125 replies to this topic

[Hannioli]

hmm i havent decided if i'm going yet but if i do go i may camp, still need to get kitted out with a tent and sleeping bag, could be useful, came to that conclusion all by myself though depending on how long it takes to get to crystal palace from uni...i may sleep in a comfy bed!

[Alburglar]

It was my first one last year and the rain made it bloody miserable. But Camping, well pitching the tent and buggering off to the pub for burgers and beer, was the best bit!

[Dom]

Yeah, the warmth!

[biggav]

well.... what time is it best to get there in the morning???? i'll be driving up EARLY from oxford... unless the kids pester me to camp.

[Roo]

I'll probably camp/sleep in the car. be a laugh. Don't particulary want to get up at 4 in the morning.. i have to work out how to get there from reading too.

Roo

[tipcat]

well.... what time is it best to get there in the morning???? i'll be driving up EARLY from oxford... unless the kids pester me to camp.

The cars start to line up at 4AM on the Sunday, and by 6 there's thousands in the queue. However, some members of my local club have been driving up on the Sunday and parking outside Crystal Palace... and they always get to Brighton before me!

After around 6AM they won't let you into the grounds with your car anyway, but you can park outside, walk in to get your run pack, and be ready to leave around 8.

The 'Driver's Briefing' is usually around 7:45 IIRC, and the run packs are handed out around 6:30.

Last year they had a marshall co-ordinate the cars parked outside with the ones inside.

[Marky Tizz]

im waiting to get a ticket from mini world, but i will be campnig.... dont fancy driving from the island to london to brighton and back to the island in one day to be honest!!

[minivanman]

Biggav, I'd recommend camping! Like Tipcat says, if you aint at the front of the queue, theres thousands in front of you. Last year I was in the 3rd line and it took us 1/2 an hour to get out. This year, I'll be sleeping in the car again probably, as I dont really fancy packing a wet tent up at 4 in the morning. Its still an experience not to be missed though! And pack plenty of red bull for the drive home. Its a long 'ol day!

[Major Burkenshaw]

And pack plenty of red bull for the drive home. Its a long 'ol day!

Ahh the advantages of living near Brighton

[minivanman]

4-5hr drive back to Leicester. If your very lucky!

[E.L.M.O]

1)tony007
2)minidan
3)fuzzy_naana
4)Mini Man Dan (Dan Bradbury)
5)Neil Wouldnt miss it, will be my 9th year on l2b and camping

[radioactive]

My entry form has been sent off.... So hopefully I'll get in. Just got to get the estate on the road by then! :'(

[Jake Blues]

Central Minis will have a presence there......as usual......tickets booked.......(we might have some spare club ones by the way)

[cdaspink]

4-5hr drive back to Leicester. If your very lucky!

I will also be camping and living in Loughborough only have slightly further to travel!

We should go in convoy!

[Mini Man Dan]

I have got to get back to Sheffield which is even further going to be a long weekend! lol