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Festival of Power

Friday 18th to 20th April 2025

An action-packed weekend for the whole family featuring the famous annual Jet Car Shootout! Awesome Nitro Funny Cars, Nostalgia Funny Cars and the National Drag Racing Championships including 200mph Pro Mods. Plus a line-up of all things powerful off track with Monster Trucks, Stunt Displays, Sideshows, Fun Fair Rides, Traders and more. Camping availableOnsite so come for the weekend.

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What's On

Jet Cars | Drag Racing | Live Action Arena | Displays & Rides | Kids | Evening

What's On - Jet Cars

Fireforce 3
Fireforce 3

The awesome Fireforce 3 Jet Car will be thundering down the strip. The Pratt & Whitney J60 jet engine develops thrust equivalent to more than 10,000hp and can run the quarter-mile in 5 seconds with a terminal speed of 270mph! (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Fireforce 5
Fireforce 5

The FireForce 5 Jet Dragster will be lighting up the quarter mile in just over 5 seconds. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney J60 engine, it develops thrust equivalent to more than 10,000hp. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Firestorm
Firestorm Jet Car

Roger Goring's Ford Mustang-bodied jet car is capable of 6 second passes at over 200mph down the quarter mile. It is theOnly centre-driven Jet Funny Car outside the USA and is propelled by a General Electric J85 turbojet engine. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Split Second
Spiderman

The ‘Spiderman’ Jet Dragster is a nod to driver Julian’s dad and crew member, Roy Webb who ran a Competition Altered in the 1980s under the same name. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Jet Bus
Oklahoma Willy - The Jet Bus

This 1958 VW pick up spent most of her lifeOn a farm in Oklahoma and has undergone a total nut and bolt restoration. The Rolls Royce Viper 535 jet engine is from a fighter jet with an afterburner added to produce a maximum power output of 5000 lbs of thrust. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

What's On - Drag Racing

Top Fuel
Funny Car

Modern Nitro Funny Cars have the same engines as Top Fuel Dragsters but have tilt-up carbon fibre bodies with the engine in front of the driver. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Pro Mod
Pro Mod

These cars run 0-250mph in under 6 seconds! Full-bodied cars with massive engines and monster attitude. Pro Mod is the Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship class. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Nostalgia Funny Car
Nostalgia Funny Car

Nostalgia Funny Cars have classic body styles replicating the golden age of drag racing. Expect Long smoky burnouts followed by wild runs with times deep into the 6 second zone. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Championship Drag Racing
A huge variety of race cars and bikes will be competing in the first round of National Drag Racing championships. View descriptions of the various Drag Racing Classes. (All days)
Car Classes
Car Classes:
Bike Classes
Bike Classes:
  • Top Fuel Bike
  • Pro Stock Bike
  • Funny Bike
  • Super Street Bike
  • Comp Bike
  • 8.50 Bike
  • 9.50 Bike
  • ET Bike
  • Junior Drag Bike
What's On - Live Action Arena
Monster Trucks
Monster Truck - Podzilla

This mighty 10,000lbs, 1350hp monster truck driven by Garry Anderson and supported by Lucas Oil, will be crushing everything in its path. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Swamp Thing
Monster Truck - Swamp Thing

Joining Podzilla to wreak havoc in the arena is Swamp thing, the UK Monster Truck Nationals winning monster truck, driven by Tony Dixon. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Terry Grant Stunt Display
Stunt Display - Terry Grant

Multiple world record holder and professional stunt driver Terry Grant will be puttingOn an action packed, precision driving stunt show. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Team Maximum Lock
Team Maximum Lock

All the way from Malta, Team Maximum Lock will be performing their synchronised, close formation driving and drift show using Nissan Skylines and Nissan 350zs. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

What's On - Displays & Rides
2 Seater Thrill Ride
2Seater Thrill Ride

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.

Fun Fair Rides
Fun Fair Rides

All the fun of the fair with Dodgems, Waltzers, Arcades, Candy Floss and Sideshows! (All days)

Tokens available indivually or in bundles: Get 27 funfair tokens for £25 or 55 tokens for £50 and really keep the kids busy for hours! Each token counts as £1 when redeemed. (Tokens can be purchased via cash or card from the token counter in the middle of the fun fair and are non-refundable.)

Ride Prices (tokens): Dodgems - 5 (1 or 2 in a car), Extreme - 4, Waltzer - 4, Trampolines - 3, Kids Rides - 3. (Only Tokens, No cash will be accepted on rides)

What's On - Kids Entertainment
Meet Bluey
Meet Bluey

Bluey, the loveable, inexhaustible, Blue Heeler dog will be at Festival of Power in person! So don't miss the opportunity to see Bluey at intervals on Saturday 19th April… don't forget your camera! (Sat only)

Sideshows
Pacific Bounce Inflatables

Let the kids bounce and play all day with a selection of exciting inflatables, a climbing wall and Go Karts. Pay per session or get unlimited goes on the inflatables with a wristband for £15. (All days)

Mini Monster Trucks
Mini Monster Trucks
Straight from the USA to the UK are Mini Monster truck rides for kids where you get to drive a real Miniature Version of Podzilla. (All days)
Action Wheels
Action Wheels

A safe, friendly and exciting “Have-A-Go” two wheeled feature aimed at children aged 2 and upwards and of all abilities. Includes balance beams, sea saws and rumble strips for children to navigate their way around. Action Wheels supply a selection of bikes and safety gear that’s FREE to use. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Transformers
Transformer

A Transformer comes to life as Bumblebee make a visit to Santa Pod, so make sure to get your photo taken with him as he wanders around site. Autobot, roll out! (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Bradley The Bunny
Bradley The Bunny

Look out for Bradley The Bunny, he's Loveable, Fluffy and Larger Than Life! (Sun Only)

What's On - Evening Entertainment*
Evening Entertainment
Evening Entertainment

For those camping over with multi-day tickets there is evening entertainment in Fuelers Bar each night with live bands on Friday & Saturday.

Free as part of your sporting event multi-day ticket.

Event Facilities
Hospitality
VIP/Hospitality

Come along and enjoy the VIP experience including lunch and balcony viewing. Don't worry if you've already booked your tickets, you can still upgrade for a great day out or a gift. More informationOn the Hospitality pages. (Sat & Sun)

Traders
Traders

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 Exhibitor Information here.

Camping
Camping

On site camping is included with all multi-day admission tickets to Santa Pod Raceway; tents, caravans and motorhomes are all welcome. View detailsOn the Camping Page.

Bars & Caterers
Bars & Caterers

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 Caterer details

Festival of Power Tickets
Flexi-Day Ticket!

This means that you can secure and buy a day ticket if you’re not sure which day you’d like to attend just yet. This flexible ticket will admit you to anyOne of the three days of the event which you can decideOn as late as when you wake upOn the day. This gives you some flexibility to work around the weather or the in-laws’ traditional Easter roast – whether you’re looking to attend it or avoid it!

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 Friday
Gates open Fri 8am
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Winter Saver £35.40 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £39 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £50 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Saturday
Gates open Sat 8am
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Winter Saver £35.40 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £39 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £50 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Sunday
Gates open Sun 8am
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Winter Saver £35.40 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £39 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £50 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Flexi-Day Ticket*
Gates open 8am Chosen Day
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Winter Saver £42.60 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £47 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £60 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids Single Day (5-15)
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All Price Bands £6 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Single Day (under 5) All Price Bands Free
Kids Flexi-Day (5-15)*
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All Price Bands £7 (inc £1 booking fee)
  • *A Flexi-Day Ticket will admit you to anyOne of the three days of this event which you can chooseOn the day. Not interchangeable between events.
  • Winter Saver Tickets end midnight 31st January. Early Tickets end at midnightOn 4th April.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Adult Sat/Sun
Gates open Sat 8am
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Winter Saver £67.80 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £75 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £97 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids Sat/Sun (5-15)
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All Price Bands £11 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Sat/Sun (under 5) All Price Bands Free
Adult Fri/Sat/Sun
Gates open Fri 8am
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Winter Saver £90.30 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £100 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £133 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids Fri/Sat/Sun (5-15)
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All Price Bands £16 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Fri/Sat/Sun (under 5) All Price Bands Free
Adult Fri/Sat/Sun + Thur Arrival
Gates open Thu 8am
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Winter Saver £102 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £113 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £148 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids Fri/Sat/Sun + Thur Arrival (5-15)
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All Price Bands £21 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Fri/Sat/Sun + Thur Arrival (under 5) All Price Bands Free
  • Winter Saver Tickets end midnight 31st January. Early Tickets end at midnightOn 4th April.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Grandstand Fri, Sat or Sun
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Winter Saver £5
Early £5
Standard £7
  • Winter Saver Tickets end midnight 31st January. Early Tickets end at midnightOn 4th April.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Electric Hook-up**
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All Price Bands £120

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