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Drag Racing at Santa Pod Raceway UK
Santa Pod Raceway in the UK is the home of European Drag Racing and host to the televised FIA European Drag Racing Championships. It's the fastest and loudest motorsport on earth with sensational race action from dragsters and doorslammers to beetles and bikes.
Santa Pod hosts over 50 events during the race season Jan-Nov, including: National drag race meetings, classic car events, modified car shows (The Fast Show and USC), VW Beetle & Camper festivals (Bug Jam and Big Bang), Japanese performance car events (The JapShows), specialist events (Performance Vauxhall Show, Classic Ford show), Run What Ya Brung (RWYB) public track days and much more!
Enjoy VIP/corporate hospitality and fantastic family days out in the heart of England (on the border of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire) and see Top Fuel Dragsters & Funny Cars, Jet Cars & Rocket Bikes, Monster Trucks & Motocross, Drifting and more. |
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Forthcoming Major Events in 2009
The Marangoni Fast Show - Sunday 22nd March
The season-opener event that welcomes all types of car enthusiasts: classic, modern, modified, clubs and individuals. Run What Ya Brung competition, show car paddock, off track entertainment, stunt shows and traders. Full details at www.TheFastShow.com.
The Autotrader Easter Thunderball "Motorsport Extravaganza" - Friday 10th to
Monday 13th April
Spectacular weekend of action, packed with family entertainment inc. 300mph Pro Fuel Shootout, MSA British Drag Racing Championship and Live Action Arena with Monster Trucks and stunt displays. Full details on the Easter Thunderball page.
Big Bang Camper & Bus Show - Friday
24th to
Sunday 26th April
Kicking off the VW festival season with racing, music, traders, show & shine, club displays and a friendly laid-back atmosphere. In conjunction with Volksworld Camper & Bus mag. Full details at www.Big-Bang.co.uk.
Wheels USA - Friday 1st to
Monday 4th May
A unique insight into the world of the American Vehicle Enthusiast with the excitement of RWYB Strip action along with huge Show n Shine, Trade Stands, Live evening entertainment and much more. Full details at www.wheelsUSA.co.uk.
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Santa Pod Raceway at Autosport 09
Don't miss the Santa Pod Raceway stands at Autosport, where famous favourites and inspirational new machines will be present for you to get up close and personal with.
Oval Racing Stand
Come and meet the 2008 European Top Fuel Champion, Andy Carter, with his 300mph dragster. Also available to answer your questions will be our very own Martin Hill, driver and creator of the Fireforce Jet Funny Car. John Spuffard’s “Showtime” Funny Car is sure to impress as it has done many times on the track, and holds the title of the quickest Funny Car outside the USA.
New for 2009: The "Podzilla" monster truck is the reigning European monster truck champion and this will be a rare opportunity to see this beast up close.
Piston Heads Stand
The Santa Pod Raceway Nissan Skyline drift car will be on display, along with a championship-winning car from the popular HKS Drag Series.
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2009 Santa Pod Calendar
If you would like to receive the 2009 calendar booklet and wallplanner/poster then please complete the Postal Mailing List form here. You will also be sent relevant event flyers throughout the year. |
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2008 Official Season Review DVD
FIA/UEM European Drag Racing Championships
This two disc DVD set contains action from all eight of Europe’s top car and motorcycle Drag Racing classes. These are the fastest race machines on the planet, and with over 100 teams from across Europe taking part, the championships are hard-fought battles of speed and attrition.
Catch the close racing, the record breaking runs, and the metal-crunching mishaps when it all goes wrong. With 8,000bhp and speeds of over 300mph, it’s a fine line between glory and disaster – these racers are true modern day gladiators.
This DVD set contains over 5 and a half hours of action from England, Norway, Finland and Sweden, and is packed with racing, interviews and fascinating tech features. |
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Running Time: 336mins approx.
The 2-disc 2008 Season Review DVD is £19.99 (Code: SPV41). To order phone 01234 782828. P&P for telephone orders is £2 for 1 DVD Box Set or £3.99 for 2 or more.
You can also order Season DVDs online at the www.SantaPodShop.com.
The official 2008 Season Review DVD will be available in the Pod Shop at Flame & Thunder. |
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TV Coverage
Motors TV, Five and Extreme will be broadcasting the 2008 European Drag Racing Championship. View all the Broadcasters details here. |
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Nitro FM is based in Race Control and broadcasts live during events. You will be able to get Nitro FM in your car, portable radios and the pretuned earpiece, available in the shop. Listen to track commentary as it happens with driver interviews and competitions. |
Nitro FM would like to hear from any listeners with thoughts, views and suggestions on how we can improve Nitro FM. Visit the Nitro FM page for contact details. |
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Kids Zone
Visit the Santa Pod Kids/Game Zone to try our new kids games and find out details on how to enter your art work into the Kids Art Gallery sponsored Capri-Sun. |
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Recent Event Reports
Visit the links below for recent event reports and photo galleries.
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©2007 Santa Pod Raceway. All Rights Reserved.
All Photos on this site are Copyright of the individual Photographers. |
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