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Flame & Thunder 2009
Saturday 31st October
Flame & Thunder

Stunts & Drag Racing Family Firework Spectacular

Flame & Thunder is an action packed day for all the family featuring motorsport stunts and Drag Racing. Witness a huge gathering of jet vehicles including a Jet Dragster, Jet Funny Cars, Jet Truck and Jet Beetle. Experience 300mph Nitro guzzling Top Fuel Dragsters along with cars and bikes from all classes of Drag Racing. Watch stunt displays including Monster Trucks, Freestyle Motocross, Drifting and Bike Trials. The climax of the day will be a huge firework display with massive bonfire.

FREE ENTRY FOR KIDS! (Under 16s, max 3 per adult)

What's on at Flame & Thunder:
(Loads more to be announced throughout the year)

Fuel Funny Cars

Top Fuel!
Your last chance to see these 8000bhp machines this season. Witness them power down the dragstrip and experience the explosive action of what top level Drag Racing has to offer.


Alterd

More Dragsters
There will be Drag displays running throughout the day featuring cars and bikes from a variety of Drag Racing classes.

Making it's debut at Santa Pod will be Wendy Baker's "Time Warp" nostalgia funny car and there will be the return of the historic "Strip Teaser" Mini Van.

For descriptions of the various drag racing classes have a look at the Classes page, in the Drag Racing section of this site.

Extreme Globe Riders

Fireforce Jet Funny Car
The World Record-Breaking Fireforce 3 Jet Car of Martin Hill!


Firestorm

Firestorm Jet Funny Car
Roger Goring's Firestorm Jet Car will be scorching the track with his very own Flame & Thunder!


Jet Dragster Jet Dragster
The Split Second Jet Dragster will be blasting down the track driven by Julian Webb.

Podzilla Monster Truck Monster Trucks
The mighty monster trucks Podzilla and Red Dragon will be jumping and crushing in a battle to find the carnage king!

Jason Smythe Jason Smythe:
The ex-world championship Motocross rider Jason Smyth' show is crammed with spectacular stunts and huge, breathtaking jumps using both Quad bikes and Motorcycles.

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The multiple world record breaking stunt driver Terry Grant will be bringing along his collection of cars for his incredible stunt show.

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This crazy machine is powered by a Rolls Royce jet engine with afterburner and is driven by the master showman Michael Kooy.

Roaring Thunder

Jet Truck
Rocket Ronnie brings some of his mad vehicles including his Jet Truck 'Roaring Thunder' which will be lighting the bonfire.


Blue Max

Jet Beetle
Another of Rocket Ronnie's vehicles is the Blue Max Jet Beetle, which will be lighting up the strip.


UKFMX

Freestyle Motocross
The UKFMX riders will be performing gravity defying tricks as the jump between ramps.


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The Black Knights
This parachute display team from the Royal Regiment of Artillery will be dropping in at the 'Pod.


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World’s lowest car
The "Flatmobile", the World’s lowest car at just 19” high.


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Worlds smallest car
"Wind Up", the Worlds smallest car, recognised by the Guinness Book of Records.


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Titan the Robot
Be prepared to come face to face with the awesome 8ft robot Titan from Cyberstein Robots Limited.


Chris Doney Bike & Motorbike Trials
Bike Trials is a highly skilled and fast growing extreme sport. It is a very physical discipline that requires total commitment and dedication. Chris Doney shows us what its all about with and without horsepower.

Drifting

Drift Demos
Drifting is big news at the moment, and we've got the top drivers in the UK with their tuned motors on our special drift circuit.


Fireworks

Firework Display
As always the climax to Flame & Thunder will be spectacular firework displays.


Bonfire

Bonfire
The firework displays will be accompanied by a massive bonfire.


Balloon Glow

Balloon Glow
Don't dash off after the fireworks as there will be a Hot Air Balloon glow display choreographed to music with the balloons lighting up the night sky.


Helicopter Rides

Helicopter Pleasure Rides:
If you have always wanted to fly in a helicopter then you will have the chance at Flame & Thunder, with passenger rides around the raceway site available. £35 per adult & £30 per child, 10% saving for parties of 4 or more.


2seater

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.


Kids Entertainers

Kids Entertainment
If the fabulous array of vehicles on show isn't enough to keep the kids happy there will also be children's entertainers, Nitro the Dragon, and a dedicated kids area with plenty to do including the Animal Antics animal experience.


Fun Fair

Fun Fair
All the fun of the fair with rides, dodgems and arcades.

Traders
To keep you going during all the incredible motorsport action there will be a wide range of caterers, bars and traders! Santa Pod Raceway has several large toilet blocks with disabled facilities.

Weekend Tickets
Make a weekend of it and evening entertainment in Fuelers bar on Friday and Saturday evening, then stay on for Run What Ya Brung (RWYB) on Sunday, where the famous quarter mile is open to the public. Details at www.RWYB.com, please note the track is not open for RWYB on Saturday.

Car Clubs
All car clubs are welcome at Flame & Thunder, if you would like to book a club camping area please phone 01234 782828 before Friday 23rd October.

Fireworks Frenzy
At Santa Pod we pride ourselves on delivering exciting events which are good value for money and our local visitors are especially important to us. To that end, Fireworks Frenzy will take place on Thursday 5th November. This event will cater primarily for our local residents and those just wanting to come for the evening. We’ll present an exciting show of stunts and displays in the Live Action Arena, a large bonfire and a huge fireworks display. Details on the Fireworks Frenzy page.

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VIP/Hospitality:
We still have places available for VIP/Hospitality at Flame & Thunder. For 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.

Flame & Thunder Tickets 2009

Flame & Thunder - Sat 31st October 2009
Kids Under 16 FREE*
Ticket Type Gate Adv Grandstand
(day/adv)
Gates
Open
Track Fee
Saturday £20 £17 £5/£4 8am N/A
Weekend £25 £21 per day Fri 2pm Sunday only
£25 unlimited

*3 kids per adult. Advance ticket orders are subject to a booking fee. All tickets are non-refundable. Advanced tickets available until Friday 23rd October at 5PM online and 5.30PM by phone. Please see Essential Info page for Rain Off Policy.

To Book Tickets please phone 01234 782828 or buy your tickets online.

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