Hi bud,
I am afraid that there is very little flexibility in regards to leaving early, from both a H&S aspect as well as this being a show for the visitors of the castle. We are given access to this amazing venue with a strict set of guide lines handed down from Leeds Castle.
The public/visitors do not start coming in until 10:30am.
The visitors are able to purchase tickets up until the end of the day.
You have say 3 people from your stand that want to leave early at around 1pm. Times that by 50 clubs which are attending.
To have a large portion of cars deciding to leave after lunch would be deemed as unacceptable by the castle as we would risk not being able to use the venue in future.
This is the reason why we have had to envoke the self policing aspect for club stands. We set the same guide lines as some of the other large car shows which take pace throughout the year and think (hope) they are fair and reasonable.
We have covered this off after the past two events, it comes down to a trade off, we ask for the support of car clubs to help raise money for our chosen charity, in return for a small donation of £10 they get access to Leeds Castle and its grounds, they get to take part in what we think is a worthwhile cause/show and in return we ask that they ensure they can arrive by 9:30am (at the latest) and stay until 16:30pm.
If you can't stay until the 16:30hrs, we are sad to say that this possibly is not a car show suitable for you.
Ross
Team Supercar Siege
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