
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 Top Fuel Dragsters and 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, Fun Fair Rides, Traders and more. Camping available onsite so come for the weekend.
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What's On
Jet Cars | Drag Racing | Live Action Arena | Displays & Rides | Kids | Evening
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)
Roger Goring's Ford Mustang-bodied jet car is capable of 6 second passes at over 200mph down the quarter mile. It is the only centre-driven Jet Funny Car outside the USA and is propelled by a General Electric J85 turbojet engine. (Fri, Sat & Sun)
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)
'Force of Nature' is a steam powered 'Rocket' motorcycle built for drag racing, record breaking, exhibitions and events.
It uses the latent energy of super-heated pressurised water released through De laval nozzles, where it turns to steam and creates the thrust to propel the bike forwards. (Fri, Sat & Sun)
The pinnacle of drag racing, Top Fuel Dragsters are the quickest cars in drag racing! These cars run on nitromethane and can reach speeds in excess of 300mph accelerating from 0 - 100mph in under one second! (Fri, Sat & Sun)
On track at Festival of Power will be Susanne Callin in the Slick Tricks dragster and Liam Jones returning to the sports in the Bro Joe dragster.
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)
Racers at Festival of Power will include Steve Ashdown in Undertaker, Dale Leeks in Beast from the East (pending licensing) and from the USA, John Hale in One Bad Texan and Terry Haddock in Showtime.
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 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)
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)
- Fuel Funny Car
- Nostalgia Funny Car
- Motorsport UK Pro Modified Championship
- Comp Eliminator
- Street Eliminator
- Super Pro ET
- Pro ET
- Super Comp
- Super Gas
- Sportsman ET
- Junior Dragster
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)
Multiple world record holder and professional stunt driver Terry Grant will be puttingOn an action packed, precision driving stunt show. (Fri, Sat & Sun)
Top freestyle motorcycle stunt rider Lee Bowers will be wowing the crowds with his jaw-dropping motorbike stunts. (Fri, Sat & Sun)
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.
Madness Events presents an electrifying Wall Trampoline Show! Brace yourselves for jaw-dropping performances by two extraordinary athletes as they defy gravity, leaping off a three-meter platform. This talented team will engage in a friendly competition, captivating the audience and vying for the title of the ultimate wall trampoline athlete. (Fri, Sat & Sun)
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), Waltzer - 4, Trampolines - 3, Kids Rides - 3. (Only Tokens, No cash will be accepted on rides)
The Gruffalo will be here at Festival of Power on Friday 18th April! Don’t miss out on meeting him at intervals across the day! (Fri only)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Grande Quattro are four multi instrumental musicians from Northants that bring vocal harmonies and a full sound to classic greats. Redefining contemporary rock songs from the likes of Kings of Leon and The Killers, rejuvenating classics from The Beatles, The Kinks into a modern and exciting style with their unique twist. (Fri Evening)
A dynamic and energetic 5-piece band, delivering an electrifying mix of Motown, Soul, Rock, and Pop. With powerful vocals, expert musicianship, and a carefully curated setlist, they create an unforgettable live music experience. Their diverse repertoire spans soulful ballads, funky grooves, and high-energy rock anthems! (Sat Evening)
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)
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.
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.
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
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!
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 Friday Gates open Fri 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £39 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £50 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Adult Saturday Gates open Sat 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £39 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £50 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Adult Sunday Gates open Sun 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £39 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £50 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Adult Flexi-Day Ticket* Gates open 8am Chosen Day Buy Now >> |
Early | £47 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £60 (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 |
Kids Flexi-Day (5-15)* Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £7 (inc £1 booking fee) |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Adult Sat/Sun Gates open Sat 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £75 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £97 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Sat/Sun (5-15) Buy Now >> |
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 Buy Now >> |
Early | £100 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £133 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Fri/Sat/Sun (5-15) Buy Now >> |
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 Buy Now >> |
Early | £113 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £148 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Fri/Sat/Sun + Thur Arrival (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £21 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Fri/Sat/Sun + Thur Arrival (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Grandstand Fri, Sat or Sun Buy Now >> |
Early | £5 |
Standard | £7 | |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Electric Hook-up** Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £120 |
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- Buy Tickets online at SantaPodTickets.com or by phone on 01234 782828. All tickets, including same-day purchases, are only available online or by phone.
- 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.
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 |
9.30am | Sportsman Qualifying | Track |
9.30am | Mini Monster Truck Rides open | Entertainment Village |
10.00am | Action Wheels opens | Entertainment Village |
10.00am | Pit Party | Live Action Arena |
11.00am | Trampoline Wall Stunt Show | Entertainment Village |
11.00am | Gruffalo Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
11.00am | Comp Eliminator Qualifying | Track |
Pro Modified Qualifying | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car Qualifying | ||
Fuel Funny Car Qualifying | ||
Top Fuel Bike Qualifying | ||
Super Street Bike Qualifying | ||
11.50am |
Minute Silence for Fireforce's Richard Henry | |
FireForce 3 Jet Funny Car | ||
Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus | ||
12.00pm | Gruffalo Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
12.30pm | Live Action Arena Show | Live Action Arena |
1.00pm | Gruffalo Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
1.30pm | Trampoline Wall Stunt Show | Entertainment Village |
2.00pm | Gruffalo Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
2.00pm | Firestorm Jet Funny Car | Track |
Comp Eliminator Qualifying | ||
Pro Modified Qualifying | ||
Top Fuel Dragster | ||
Fuel Funny Car Qualifying | ||
Top Fuel Bike Qualifying | ||
Super Street Bike Qualifying | ||
Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus | ||
FireForce 5 vs Spiderman Jet Dragsters | ||
Force of Nature Steam Rocket Bike | ||
3.00pm | Gruffalo Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
3.00pm | Live Action Arena Show | Live Action Arena |
4.00pm | Trampoline Wall Stunt Show | Entertainment Village |
4.15pm | Comp Eliminator Qualifying | Track |
Pro Modified Qualifying | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car Qualifying | ||
Top Fuel Bike Qualifying | ||
Super Street Bike Qualifying | ||
Sportsman Qualifying | ||
9.00pm | Live Band - Grande Quattro | Fuelers Bar |
Saturday | ||
Time | Activity | Location |
9.30am | Sportsman Qualifying | Track |
9.30am | Mini Monster Truck Rides open | Entertainment Village |
10.00am | Action Wheels opens | Entertainment Village |
10.00am | Pit Party | Live Action Arena |
10.30am | Trampoline Wall Stunt Show | Entertainment Village |
11.00am | Bluey Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
11.00am | Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus | Track |
Fireforce 3 vs Firestorm Jet Funny cars | ||
Comp Eliminator Qualifying | ||
Pro Modified Qualifying | ||
Top Fuel Dragster | ||
Fuel Funny Car Qualifying | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car Qualifying | ||
Top Fuel Bike Qualifying | ||
Super Street Bike Qualifying | ||
12.00pm | Bluey Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
12.00pm | Live Action Arena Show | Live Action Arena |
1.00pm | Bluey Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
2.00pm | Trampoline Wall Stunt Show | Entertainment Village |
2.00pm | Bluey Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
2.00pm | FireForce 5 vs Spiderman Jet Dragsters | Track |
Comp Eliminator Qualifying | ||
Pro Modified Qualifying | ||
Top Fuel Dragster | ||
Fuel Funny Car Qualifying | ||
Top Fuel Bike Qualifying | ||
Super Street Bike Qualifying | ||
Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus | ||
Fireforce 3 Jet Funny Car | ||
Force of Nature Steam Rocket Bike | ||
3.00pm | Live Action Arena Show | Live Action Arena |
3.00pm | Bluey Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
4.00pm | Trampoline Wall Stunt Show | Entertainment Village |
4.15pm | Firestorm Jet Funny Car | Track |
Comp Eliminator Qualifying | ||
Pro Modified Qualifying | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car Qualifying | ||
Top Fuel Bike Qualifying | ||
Super Street Bike Qualifying | ||
FireForce 5 vs Spiderman Jet Dragsters | ||
Sportsman Qualifying | ||
9.00pm | Live Band - Revolve | Fuelers Bar |
Sunday | ||
Time | Activity | Location |
9.30am | Sportsman Eliminations | Track |
9.30am | Mini Monster Truck Rides open | Entertainment Village |
10.00am | Easter Bunny Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
10.00am | Action Wheels opens | Entertainment Village |
10.00am | Pit Party | Live Action Arena |
10.00am | Trampoline Wall Stunt Show | Entertainment Village |
11.00am | Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus | Track |
FireForce 5 vs Spiderman Jet Dragsters | ||
Comp Eliminator Eliminations | ||
Super Street Bike Eliminations | ||
Pro Modified Elimination | ||
Top Fuel Dragster | ||
Fuel Funny Car Eliminations | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car Eliminations | ||
Top Fuel Bike Eliminations | ||
11.30am | Easter Bunny Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
11.45pm | Live Action Arena Show | Live Action Arena |
1.00pm | Trampoline Wall Stunt Show | Entertainment Village |
1.00pm | Easter Bunny Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
2.00pm | FireForce 3 vs Firestorm Jet cars | Track |
Comp Eliminator Eliminations | ||
Super Street Bike Eliminations | ||
Pro Modified Elimination | ||
Top Fuel Dragster | ||
Oklahoma Willy Jet Bus | ||
FireForce 5 Jet Dragster | ||
Force of Nature Steam Rocket Bike | ||
Fuel Funny Car Final | ||
2.30pm | Live Action Arena Show | Live Action Arena |
2.30pm | Easter Bunny Meet & Greet | Entertainment Village |
3.00pm | Trampoline Wall Stunt Show | Entertainment Village |
4.00pm | Pro Finals | Track |
FireForce 3 vs Firestorm Jet Funny Cars | ||
Spiderman Jet Dragster | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car | ||
Comp Eliminator | ||
Super Street Bike | ||
Pro Modified | ||
Top Fuel Bike | ||
4.45pm | Sportsman Finals | Track |

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