
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.
Track | Quick & Quirky | Live Action Arena | Off Track | Live Stage | Kids Activities
Lots more attraction announcements coming soon!
There will be Drag displays running throughout the day featuring cars and bikes from a variety of national Drag Racing classes and invited guests.
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.
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.

This mighty 10,000lbs, 1350hp monster truck driven by Garry Anderson and supported by Lucas Oil, will be crushing everything in its path.
Multiple world record holder and professional stunt driver Terry Grant will be putting on an action packed, precision driving stunt show. (Fri, Sat & Sun)
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.
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)
Multiple world record holder and professional stunt driver Terry Grant will be putting on an action packed, precision driving stunt show.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Adult Saturday Gates open Sat 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £39 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £49 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Saturday (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £6 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Saturday (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Adult Weekend Gates open Fri 2pm Buy Now >> |
Early | £56 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £66 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Weekend (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £21 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Weekend (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Grandstand Buy Now >> |
Early | £7 |
Standard | £10 | |
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- Buy Tickets online at SantaPodTickets.com or by phone on 01234 782828. All tickets are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets will be available on the gate.
- 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.
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