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11th July

An Evening With...

An informal evening with one of the stars of the Festival of Speed


An informal evening event in the Kinrara Enclosure.

Thursday 11 July 2024

Following its success over the past three years, we're delighted to announce the return of this welcome addition to our Festival programme - the chance to meet one of the stars of this year’s Festival and to experience the spectacular light and firework display that illuminates the Festival of Speed Central Feature.

This relaxed evening will include an interactive Q&A session with our VIP guest and a light supper of bowl food, before your evening ends, back at the exclusive Kinrara Enclosure garden; the perfect location to enjoy the spectacular light and firework display which will also be the culmination of the GRRC summer ball, taking place in Goodwood House on the same evening.

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Meet 'The King' of NASCAR

We are honoured to announce that the VIP guest for our 2024 'An Evening With...' is none other than Richard Petty. 

Nicknamed "the King", Richard is an American former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises.

He was the first driver to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship seven times (a record now tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson), while also winning a record 200 races during his career. This included winning the Daytona 500 a record seven times and winning a record 27 races in one season (1967). Read more about Richard here. 

Join us to meet a man for whom the term 'legendary' is no overstatement. 

 

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If you purchase tickets for this event that you no longer require, please contact the GRRC team so that your tickets can be offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please note that refunds may not be offered unless your tickets can be resold. 

 

 

The provisional timetable for the evening is as follows: 

• 1930hrs Arrival 
• 1945hrs Canapes and welcome drinks in the Kinrara Enclosure garden
• 2030hrs Q&A with VIP Guest
• 2130hrs Drinks reception in Kinrara Enclosure with a glass of Veuve Cliquot champagne
• 2215hrs Music and Fireworks display
• 2300hrs Depart

Please note that this timetable may be subject to change. 

Frequently Asked Questions

May I bring guests?

Each member can purchase up to five guest tickets for this event, in addition to their own ticket. 

What is the dress code for this event?

There is no dress code for the evening. We would like to suggest that you come prepared for all weather conditions, whether hot, cold, wet or dry, and that you wear suitable footwear for the event.

Who is the guest speaker?

Our 2024 guest of honour is Richard Petty. 

Where will I park?

Full instructions on where to park and how to access the site will be confirmed a little closer to the event.

How much are tickets, and what is included in the ticket price?

The 2024 ticket price will be confirmed shortly, but includes:

• Arrival drink
• Q&A with key guest
• Light supper
• Glass of Veuve Clicquot on return to Enclosure
• Light and Fireworks display

Please note that admission to the Festival of Speed for the full day (Thursday 11 July 2024) is NOT included in this ticket price. 

Does this ticket include access to the Thursday of the Festival of Speed?

No, this ticket will only give you access from the car park to the event in the Kinrara Enclosure from approx. 7pm on Thursday 11 July.

Should you wish to attend the Festival of Speed on Thursday, please book your Thursday ticket via the Ticket Office on (0)1243 755055.

What shall I do before the event begins?

The GRRC members' enclosure will remain open until 7.30pm on Thursday to give you somewhere to relax before making your way to the Kinrara Enclosure. 

What are the accessibility arrangements?

Should you require disabled access, please inform the Club ahead of the event and we shall make alternative arrangements for you.

What are the cancellation terms?

Payment is required on booking. In the event of cancellation by you, no refund will be paid unless the place is refilled. In the event of cancellation by GRRC, a refund will be made less unrecoverable expenses incurred. All refunds will be made entirely at the discretion of GRRC.