
Doorslammers
Fri 16th to Sun 18th May 2025
Big Money, Street Style Race!
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.
Racer Entries - Doorslammers Entry List
Entry Fee £500 - Prize Pot £20k, Winner £10k
- Heads Up Racing on a Pro Tree
- No limitations, General & Car Rules only
- Open to RWD or 4WD
Entry Fee £300 - Prize Pot £10k, Winner £5k
- 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
Entry Fee £300 - Prize Pot £10k, Winner £5k
- 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
Entry Fee £300 - Prize Pot £10k, Winner £5k
- 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).
Entry Fee £300 - Prize Pot £10k, Winner £5k
- 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
Entry Fee £300 - Prize Pot £10k, Winner £5k
- 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
Entry Fee £250 per day - Prize Pot £10k Per Day, Winners £5k
- 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
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 2025 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.
Entry Fees
Class | Entry Fee | Ticket Allocation | Prize Fund |
Pro Doorslammer | £500 | 10 | £20k |
Pro Street | £300 | 4 | £10k |
True Street | £300 | 4 | £10k |
Front Wheel Drive | £300 | 4 | £10k |
4 Cylinder | £300 | 4 | £10k |
6 Cylinder | £300 | 4 | £10k |
7.60 Heads Up | £300 | 4 | £10k |
Big Bracket | £250 per day | 4 for single day, 6 for weekend* | £10k per day |
Entry Fee includes 16amp single phase power (3 phase power on request, extra £120). *2 x single day entries will only get 6 tickets”.
Prize Funds
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 |
NOTE: Full Prize money only paid out if expected class sizes are achieved.
Bounty Hunter
At the conclusion of qualifying on Saturday, a £50 bounty will placed on the top qualifier in each of the Heads Up classes. This will grow for each round the top qualifier wins until they are knocked out (e.g. if the top qualifier gets knocked out in the third round, the person that knocked them out wins £150). If the top qualifier ends up winning their class, they collect the bounty prize money.
Race Entries
Doorslammers entries can be purchased online at racers.santapodtickets.com.
Doorslammer Tickets Include VW Breakout
On the other side of the track from Doorslammers this weekend is VW Breakout! A three-day relaxed VW Festival with all the elements of the shows we all know and love! The quarter mile track action of Doorslammer, alongside Live Music, Show & Shine, Traders, Fun Fair and Bar meaning you can enjoy the later evenings camping with friends!
Something that will make the life of any good “caravanner” or “motorhomer” that bit easier is electric hook-up for the duration of your stay. It’ll allow you to keep the beers and barbecue food chilled without the hassle of lugging around the old generator keeping it fueled up for the weekend! Full details on the Camping page.
Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Adult Saturday Gates open Sat 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £32 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £41 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Adult Sunday Gates open Sun 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £32 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £41 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Single Day (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £6 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Single Day (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Adult Weekend Gates open Fri 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £74 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £89 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Weekend (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £16 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Weekend (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Grandstand | All Price Bands | Free |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Electric Hook-up* Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £105 |
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- Buy Tickets online at SantaPodTickets.com or by phone on 01234 782828. All tickets are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets will be available on the gate.
- New for 2025 - Ticket Instalment Plans available at checkout! Full Info.
- 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.
- All tickets are non-refundable. All tickets are subject to availability and sold on a first come first served basis.
- The option of Ticket Insurance via TicketPlan is available when you purchase your tickets online.
- Ticket prices are per person.
- 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 with the exception of the final day of the event.
- 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.
- Santa Pod Raceway offer various promotions and group discounts for 10 or more adult admission tickets to selected events. Details here.
- When you arrive and leave site, please keep your speed down, don't litter and respect local residents.
Doorslammers Photos & Videos
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