NSRA Nostalgia Nationals – Drag Racing at Santa Pod Raceway UK – Motorsport & Car Show Venue

NSRA Nostalgia Nationals

1 - 3 May 2026

Back To The Future… Drag Strip Edition

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!

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Admission Prices

Want to check out our admission prices? We’ve kept them simple, fair, and packed with value.

What's on

There’s never a dull moment at Santa Pod events. View what will be on during the day.

Full Calendar

See what else is happening at Santa Pod Raceway this year, from drag racing to festivals.

Venue Information

On-site you’ll find caterers, shops, ample parking, and camping facilities.

What's on

Check out what’s happening on and off track.
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Track Action
We know this is what you really come for, and the clue's in the name.
Historic Display
Car Displays
Admire the show cars polished, parked, and ready to impress, and get up close to the race cars in the pits.
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Entertainment
There's more to the day than just the dragstrip.
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Event Facilities
Yes, it might sound boring, but you’ll thank us when you need it.

Track Action

We know this is what you really come for, and the clue’s in the name.

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!

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Public Track Time

If it's bad and blown, it's a Supercharged Outlaw! The class is open to supercharged dragsters, altereds and doorslammers.

Supercharged Outlaws

Nostalgia slingshots, altereds and dragsters.

Wild Bunch

Spectacular Heads-up drag racing from sit-up-&-beg style Fords - Anglia, Popular, Fordson or Prefect.

Outlaw Anglia

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.

Nostalgia Superstock

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.

Gasser Circus

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.

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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.

Flathead Meltdown

Car Displays

Admire the show cars polished, parked, and ready to impress, and get up close to the race cars in the pits.

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.

Show Car Parking

If you're a fan of Morris Minors, then RATMOG will be for you!
Some of the Minors look a standard classic car but lurking under the bonnet you can find a Jaguar V8 or a small block Chevy.

Ratmog at the Pod

Unlike other motorsport venues, the public are able to walk around the pits and watch the crews work on their cars and bikes.

Pit Access

Entertainment

There’s more to the day than just the dragstrip.

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).

Evening Entertainment

Event Facilities

Yes, it might sound boring, but you’ll thank us when you need it.

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

Bars & 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.

Traders

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.

Camping

We’re pleased to be offering a free courtesy bus to and from Rushden Lakes for those who’d like to visit for a few hours.

Shop & Eat at Rushden Lakes

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.

Pod Shop

TICKET PRICES

Book online or by phone only, the earlier you book, the better the price. The best trackside value money can buy!

Day Tickets
Weekend Tickets
Track Vouchers
  • Ticket type
  • price brands
Saturday Day Tickets

Gates open 8am - End of racing

Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Winter Saver
  • £24.60*
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £28*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £36*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £7*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Sunday Day Tickets

Gates open 8am - End of racing

Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Winter Saver
  • £24.60*
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £28*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £36*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £7*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Weekend Ticket

Gates open Friday 8am

Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Winter Saver
  • £57*
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £63*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £79*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £19*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Track Vouchers

Valid 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).

  • Track Sign On
  • £45
Day Tickets
Saturday Day Tickets

Gates open 8am - End of racing

Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Winter Saver
  • £24.60*
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £28*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £36*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £7*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Sunday Day Tickets

Gates open 8am - End of racing

Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Winter Saver
  • £24.60*
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £28*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £36*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £7*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Weekend Tickets
Weekend Ticket

Gates open Friday 8am

Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Winter Saver
  • £57*
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £63*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £79*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £19*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Track Vouchers
Track Vouchers

Valid 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).

  • Track Sign On
  • £45
  • *Ticket Price includes Booking Fee
  • Buy Tickets online at SantaPodTickets.com or by phone on 01234 782828. All tickets, including same-day purchases, are only available online or by phone.
  • Winter Saver tickets end on 31st January.
  • Early ticket prices end on the Friday TWO weeks before the event weekend at midnight.
  • There is a Postage Fee of £3 per order (£6 recorded). There is no postage fee on E-Tickets. There is a £3 fee for Collection Tickets.
  • The Postage option for tickets ends ONE week before the event starts. After this time only E-Tickets or Collection will be available.
  • Ticket prices are per person. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are subject to availability.
  • Ticket Instalment Plans and Ticket Insurance is available when you purchase your tickets online.
  • Kids tickets – Photo ID is required if kids look older than they are. Kids under 5 are free. All kids pay full price for Grandstand tickets.
  • Day admission is 8am till racing finishes. Weekend ticket holders can arrive up until 10pm on days that the ticket is valid for except the final day.
  • Camping is included within multi-day admission tickets. NOT single day tickets. Full Camping Info.
  • Any ticket upgrades made on the day will be charged the difference to full gate price.
  • Parking is FREE.
  • Certain activities including Drag Racing are subject to weather and track conditions.
  • No Glass! No Pets! No Fireworks! No Chinese Lanterns! No Drones! view full Essential Info.
  • Please see Essential Info page for Adverse Weather Ticket Policy and other Terms and Conditions.
  • Various promotions and group discounts to selected events are available,  View Details.
  • When you arrive and leave site, please keep your speed down, don’t litter and respect local residents.

GET READY FOR AN ACTION PACKED WEEKEND!

Buy Tickets @ SantaPodTickets.com

OR CALL 01234 782828

All tickets are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets will be available on the gate.

Got more questions about this event?

FAQS

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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