FASTdan
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| posted on 12/2/14 at 10:23 AM |
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Goodwood FOS for stag do, or other?
I am best man for my mate this year and thus tasked with organising his stag. He wants to do goodwood - which initially I though was a good plan but
upon reading a bit I think it might be a bit too posh for a boozy stag weekend, unless combined with a night out in one of the local towns/cities -
non of which seem particularly great?
What are peoples opinions on this? Clearly its no le-mans (done that twice for stag do's) and dont get me wrong, we're not going to be a
mega lairy bunch, but if its a bit too stiff upper lip I'm not sure its the right choice....
If not then what other motorsport events in the UK would people suggest? Wedding is in August, so May/June/July time ideally. Le Mans at silverstone
would be good but its very early on in the year.
Open to thoughts/ideas from the LCB collective  I do know that if we do Goodwood I need to get it booked quite quickly!
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carpmart
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| posted on 12/2/14 at 10:36 AM |
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British GP Weekend on one of the campsites? I like Whittlebury Park myself.
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twybrow
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| posted on 12/2/14 at 11:29 AM |
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There is plenty of scope to drink lots and stare at pretty girls at Goodwood FOS, but any laddish behaviour would be frowned upon... I think it is
more a question of whether you are comfortable in that situation?
GP would be great, but it will be an expensive weekend.
I am also a best man this year, but annoyingly I have to organise a stag do in Las Vegas - FFS.
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Browny
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| posted on 12/2/14 at 11:38 AM |
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We have previously stopped in both Chichester and Guildford. Chichester was ok, although I remember all the bars closing at 11am so we had to go to a
nightclub outside of the town in a converted barn, it was much better than it sounds. Brighton is only an hour away, I've never been but this is
meant to be a good night out.
http://www.diffordsguide.com/pubs-and-bars/area?q=brighton
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pewe
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| posted on 12/2/14 at 11:44 AM |
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Silverstone Classic towards the end of July?
Some incredible machinery and racing, not too expensive and it's access all areas.
Went for the first time last year and deffo not to be missed.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe10 
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FASTdan
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| posted on 12/2/14 at 12:06 PM |
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British GP would be good I am sure, but its a cost thing - especially for those who are perhaps not that into cars.
quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
There is plenty of scope to drink lots and stare at pretty girls at Goodwood FOS, but any laddish behaviour would be frowned upon... I think it is
more a question of whether you are comfortable in that situation?
GP would be great, but it will be an expensive weekend.
I am also a best man this year, but annoyingly I have to organise a stag do in Las Vegas - FFS.
Ok, so drinking possible, laddish behaviour not. I think thats ok and fine for the sort of guys going - what concerns me is if its really strict on
the drinking? Are you allowed your own alchohol in? Thats perhaps not too critical, I guess a few heavily taxed pints in the venue you can live with,
then the 'stag' shennanigans in the evening. Is there much in the way of evening entertainment at the venue? From what I've looked
at so far perhaps not?
Browny will have a look at Chichester, Guildford and Brighton then - thanks for the suggestions.
Silverstone classic - not considered that Pewe, will look at that also. Is there a good mix of old and new 'ish' though? I'd enjoy
the classic element but the majority of the lads going might be a bit more 'impreza' than cortina lol.
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twybrow
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| posted on 12/2/14 at 12:11 PM |
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Guildford is a surprisingly good place for a night out. Lots of attractive totty to ogle at, and enough variety of venues to keep you lot happy.
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jps
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| posted on 12/2/14 at 12:27 PM |
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I had a similar quandry a couple of years ago - ended up ditching the idea of going to an event and just did a go-karting session then a beer
festival....
Anyway - agree with the above re: lairiness at FOS. It's a fairly classy venue - lots of children about - plenty of families - I think
you'd just feel a bit of a pillock if you were acting like you were in Blackpool on a Saturday evening...
Cars-wise, there is a section which is 'bling' stuff - Bugatti Veyron/latest Ferrari/Lambo - etc - which might appeal to the lads who are
more Impreza than Cortina - but there is a lot of historic stuff at Goodwood - and a big part of the event is the fact that you are bascially
wandering about a massive paddock - looking at stuff in between when it is blasting up the hill. Maybe get the wandering about out of the way in the
morning before too many beers go down!
I think you could take booze in with you - I don't remember anyone searching my bag when i've been before - and it's all rather
pricey once you are in!
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will121
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| posted on 12/2/14 at 04:53 PM |
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went last year as group of 5 blokes, staying on the camp site, easy access to plenty of beer but as said long as controlled behaviour no problem,
evening entertainment 2 pubs adjacent FOS access one with outside loud bands so catering and expectation of element of lots of beer drinking.
however we were spoilt last year with great weather, don’t know what it would be like if you stayed off site or if it rained all weekend may be a bit
of a damp squid for a stag doo then
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