Goodwood revival

[blueoval2]

As this is my first time applying for this meeting not sure of the system, do we get a yes or no, or just a yes and if you don't hear your not going?

[Stephen Green]

That's about right

[Jacko]

Ignore Stephen, he should know better.

My understanding is that a no letter is sent and it should not be long now.

If you are accepted then full details about 2 or 3 weeks before the event.

If you get in you will love every minute

[blueoval2]

Thank you! I have heard its probably one of the best meetings of the year, just have to wait and see.

[skeee]

Originally Posted by blueoval2

........... its probably one of the best meetings of the year..........

+1

Absolutely. You'll love it!

[skeee]

Originally Posted by Jacko

Ignore Stephen, he should know better.

+1

He's usually such a nice (old) chap!

[j888cag]

so how do i apply for marshalling there

[skeee]

Goodwood Festival Of Speed and Revival are both heavily oversubscribed every year so the chief marshals for both events have to unfortunately pick marshals for the event therefore some applications will be rejected. I would think that to simplify that process they only accept applications up to a certain date. Rejections are sent about about 4-6weeks before the event (ie now) so I would expect applications close before then.

You can apply via the BARC.net website for next year's Revival sometime early in the new year but this year's Revival will have been removed off the site before now, as explained above.

[NewYankee01]

Originally Posted by j888cag

so how do i apply for marshalling there

For next year apply as soon as the paperwork comes next year ideally all 3 days, then you get quite a healthy chance of getting picked.

That's about as much as you can do, unless certain people in the know will tell you, because it is one of only 3 (to my knowledge) selection based events in country you will get told to do allsorts of tricks and ways to boost your chances like applying for FOS in the same year, do quite a few events with BARC, do events at Goodwood circuit itself (the very small number of them!)
Some of which may work/not....

[Stephen Green]

To be honest I don't think the BARC look at whether you marshal Goodwood circuit etc, being a member of the BARC might be an advantage but not essential in my opinion. Certainly those who apply for all three days stand a better chance as with volunteering for the Grand Prix.

[blueoval2]

Well I have received a letter today saying thanks but no thanks so now I know.
For those of you who do go have good and safe meeting.

[BIGPAUL]

i applied for all 3 days, but got my thanks but no thanks letter today, Will just have to try again next year.

[Middle_BBG]

Got my Thanks but no thanks today, so unfortunately there won't be any outlandish costumes for Saturday & Sunday's sign on - shame that, as I was proud of one and had nearly finished designing the second.

Right, off to buy some tickets !

[haystacks]

Don't feel so bad Blue, I've done it for the last 5yrs, but put my app in late and I'm not going.Everybody else that's going enjoy.

[deley]

For those not going I am sure that there are other events who would appreciate your help that weekend.


Dave

[Bryan Degerlund]

Originally Posted by deley

For those not going I am sure that there are other events who would appreciate your help that weekend.


Dave

For those in the South-east, there is a two day MSVR meeting at Brands Hatch. I am sure Mildred would welcome your assistance (marshal.southeast@brscc.co.uk)

[deley]

Originally Posted by Bryan Degerlund

For those in the South-east, there is a two day MSVR meeting at Brands Hatch......

I believe that is on the GP circuit so lots of posts to cover

[haystacks]

I would like to go, and hoping that I can get a couple of spare tickets for me and another marshal. Thats the begging letter over, beers and things will naturally follow.

[White flag man]

Originally Posted by haystacks

Don't feel so bad Blue, I've done it for the last 5yrs, but put my app in late and I'm not going.Everybody else that's going enjoy.

What??!! Who am I going to sponge beer off now? That's not good news.

[haystacks]

WFM,would willingly buy your beer,if only I was going. lol

[yellowspanner]

As I have not (yet!) received a thanks but no thanks I'm starting to assume I'm going this year. As the planning begins can anyone comment on the availability, price and quality of breakfast at Goodwood??? Should I plan to make my own or is the catering reasonably priced and ok quality??

[Bodysnatcher]

There's been a free range organic bacon baguette bar close to sign on - reasonably priced - what do you think?

Goodwoods quality can be high, (although some of the coffee is still a teaspoon of powdered Nescafe + boiling water) the prices reflect this.

[The SpeCTator]

It is alleged that there is kick back on all products sold, a couple of years ago one coffee stall was selling 30p too cheap and had a visit from the "suits" and the price was increased by 10.00

[yellowspanner]

Depends on what you call a reasonable price. My local greasy spoon sells me a bacon sarnie for £1.20 after I get my emergency services discount.

[Bryan Degerlund]

Originally Posted by yellowspanner

Depends on what you call a reasonable price. My local greasy spoon sells me a bacon sarnie for £1.20 after I get my emergency services discount.

You'll be in for a big shock then!!