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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.

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2025 Doorslammers Update

As we approach this year's Doorslammers we would like to let you know that we have listened to your feedback from last year and we are changing things.  2025 will see a new qualifying format for the event, introducing scheduled qualifying runs. We have also introduced some new safety rules for this year. Please see update below.

Schedule

This year Doorslammers will run in a slightly different format to previous years. Rather than fully open qualifying we will be introducing some scheduled qualifying sessions. Provisionally, the running order will look like this

  • Friday – Open qualifying until approximately 16:00 followed by the Drivers briefing. Then 1 x timetabled qualifier for each class in the evening. If these qualifiers are completed before 20:00, open qualifying will resume to finish the day.
  • Saturday – The day will begin with 2x timetabled qualifying sessions for each class, then open qualifying with any time remaining up until 19:30. The draw will take place at 20:00.

Rule Changes for 2025

  • All cars must be checked and approved before going on the track.
  • 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.
  • If you have an external electric cut off, it must have a blue triangle symbol.
    (£1 from scrutineering)
  • 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. This was a FWD only rule in 2024 but in 2025 this applies to ALL classes.

The Classes
Pro Doorslammers
VP Racing Pro Doorslammer

Entry Fee £500 - Prize Pot £20k, Winner £10k

Pro Street
Turbosmart Pro Street

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
  • Class sponsored by Turbosmart
True Street
True Street

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
Front Wheel Drive
European FWD Front Wheel Drive

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).
  • Class sponsored by European FWD

4 Cylinder

Wössner 4 Cylinder

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
  • Class sponsored by Wössner

6 Cylinder

Tom Wrigley Performance 5-6 Cylinder

Entry Fee £300 - Prize Pot £10k, Winner £5k

  • Heads Up Racing on a Pro Tree
  • Five & Six cylinder
  • Rotary cars permitted
  • Non-Road Legal Electric cars permitted
  • Open to RWD or 4WD
  • Class sponsored by Tom Wrigley Performance
7.60 Heads Up
Jeff Bull Race Engines 7.60 Heads Up

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
  • Class sponsored by Jeff Bull Race Engines
Big Bracket
Williams Bros Big Bracket

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
  • Class sponsored by Williams Bros

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 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.
Please email doorslammers@santapod.com if you have any questions or enquiries regarding Doorslammers rules.
Entry Fees & Prize Funds

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.

Webster Race Engineering 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

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Doorslammers Tickets
VW Breakout
VW Breakout

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!

Electric Hook-ups
Electric Hook-ups!

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
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
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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
  • Early Tickets end at midnight on 2nd May.
Ticket Type Price Bands
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
  • Early Tickets end at midnight on 2nd May.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Grandstand All Price Bands Free
  • Early Tickets end at midnight on 3rd May.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Electric Hook-up*
Buy Now >>
All Price Bands £105
  • *You’ll be allocated a 9 x 9m camping pitch where the power supply will be live from gate opening until racing finishes on the last day of the event.
Doorslammers Timetable

The start line times are for guidance only and may vary with track, weather or racing conditions. The organiser deems the right to alter these times without further notifications.

Friday
Time Activity Location
0930 Track opens for VW Breakout RWYB & Doorslammers Open Qualifying  Track
1300 Lunch Break on Track Track
1330 Track re-opens for VW Breakout RWYB & Doorslammers Open Qualifying  Track
1630 Dinner Break on Track - End of VW Breakout RWYB Track
1700 Drivers Meeting Announcement Area
1730 FWD Qualifying 1 Track
1750 4 Cylinder Qualifying 1 Track
1805 6 Cylinder Qualifying 1 Track
1820 7.60 Heads Up Qualifying 1 Track
1830 True Street Qualifying 1 Track
1840 Pro Street Qualifying 1 Track
1850 Pro Doorslammer Qualifying 1 Track
1905 Doorslammers Open Qualifying  
2000 Track Closes  
Saturday
Time Activity Location
0930 Big Bracket Test Run Track
0945 FWD Qualifying 2 Track
1005 4 Cylinder Qualifying 2 Track
1020 6 Cylinder Qualifying 2 Track
1035 7.60 Heads Up Qualifying 2 Track
1045 True Street Qualifying 2 Track
1055 Pro Street Qualifying 2 Track
1105 Pro Doorslammer Qualifying 2 Track
1120 Big Bracket 1st Round Track
1140 FWD Qualifying 3 Track
1200 Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus Track
1205 4 Cylinder Qualifying 3 Track
1220 6 Cylinder Qualifying 3 Track
1235 7.60 Heads Up Qualifying 3 Track
1245 True Street Qualifying 3 Track
1255 Pro Street Qualifying 3 Track
1305 Pro Doorslammer Qualifying 3 Track
1320 Big Bracket Buy Back vs. Buy Back Track
1325 Fireforce 5 Jet Dragster Track
1330 Lunch Break on Track Track
1400 Big Bracket 2nd round Track
1410 Open heads up Qualifying Track
1500 Big Bracket 3rd Round - Run for the Money! Track
1510 Open heads up Qualifying Track
1600 Big Bracket Quarter-Finals Track
1610 Open heads up Qualifying Track
1620 Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus Track
1625 Fireforce 5 Jet Dragster Track
1700 Big Bracket Semi-Finals Track
1710 Open heads up Qualifying Track
1800 Big Bracket Final Track
1810 Open heads up Qualifying - Last chance! Track
1930 Track Closes and heads up Qualifying ENDS Track
2000 First Round Heads Up Draws Announcement Area
Sunday
Time Activity Location
0930 Big Bracket Test Run Track
0955 FWD Round 1 Track
1015 7.60 Heads Up Round 1 Track
1025 Pro Doorslammer Round 1 Track
1050 Big Bracket 1st Round Track
1110 6 Cylinder Round 1 Track
1125 4 Cylinder Round 1 Track
1140 Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus Track
1145 FWD Round 2 Track
1200 Big Bracket Buy Back vs. Buy Back Track
1210 7.60 Heads Up Round 2 Track
1215 Fireforce 5 Jet Dragster Track
1220 True Street Round 1 Track
1225 Pro Street Round 1 Track
1235 6 Cylinder Round 2 Track
1245 Pro Doorslammer Quarter Finals Track
1300 Lunch Break on Track Track
1330 4 Cylinder Round 2 Track
1335 FWD Round 3 Track
1345 Big Bracket 2nd Round Track
1405 7.60 Heads Up Semi Finals Track
  4 Cylinder Quarter Finals Track
1410 FWD Quarter Finals Track
1415 Big Bracket 3rd Round - Run for the Money! Track
1425 6 Cylinder Quarter Finals Track
1430 Pro Street Quarter Finals Track
1435 True Street Quarter Finals Track
1440 Open Grudge Racing Track
1500 Big Bracket Quarter Finals Track
1515 Pro Doorslammer Semi Finals Track
1520 Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus Track
1525 Fireforce 5 Jet Dragster Track
1530 4 Cylinder Semi Finals Track
  FWD Semi Finals Track
  6 Cylinder Semi Finals Track
  Pro Street Semi Finals Track
  True Street Semi Finals Track
1540 Open Grudge Racing Track
1610 Big Bracket Semi Finals Track
1650 All Finals Track
1730 Trophy & Cheque Presentations Announcement Area

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