FIA/FIM Main Event

Fri 24th to Mon 27th May 2024

FIA European Drag Racing Championships Inc FIM Europe Drag Bikes

Round 1 of the FIA/FIM European Championships is one of Santa Pod's most prestigious Drag Race meetings. This hugely popular extravaganza features over 200 teams and 17 classes of cars and Bikes including the sports F1 class – 11,000bhp Top Fuel Dragsters accelerating 0-100mph in less than 1 second, making this event unrivalled for both the quality and quantity of racing.

As well as the Drag Racing there's fun for all the family with a full line up of entertainment suitable for kids and adults alike, this is the ultimate family day out! Camping available onsite so come for the weekend.

Winter Saver Ticket Discount Ends 31st Jan! Buy Tickets Now!

What's On - Drag Racing

View descriptions of the various Drag Racing Classes and Race Results. FIA & FIM Classes Sat, Sun & Mon only

Top Fuel Dragster
Top Fuel Dragster

The headline class at the Main Event is Top Fuel Dragster. These cars run on nitromethane and can reach speeds in excess of 300mph accelerating from 0 - 100mph in under one second! (Sat, Sun & Mon)

Pro Mod
Pro Mod

These cars run 0-250 mph in under 6 seconds! Full-bodied cars with massive engines and monster attitude. Pro Mod is the Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship class. (Sat, Sun & Mon)

Drag Racing
Car Classes
  • FIA Top Fuel Dragster
  • FIA Top Methanol
  • FIA / Motorsport UK Pro Modified Championship
  • FIA Pro Stock
  • Funny Car
  • Nostalgia Funny Car
  • Comp Eliminator
  • Street Eliminator
  • Super Pro ET
  • Pro ET
  • Super Comp
  • Super Gas
  • Junior Dragster
Bike Classes
Bike Classes
  • FIM Top Fuel Bike
  • FIM Supertwin Bike
  • FIM Pro Stock Bike
  • FIM Super Street Bike
  • FIM Junior Drag Bike
Pit Access
Pit Access

Unlike other motorsport venues, the public are able to walk around the pits and watch the crews work on their cars and bikes. (All days)

What's On - Jet Cars & Exhibition
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 & Mon)

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. (Sat, Sun & Mon)

Split Second
Spiderman

The brand new ‘Spiderman’ Jet Dragster is a nod to Julian’s dad and crew member, Roy Webb who ran a Competition Altered in the 1980s under the same name. (Sat, Sun & Mon)

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 & Mon)

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 & Mon)

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 & Mon)

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 & Mon)

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. (Sat, Sun & Mon)

What's On - Evening Music*
Live Music Stage
Live Stage

The Main Event will host a Live Music Stage with Bands playing after racing on Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings. DJs will open the stage at 6pm with bands playing from 7pm till 10.30pm. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

*Free as part of your sporting event ticket.

Fuelers Bar
Fuelers Bar

After the band finish on the Live Stage, the music will continue with DJs in Fuelers Bar till late. (Fri, Sat & Sun)

*Free as part of your sporting event ticket.

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 & Mon)

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)

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)

Historic Aero Engines
Historic Aero Engines

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

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 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.
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.

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 Fri, Sat & Sun, 7-11am Mon)

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

FIA Main Event 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 any one of either Saturday, Sunday or Monday of the event which you can decide on as late as when you wake up on the day. This gives you some flexibility to work around the weather or unexpected commitments.

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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Winter Saver £22.80 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £25 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £32 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Saturday
Gates open Sat 8am
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Winter Saver £37.20 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £41 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £52 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Sunday
Gates open Sun 8am
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Winter Saver £37.20 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £41 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £52 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Monday
Gates open Mon 8am
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Winter Saver £37.20 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £41 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £52 (inc £3 booking fee)
Adult Flexi-Day Ticket*
Gates open 8am Chosen Day
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Winter Saver £48 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £48 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £58 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids Single Day (5-15)
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All Price Bands £6 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Flexi-Day (5-15)*
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All Price Bands £7 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Single Day (under 5) All Price Bands Free
  • *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.
  • Winter Saver Tickets end 31st January. Early Tickets end 5pm 10th May.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Adult Sun/Mon
Gates open Sun 8am
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Winter Saver £71.40 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £79 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £101 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids Sun/Mon (5-15)
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All Price Bands £11 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Sun/Mon (under 5) All Price Bands Free
Adult Sat/Sun/Mon
Gates open Sat 8am
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Winter Saver £98.40 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £109 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £137 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids Sat/Sun/Mon (5-15)
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All Price Bands £16 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids Sat/Sun/Mon (under 5) All Price Bands Free
Adult All Days + Thu Arrival
Gates open Thu 2pm
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Winter Saver £113.70 (inc £3 booking fee)
Early £126 (inc £3 booking fee)
Standard £159 (inc £3 booking fee)
Kids All Days + Thu Arrival (5-15)
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All Price Bands £21 (inc £1 booking fee)
Kids All Days + Thu Arrival (under 5) All Price Bands Free
  • Winter Saver Tickets end 31st January. Early Tickets end 5pm 10th May.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Grandstand Thu
All Price Bands Free
Grandstand Sat, Sun or Mon
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Winter Saver £9
Early £9
Standard £12
  • Winter Saver Tickets end 31st January. Early Tickets end 5pm 10th May.
Ticket Type Price Bands
Electric Hook-up**
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All Price Bands £135
  • **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.

Staycation Ticket - Also attending The Doorslammers / VW Breakout? Stay on site with our 4-night ‘Staycation’ ticket for £63 (inc £3 booking fee). Available from the Box Office only, please call 01234 782828. You must have purchased Doorslammer / VW Breakout and Main Event Weekend tickets to buy a Staycation Ticket (20th to 23rd May).

 

FIA Main Event Merchandise

View the full range of Main Event and Championship merchandise at santapodshop.com

Event T-Shirt
Polo Shirt
Jacket
Championship

Main Event Photos & Videos

The Main Event 2023: Facebook Photo Gallery, Highlights Video
The Main Event 2022: Facebook Photo Gallery, Highlights Video
The Main Event 2019: Facebook Photo Gallery, Highlights Video
The Main Event 2018: Facebook Photo Gallery, Highlights Video
The Main Event 2017: Facebook Photo Gallery, Highlights Video, TV Show - Cars, TV Show - Bikes
The Main Event 2016: Facebook Photo Gallery, Highlights Video, TV Show - Cars, TV Show - Bikes
The Main Event 2015: Facebook Photo Gallery, Highlights Video, TV Show
The Main Event 2014: Facebook Photo Gallery, Highlights Video, TV Show

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Main Event
Main Event
Main Event

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