Europe’s biggest Mopar celebration is rolling into Santa Pod! From classic Chargers and Challengers to fully modified beasts, this is the ultimate weekend for every American car fan.
From Run What Ya Brung and drag racing to Show & Shine, Wheelie Contests, live music, traders, and camping, it’s the ultimate weekend. Classic or modified, every American car has a place here.
Saturday brings the Wheels Up contest, and Sunday lights up with a huge Show & Shine display. Camping onsite keeps the fun going all weekend, and all American car clubs are welcome obviously.










Want to check out our admission prices? We’ve kept them simple, fair, and packed with value.
There’s never a dull moment at Santa Pod events. View what will be on during the day.
See what else is happening at Santa Pod Raceway this year, from drag racing to festivals.
On-site you’ll find caterers, shops, ample parking, and camping facilities.
Take your own car down the track for £45 for the day with unlimited runs. Open to pre-1973’s vehicles only, (sorry, no rear engined cars or bikes). Please note: Admission ticket required in addition to your RWYB Track Voucher. Helmets are now mandatory for everyone going on track!
Dedicated to the memory of the Old School American Muscle Car Racers of the 60’s and 70’s. Equipped with monster V8 power but running on conventional suspension, these cars put on a great show with colourful period paint jobs.
The Gasser Circus is a group of like minded racers, who gather together to celebrate and keep alive the traditions and most importantly the cars of the legendary Gasser Wars of the 1960s.
If it's bad and blown, it's a Supercharged Outlaw! The class is open to supercharged dragsters, altereds and doorslammers.
Monster V8 muscle cars with big tyres and altered suspension allowed. This class will bring a mix of Super Stock and Pro Stock nostalgia to the track battling in DYO eliminations for the winner’s trophy.
A chance for racers to try Street Eliminator. These cars must be completely road legal with treaded tyres and MOT, part of qualification requires a drive on the road to prove this.
The UK's only Wheels Up Contest will be taking place on Saturday evening! Whether you’re entering or viewing, this definitely won’t be one to miss!
With a jet engine that can develop thrust equivalent to more than 10,000hp, a jet car can run the quarter-mile with a terminal speed of over 270mph!
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.
On Saturday, the Car Corral paddock is open to any American / classic cars that want to park there – free to enter.
Stateside Cops and Service Vehicles UK will be bringing a display of American police cars and service vehicles.
Put your pride and joy on display and you could be going home with a trophy. Free to enter, just turn up and park up on the day. (Sunday only)
Trophies for: Best in Show, Top 5, Best GM, Best Ford, Best Modern Muscle, Tony Oksien Memorial Trophy
Unlike other motorsport venues, the public are able to walk around the pits and watch the crews work on their cars and bikes.
For those camping over with multi-day tickets there is evening entertainment in Fuelers Bar each night including live bands. (excluding the last night of the event).
All the fun of the fair with Dodgems, Waltzers, Arcades, Candy Floss and Sideshows! Tokens available individually or in bundles.
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
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.
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.
We’re pleased to be offering a free courtesy bus to and from Rushden Lakes for those who’d like to visit for a few hours.
Take a piece of Santa Pod home with you and visit the Pod Shop where you can find a wide range of merchandise, clothing, souvenirs, sundries and camping equipment.
Book online or by phone only, the earlier you book, the better the price. The best trackside value money can buy!
Gates open 8am - End of racing
Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 24th JulyGates open 8am - End of racing
Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 24th JulyGates open 8am Friday
Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 24th JulyGates open Midday
Weekend Ticket RequiredValid only with day/weekend admission ticket. Track open to American Bodied or Engined cars ONLY.
Gates open 8am - End of racing
Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 24th JulyGates open 8am - End of racing
Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 24th JulyGates open 8am Friday
Winter Saver ends 31st Jan. Early ends 24th JulyGates open Midday
Weekend Ticket RequiredValid only with day/weekend admission ticket. Track open to American Bodied or Engined cars ONLY.
All tickets are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets will be available on the gate.
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.
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