
FIA/FIM Main Event
Fri 23rd to Mon 26th May 2025
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, with Jet Cars, Monster Trucks, Stunts, and Live Music! This is the ultimate family day out! Camping available onsite so come for the weekend.
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Racer Entries - Main Event Entry List
What's On When - Main Event Timetable
What's On
Drag Racing | Jet Cars & Exhibition | Live Action Arena | Evening Music | Displays, Rides & Kids Entertainment | Event Facilities
View descriptions of the various Drag Racing Classes and Race Results. FIA & FIM Classes are Sat, Sun & Mon only
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)
Drivers will include:
- Susanne Callin (Sweden)
- Liam Jones (UK)
- Dennis Nilsson (Sweden)
- Jndia Erbacher (Switzerland)
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. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Drivers will include:
- Steve Ashdown (UK)
- Terry Haddock (USA)
- Andy Raw (UK)
- Dale Leeks (UK)
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)
Drivers will include:
- Jere Rantaniemi (Finland)
- Michael Winter (Germany)
- Mats Eriksson (Sweden)
- David Vegter (Holland)
- Kim Kristiansen (Denmark)
- Andy Robinson (UK)
- Marck Harteveld (Holland)
- Jon Webster (UK)
- Kevin Slyfield (UK)
- David Smith (UK)
- Bruno Bader (Switzerland)
- Andres Arnover (Estonia)
- John Tebenham (UK)
- Michel Tooren (Holland)
- Marcus Hilt (Sweden)
- Norbert Kuno (Germany)
Petrol-burning doorslammers with very tight sets of rules governing appearance and specifications. Cars closely resemble production models, but are capable of hitting 6-second passes on the track! (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Drivers will include:
- Jimmy Alund (Sweden)
- Robin Noren (Sweden)
- Michael Malmgren (Sweden)
- Stefan Enryd (Sweden)
- Larse Britsmar (Sweden)
- Simon Ekengren (Sweden)
- Henry Riehl (Germany)
Running on less expensive fuel but almost as fast as their nitro cousins and highly competitive. Dragsters and Funny Cars compete together. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Drivers will include:
- Jonny Lagg (Sweden)
- Tony Bryntesson (Sweden)
- Sandro Bellio (Belgium)
- Silvio Strauch (Germany)
- Tina Höst Nedregård (Sweden)
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. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Drivers will include:
- Tony Betts (UK)
- Tim Garlick (UK)
- 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
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)
Roger Goring's Ford Mustang-bodied jet car is capable of 6 second passes at over 200mph down the quarter mile. It is the only centre-driven Jet Funny Car outside the USA and is propelled by a General Electric J85 turbojet engine. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
'Force of Nature' is a steam powered 'Rocket' motorcycle built for drag racing, record breaking, exhibitions and events.
It uses the latent energy of super-heated pressurised water released through De laval nozzles, where it turns to steam and creates the thrust to propel the bike forwards. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
This mighty 10,000lbs, 1350hp monster truck driven by Garry Anderson and supported by Lucas Oil, will be crushing everything in its path. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
Multiple world record holder and professional stunt driver Terry Grant will be putting on an action packed, precision driving stunt show. (Sat, Sun & Mon)
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. After the band finish on the Live Stage, the music will continue with DJs in Fuelers Bar till late. (Fri, Sat & Sun)
Friday - SAM ofFENDER, 2020 Vision
Saturday - The 80s Band, Overdrive
Sunday - The Killerz, Hard to Handle
Day ticket holders are welcome to stay until midnight to enjoy the evening entertainment.
*Free as part of your sporting event ticket.
SAM ofFENDER is the No.1 tribute to Sam Fender, one of the most exciting musicians to emerge from the UK in recent years. With a setlist that features all of Sam's biggest songs (Seventeen Going Under, Hypersonic Missiles, People Watching), this band offers an unforgettable night of live music, whether you're a die-hard Sam Fender fan or simply appreciate good music! (Friday)
2020 Vision is a dynamic 5-piece, female-fronted covers band from the Peterborough area. We deliver high-energy performances with a wide range of rock and pop hits, covering artists like Foo Fighters, Bryan Adams, Green Day, and Metallica—guaranteed to get the crowd moving and singing along. (Friday)
Get ready for the ultimate 80s night out! The 80s Band’s “I Love The 80s” show is a powerhouse live performance of classic 80s hits, led by top-tier talent with real star pedigree. From synth pop to rock classics, expect big tunes and a big night celebrating the greatest decade in pop history! (Saturday)
Overdrive bring infectious energy, great musicianship and a repertoire spanning the likes of the Beatles, Harry Styles, Foo Fighters, Stevie Wonder, blink-182 & many more. Featuring pro-musicians with a wealth of experience, members have previously received BBC Radio 1 airplay and been featured on nationwide Italian TV! (Saturday)
The Killerz pride themselves on the overall likeness to the chart topping band. The music, the look, and the energy The Killerz create will make you feel like you are watching the real thing! You will not find a more accurate interpretation to the award winning band than winners of a National Tribute Music Award! (Sunday)
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be flying over Santa Pod Raceway with an historic WWII Hurricane & Spitfire on Saturday at 2.03pm and a Lancaster on Monday at 2.33pm. (Sat & Mon)
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.
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, Sizzler - 4, Trampolines - 3, Kids Rides - 3. (Only Tokens, No cash will be accepted on rides)

Meet and greet a roarsome dinosaur as it roams free in the main catering area. (Sat, Sun & Mon)

Join Phileas Fogg and his French valet Passepartout as they attempt to circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. Currently on day 79 of the journey and just hours away from crossing the finish line, follow this hilarious duo on their final stretch through Santa Pod. (Saturday Only)
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. (Sunday Only)
Behold the Time Machine; an incredible piece of eccentric engineering. Let Professor Weft and Miss Warp, our two intrepid Victorian time travellers, show you their box of cosmic secrets. Originally from 1888, learn how long a piece of cosmic string is and even what the winning lottery numbers are going to be! (Monday only)
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.
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.
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
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)
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.
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 |
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Adult Friday Gates open Fri 8am. Tickets valid until Midnight. Buy Now >> |
Early | £28 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £35 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Adult Saturday Gates open Sat 8am. Tickets valid until Midnight. Buy Now >> |
Early | £44 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £55 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Adult Sunday Gates open Sun 8am. Tickets valid until Midnight. Buy Now >> |
Early | £44 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £55 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Adult Monday Gates open Mon 8am. Tickets valid until racing finishes. Buy Now >> |
Early | £44 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £55 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Adult Flexi-Day Ticket* Gates open 8am Chosen Day Buy Now >> |
Early | £51 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £62 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Single Day (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £6 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Flexi-Day (5-15)* Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £7 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Single Day (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Adult Sun/Mon Gates open Sun 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £83 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £108 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Sun/Mon (5-15) Buy Now >> |
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 Buy Now >> |
Early | £115 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £148 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Sat/Sun/Mon (5-15) Buy Now >> |
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 Buy Now >> |
Early | £135 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £167 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids All Days + Thu Arrival (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £21 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids All Days + Thu Arrival (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Grandstand Friday |
All Price Bands | Free |
Grandstand Sat, Sun or Mon Buy Now >> |
Early | £9 |
Standard | £12 | |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Electric Hook-up** Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £135 |
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- Buy Tickets online at SantaPodTickets.com or by phone on 01234 782828. All tickets, including same-day purchases, are only available online or by phone.
- 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.
The start line times are for guidance only and may vary with track, weather or racing conditions. The organiser deems the right to alter these times without further notifications.
Friday | ||
Time | Activity | Location |
8.30 | Pod Shops open | Race Paddock/Main Car Park |
9.30 | Sportsman Qualifying | Track |
19.00 | Live Band - 2020 Vision | Live Stage |
21.00 | Live Band - Sam Offender | Live Stage |
Saturday | ||
Time | Activity | Location |
9.30 | Sportsman Qualifying | Track |
11.00 | Fire Force 5 | |
11.05 | Comp Eliminator | Track |
FIA Top Methanol | ||
FIA/MSUK Pro Mod | ||
FIA Pro Stock Car | ||
FIA Top Fuel | ||
Nitro Funny Car | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car | ||
FIM Pro Stock Bike | ||
FIM Super Twin Bike | ||
FIM Top Fuel Bike | ||
FIM Super Street Bike | ||
FIM Jr Bike Cup | ||
11.30 | Live Action | Live Action Arena |
13.20 | Fireforce 3 & Firestorm | Track |
13.25 | Electric Bike | Track |
13.30 | Steam Bike | Track |
13.45 | Sportsman Qualifying | Track |
14.03 | BoBMF | Sky |
14.25 | Fire Force 5 | Track |
14.30 | Live Action | Live Action Arena |
14.30 | Comp Eliminator | Track |
FIA Top Methanol | ||
FIA/MSUK Pro Mod | ||
FIA Pro Stock Car | ||
FIA Top Fuel | ||
Nitro Funny Car | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car | ||
FIM Pro Stock Bike | ||
FIM Super Twin Bike | ||
FIM Top Fuel Bike | ||
FIM Super Street Bike | ||
FIM Jr Bike Cup | ||
16.45 | Fireforce 3 & Firestorm | Track |
16.50 | Electric Bike | Track |
16.55 | Sportsman Qualifying | Track |
19.00 | Live Band - Overdrive | Live Stage |
21.00 | Live Band - The 80's Band | Live Stage |
Sunday | ||
Time | Activity | Location |
9.30 | Sportsman Qualifying | Track |
11.00 | Fire Force 5 | Track |
11.05 | Comp Eliminator | Track |
FIA Top Methanol | ||
FIA/MSUK Pro Mod | ||
FIA Pro Stock Car | ||
FIA Top Fuel | ||
Nitro Funny Car | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car | ||
FIM Pro Stock Bike | ||
FIM Super Twin Bike | ||
FIM Top Fuel Bike | ||
FIM Super Street Bike | ||
FIM Jr Bike Cup | ||
Fireforce 3 & Firestorm | ||
11.30 | Live Action | Live Action Arena |
13.25 | Electric Bike | Track |
13.30 | Steam Bike | Track |
13.45 | Sportsman Qualifying/Eliminations | Track |
14.25 | Fire Force 5 | Track |
14.30 | Live Action | Live Action Arena |
14.30 | Comp Eliminator | Track |
FIA Top Methanol | ||
FIA/MSUK Pro Mod | ||
FIA Pro Stock Car | ||
FIA Top Fuel | ||
Nitro Funny Car | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car | ||
FIM Pro Stock Bike | ||
FIM Super Twin Bike | ||
FIM Top Fuel Bike | ||
FIM Super Street Bike | ||
FIM Jr Bike Cup | ||
16.45 | Fireforce 3 & Firestorm | Track |
16.50 | Electric Bike | Track |
16.55 | Sportsman Eliminations | Track |
19.00 | Live Band - Hard to Handle | Live Stage |
21.00 | Live Band - The Killerz | Live Stage |
Monday | ||
Time | Activity | Location |
9.30 | Sportsman Eliminations | Track |
10.00 | Comp Eliminator | Track |
FIA/MSUK Pro Mod | ||
FIM Super Street Bike | ||
FIM-E Jr Drag Bike | ||
Fire Force 5 | ||
Electric Bike | ||
10.50 | Sportsman Eliminations | Track |
10.30 | Live Action | Live Action Arena |
11.40 | Comp Eliminator | Track |
12.05 | National Anthem | Track |
FIA Top Fuel | ||
FIA Top Methanol | ||
FIA/MSUK Pro Mod | ||
FIA Pro Stock Car | ||
Nitro Funny Car | ||
Nostalgia Funny Car | ||
FIM Top Fuel Bike | ||
FIM Super Twin Bike | ||
FIM Pro Stock Bike | ||
FIM Super Street Bike | ||
FIM Jr Bike Cup | ||
Fireforce 3 & Firestorm | ||
Steam Bike | ||
14.00 | Sportsman Eliminations | Track |
14.00 | Live Action | Live Action Arena |
14.15 | Comp Eliminator | Track |
14.20 | Fireforce 5 | Track |
FIA/MSUK Pro Mod | ||
FIA Pro Stock Car | ||
FIM Top Fuel Bike | ||
FIM Super Twin Bike | ||
FIM Pro Stock Bike | ||
FIM Super Street Bike | ||
FIM Jr Bike Cup | ||
Electric Bike | ||
Fireforce 3 & Firestorm | ||
14.33 | BoBMF | Sky |
15.20 | Sportsman Eliminations | Track |
16.00 | Nitro Funny Car | Track |
16.05 | Nostalgia Funny Car | Track |
16.10 | All FIA & FIM | Track |
All Sportsman Finals |
FIA/FIM Championship Merchandise
Championship merchandise for adults and kids is available to buy at santapodshop.com.
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