Goodwood 78th Members' Meeting

[Anyopenroad]

Originally Posted by Willmaz223

It really shouldn't be that less than a couple of weeks before one of the big historic meets of the year that all are still wondering whats happening and waiting for yet more announcements.

One week ago I was just back from holiday in Portugal and looking forward to Sebring and a full calendar of motorsport. As of today my entire company is working from home; my elderly parents are having food deliveries left on their doorstep to avoid contact; sport has ground to a halt; borders are closed; flights are grounded and the Govt has just announced that social and cultural events must stop. The speed of it all is breathtaking. And you're grumpy about not knowing two weeks out whether a race meet will happen?

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by Anyopenroad

One week ago I was just back from holiday in Portugal and looking forward to Sebring and a full calendar of motorsport. As of today my entire company is working from home; my elderly parents are having food deliveries left on their doorstep to avoid contact; sport has ground to a halt; borders are closed; flights are grounded and the Govt has just announced that social and cultural events must stop. The speed of it all is breathtaking. And you're grumpy about not knowing two weeks out whether a race meet will happen?

Whether race meets happen is the last of my worries. It's just this is a motor racing forum ( who would have known ) so I was only mentioning that and my previous sentence..

Don't assume things that are put in words on a screen and are not said with vocal emotion or a telling expression to go with or that I am grumpy too. How can you tell if I am?

Will

[MGDavid]

don't assume that words in certain combinations don't carry emotion or expression - they do.

The government have been playing a blinder on this IMO by issuing guidance rather than edicts. In case you've never thought about it, we Brits don't respond well to edicts.
However the varied responses from businesses has shown up the difference between the sensible and competent, and the selfish / lazy / greedy / incompetent (delete as appropriate).

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by MGDavid

don't assume that words in certain combinations don't carry emotion or expression - they do.

Yed they can all too well. Although not refering to the posts on here one might be sarcastic or be a joke to someone but not change the wording and the receiver may have no idea.

As always in life everything depends on well everything specific to the situation and previous.

[midgetman]

Originally Posted by MGDavid

don't assume that words in certain combinations don't carry emotion or expression - they do.

The government have been playing a blinder on this IMO by issuing guidance rather than edicts. In case you've never thought about it, we Brits don't respond well to edicts.
However the varied responses from businesses has shown up the difference between the sensible and competent, and the selfish / lazy / greedy / incompetent (delete as appropriate).

The government has done well but they need to issue a ban so that those who have business interruption insurance can actually claim on it. As it stands the only businesses protected are the insurance companies, who won't have to pay out as small business income is decimated.

And the reduction in interest rates - that only helps as long as it's passed on. I haven't had a note from my bank yet giving me the good news, I expect it's delayed in the post.

I've no doubt that certain businesses will have a good pandemic, but the leisure industry won't be one of them.


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[Mike Bell]

So, as this is the Members Meeting thread, any news, anyone?

[champcarman]

I think there are some pretty good videos around from previous members meetings. Love to see them posted for all to watch in this period of no current activity.

[justracing]

I'll be popping in to the circuit tomorrow for a test day; the HRDC test on Monday was quite well supported by competitors but in all reality I am anticipating cancellation of the meeting which on a purely selfish level will be particularly gutting for me.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by champcarman

I think there are some pretty good videos around from previous members meetings. Love to see them posted for all to watch in this period of no current activity.

I’m sure they’re all on the Goodwood YouTube Channel for those that want!

To save you having to search..... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%2377MM

[Rudernst]

just had an email from Goodwood

the event has been postponed,
new date not yet known

Foreign competitors, especially from overseas, would not haven been able to attend anyway with the travel bans coming into force, or end up getting stranded in the UK


RuE

[justracing]

Just received the same email, it was a given really. Very disappointing for all concerned but que sera.

[zefarelly]

We have to assume it's for the best and everyone's fit and well for whenever it's rescheduled.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

We have to assume it's for the best and everyone's fit and well for whenever it's rescheduled.

👍👍👍👍

[chunterer]

Originally Posted by stiggy

Entry list was sent to all competitors last Saturday

Can you share it, interested to see what would have been running?

[zefarelly]

maybe someone can do a CGI MM and we can watch that, if we know what e entry list it'll be fairly easy to predict most of it.

[chunterer]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

maybe someone can do a CGI MM and we can watch that, if we know what e entry list it'll be fairly easy to predict most of it.

I''d have a bowl of that!

[zefarelly]

Originally Posted by chunterer

I''d have a bowl of that!

My LAds got a really good driving game on his PC . . . and a good fleet of old cars . . . we could, effectively do it al on line.

I'm sure that's effectively the future . . . . and you can lock the car spec!

or modify, he has a bonkers V8 MK1 Transit in his fleet, which is a right hoot!

[Mike Bell]

Not sure free to view for all......

https://www.goodwood.com/grr/event-c...BER856,R7SBC,1

[GBRM]

Originally Posted by chunterer

Can you share it, interested to see what would have been running?

No. Year Entrant Confirmed Driver House
1 1974 Triumph Dolomite Sprint (BROADSPEED) Lindsay, Valentine Watts, Patrick Methuen
3 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (BASTOS) Clark, David Clark, David Methuen
4 1980 Ford Capri III 3.0S (BASTOS) Meins, Richard Meins, Richard Torbolton
5 1979 Ford Capri III 3.0S (ESSO) Fowler, Mark Fowler, Mark Torbolton
6 1980 Rover 3500 SD1 (PATRICK MOTORSPORT) Brooks, Robert Wood, James Methuen
7 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (SIMONIZ) Young, John Young, Jack Torbolton
8 1979 Ford Capri III 3.0S (AUTOCAR) Whitaker, Mike Whitaker, Mike Torbolton
9 1978 Mini 1275 GT (DATAPOST) Jones, Steve Jones, Steve Aubigny
10 1981 Ford Escort RS2000 (CASTROL) Michael, Kerry Michael, Kerry Torbolton
11 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (FABERGE) Garrett, Nigel Garrett, Nigel/Graham, Stuart Darnley
12 1980 Rover 3500 SD1 (TRIPLEX) Brindle, Adam Brindle, Adam Methuen
14 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (ALPILATTE) Clayson, Paul Clayson, Paul Aubigny
15 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Davies, Craig Davies, Craig Methuen
16 1981 Rover 3500 SD1 (PATRICK MOTORSPORT) Jarvis, Nick TBC, Aubigny
17 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Bill Shepherd Mustang Ltd Shepherd, Bill Darnley
18 1979 Ford Capri III 3.0S (BELGA) O'Donnell, Scott O'Donnell, Scott Methuen
19 1978 Ford Capri III 3.0S (BELGA) de Borman, Raphaël de Borman, Raphaël Darnley
20 1979 Ford Capri III 3.0S (BELGA) Jarvis, Nick Jarvis, Nick Aubigny
21 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (SIMONIZ) Bryant, Oliver Bryant, Oliver Torbolton
22 1978 Ford Capri III 3.0S Michael, Costas Michael, Costas Torbolton
23 1975 Opel Commodore 2800 GS/E (ICS) Spurrell, Martyn Spurrell, Martyn Darnley
24 1981 Ford Capri III 3.0S (TRACK MARSHALL) Scarborough, Graham Scarborough, Graham Darnley
25 1977 BMW 530i (UFO JEANS) The Sadler Family Padmore, Nicholas Aubigny
26 1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint (WORKS BL) Drabble, Simon Drabble, Simon Darnley
27 1981 Ford Escort RS2000 (MARLBORO) Christoforou, Pantelis Christoforou, Pantelis Methuen
28 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (EUMIG) Reid, Grant Tetley, Jack Torbolton
30 1978 Ford Capri III 3.0S (FRANK & JEANS) Slaughter, James Slaughter, James Methuen
31 1978 Ford Capri III 3.0S (FABERGE) Lindsay, Ludovic Lindsay, James Methuen
32 1978 Ford Capri III 3.0 S (FABERGE) Brown, John Brown, Charles Aubigny
33 1976 Triumph Dolomite Sprint (HERMETITE) Clarke, Ken Clarke, Ken Aubigny
34 1975 Triumph Dolomite Sprint (MAYFAIR) Clarke, Tim Clarke, Tim Methuen
35 1976 Ford Capri Mk2 3.0S (HERMETITE) Spiers, John Spiers, John Darnley
36 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Whelan, Chris Drake, Richard Darnley
37 1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint Overington, Martin Spencer, Robert Darnley
38 1974 Triumph Dolomite Sprint (TRIPLEX) Morley, Timothy Morley, Timothy Methuen
39 1979 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf GTI Wilson, Mark Wilson, Mark Torbolton
40 1980 Toyota Corolla 1600GT Coupe (TOYOTA GB) Green, David Green, Matt Darnley
41 1980 Ford Fiesta (DATAPOST) Jose, Phillip Burgess, Tom Methuen
42 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco Morris, Jim Shephard, Tom Torbolton
43 1979 Toyota Celica Bevington, Mark Bevington, Mark Methuen
44 1979 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf GTI (MORRIS VULCAN) Morris, Jim Morris, Jim Torbolton
45 1980 Ford Capri III 3.0S (TRIPLEX) Caie, Stuart Caie, Stuart Methuen
46 1978 Mini 1275 GT Edgecombe, David Edgecombe, David Darnley
52 1980 Ford Escort RS2000 (JÄGERMEISTER) Parry, Nigel Minshaw, Jason Darnley
53 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 Donaldson, Mark Donaldson, Mark Darnley
56 1977 Vauxhall Magnum DTV Alexander, Tom Alexander, Tom Torbolton
57 1974 Ford Escort Mk1 (WALKINSHAW) Coates, Alasdair Coates, Alasdair Darnley
60 1979 Mini 1275 GT (PATRICK MOTORSPORT) Swiftune Swift, Nick Methuen
62 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 (SHELL SPORT) Devine, David Devine, David Darnley
63 1978 Mini 1275 GT (JON MOWATT) Warr, Lawrence Warr, Lawrence Torbolton
72 1980 Mini 1275 GT (P J GREEN) Brooks, Jason Brooks, Jason Aubigny
75 1980 Ford Capri III 3.0S (PEPSI) White, Jonathan White, Jonathan Darnley
77 1982 Austin Metro HLS 1300 (DATAPOST) Harrison, Malcolm Harrison, Malcolm Methuen
78 1978 Mini Clubman Estate Burnett, Mark Burnett, Mark Torbolton
96 1974 Vauxhall Firenza Marshall, Gregor Marshall, Gregor Methuen
123 1978 Ford Capri III 3.0S (GITANES) Wood, Ric Wood, Ric Aubigny

[8en]

Does anyone have the full entry list that would have been published if is wasn’t cancelled?

Thanks

[midgetman]

Sounds a bit like the old Bullseye game show:

"Here's what you would have seen."

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[john ruston]

Pity,the Elva 160 GT in the GT40 race would have been interesting looking at the driver line up.

[8en]

Originally Posted by midgetman

Sounds a bit like the old Bullseye game show:

"Here's what you would have seen."

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Very true!

[john ruston]

Jim Bowen , the driver?

[Mike Crow]

The Goodwood website now has a timetable and entry lists for the two day live streamed Members Meeting Favoutite Moments event. Clever idea I think.