1 on the Thursday, possibly with Anthony. You are more than welcome to join us but we normally go around mid day. We will organise meeting points nearer the time. We will be camping in the electric hook up section though.

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Originally Posted by Sillyhatday

Just had a quick look about campsite booking. For anyone wondering, you can still do it online without buying an entry ticket.

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I've now created a guide and added it to the main opening post for purchasing camping via the Silverstone website as it's not the most intuitive process.

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Originally Posted by Sillyhatday

I hope to get some good stills coverage for everyones car while I'm there. I've got some examples on my Flickr profile. I'm no pro, just a hobbyist but I'll dish them out after the event if all is well.

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That's a nice offer! I'm sure people would appreciate that.

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Originally Posted by Sillyhatday

Oh hows the payment system going to work? :confused:

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You'll have the option of paying by PayPal, Bank Transfer or Cheque/Cash. I'll put up details within the next few weeks. :+:

Cheers,
Tom

Please add me for the whole weekend. We'll be taking the caravan and awning and having electric hook-up again. I've started getting into cocktail making, so we might set up a bar! :cool:

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Originally Posted by Gilles27

Please add me for the whole weekend. We'll be taking the caravan and awning and having electric hook-up again. I've started getting into cocktail making, so we might set up a bar! :cool:

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That could get very messy :-)

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Originally Posted by coverco

That could get very messy :-)

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Yep!

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Originally Posted by tommundy

I've now created a guide and added it to the main opening post for purchasing camping via the Silverstone website as it's not the most intuitive process.
Tom

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Thanks for answering the questions :)

It fooled me too. The option being right at the top of the page. Doh!

The only thing that should be in whiskey, is another whiskey. Can someone manage to mix one of them? :D

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Originally Posted by Gilles27

Please add me for the whole weekend. We'll be taking the caravan and awning and having electric hook-up again. I've started getting into cocktail making, so we might set up a bar! :cool:

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Bit of a bleedin shame that I'm going to miss it this year, especially when cocktails have been mentioned. I'll be driving the Bid Sur and thinking of you all.

Hi Tom
Put me down for Sat only
Look forward as ever
Jed

[QUOTE=tommundy;175616]Attendees
1. Tom Mundy - Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
2. Dan Simpson - Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
3. Tommy Ogle - Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
4. Anthony - Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
5. David Lycett - Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun - Camping
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How do I get a child tickets?
And is anyone doing the retro run? Do we get a deal on that?

Our ticket prices are cheaper than child tickets!

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Originally Posted by coverco

Our ticket prices are cheaper than child tickets!

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You been on the special sauce again Tommy? :lol:

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Originally Posted by ReDorDeD

How do I get a child tickets?

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You're best off ordering these direct from Silverstone. They're currently £12 for a 6-16 year old for the full weekend and free for 0-5's (but you still need to order a ticket).

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Originally Posted by ReDorDeD

And is anyone doing the retro run? Do we get a deal on that?

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You can either buy the full Retro Run package from Silverstone for £198 + fees, but we can't guarantee that you'd be able to park your car on the club stand. Alternatively, you can purchase your event tickets from us and the Retro Run add-on from Silverstone for £99 + any fees.

Hope that helps! :)

For anyone else that's interested, the Retro Run includes the following:

* A place in the RetroRun classic car run on Saturday 29th July
* Two adult three-day event tickets for the Silverstone Classic.
* An infield pass giving special access to the RetroRun display area for all three days.
* A ‘Tulip’ style Road Book for your chosen route.
* Entry to Stowe House with a welcoming tea or coffee on arrival.
* Refreshments for two at Coventry Transport Museum (entry is free).
* Rally plaque for your car.
* A parade lap of Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday 30th July.

Cheers,
Tom

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Originally Posted by tommundy

You been on the special sauce again Tommy? :lol:

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I have indeed mate but you get a free ticket with each adult ticket, can't get cheaper than that :-)

When Mike was younger I never bothered with a child ticket for entry I just used my free one! I did however buy the kid camping tickets lol

** BUMP **

Roll up, roll up, put your name down if you're interested in attending this years Silverstone Classic with the MR2 Mk1 Club.

I'll be posting up payment details and starting to process ticket sales this coming weekend.

Cheers,
Tom

Can I send the money now mate?

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Originally Posted by coverco

Can I send the money now mate?

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All good things mate, all good things. 8-)

Just want to get a few other things out of the way this week if that's alright.

No problem Tom, I noticed I still had the payment details in my bank payments so thought I would get it sorted. Will send the money when you want.

Hi Tom

Please add me for all days - will be camping but bringing the motorhome rather than the MK1 - will probably ticket share with Gary.

Graham

I guess we don't know if Bill will be going, I hope he is fit. However if not I am happy to bring the gazebo and flags like last year, I can always pop over and get them from Bill, even if he is going I can do this :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by coverco

I guess we don't know if Bill will be going, I hope he is fit. However if not I am happy to bring the gazebo and flags like last year, I can always pop over and get them from Bill, even if he is going I can do this :thumbup:

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Likewise I can also transport anything as required.

Cheers chaps! :+:

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Originally Posted by tommundy

Cheers chaps! :+:

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Thanks Tom - please add me to the list at the top of the thread.

Cheers.

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Originally Posted by Lakelad

Thanks Tom - please add me to the list at the top of the thread.

Cheers.

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Et voila! :-)

Hi folks, I'll be starting to take payment tomorrow. It's my first wedding anniversary today, so hope you all understand the slight delay. :)

For those of you still thinking about whether to attend this event, go for it. It's an unforgettable experience!

Cheers,
Tom

Friday Night bands have been announced: Hendrix, The Who, and The Beatles!

https://www.silverstoneclassic.com/whats-on/livemusic

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The Friday night line-up has now been confirmed with a special Summer of Love celebration planned. The Bootleg Beatles, widely hailed as the world’s premier Fab Four tribute group, will be topping the Friday night bill at the 2017 Classic and #1 live tribute acts – Who’s Next and Are You Experienced? – will be joining The Bootleg Beatles on the nostalgic Friday night Summer of Love bill.

Saturday evening’s live music line-up will have more of an eighties feel to it and full details will be announced shortly. Watch this space!

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Well that is a bit rubbish :mad:

Let's hope Saturday is a bit better!

Sounds like fun to me! :)

Didn't get in from badminton until late last night, so will post up tonight folks. It's pretty much the same deal as in previous years with payment methods etc. though. :+: :)

Roll up, roll up, ticket sales now being processed! :D

All the information on how to order tickets is now in the opening post on the first page of this thread.

I'm travelling down to a conference tomorrow evening and am spending the weekend in London, so apologies if I don't reply until early next week to your PM's. :)

Come on folks, this is a great event; we need more names down! :D :D :D

Just paid £101 by bank transfer Tom :+:
You don't need my details do you lol

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Originally Posted by tommundy

Come on folks, this is a great event; we need more names down! :D :D :D

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Tom is right everyone, Silverstone Classic is one of the best car events in the UK. The racing is amazing and the pits are all open access including the pits used by the Formula 1 teams under the wing. The range of owners cars is also amazing, I have never seen 200 or 300 Ferraris in one place apart from the Silverstone Classic. Even my wife loves it and she is really not that interested in cars :D
The camping in Woodlands is great fun as well and the club get togethers are epic, going on until the early hours. So get your names down and come and have a great weekend :cool:

I'll pay up tomorrow. Just running to the pub quiz tonight

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Originally Posted by coverco

Just paid £101 by bank transfer Tom :+:
You don't need my details do you lol

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Great, cheers mate! Got all your details and you're on the official list! :)

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Originally Posted by Sillyhatday

I'll pay up tomorrow. Just running to the pub quiz tonight

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Details sent. :+: