Dragstalgia 2020

Rat Trap & Havoc Match Racing
We’re pleased to announce that Ron Hope and the legendary Rat Trap fuel altered will be returning for Dragstalgia 10 on the 10th-12th July 2020. Lining up in the other lane will be the 2017 Hot Rod Reunion winner, homegrown hero Nick Davies and Havoc!

USAutomotive Dragstalgia Cannonball
The headline class at Dragstalgia is the USAutomotive Dragstalgia Cannonball where Nitro and Methanol Nostalgia Funny Cars and Fuel Altereds running a cannonball format.

Drag Racing Classes

• Slingshot Showdown
  Shootout for quick Front Engined Dragsters only. Entrants must have ran quicker than 8.5 to be eligible.
• Gasser Circus
  High riding gassers.
• Outlaw Anglia
  Ford Pops and Anglias.
• Wild Bunch
  Predominantly slingshots and altereds.
• Willys Wars
  Old school, heads up Willys-Overland racing. Heavily influenced by the Willys Americar.

• Supercharged Outlaws
  Supercharged dragsters, altereds and door slammers.
• Nostalgia Superstock
  Shootout for pre 72 American bodied cars with stock rear suspension, carbs only no power adders, slicks are allowed.

Drag Racing Bike Classes

• Nostalgia Pro Stock Bike
  Based on historic ACU pro stock rules. The class is for pre-1980 bikes with stock appearance, 7” tyres, carbs and stock main chassis.
• NSA Bike Shootout
  Some of the most historic Drag Bikes around will be taking part in a shootout.

Run What Ya Brung
Take your car or motorcycle out on the famous quarter-mile dragstrip and test it's performance limits in a safe and legal environment. Open to pre-1980’s vehicles only, Retro, Classic, Hot Rod and American cars and bikes (sorry, no modern cars or bikes).

RWYB sessions are on Friday ONLY from 9.30am-4.30pm with no race classes. Unlimited runs for £25 Sign-on.

Please note that at this event, helmets are required for all vehicles travelling faster than 100mph at the finish line. Neck padding and arm restraints are recommended. Full RWYB details at www.RWYB.com.

Showmanship Trophies
Trophies will go to those racing in the spirit of the event in the following categories:

• Best Backup Girl/Guy
• Lowest ET
• Wheelstand of the Weekend
• Burnout of the Weekend
• Driving Job of the Weekend
• Best Appearing Team
• Moment of the Weekend
• Spirit of Dragstalgia
• Best Appearing Vehicle

Jet Slingshot
Get ready for the UK debut of David Pertué's Jet Slingshot the Green Monster!

Cracklefest
There will be a cracklefest on Saturday evening with cars lining up on the track in front of the grandstand. Keeping the nostalgia vibe going, suitable cars will be push started from the road in front of the grandstand before driving onto the track.

Club Displays / Camping
Club display areas and club camping areas are available for booking now, to book call 01234 782828 or Download a Dragstalgia Club Booking Form. You must have a minimum of 10 cars to book a club stand or camping area.

20% discount for members of American, Classic, Retro and Hot Rod car clubs including MMA, NSRA, NASC, AACI and UKSM. Offer applies to gate tickets only and you must provide your membership card.

Camping is included with weekend tickets. Gates opening at 8am Friday. Separate Hot Rod only camping field.

Swedish Nostalgia Drag Racing Display
Janne Johansson from Sweden will be returning to Dragstalgia with some of his stunning Nostalgia Drag Racing collection. Janne has a whole workshop full of cars, parts and historic drag racing memorabilia from all over the world and we’re delighted to welcome Janne and some of his display back to Santa Pod this year.

Janne will be filling his show worthy, Peterbilt towed, transporter with as many goodies as he can squeeze in there. The line-up will be a sight to behold and will be different from last year!

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be flying over Santa Pod Raceway.

Saturday 2.46pm - Hurricane
Sunday 1.10pm - Spitfire

Cackle Car
As well as taking part in the Cracklefest there will be Cackle Cars firing up in the pits over the weekend including Bill Sherratt in Yesterday's Dreams, Bill Felstead in Fuel & Guts and Ian Turboville in True Blood.

Fun Fair Rides
There's fun for all the family off track with side shows and Fun Fair Rides.

2Seater Dragster
Watch as the brave and the lucky get to ride down the strip in the 7 second Santa Pod 2Seater dragster. See the 2Seater page for how to book a ride. (All Days)

British Drag Racing Hall of Fame
The BDRHF will be bringing along some of the biggest names from the past 40 years of drag racing. Don’t forget your autograph book for this fantastic opportunity to catch some of your childhood hero’s.