Doorslammer Racers

Racer Info

Doorslammers which ran in the 1970’s and 1980’s is back at Santa Pod in a bigger and better format, along with a huge prize fund. The Doorslammers has seven heads-up classes along with one huge Bracket class.

Classes

Please find a list of rules and regulations. Make sure you read before you get to the track – You will be turned away if not compliant.

In the event of a vehicle being deemed too dangerous to participate, Public Track Day officials reserve the right to withdraw it from the event on the grounds of the duty of care for others and the riders/drivers.

Pro Doorslammer

Heads Up Racing on a Pro Tree
No limitations, General & Car Rules only
Open to RWD or 4WD

Pro Street

Heads Up Racing on a Pro Tree
MOT and taxed cars only. This also applies to all cars that are normally exempt under DVLA rules.
Chassis mods allowed
No Wheelie bars
Subject to MOT checks and tech inspections with tech cards
Open Headers permitted
Open to RWD or 4WD

True Street

Heads Up Racing on a Pro Tree
MOT and taxed cars only. This also applies to all cars that are normally exempt under DVLA rules.
No Wheelie bars
No chassis mods allowed (Must retain original floor pan, firewall and chassis)
Subject to MOT checks and tech inspections with tech cards
No open headers permitted
Any E-marked tyre permitted
Following DOT tyres permitted only:
Hoosier – Quick Time (Full Tread Pattern)
Mickey Thompson – Sportsman, Sportsman Pro, ET Street Radial, ET Street Radial S/S (NOTE: ET Street R is prohibited)
BFGoodrich – g-Force T/A Drag Radial
M&H – Drag Radial, Muscle Car DOT Drag Tyre
All other tyres prohibited
Open to RWD or 4WD

FWD

Heads Up Racing on a Pro Tree
Front Wheel Drive cars only

FWD safety rules have been brought into line with Sports Compact.

All cars must have two operating doors and retain full-bodied appearance inc both bumpers and bonnet. No Dragsters, Altereds, Brogies or Funny Car-bodied cars will be allowed.
Arm restraints are mandatory for all open top and windowless vehicles.
A safety helmet that is fit for purpose (Fireproof balaclavas are mandatory if using a bike helmet), a suitable fire suit and suitable footwear are compulsory for ALL competitors. A neck brace or Hans Device is compulsory. Fireproof gloves are compulsory.
Parachutes are compulsory for all vehicles exceeding 150mph+.
Minimum 4-point harness compulsory. A 5-point harness is highly recommended if possible for all vehicles exceeding 145mph+.
Roll cage compulsory (minimum roll bar). Exclusions apply for vehicles manufactured later than 2010, running slower than 10.00 only.
The Fuel system must be separated from the driver’s compartment (including lines).

4 Cylinder

Heads Up Racing on a Pro Tree
Up to Four cylinder
Rotary cars NOT permitted
Road Legal Electric cars permitted
Open to RWD or 4WD

6 Cylinder

Heads Up Racing on a Pro Tree
Five & Six cylinder
Rotary cars permitted
Non-Road Legal Electric cars permitted
Open to RWD or 4WD

7.60 Heads Up

Any engine and transmission combinations allowed.
Must have chassis tag 7.50 or quicker.
Pro 400 tree will be used.
In Qualifying running quicker than 7.60 will drop you to the bottom of the Qualifying Ladder.
Running quicker than 7.50 will be classed as a foul and won’t be recognised.
Open to RWD or 4WD

Big Bracket

Each bracket race will take place over a single day
6.99 to 11.99 dial in only
One Practice run and NO qualifying
Random pairings
All electronics allowed
Random first bulb Sportsman Tree
First round “buy back” £50 (If time allows. Payment must be made at Sign-on before buy back race)
Buy back racers vs buy back racer before entering second round eliminations
The Big Bracket class will be scheduled/time tabled runs only over both days
All run field
Open to RWD or 4WD

Rules

The organiser deems the right to add to or alter these rules prior to the event.

General Rules

Drivers must present their full valid recognised photo road driving licence or Motorsport UK/FIA licence in the Sign On Office before running on the track.
By entering the driver declares that their vehicle is safe and complies with the necessary rules and regulations.
All cars that do not compete in MSUK / FIA / EDRS must go through the Scruitineering shed to be checked over before qualifying.
The Race Director/Promoter retains the right to refuse track access to any vehicle they deem to be unsuitable, entry will not be refunded.
Qualifying format for 2026 TBC.
Qualified cars in each heads-up class will advance to Sundays’ eliminations. All pairings and lanes will be drawn at random for each elimination round.
All normal Motorsport UK/FIA general racing rules will apply such as blue line, first or worst, red lights, boundary infringements and staging rules etc.
30 seconds starting rule from staging lanes applies. The Starters decision is final.
The race director’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.
All prize fund pay-outs are subject to a minimum entry count or on a downward sliding scale thereafter. Please see prize fund chart for details.
Classes must have a minimum entry field to activate the full prize fund structure.
In heads up classes 3 to 4 qualifiers will compete in 4 car eliminations, 5 to 12 in 8 car eliminations, 13 + cars in 16 car eliminations, 32 or 64 car eliminations will be run at the promoters discretion.
The big bracket class is an all run field.

Car Rules

Individual class rules take precedent over general Car Rules.
The Doorslammers event is reserved for full bodied left or right-hand drive cars.
Seat belts are mandatory.
Arm restraints are mandatory for all open top and windowless vehicles.
A safety helmet that is fit for purpose (Fireproof balaclavas are mandatory if using a bike helmet) and a suitable fire suit (Kart & mechanic suits are not acceptable) are compulsory for ALL competitors. Fireproof gloves are compulsory.
The driver must declare that their vehicle is safe and complies with the necessary rules and regulations.
All vehicles taking part must be fit for purpose.
Roll cages are strongly recommended for all vehicles running quicker than 12 seconds over a quarter mile.
An SFI spec neck brace is recommended for ALL competitors using a helmet and compulsory for anyone travelling 130mph and faster.
It is recommended that there is a secondary braking system for all vehicles travelling faster than 150mph, this can be a parachute or mechanical braking system in addition to a hydraulic system.
A minimum of a 4-point harness is compulsory for all vehicles capable of 145mph+. A 5-point harness is highly recommended if possible.
A HANS device is strongly advised for vehicles travelling 170mph and faster.
The Fuel system must be separated from the driver’s compartment (including lines). There should be at least a bulkhead between the driver and the fuel lines and tank.
Please note that if you and your vehicle have taken part in Motorsport UK / FIA competition, the safety rules and equipment required at the Doorslammers is the same as any Motorsport UK / FIA race event.
If you have an external electric cut off, it must have a blue triangle symbol. (£1 from scruitineering)
All cars must have slammable doors!
No Jets.

Please email doorslammers@santapod.com if you have any questions or enquiries regarding Doorslammers rules.

Entry Fees & Prize Funds

Entry Fees

Entry Fee includes 16amp single phase power (3 phase power on request, extra £120). *2 x single day entries will only get 6 tickets”.

Class	Entry Fee	Ticket Allocation
Pro Doorslammer	£500	10
Pro Street	£300	4
True Street	£300	4
Front Wheel Drive	£300	4
4 Cylinder	£300	4
6 Cylinder	£300	4
7.60 Heads Up	£300	4
Big Bracket	£250 per day	4 for single day, 6 for weekend*

Prize Funds

NOTE: Full Prize money only paid out if expected class sizes are achieved.

Class	Winner	Runner up	Losing Semi finalists x 2	Losing Quarter finalists x 4	Entries Needed
Pro Doorslammer	£10k	£4k	£2k	£500	16
Pro Street	£5k	£2k	£1k	£250	16
True Street	£5k	£2k	£1k	£250	16
Front Wheel Drive	£5k	£2k	£1k	£250	32
4 Cylinder	£5k	£2k	£1k	£250	32
6 Cylinder	£5k	£2k	£1k	£250	16
7.60 Heads Up	£5k	£2k	£1k	£250	16
Big Bracket (per day)	£5k	£2k	£1k	£250	25