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Old 11 January 2003, 09:54 AM
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Thinking of a trip down to the Autosport event at the NEC.

Has any one been and is it worth it for a cheap day out?

Cheers Mick
Old 11 January 2003, 09:56 AM
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Its not exactly cheap is it?
Old 11 January 2003, 10:00 AM
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well 14 quid not a real wallet killer
mmmmmm!!! but then theres the 50quid in fuel lol....
Old 11 January 2003, 10:06 AM
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I thought it was £24 each?
Old 11 January 2003, 10:20 AM
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My friend selling two tickets at 14 pounds each ???

He did book them back in november on his visa though..

Guess none of you peeps been then as its a bit rich for you lol....
Old 11 January 2003, 10:37 AM
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I went last year, and to be honest it was not worth 20 odd quid to be packed in to what amounts to a very busy trade show. I went to a fair few motorsport events last year, and they have nothing there I have not seen before.
Old 11 January 2003, 10:44 AM
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Yes went last year - not brilliant. We paid £24 which included entry to Live Arena Show (approx £10)
Old 11 January 2003, 12:32 PM
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Just been this year - Thursday on a free ticket - seemed quiet and didn't seem to be as much going on as last year but this was a trade day - might be busier today / tomorrow.

For a general view on the show (some highlights ), glad I didn't have to pay to get in

Apple
Old 11 January 2003, 12:37 PM
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Went last year .. pretty dissap. Lots of "Kev's" and lots of Girleeez ! You're better off buying a copy of Max Power
Old 11 January 2003, 01:46 PM
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Me and Sparky are going Sunday both leaving the STi's at home going up in a Focus) so anyone sees a focus flashing lights with two prats wearing Scooby gear one of them is me

I just hate those scanty clad women rubbing up to you, just trying to distract you watching the cars LOL

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Old 11 January 2003, 02:07 PM
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Its £14 entry into the trade stalls, if you want to go into the live arena to watch the shows also then its £24.


Old 11 January 2003, 04:15 PM
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We (Sal, her Dad and me) went up there yesterday - it was OK - not overly busy. I dread to think what it will have been like today (and tomorrow). Didn't bother with the live arena this year as last time it was a bit of a joke. We saw some good interviews with Phil Bennett, Martin Brundle and Justin Wilson at the Autosport stand though.

Worth going and the traffic wasn't too bad either.

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Old 11 January 2003, 04:31 PM
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I was there yesterday as a guest of Zonda UK. There is a C12S on the EVO stand. Quite a good show but thought it would be better. Would go again though. Yes, a few ladeez' !
Old 11 January 2003, 04:39 PM
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I was there yesterday and although I wouldnt call it a cheap day out I can say I go over every year a enjoy it. There is of course cars :





And ladies :









Any other reasons needed to go ?

Ricky !
Old 11 January 2003, 08:47 PM
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Nice pics Ricky, £6.00 to park as well guys !
Old 11 January 2003, 09:18 PM
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great camel toe on the corolla

cheers

sinky
Old 11 January 2003, 10:41 PM
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Went today, enjoyed it but it was busy. Live arena was very good.
A few pics here.
Took the wifes 206, a bit cheaper on fuel, espcially from Plymouth
Cheers, Grahame.
Old 11 January 2003, 11:36 PM
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Thanks for the responses.

just picked the tickets up. I got the choice of omnibus eastenders or autosport..lol...

NEC here i come....

Mick
Old 12 January 2003, 03:49 AM
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OOF!

Look at the TOE on that!!

You park yer bike in there....amongst other things
Old 12 January 2003, 05:39 PM
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Me & the missus went yesterday, not a bad day out in all but it's not cheap.

Made her day as she got DC's autograph, and asked him a question during his interview.

Saw the new 03 models - not that much better than the 02, certainly nothing to write home about.
Old 01 November 2003, 10:16 AM
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Yeah Guys
£24 a ticket
Consessions £21 something



[Edited by PeterUK300 - 1/11/2003 10:16:27 AM]
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