NSRA Hot Rod Drags

Fri 13th to Sun 15th September 2024

Now celebrating the 36th annual Original Hot Rod Drags, supported by the NSRA. It’s a hot rod show at the race track! The usual, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ formula with Pre ’73 RWYB, invited race classes, Wild Bunch, fireworks and much more. See you at the track. Camping available onsite so come for the weekend.

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What's On
Drag Racing
Nostalgia Drag Racing
  • Outlaw Anglia
    Spectacular Heads-up drag racing from sit-up-&-beg style Fords - Anglia, Popular, Fordson or Prefect.
  • Gasser Circus
    A drag race series formed to keep alive the spirit & traditions of the Gasser Wars.
  • Supercharged Outlaws
    Supercharged dragsters, altereds and door slammers.
  • Wild Bunch
    Nostalgia slingshots, altereds and dragsters.

Additional trophies for the quickest ET & Quickest Flathead. (Sat & Sun)

Race Entries:
Race Entry is available at racers.santapodtickets.com

Quarter Mile Masters
Run What Ya Brung

Pre-Booking Only

Take your car out on the famous quarter-mile dragstrip and test its performance limits in a safe and legal environment. Open to pre-1973’s vehicles only, Retro, Classic, Hot Rod and American cars (sorry, no rear engined cars or bikes).

Signing on for RWYB is now online. You will still need to visit the Sign On Office to show your driving licence and your race voucher e-ticket before hitting the track. Please note an Admission ticket is required in addition to your RWYB Race Voucher.

Please note that at this event, helmets are compulsory for all participants. Neck padding and arm restraints are recommended. Unlimited runs for £45 per day Sign-on, Fri, Sat & Sun. More info on the RWYB page. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Run What Ya Brung
Quarter Mile Masters

With its roots set from the birth of drag racing in the early 50s through to the mid-60s, the class will see Nostalgia Hot Rods back on track where they belong! (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Show Car Parking
Show Car Parking

There are no trophies or judging but if you want to park your car up for like minded people to admire then head on over to the Show Car Parking area. (Sun)

Show & Shine
Dirty Dozen

These are trophies awarded by the NSRA committee. The cars don’t have to be the shiniest or prettiest, they certainly don’t have to be the quickest but they are judged to have been representative of the ‘Spirit of the Event’. The only criteria is that they must have been put through their paces on the quarter mile at some point over the weekend. (Sun)

Cracklefest
Cracklefest

There will be a cracklefest with cars lining up and all firing up together. (Sat)

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)

Cackle Car
Crackle Car

Bill Sherratt will be displaying his stunning slingshot dragster and will be rolling out of the marquee across the weekend to do static crackles outside. The car will also be taking part in the on-track Cracklefest on Saturday. (Sat & Sun)

Trade Village
Nostalgia Trade Village

There will be traders at the show selling anything from clothing and stickers to car parts and collectables.

If you are a trader interested in trading at Santa Pod Raceway find Exhibitor Information here. (All Days)

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)

Fireworks Display
Fireworks Display

There will be a spectacular firework display on Saturday evening. (Sat)

Live Music
Live Music*

As well as all the track action there will also be Live Bands on Friday and Saturday in the Music Marquee and a DJ in Fuelers Bar. (Fri & Sat)

*Free as part of your sporting event weekend ticket.

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.

Rushden Lakes
Shop & Eat at Rushden Lakes

As part of your Nostalgia weekend we’re pleased to be offering a free courtesy bus to and from Rushden Lakes on Saturday for those who’d like to visit for a few hours. The bus will be running from the NSRA information tent on the hour from 10am-6.30pm (Last bus leaving the track at 6pm, and Rushden Lakes at 6:30pm). Return journeys will be from the drop off point at half past the hour from 10.30am-6.30pm. Please see www.rushdenlakes.com for details on the lakes. (Sat)

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

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 Fri & Sat, 7-11am Sun)

NSRA Hot Rod Drags Tickets
Ticket Type Price Bands
Adult Saturday
Gates open Saturday 8am
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Early £28 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £35 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Sunday
Gates open Sunday 8am
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Early £28 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £35 (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
  • Early Tickets end 5pm 30th August.
  • NSRA members will be able to access the Early ticket price during the Standard period. This offer is valid for a maximum of four adult admission tickets, and only with a current NSRA membership number.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Adult Fri/Sat/Sun
Gates open Fri 8am
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Early £62 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £78 (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 Thursday Arrival*
Gates open Thu 12 to 7pm
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All Price Bands £7.50
Kids Thursday Arrival (5-15)*
Gates open Thu 12 to 7pm
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All Price Bands £5
Kids Thursday Arrival (under 5)*
Gates open Thu 12 to 7pm
All Price Bands Free
  • *Weekend Tickets are also required
  • Early Tickets end 5pm 30th August.
  • NSRA members will be able to access the Early ticket price during the Standard period. This offer is valid for a maximum of four adult admission tickets, and only with a current NSRA membership number.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Grandstand
All Price Bands Free
Ticket Type Price Bands
Track Sign-On**
Per Day
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All Price Bands £45 for unlimited runs
  • **Admission Ticket also required.

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