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17th September 2019, 15:07
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Terrific!
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17th September 2019, 18:06
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Great pics Paul. Glad you got to enjoy Goodwood.
Oh and well persevered with the handbrake gaiter. It looks just right
Dave
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17th September 2019, 19:33
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17th September 2019, 19:34
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17th September 2019, 20:22
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Isn't it just a wonder hanging out in the paddock!
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18th September 2019, 07:36
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I'm still working my way through the photos and I haven't really started on the GoPro footage yet.
But here are a few more…
The Italian Job
There was a collection of iconic vehicles from the film.
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A thing of beauty.
Cars go here.
People go here.
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What is the collective noun for a group of Bentleys?
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I have a video clip of these firing up and boy are they LOUD!

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18th September 2019, 07:37
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18th September 2019, 07:38
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Volunteering
I was given three afternoon shifts at the gate between the pedal car paddock and the 'real' paddock.
The laminate list on the left of the photo above shows all the passes that will NOT let you into the pits.
The range of people we turned away went from the completely innocent to the active fraudsters.
( One grey haired old man had folded his 2016 pass so you couldn't see the date!  )
There were over 70 Austin J40 pedals cars lined up and they were very popular.
I really liked this mustard yellow one.
Plus the matching car covers looked the part too.
Here are just two examples where the parents were also racing drivers at Goodwood.
They raced on Saturday and Sunday morning and the crowd really cheered them on.
With Jackie Stewart waving the chequered flag at the finish line.
Later on, I saw that Jackie had signed a few of the drivers' racing overalls too. 
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18th September 2019, 07:39
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Staff Pass
Don't get me wrong, there is definitely no such thing as a free lunch, as volunteering was bloody hard work.
( Especially, as the sun was on the back of my neck for all three of my shifts, which involved standing for up to 7 hours. )
However, once I started to get the hang of where I could go, I did turn up in a variety of interesting places.
Staff could get a cheap breakfast in a hidden area behind one of the TV screens that were HUGE!
This was the pre-race assembly area.
I thought I'd found the perfect track side viewing spot...
But this area had to be cleared before each of the races started.
So, I moved upstairs, next to the time keepers hut, a few feet from the finish line.
This gave me a great view of the start of the day.
Each race was formally announced.
The 'Lollipop Ladies' were below me.
Looking back, I could also see down into the assembly area.
I assume this building on the other side of the track was for Corporate Hospitality, but what a great view.
This 'butler' was carrying a box of cigars, which were handed out to the top three drivers in each race.
I had a great view of the grid and noticed this car had a couple of panels missing.
( The mechanics were still working on it as it arrived on the grid. )
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You can see where the gear lever is tucked into the side, by the driver's leg.
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18th September 2019, 07:39
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18th September 2019, 07:41
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Name dropping
Obviously, Lord March was there.
Paddy Hopkirk & his car were part of the big celebration of all things Mini.
Billy Monger was driving a specially adapted Mini in the parade.
Derek Bell was one of many racing drivers giving guided tours around the pits.
Dario Franchitti was one of the best dressed men there.
Which was a more impressive fact given that he was also in multiple races over the weekend.
Here he is on the left, in his racing gear, as his Porsche was being pushed back to the pits.
That's all the photos for now and I'll post my replies when I've finished the updates.
Cheers, Paul. 
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18th September 2019, 17:18
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Fantastic, thanks Paul!
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19th September 2019, 09:02
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19th September 2019, 16:15
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Great pics. Thanks for sharing.
Love the outfit by the way.
I’ve never been but really keen to go next year.
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22nd September 2019, 18:20
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Goodwood Revival 2019 Videos:
Part 1 – Sights and sounds from paddocks and track, plus campsite and journey home.
Running Time 4m 53s
https://youtu.be/J6iuAJ89tHs
Part 2 – A walk around the open paddocks.
Running Time 5m 37s
https://youtu.be/pBEauVl_lRk
Part 3 – A walk around the restricted paddocks.
Running Time 8m 52s
https://youtu.be/y_pF248fYhk
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22nd September 2019, 22:15
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Thanks Paul!
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23rd September 2019, 15:24
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Great Paul thanks - something for everyone!
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24th September 2019, 06:19
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Molleur, Dave P & Froggyman – A belated cheers gentlemen.
I’d heard a lot about the Goodwood Revival, both on this forum and on TV.
But nothing really prepares you for just how big an event it actually is.
If my car ends up being sold before next year’s event, at least I looked the part this time.
Cheers, Paul. 
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