Festival of Power Rescheduled

NEW DATE: Friday 26th to 28th April 2024

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 available onsite so come for the weekend.

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URGENT NOTICE!
Festival of Power Event – New Dates

Release date: Tuesday 12th March 2024

It is with deep regret and much frustration, that we must announce the rescheduling of the forthcoming Festival of Power event originally planned for the Easter weekend.

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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! (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. (Sat & Sun)

Firestorm
Firestorm Jet Car

Roger Goring's state of the art Ford Mustang bodied Jet car is one of only 3 centre drive Jet Funny Cars in the world and the only one outside of the USA. (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. (Sat & Sun)

Jet Bus
Oklahoma Willy - The Jet Bus

This 1958 VW pick up spent most of her life on 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. (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. (All days)

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. (All days)

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. (All days)

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:
  • Fuel Funny Car
  • Nostalgia Funny Car
  • Motorsport UK Pro Modified Championship
  • Comp Eliminator
  • Outlaw Anglia
  • Super Pro ET
  • Pro ET
  • Super Comp
  • Super Gas
  • Sportsman ET
  • VW Pro
  • VW Sportsman
  • Outlaw Flat Four
  • Nostalgia Super Stock
  • Junior Dragster
Bike Classes
Bike Classes:
  • Top Fuel Bike
  • Funny Bike
  • Comp Bike
  • Pro Stock Bike
  • Super Street Bike
  • ET Bike
  • 8.50 Bike
  • 9.50 Bike
  • Junior Bike
What's On - Live Action Arena
Monster Trucks
Monster Truck - Podzilla

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

Broke FMX
Broke FMX

The thrill of seeing athletes jumping 35 feet in the air pulling acrobatic stunts over gaps approaching 100 feet is a sight to behold. The show features some of the UK’s top ranked freestyle motocross riders, incorporating the latest heart stopping tricks usually only seen on TV. (Sat & Sun)

Terry Grant Stunt Display
Stunt Display - Terry Grant

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

Lee Bowers Stunt Biker
Stunt Rider - Lee Bowers

Top freestyle motorcycle stunt rider Lee Bowers will be wowing the crowds with his jaw-dropping motorbike stunts. (Sat & Sun)

What's On - Displays & Rides
On The Edge
On The Edge - Trials Stunt Team

A trials stunt team consisting of two of the best stunt riders in the world! The show includes numerous obstacles on which the riders demonstrate their high level of skill, balance and technical control of their motorcycles. 15ft jumps up vertical walls, drop offs and interactive stunts will amaze and entertain. (Sat & Sun)

Historic Aero Engines
Historic Aero Engines

Historic Aero Engines will be demonstrating their iconic engines that have seen wartime service. (Sat & Sun)

Helicopter Pleasure Flights
Helicopter Pleasure Flights

If you have always wanted to fly in a helicopter then this is your chance with Pleasure Flights around the raceway site available. Weather permitting. £59 per person, adult or child. (Sat & Sun)

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 at the Central Token Box 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)

Granny Turismo
Granny Turismo

Meet the Worlds first and only! Shopping Trolley Dance Display Team. The ladies from Granny Turismo have been delighting audiences since 2009 are now one of the most talked-about acts around.  Part walkabout, part circle show and wholly engaging, the show has universal appeal when these girls arrive on their suped-up shopping trolleys, everyone takes notice. (Sat only)

Walking Trees
Walking Trees

This foresty duo are magestic and towersome. They enchant all those who pass and make for incredible photo opportunities for all. Watch out though.. They might even sneak up on you! (Sun only)

What's On - Kids Entertainment
T-Rex
Meet the Dinosaurs

These renowned interactive shows have captivated audiences nationwide. Engaging, amusing, and inclusive, Dino performances not only entertain but, also discreetly weave in fascinating dinosaur facts to educate attendees of all ages. Featuring a 6m Brontosaurs, Kiki the Parasaurolophus and endearing Dino Babies. (Sun 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 Land Rovers
Mini Land Rovers

There will be a fleet of 4 mini Rovers at the show with exciting obstacles to navigate. Inspired by their own children’s love for driving, Mini Rovers want to make the experience of driving an awesome mini Land Rover accessible to as many children as possible. (Sat & Sun)

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 a live band on Saturday. *Free as part of your sporting event multi-day ticket. (Sat)

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 information on 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 details on the Camping Page.

Pamper Pod
Pamper Pod

The Pamper Pod is equipped with mirrors, electric points, dressing tables and chairs, you can freshen up in the morning or get dolled up for the evening. So whether you want to straighten that frizz, create some curls or apply that lippy, come along to the Pamper Pod and make yourself ready. (7-11am & 4-8pm Sat, 7-11am Sun)

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 either Saturday or Sunday, which you can decide on as late as when you wake up on the day.

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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Early £29 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £38 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Saturday
Gates open Sat 8am
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Early £33 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £43 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Sunday
Gates open Sun 8am
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Early £33 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £43 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Flexi-Day Ticket*
Gates open 8am Chosen Day
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Early £38 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £49 (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 any one of the three days of this event which you can choose on the day. Not interchangeable between events.
  • Early Tickets end 5pm 12th April.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Adult Sat/Sun
Gates open Sat 8am
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Early £58 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £78 (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 Thu 3pm
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Early £83 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £111 (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
  • Early Tickets end 5pm 12th April.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Grandstand Friday
All Price Bands Free
Grandstand Sat or Sun
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Early £4
Standard £6
  • Early Tickets end 5pm 12th April.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Electric Hook-up**
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All Price Bands £120
  • **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.

Festival of Power Event Rescheduled – New Dates

Release date: Tuesday 12th March 2024

It is with deep regret and much frustration, that we must announce the rescheduling of the forthcoming Festival of Power event originally planned for the Easter weekend.

After the very wet start to this year, our region has continued to experience persistent rain during what has become the wettest February on record. This has rendered all of our waterlogged grassland car parks and campsites unusable and therefore unsafe for the expected camping and traffic movement. 

Whilst, the team have been on constant weather watching duties, there has been no significant break in the weather pattern and sadly this situation looks to continue into the next couple of weeks at least. To this end, the event will now take place on 26th-28th April.

We know how disappointing this is and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused, but in interests of your health, safety, and enjoyment, we feel this is now our only option and to inform you as soon as possible. 

Santa Pod Raceway prides itself on providing a high standard of entertainment in a safe and comfortable environment but if we believe this might be seriously compromised then it would not be fair on our visitors to risk pushing ahead under deteriorating conditions.

The Easter Weekend will now host Round 1 of the National Drag Racing Championships called the “Easter Nationals”. Due to the aforementioned ground conditions, a limited number of DAY TICKETS ONLY will be available.

Ticket Holders:

If you had tickets for the original Festival of Power dates, please check your email for full details of your options.

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