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 JapShow), specialist events (Performance Vauxhall Show, Classic Ford show), Run What Ya Brung (RWYB) public track days and much more!

See Top Fuel Dragsters, Funny Cars, Jet Cars, Rocket Bikes, Pro Mods, Monster Trucks and other motorsport events in the heart of Northamptonshire, England. Enjoy corporate hospitality and fantastic family days out.

Forthcoming Major Events in 2008

FIA "European Finals" - Thu 4th to Sun 7th September

FIA European Drag Racing Championships including UEM Drag Bikes. Santa Pod’s flagship Championship event attracting over 300 of the top drag racing teams from all over Europe.  Televised action including the sport’s Formula 1 class of Top Fuel Dragster and over 20 supporting classes of cars and bikes, plus Jet Car demos, Live Action Arena, Monster Trucks, trade village, side-shows and lots of family entertainment. Full details on the European Finals page.

2008 Photo Gallery: View what's happening at the European Finals with our Daily Galleries.

Saturday Announcement: Despite the best efforts of track crew, racing has been called off for Saturday due to rain so please keep hold of your tickets. Advance Friday or Saturday day tickets can be used on Sunday, alternatively a full £32 credit value has been attributed to them and £12 for Thursday tickets. Grandstand Seats have face value attributed to them. The credit value for weekend tickets will be announced after the event.

Credit values are awarded on a pro-rata basis against the amount of racing that has been omitted caused by adverse weather and are at the discretion of the Event Director. Where a credit value has been given, the relevant admission ticket may then be redeemed at a future event for this amount or if the ticket is sent to the ticket office, the value can be redeemed against the cost of an advance ticket. The credit value/ticket will be valid for 12 months against future events up to and including the relevant event affected. No monetary refund. No disputes will be entered into.

Monster Truck Finals - Sunday 14th September

The battle to find the ultimate UK Monster Truck Champion.  Racing and freestyle mayhem as seen on TV, plus a host of Mega Machines and horsepower for all ages. Full details at www.monstertrucknationals.co.uk.

Ultimate BMW Show - Sunday 21st September

A dedicated event for all BMW enthusiasts with live track action. Including RWYB (open to all BMW’s), track competition, club displays, trade village and Jet Car. Full details at www.bmwshow.co.uk.

JapShow Finale - Sunday 5th October

RWYB competition for Japanese car owners inc. HKS Drag Series Finals. Massive car club displays, drifting, Jet Car, stunts and track displays, trade village and club displays. Full details at www.japshow.co.uk.

Death Race Competition

Due to be released on Sept 26th, Jason Statham leads the cast of this action-thriller set in the post-industrial wasteland of tomorrow, with the world's most brutal sporting event as its backdrop! www.deathracemovie.net courtesy of Universal Pictures, Santa Pod Raceway has got exclusive prizes to give away!

To enter the draw to win a limited edition Death Race t-shirt and
cap just answer the following question: Who leads the cast of the film
Death Race? Email your answer to deathrace@santapod.com, the closing date will be Sunday 7th Sept. Good luck!
© 2008 universal studios. All rights reserved.

2007 Official Season Review DVD
FIA/UEM European Drag Racing Championships

With over 150 teams from across Europe scorching the tarmac, the mighty monsters of Drag Racing come out to compete in these exceptional Championships including the fearsome 8000bhp Top Fuel Dragsters and the sensational Drag Bikes. This special 2 disc DVD set features all 8 televised classes of the fastest motorsport on earth as they battle it out across Europe. With over 5 hours of exhilarating race action you're taken on a journey of extreme highs and lows with emotionally charged battles of true grit and determination. Included are interviews with top drivers and riders plus previously unseen footage.

Running Time: Disc 1 - (220 mins), Disc 2 - (120 mins) approx.

The 2-disc 2007 Season Review DVD is £24.99 (Code: SPV35). 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.

View 2007 DVD Trailer - DIAL UP (291KB) View 2007 DVD Trailer - BROADBAND (2.62MB)

Visit the links below for recent event reports and photo galleries.

Rotorstock 5 Marangoni USC 2008 Bug Jam 22 Retro Show 2007 Summer Nationals 2008 The Main Event 2008 PTM Show 2008 Big Bang 2008

Auto Trader Easter Thunderball 2008 The Marangoni Fast Show 2008 Season Review 2007 National Finals 2007 European Finals 2007 Flame & Thunder 2007 JapShow Finale 2007