The Nostalgia Nationals brings together the sights, sounds, and smells of classic drag racing, with Pre-’73 hot rods and kustoms mixing it up with front-engine dragsters, altereds, and doorslammers.
Off the track you’ll find live entertainment, traders with everything from rare parts to retro gear, and the ever-popular power parking show area. With camping on site, it’s a full weekend celebration of 30 years of nostalgia!
Want to check out our admission prices? We’ve kept them simple, fair, and packed with value.
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See what else is happening at Santa Pod Raceway this year, from drag racing to festivals.
On-site you’ll find caterers, shops, ample parking, and camping facilities.
Take your own car down the track for £45 for the day with unlimited runs. Open to pre-1973’s vehicles only, (sorry, no rear engined cars or bikes). Please note: Admission ticket required in addition to your RWYB Track Voucher. Helmets are now mandatory for everyone going on track!
Nitro and Methanol Nostalgia Funny Cars, Fuel Altereds & Front Engine Dragsters, quicker than 7.50.
Old School Classic Altered Racers - A tribute to the days when wheelbases were short, power was big and nitro was king.
Dedicated to the memory of the Old School American Muscle Car Racers of the 60’s and 70’s. Equipped with monster V8 power but running on conventional suspension, these cars put on a great show with colourful period paint jobs.
The Gasser Circus is a group of like minded racers, who gather together to celebrate and keep alive the traditions and most importantly the cars of the legendary Gasser Wars of the 1960s.
If it's bad and blown, it's a Supercharged Outlaw! The class is open to supercharged dragsters, altereds and doorslammers.
Nostalgia slingshots, altereds and dragsters.
Spectacular Heads-up drag racing from sit-up-&-beg style Fords - Anglia, Popular, Fordson or Prefect.
The cars don’t have to be the shiniest or prettiest, they certainly don’t have to be the quickest but they are judged to have been representative of the ‘Spirit of the Event’. The only criteria is that they must have been put through their paces on the quarter mile at some point over the weekend.
The Flathead Meltdown is making its welcomed return at the Nostalgia Nationals this weekend at Santa Pod Raceway. Open to any flathead powered vehicles only.
There are no trophies or judging but if you want to park your car up for like minded people to admire then head on over to the Show Car Parking area.
Unlike other motorsport venues, the public are able to walk around the pits and watch the crews work on their cars and bikes.
For those camping over with multi-day tickets there is evening entertainment in Fuelers Bar each night including live bands. (excluding the last night of the event).
There are licensed bars and caterers on site selling food and drink. You can pay for items on site from our catering units and Pod Shop with contactless card payment or cash. There are cash machines in the catering area and Pod Shop. View Caterers
There will be traders at the show selling anything from clothing to stickers and collectables.
If you are a trader interested in trading at Santa Pod Raceway find Information here.
On site camping is included with all multi-day admission tickets to Santa Pod Raceway. Tents, caravans and motorhomes are all welcome. More camping info here.
Take a piece of Santa Pod home with you and visit the Pod Shop where you can find a wide range of merchandise, clothing, souvenirs, sundries and camping equipment.
Book online or by phone only, the earlier you book, the better the price. The best trackside value money can buy!
Gates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 16th AprilGates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 16th AprilGates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 16th AprilGates open Friday 8am
Early ends 16th AprilValid only with day/weekend admission ticket. Open to pre-1973’s vehicles only, Retro, Classic, Hot Rod and American cars (sorry, no rear engined cars or bikes).
Gates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 16th AprilGates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 16th AprilGates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 16th AprilGates open Friday 8am
Early ends 16th AprilValid only with day/weekend admission ticket. Open to pre-1973’s vehicles only, Retro, Classic, Hot Rod and American cars (sorry, no rear engined cars or bikes).
All tickets are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets will be available on the gate.
Everything you need to know before race day: event schedules, ticket info, what’s on, and how to plan your visit. Check here for quick answers so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the action.
Yes, helmets are now mandatory for everyone going on track.
No, a race licence is not required, just a full driving licence. A photo driving licence needs to be shown when signing on.
Printed from the Sign-On Office or online at etslips.
Yes, 1 passenger as long as your car is fully street legal and will not exceed 130mph.
You are best to arrive between 8.30 and 9.00am for sign on.
No, helmets are not available to hire but are available to purchase from the Pod Shop.
Adult ticket prices include a booking fee of £3 per ticket, Kids tickets include a £1 booking fee. There are no booking fees on Grandstand Seats or Race Vouchers.
Should certain events be severely affected by adverse weather, Santa Pod Raceway may offer a credit value against the face value of your ticket for a future booking at selected events only. Any value awarded will be at the discretion of the Organiser. NOT ALL EVENTS ARE ELIGIBLE.
Where a credit value has been given, it may then be redeemed against a future Santa Pod organised event within the following 12 months – this also includes the corresponding event for the following year.
If the original order was for multiple tickets then the TOTAL credit value may be redeemed against a booking for an eligible event.
No. Parking is free.
All of our event tickets are available for purchase on our ticket shop.
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