Autosport International 2012

expaddockrunner · 9 Nov 2011, 10:49 (Ref:2983506)

Prices as seen on the ASi website:
Adult (£30) and Child tickets (£19.50)

Entry to Autosport International & The Performance Car Show: powered by Pistonheads.com
Seat in the Live Action Arena

Paddock Passes (£37) - Child Paddock Passes (£26.50)

Entry to Autosport International & The Performance Car Show: powered by Pistonheads.com
Seat in the Live Action Arena
Access to Driver Signing Area
Access to back Stage Paddock Area
Paddock guide

VIP Passes (£100)

Entry to Autosport International & The Performance Car Show: powered by Pistonheads.com
FREE Parking at NEC
Access to VIP Club Lounge located in Hall 8
Fast Track Entry to the Live Action Arena
Access to VIP enclosure at the top of the Live Action Arena *
Access to Driver Signing Area
Access to back Stage Paddock Area at the Live Action Arena
Access to Coys Auction (link)
Paddock Guide
Goodie Bag

Have not been for a couple of years, but would like to know if anyone recommends the paddock pass, or ViP ticket.
The Box office at the NEC is open when i am at work (have always brought tickets inadvance but in person), and the information centre at the nec, has no information at all about the event.

**BertMk2** · 9 Nov 2011, 12:38 (Ref:2983547)

They've put the price up again then. I really wouldn't bother with an upgraded ticket, you won't miss much by not having one. To be honest I gave up with the live action altogether a couple of years ago, it's largely crap. Actually at that price I may just give the whole thing a miss.

Paulaweybridge · 9 Nov 2011, 12:49 (Ref:2983555)

I gave up going after the 2009 show as it was a shadow of it's former self.

It's just become too expensive for the smaller exibitors to attend.

The best shows were in the early 2000's IMHO when you could hardly see any red carpet !!!

This weekend's Classic Car Show looks far more appealing:

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...49#post2983549

**Tim Falce** · 9 Nov 2011, 12:49 (Ref:2983556)

You can book online via asi web page

expaddockrunner · 9 Nov 2011, 14:44 (Ref:2983593)

early years of the ASi, live rally stage or the rally school in the gravel car park, is two things the organisers could look in to having back to give the show a new lease of life

chunder · 10 Nov 2011, 18:09 (Ref:2984070)

Add in 8 or so quid to park your car remember!

Let's not forget that little nugget, haven't gone to this shambles for years as it would actually be the most expensive meeting I would go to all year!

Total waste of time and money unless you can blag it somehow.

**Tim Falce** · 10 Nov 2011, 18:36 (Ref:2984080)

Anyone who collects Tesco club points can get one ticket for eleven pounds worth of points.

Speedworx · 11 Nov 2011, 20:09 (Ref:2984505)

Unless your interested in obtaining autographs, I wouldn't bother with the Paddock Pass or VIP pass. A couple of my mates get them each year and spend most of the day waiting for stars and not visiting the actual show.

I've been every year since 97 and will be booking my standard ticket soon.

midgetman · 12 Nov 2011, 17:48 (Ref:2984946)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedworx

I've been every year since 97 and will be booking my standard ticket soon.

Strewth, that's impressive. You obviously enjoy the day, think it's good value for money. How do you think it has changed over the years and do you think it's for the better?

I haven't exhibited for ages apart from a cheap deal a couple of years back. Be interested to hear the thoughts of a regular.

expaddockrunner · 13 Nov 2011, 16:02 (Ref:2985605)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunder

Add in 8 or so quid to park your car remember!

Let's not forget that little nugget, haven't gone to this shambles for years as it would actually be the most expensive meeting I would go to all year!

Total waste of time and money unless you can blag it somehow.

Living on a bus route that takes me straight into the nec, so thats £8 saved, maybe towards buying a sandwich.

chunder · 13 Nov 2011, 22:47 (Ref:2985885)

Good point, I might consider the meet if I didnt have to pay that insane parking fee!

Seems ridiculous when i always walk to the venue at the bike show and it takes about 10 minutes!

G.Walker · 14 Nov 2011, 05:41 (Ref:2986012)

Its the children prices that I don't like

**bella** · 14 Nov 2011, 13:08 (Ref:2986131)

i can recommend picking a railway station on the route with good parking facilities (free on-street for extra cost saving) and catching the train in. the station is actually closer to the venue than most of the car parks, and it's cheaper if there's only one of you

Speedworx · 15 Nov 2011, 22:42 (Ref:2986976)

Quote:

Originally Posted by midgetman

Strewth, that's impressive. You obviously enjoy the day, think it's good value for money. How do you think it has changed over the years and do you think it's for the better?

I haven't exhibited for ages apart from a cheap deal a couple of years back. Be interested to hear the thoughts of a regular.

I do enjoy the day. I think it has changed over the years and not always for the better. Gone are the days when you would see an F1 car launch or something at the show. Gone are the fan quizzes on the Autosport stage (won pair of tickets to British F3/GT in 99). There doesn't see to be as many people selling merchandise/collectable stuff as there used to be (guess higher price put people off). The F1 display is never that impressive, as they are usually older cars painted in current colours.

One change I do like is the change of hall for the LIVE Action Arena. The bigger hall its in now is much better.

chunder · 16 Nov 2011, 11:36 (Ref:2987178)

I agree the arena is good, but why not offer a ticket where HAVING to go to the area is not included for those of that have no interest in watching staged races and the fee of someone presenting it.

**Tim Falce** · 16 Nov 2011, 12:46 (Ref:2987206)

You don't have to pay or go to the Arena if you don't want to.

chunder · 16 Nov 2011, 18:41 (Ref:2987347)

You do, I believe you can only buy a ticket that includes an arena price?

30 quid isnt it, I dont think you can buy a cheaper ticket that only allows you entry to the show floor.

**Tim Falce** · 16 Nov 2011, 18:53 (Ref:2987351)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunder

You do, I believe you can only buy a ticket that includes an arena price?

30 quid isnt it, I dont think you can buy a cheaper ticket that only allows you entry to the show floor.

It all looks a bit of a con to me, you are correct for public entrance, it is £30 with no opt out of the arena. Trade is £25 plus £10 extra if you want the live arena so why is trade entrance dearer than public especially when they let all the Muppets from Piston Heads in on trade days at special prices.
Also included in the trade price is a £10 show guide that the public only pay £5 for so I'd like trade entry at £15 and I'll not bother with the guide that goes in the bin half way round the show.

chunder · 17 Nov 2011, 13:43 (Ref:2987726)

I did check all this Tim, and you are right, such a shame that Hayshed have done this.

I am sure plenty of people who are maybe buying things for a season (as I could be) will now perhaps just work mail order and miss out on bargains because of Haymarkets pathetic greed.

I could not do trade anyway, and that is really only a jolly for PR and journo's to be honest. Why would they watch the indoor show!

We as public are not given a choice and that is enough to warrant a letter of complaint and a no show from me

Rob29 · 18 Nov 2011, 09:23 (Ref:2988140)

Thanks.Confirms I will not be bothering with this one.Last went in 2008.At one time public could get a ticket for friday'trade day'

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