RR Weekender vs RR Gathering

[biffy1984]

Maybe in the wrong section so mods feel free to move

So....what's everyone's thoughts, what weekend is bigger/better/most popular? More cars at which one?

I've been to the RR Gathering 2016 and 2018 and loved it, brilliant show and will definitely be back again. Just wondered about the weekender for next year and would like to know the thoughts of people who have been to both. Loved the hill climb at Shelsley, what do they have at Goodwood? I know there's a track but like I say I've never been so not sure what all goes on. Racing? Burnouts?

[The Doctor]

Weekender is more action through out the whole weekend, as stuff is going on at Saturday and Sunday. Gathering is (for now) bigger, but only happening on Sunday. I camped for all of them, meeting friends is the main thing for me for Friday and Saturday, but nothing really happens until Sunday.

For me they are both pretty equal. Goodwood has an amazing atmosphere though!

[bstardchild]

I don't really do static shows - hence my involvement in the Gathering and Weekender where myself and gewy (plus his wonderful wife Gillian) look after the track activities

RRG has both show and track running at the same time - so on the day something for everyone.

The weekender this year was track action Sat and a level of paddock based displays on Sat and Sun complemented by a chilled out show on the "track" Sun

We will do the same format in 2019 but the plan is there will be more "cars in action" on the Sunday - Obviously we can't use the "track" as the whole thing becomes a great big car display area but we can set up an "autotest" style activity in an area that got little use last year - to provide some fun for those that like to use their cars and a bit of action for those that like to watch.

So bigger and better than this year - having learnt the lessons of what works or doesn't work at the venue in the first event.

M2pW - HoTWire and Keefy may have other plans

[luckyseven]

Weekender for me, ta. I suspect that the Gathering is great if you camp, but I never seem to get the entire weekend off and it's just too far for me to do there and back in a single day (about an eight hour drive this year ) ....and that's a long way to go to look at some cars in a field full of the end product of ovine digestion (sheep sh** in plain English). If you're not going up the Hill or camping it's just not that great a day out. Heresy maybe, but that's my 2p. Goodwood is if nothing else a great setting and the spread of cars seemed a lot broader and more eclectic than most Gatherings I've been to

[johnthesparky]

Personally, I would say Gathering over Weekender.... so I challenge luckyseven to a duel

We did one day at the Weekender, and saw the static show but missed the track action, so I think we’d have to camp or stay nearby next year. But liked the fact that the Gathering had it all in one day (we camped at the Gathering and was chilled out on the Saturday and had a walk around the campsites... and the tat auction, but mostly it seemed a one day event)

Possibly it’s because the Gathering is closer to us and we don’t have to fight our way south... so it might just be the hassle of getting there that taints the experience? or that we were camping at the gathering so more relaxed


Either way, we hope to get to both again next year.... so I’ll update this after then

[usedabused]

Well me and my lad did the Gathering this year seven hour drive round trip and well worth it..

Plenty of everything and will definatley be doing it next year!!

[discostew38]

I've done both
And I'm right in the middle of them so both are a 3 hour trip each way
I'm not one for camping so the gathering is good because it's just one day but that means it's a long day
And for the goodwood show we rented a place local to the track and stayed the weekend
So can't comment on the overnight camping banter and frolicking about

The gathering is good because there is track action as well as a static show all going on at the same time plus the retro car parking if your feeling fit and don't mind the walk
So something for everyone

The weekender is in a great location but you do need to go for both days
I had friends come down on the Sunday and they were a bit disappointed to have missed the track action because that was only happening on the Saturday
If there was a way of keeping the track open on both days and still get the retro parking on site as well that would be good


Summary
Both show are brilliant and if your into the retro or modern classic car scene (and I don't mean anything on air will do) and you like to see cars being used and not just polished then I think both are a must

[Sophers]

I've been to both and I like both equally.  

[JoshO]

Aug 27, 2018 13:58:00 GMT Sophers said:

I've been to both and I like both equally.  

I concur, but I love both events!

[Frankenhealey]

One's a hillclimb, the other's a sprint and there may be some parked cars at both. I don't think you can compare them except to say there is nothing in the UK like them (IMHO) and they're both great.

Have a picture of any Retro Rides show ethos

[Deleted]

Aug 25, 2018 7:52:36 GMT bstardchild said:

We will do the same format in 2019 but the plan is there will be more "cars in action" on the Sunday - Obviously we can't use the "track" as the whole thing becomes a great big car display area but we can set up an "autotest" style activity in an area that got little use last year - to provide some fun for those that like to use their cars and a bit of action for those that like to watch.

So Autotest where  Billy no mates had their stand then? 😂😂😂

[bmcnut]

I went to the weekender this year. Ive never been to a show like it. Awesome. Just about every kind was there. Ive not been to the gathering but ive got no reason to think it was any less awesome.

[luckyseven]

Aug 28, 2018 16:47:32 GMT Frankenhealey said:

Have a picture of any Retro Rides show ethos

Sadly, for a 13B that's not really a very big turbo

Not to detract from your argument, however. They are both superb shows that you'd be happy to spend a day at in any context. Just one's held in civilisation and one's held in 1842. Or Worcestershire, as it's also known

[Frankenhealey]

Aug 28, 2018 19:41:55 GMT luckyseven said:

Aug 28, 2018 16:47:32 GMT Frankenhealey said:

Have a picture of any Retro Rides show ethos

Sadly, for a 13B that's not really a very big turbo

It's not even the turbo, it's the self-deprecating humour

[bstardchild]

Aug 28, 2018 18:12:44 GMT @johnnybravo said:

Aug 25, 2018 7:52:36 GMT bstardchild said:

We will do the same format in 2019 but the plan is there will be more "cars in action" on the Sunday - Obviously we can't use the "track" as the whole thing becomes a great big car display area but we can set up an "autotest" style activity in an area that got little use last year - to provide some fun for those that like to use their cars and a bit of action for those that like to watch.

So Autotest where  Billy no mates had their stand then? 😂😂😂

Not at Goodwood - BNMAC stand was parked on the track and I've already stated that we can't use the track on the Sunday

But obviously you was joking and we have another place in mind

[bmcnut]

Aug 28, 2018 19:51:51 GMT Frankenhealey said:

Aug 28, 2018 19:41:55 GMT luckyseven said:

Sadly, for a 13B that's not really a very big turbo

It's not even the turbo, it's the self-deprecating humour

Along similer lines at the weekender

[bstardchild]

Aug 28, 2018 20:03:40 GMT bmcnut said:

Along similer lines from the weekender

Have a picture from the previous year gathering

[sb]

Aug 28, 2018 19:41:55 GMT luckyseven said:

Aug 28, 2018 16:47:32 GMT Frankenhealey said:

Have a picture of any Retro Rides show ethos

Sadly, for a 13B that's not really a very big turbo

Not to detract from your argument, however. They are both superb shows that you'd be happy to spend a day at in any context. Just one's held in civilisation and one's held in 1842. Or Worcestershire, as it's also known

I didn't write very big, just big. I'll push a couple blue pills into for the next show maybe. Reminds me there was someone in the camp at RRG who said, 'yeah its big but I've seen bigger', cracked me up. Didnt realise I needed to be self concious of my turbo size too!

As for which show is best I've camped at them both now and they're about equal, but the weekender has the opportunity to be bigger and better once it finds its feet.

[luckyseven]

Aug 30, 2018 7:06:42 GMT sb said:

I didn't write very big, just big. I'll push a couple blue pills into for the next show maybe. Reminds me there was someone in the camp at RRG who said, 'yeah its big but I've seen bigger', cracked me up. Didnt realise I needed to be self concious of my turbo size too!

As for which show is best I've camped at them both now and they're about equal, but the weekender has the opportunity to be bigger and better once it finds its feet.

Turbo envy is a terrible thing To be fair, having had head-sized turbos on rotaries, I'd prefer something a bit smaller with some response that doesn't terrify you with sledgehammer lag anyway

[slater]

I'd certainly say you should do both if possible. I'd say the Weekender is more of a 'must' at the moment tho as the gathering has kind of become a bit 'samey'. It was better back in the day when the venue moved around a bit.. (i understand why its stayed at shelsey recently tho so not complaning as such)