American version of Goodwood?


KennethClay

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Could this be a possible idea for a future rally event / activity?

...early Autumn 2021, the American Festival of Speed will be held at Detroit-area motorsports complex the M1 Concourse.

See https://www.thedrive.com/news/34252...al-of-speed-is-coming-to-detroit-area-in-2021
 

Ed Sims

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Sounds interesting.

Ed
 

Cobrar

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That’s incredibly ambitious - good luck!
 

morsben

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Very interesting but I have low expectations for this event.
 

AJB

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They do have a nice facility and the monthly cars and coffees (before virus) would draw over 1000 vehicles. Some members here own garage condos there. They are starting with a 3 day event this August 13,14,15 to commemorate the Woodward Dream Cruise.
Certainly enough car guys in the area.
Ajb (andy)
 
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AJB

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The Event for the 13. 14, 15 of August cancelled.
Too difficult to meet Government distancing rules.
Ajb (andy)
 

KennethClay

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Well, hopefully the idea doesn't die permanently. Would be great to have more high quality events to choose from.
 
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spartan

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Well, hopefully the idea doesn't die permanently. Would be great to have more high quality events to choose from.

I spoke to the CEO of the company that is doing this event. It is alive and well but we will have to wait until 2021.
 
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NorthwoodGT

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Jun 12, 2009
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Very interesting but I have low expectations for this event.
I've been to Goodwood and M! and I personally think GT owners would be very disappointed. the M1 track is just not what GT owners are used to from previous rallys or events. OK for a car show and small track gathering but the overall logistics are terrible. just my opinion but I don't see it.
 

gtjoey

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Goodwood and Classic LeMan is a happening....Period dress, period atmosphere, its total class and respect for the cars and people.
Its a HUGE undertaking .
Pebble and Monterey are the only things close with Laguna Seca but its to spread out.
I love the idea but with what's going on today, ehhhh. Sadly.
gtjoey1314