JapShow Finale – Drag Racing at Santa Pod Raceway UK – Motorsport & Car Show Venue

JapShow Finale

Sun 11 October 2026

The Big One for Japanese Cars & Bikes

If it’s made in Japan, it’s made for JapShow. Street legends, track monsters, superbikes, and everything in between take over Santa Pod for a day of mind-blowing displays and exhilarating strip runs. We know you come to JapShow, but we’ve also got smashing food, merch, and killer photo moments. This is the place where the UK’s Japanese car and bike scene comes alive.

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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

Get ready for an unforgettable season of motorsport at Santa Pod. Our events calendar is packed with everything from world-class drag racing and stunt displays to family-friendly fun and live entertainment. All set against the backdrop of our legendary quarter-mile strip.
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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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Off-Track Action
There's plenty to see and do away from the track.
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Event Facilities
Yes, it might sound boring, but you’ll thank us when you need it.

Car Displays

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

JapShow Finale also welcomes two wheeled Japanese machinery with a RWYB Bike class and a Show & Shine Bike trophy being awarded. Also look out for some drag bike demos on the track.

Japanese Bikes

One of the biggest names in automotive tuning will be at JapShow. Make sure you drop into Liberty Walk's stand. On display will be some of the best builds in the world and don't miss them hitting the quarter-mile strip!

Liberty Walk

Attending the show will be the World's 1st and original, multiple frequency SPL competition format for finding out just how loud your car audio sound systems can truly play Ultra Low Frequency bass. Propper Droppers test hundreds of different systems a year, with their scoreboards holding over 1000 contestants.

Propper Droppers

Whether you've got a classic or modified Jap show car, if it's something special, make sure you enter it into the Show Car Paddock. Don't leave it in the main carpark where no-one will see it, get into the show and get noticed!

Diamondbrite Show & Shine Competition

Off-Track Action

There’s plenty to see and do away from the track.

Multiple world record holder and professional stunt driver Terry Grant will be puttingOn an action packed, precision driving stunt show. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

The Terry Grant Show

The 4Tune Performance team will be on site to provide Dyno / Rolling Road runs to test your car's performance.

Mobile Dyno

Clumsy is a regular in the British Stunt Bike Championship scene but he is moving to the Live Action Arena with his stunt bike performance.

Stunt Biker

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

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
Multi-day Tickets
Grandstand
Electric Hook-up
  • Ticket type
  • price brands
Adult Day Tickets

Friday, Saturday or Sunday

(inc £3 booking fee) Book Now
  • Winter Saver
  • £35.40
  • Early
  • £39.00
  • Standard
  • £50.00
Adult Flexi-Day Ticket*

Gates open 8am Chosen Day

(inc £3 booking fee) Book Now
  • Winter Saver
  • £42.60
  • Early
  • £47.00
  • Standard
  • £60.00
Kids Single Day (5-15)

(inc £1 booking fee) Book Now
  • All price Bands
  • £6.00
Kids Single Day (under 5)

(inc £1 booking fee) Book Now
  • All price Bands
  • Free
Kids Flexi-Day (5-15)*

(inc £1 booking fee) Book Now
  • All price Bands
  • £7.00
Adult Day Tickets

Friday, Saturday or Sunday

(inc £3 booking fee) Book Now
  • Winter Saver
  • £35.40
  • Early
  • £35.40
  • Standard
  • £35.40
Adult Flexi-Day Ticket*

Gates open 8am Chosen Day

(inc £3 booking fee) Book Now
  • Winter Saver
  • £35.40
  • Early
  • £47.00
  • Standard
  • £60.00
Kids Single Day (5-15)

(inc £1 booking fee) Book Now
  • All price Bands
  • £6.00
Day Tickets
Adult Day Tickets

Friday, Saturday or Sunday

(inc £3 booking fee) Book Now
  • Winter Saver
  • £35.40
  • Early
  • £39.00
  • Standard
  • £50.00
Adult Flexi-Day Ticket*

Gates open 8am Chosen Day

(inc £3 booking fee) Book Now
  • Winter Saver
  • £42.60
  • Early
  • £47.00
  • Standard
  • £60.00
Kids Single Day (5-15)

(inc £1 booking fee) Book Now
  • All price Bands
  • £6.00
Kids Single Day (under 5)

(inc £1 booking fee) Book Now
  • All price Bands
  • Free
Kids Flexi-Day (5-15)*

(inc £1 booking fee) Book Now
  • All price Bands
  • £7.00
Multi-day Tickets
Adult Day Tickets

Friday, Saturday or Sunday

(inc £3 booking fee) Book Now
  • Winter Saver
  • £35.40
  • Early
  • £35.40
  • Standard
  • £35.40
Grandstand
Adult Flexi-Day Ticket*

Gates open 8am Chosen Day

(inc £3 booking fee) Book Now
  • Winter Saver
  • £35.40
  • Early
  • £47.00
  • Standard
  • £60.00
Electric Hook-up
Kids Single Day (5-15)

(inc £1 booking fee) Book Now
  • All price Bands
  • £6.00

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.

STILL HAVE A QUESTION?

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