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Autosport this weekend NEC
stig mills - 12/1/16 at 10:09 PM

Massive show this weekend, not a kit car show but GBS and MEV and a few other kit car related firms/manufacturers will be exhibiting, it is a massive show, I will be opposite Autocar and MSA, NKG near the main entrance, come and say hi. You may want to bring a flask though at those prices!
http://www.autosportinternational.com/

perksy - 12/1/16 at 10:49 PM

Stopped going a few years ago as sadly it all got a bit too pricey

The live arena got a bit repetitive after a few years tbh


Good show though and some very nice ladies in attendance

JimSpencer - 12/1/16 at 10:56 PM

Hi

Doing this instead:-

Model Motorsport Show

Free to go along, great racing to watch and the wife can wander off round the shops

fha772 - 12/1/16 at 11:06 PM

I'll be there on Sunday, and there's a few others going that I know of.

Brook_lands - 12/1/16 at 11:12 PM

Been working there today, some nice cars about especially in the Coys Auction area. At the moment its just full of (mostly) blokes in hard hats and hi viz vest, I'm sure the nice ladies will be along later in the week.

HowardB - 13/1/16 at 08:31 AM

Quite like the idea of going, but have yet to have the good fortune of sufficient time and money,... oh well
there is always next year (I hope)

motorcycle_mayhem - 13/1/16 at 08:23 PM

It's the parking charge (£12) that really does grate.

Sam_68 - 13/1/16 at 08:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Brook_lands
I'm sure the nice ladies will be along later in the week.


They'd better be there by tomorrow, or I'll have words to say.

Adamirish - 13/1/16 at 10:15 PM

I was going to go until I saw the prices. £37 to get in plus £12 parking and £25 in fuel. That's £75 before I've bought a drink!

It's disgraceful.

Adamirish - 13/1/16 at 10:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by JimSpencer
Hi

Doing this instead:-

Model Motorsport Show

Free to go along, great racing to watch and the wife can wander off round the shops


Is it all electric or do they race nitro too?

I used to race 1/8th off road(still have all the kit actually). Never liked the electric cars, far too quiet for me!

fha772 - 13/1/16 at 10:23 PM

I must be really strange, I don't think it's dear...

skydivepaul - 13/1/16 at 11:32 PM

Going this Saturday , not been for a few years although I expect it is the same as previous years
Really going to get my fix of motorsport during these long cold winter months

Can't wait for the smell of burning rubber and exhaust fumes!!

I am going to try parking in the train station as I have heard it is cheaper and easier access to the halls

ettore bugatti - 13/1/16 at 11:37 PM

Pretty sure I paid 12 pounds at the west parking (near the train station) at the last classic car showbb

Sonic7 - 17/1/16 at 02:00 PM

Well had a great day at the show, total automotive porn

For those that were unable to attend, I've uploaded some pictures over on the MEV Owners Forum that may be of interest

Read more:- http://mevowners.proboards.com/thread/7591/autosport-international-racing-show-2016

nigel

Sam_68 - 17/1/16 at 02:24 PM

quote:
Originally posted by motorcycle_mayhem
It's the parking charge (£12) that really does grate.


The trick there is to stay on a bit after closing time. Have a pint in the pub, or a sandwich from Subway, or whatever (OK, that costs you money, too, but not as much and at least you get something for it). The parking attendants clock-off shortly after the shows have closed and the majority of the public has left, so you can leave without paying for parking.

Anyone with remotely competent connections in the trade can usually blag free tickets for the trade days on Thursday/Friday (which are the best days to attend, anyway, if you're not into the live action area stuff and the 'Max Power' aspects of the public show days).

Take sandwiches and drinks with you.

If you really want to, total cost of attending can be reduced to petrol + a cup of coffee after the show while you wait for the car park attendants to clear off.



... obviously, I'm posting this on the last day of the show so that most people will have forgotten about it by next year - if thousands of people end up hanging around after the shows, I'm pretty sure the organisers will catch on and change the policing arrangements for the parking!

Shaggydoo - 24/1/16 at 12:08 AM

Good advise there, will try that next year