Santa Pod Raceway Tickets & Enquiries Tel: 01234 782828
The Auto Trader Easter Thunderball Friday 6th to Monday 9th April 2012
The most action packed motorsport weekend this Easter. Great fun and value for the whole family.
The Easter Thunderball opens the Drag Racing season and with the Drag Racing comes a whole host of exciting attractions!
Drag Racing:
Pro Fuel Shootout:
300mph Top Fuel Dragsters and Nitro Funny Cars will be going head to head over the full quarter mile. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
National Drag Racing Championships:
A huge variety of race cars and bikes will be competing in the first round of National Drag Racing championships. (All days)
Car Classes:
MSA Pro Mod
Top Methanol
Nostalgia Fuel Altered Association
Super Modified
Super Comp
Super Gas
Super Street
Super Pro ET
Pro ET
Sportsman ET
Topspeed Automotive Street Eliminator
VWDRC Pro
VWDRC Sportsman
Wildbunch
JDS Pro
JDS FacMod
JDS Street
JDS FWD
Junior Dragster
Bike Classes:
Top Fuel Bike
Funny Bike
Pro Stock Bike
Competition Bike
Super Street Bike
8.50 Bike
9.50 Bike
MSA Pro Mod:
0-240 mph in under 6 seconds! That's what these cars are capable of! Full-bodied, full-sized cars with massive engines and monster attitude. Pro Mod is the MSA National Drag Racing Championship class. (All days)
Check out www.MSADragRacing.com for more details on the MSA British Drag Racing Championship.
For descriptions of the various Drag Racing classes have a look at the Classes page, in the Drag Racing section of this site.
Demonstration, Stunt, & Exhibition Vehicles:
Alongside the racing, there will be demonstration vehicles galore! Promising high-octane excitement both on and off the track for a true "motorsport extravaganza". Expect Monster Trucks, stunt displays, Jet Cars and much more.
Monster Trucks:
There will be Monster Truck carnage with Santa Pod's own Podzilla battling Swamp Thing on Saturday and Sunday before they are joined by another two trucks for all out Monster Truck mayhem on Monday. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Jet Funny Car: Witness the world record breaking Jet Funny Car Fireforce 3 driven by Martin Hill. (All days)
Rocket Bike:
The crazy Frenchman Eric Teboul will be hurtling down the strip at 220mph on his unique Rocket Bike. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Freestyle Motocross:
Top freestyle motocross riders will be performing gravity defying tricks as they jump between ramps. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Aerobatic Air Display: World Aerobatic Championships competitor Mark Jefferies will be performing a gravity defying air display. (Day tbc)
Festival Circus: This fast-moving and spectacular show features a host of circus skills like daring trapeze, amazing juggling, dazzling acrobatics and, of course, the circus clowns! (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Drift Show:
Drifters Team Maximum Lock from Malta will be performing their sideways driving, tyre-smokin’ show. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Steve Colley: Multiple world champion trials rider Steve Colley will be performing tricks and stunts. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Jet Dragster The Split Second Jet Dragster will be blasting down the track driven by Julian Webb. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Freestyle Street Riders:
Some of the country's best freestyle street riders will be performing awesome 2 wheeled stunts. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Jet Beetle
The jet powered Blue Max Beetle will be lighting up the strip. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Monster Truck Rides
Rides in the back of the monster truck Red Dragon will be available throughout the day. (All days)
Fireworks Display:
A Spectacular fireworks display will light the sky on Saturday evening at 9pm. (Sat)
Radio Controlled Cars:
A variety of 1/10th scale electric radio controlled cars including drift cars will be racing on a special track where the public will be able to test their skills along with the experts. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Kid's Entertainment:
There will be plenty going on for youngsters, including a kids area with face painting and ceramic workshops, kids entertainers roaming around site. (All days)
2Seater Dragster:
Watch as the brave and the lucky get to ride down the strip in the 7 second Santa Pod 2Seater dragster. See the 2Seater page for how to book a ride. (All days)
Helicopter Pleasure Flights:
If you have always wanted to fly in a helicopter then this is your chance, with passenger flights around the raceway site available. (Fri, Sat & Sun weather permitting)
Evening entertainment:
For those camping over with multi-day tickets there is evening entertainment in Fuelers Bar each night with live band "Junction 15" on Sunday. (Fri, Sat & Sun)
Pit Access:
Unlike other motorsport venues the public are able to walk around the pits and watch the crews work on their cars and bikes. (All days)
Plus:
Fun Fair Rides, Sideshows, Traders, Inflatables and full catering & bar facilities to suit all tastes. (All days)
What's on When & Where: Qualifying for sportsman classes will begin on Friday along with Jet Car runs. Other attractions will take place only on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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VIP/Hospitality:
From just £79 + VAT per person come along and enjoy the VIP experience including lunch and balcony viewing. Don't worry if you've already booked your tickets, you can still upgrade for a great day out or a gift. More information on the Hospitality pages.
Tickets
FREE camping for multiple day ticket holders
FREE parking for all ticket holders
Weekend campers will be able to stay until midday on the Tuesday after the event, the bar will be open until 10pm on Monday.
Auto Trader Easter Thunderball - Fri 6th to Mon 9th April 2012 Kids Under 16 FREE*
Ticket Type
Standard
Advance
Grandstand
Gates Open
Friday
£12
£10
£5(day)/£4(adv)
Fri 8am
Saturday
£25
£19
£5(day)/£4(adv)
Sat 8am
Sunday
£25
£19
£5(day)/£4(adv)
Sun 8am
Monday
£25
£19
£5(day)/£4(adv)
Mon 8am
Sat/Sun
£50
£45
per day
Sat 8am
Sun/Mon
£50
£45
per day
Sun 8am
Sat/Sun/Mon
£55
£50
per day
Sat 8pm
4 Days
£60
£55
per day
Thu 3pm
Advance ticket orders are subject to a booking fee of £2 per ticket and postage fee of £3 per order (no postage fee on "print at home tickets"). Maximum single order of 9 entrance tickets.
Advanced ticket prices end on the Friday a week before the event weekend at 5pm. After this time only "print at home tickets" will be available at standard rate.
All tickets are non-refundable.
Ticket prices are per person.
* Three FREE kids per paying Adult, photo ID is required if kids look older than they are.
Day admission is 8am-6pm, day tickets will be sold on the gate until 4pm.
Camping is included with multi-day tickets.
Parking is free.
Please see Essential Info page for Rain Off Policy and other terms and conditions.
For RWYB don't forget your driving Licence.
Caravan Club members get 20% discount on Santa Pod organised event admission tickets when booked in advance by phone. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
To Book Tickets please phone 01234 782828 or buy your tickets online.
