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Flame & Thunder

Saturday 25th October 2025

Stunts & Drag Racing Family Firework Spectacular

Flame & Thunder is an action packed day for all the family featuring Drag Racing and Stunts galore. Witness a huge gathering of Jet Vehicles along with cars and bikes from various classes of Drag Racing on track. There is plenty more action off track including, Monster Trucks, Live Stage, Fun Fair and much more. The climax of the day will be a spectacular Firework Display.

Flame & Thunder is an amazing family day out this October, on the Northamptonshire & Bedfordshire border.

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What's On

Track | Quick & Quirky | Live Action Arena | Off Track | Live Stage | Kids Activities

Lots more attraction announcements coming soon!

What's On - Track
Drag Demos
Drag Demos

There will be Drag displays running throughout the day featuring cars and bikes from a variety of national Drag Racing classes and invited guests.

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!

Spiderman
Spiderman

The brand new ‘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.

Fireforce 5
Fireforce 5

The Jet Dragster otherwise known as Fireforce 5 will be lighting up the quarter mile. Fitted with the same engine as Fireforce 3 but the lighter weight means speeds in excess of 300mph.

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.

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.

What's On - Quick & Quirky
Drag Karts
Drag Karts

An exciting line-up of weird and wonderful karts from across the UK will be racing each other out on the famous quarter mile. These crazy, motorbike engine karts have always been a crowd favourite and just seem to get quicker and quicker!

Mini Jet Car
Mini Jet Car

‘Reign of Fire’ piloted by Lee Dennick, is a GBC Mini Pro Funny Car and is powered by a Rolls Royce Gnome jet engine.

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.

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.

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. (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.

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.

Pit Party
Pit Party

Before the action begins, get up close to Podzilla and the other Live Action Arena acts, take photos and meet the drivers.

What's On - Off Track
Fireworks Display
Fireworks Display

As always the climax to Flame & Thunder will be a spectacular firework displays that will begin as the Fireforce Jet Car crosses the finish line.

Fun Fair Rides
Fun Fair Rides

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

Token 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), Waltzer - 4, Sizzler - 4, Trampolines - 3, Kids Rides - 3. (Only Tokens, No cash will be accepted on rides)

Monster Truck Rides
Monster Truck Rides

Rides will be available in the back of an multi-seat full size monster truck. (Passengers must be over 3ft tall)

Drift Rides
Drift Rides

Some of the country's top drifters will be giving people the opportunity to experience the sideways driving, tyre smoking art of drifting with Drift Rides available.

Show Car Display
Show Car Display

A static display filled with nothing but the finest Show Cars, featuring Hot Rods and VWs through to Supercars and Big Rigs.

Any Witch Way
Any Witch Way 

The rock chick (Miss) Fortune sisters will fly into Flame & Thunder to provide a spooky range of comic buffoonery. Belting out spooky classic rock and using their 20 years of street theatre experience.

Live Band
Live Band

A live band will be playing in Fuelers Bar till late on Saturday night so no need to rush off after the fireworks. There will also be a Disco on Friday evening for weekend ticket holders.

*Free as part of your sporting event weekend ticket.

What's on - Live Stage
Live Stage
Live Stage

There will be a variety of attractions taking to the live stream during the day.

What's on - Kids Activities
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.

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.

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.
Kids Halloween Disco
Spook-tacular Monster Party

For anyone under 12 years. Spook-tacular Monster Party - Disco with Monster themed party games, wicked for Halloween.

Event Facilities
Camping
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.

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.

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

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.

Flame & Thunder Tickets
Ticket Type Price Bands
Adult Saturday
Gates open Sat 8am
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Early £39 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £49 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids Saturday (5-15)
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All Price Bands £6 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Saturday (under 5) All Price Bands Free
  • Early Tickets end at midnight on 10th October.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Adult Weekend
Gates open Fri 2pm
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Early £56 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £66 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids Weekend (5-15)
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All Price Bands £21 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Weekend (under 5) All Price Bands Free
  • Early Tickets end at midnight on 10th October.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Grandstand
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Early £7
Standard £10
  • Early Tickets end at midnight on 11th October.
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