
NSRA Nostalgia Nationals
Fri 2nd to Sun 4th May 2025
The 30th annual Nostalgia Nationals, supported by the NSRA. Pre-73 RWYB for Hot Rods, Kustoms and Street Machines alongside traditional front-engine Dragsters, Competition Altereds and early Doorslammer race cars. Live entertainment, trade stands and ‘power parking’ show area. Camping available onsite so come for the weekend.
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Racer Entries - Nostalgia Nationals Entry List
What's On When - Nostalgia Nationals Timetable
Digital Programe - Download the Digital Programme
- 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 doorslammers. - Nostalgia Superstock
Shootout for pre-72 American bodied cars with stock rear suspension, carbs only no power adders, slicks are allowed. - Wild Bunch
Nostalgia slingshots, altereds and dragsters.
Race Entries: Race Entry is available at racers.santapodtickets.com
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.
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.
Having formed in the 80s/90s, having been run at Shakespeare County Raceway for several years and having made a welcome return at the Hot Rod Drags in 2024, the Flathead Meltdown is making its welcomed return at the Nostalgia Nationals this weekend at Santa Pod Raceway. Open to any flathead powered vehicles only.
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.
As well as all the track action there will also be Live music in Fuelers Bar with bands on Saturday and on Sunday night.
Friday – Version Band, a 4 piece West Midlands band established in 2008.
Saturday – The McCurdy Brothers, a two piece band playing country, Blues, and Swampbilly.
Grant Pinney will be on the decks before and after the bands on both nights.
*Free as part of your sporting event weekend ticket.
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be flying over Santa Pod Raceway with an historic WWII Spitfire on Saturday and Sunday. (Sat & Sun)
If you're a fan of Morris Minors, then RATMOG will be for you!
Some of the Minors look a standard classic car but lurking under the bonnet you can find a Jaguar V8 or a small block Chevy.
Look out for Ian Smith, Rob Glendinning, Andy Rudd, Pete Vorley running on the strip with their V8 Minors and plenty of others in the show area. Feel free to come and have a chat and vote for the best RATMOG.
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.
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)
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
Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Adult Saturday Gates open Sat 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £28 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £35 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Adult Sunday Gates open Sun 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £28 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £35 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Single Day (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £6 (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 Fri/Sat/Sun Gates open Fri 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £63 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £79 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Fri/Sat/Sun (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £16 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Fri/Sat/Sun (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
Adult Thursday Arrival* Gates open Thu Midday to 10pm Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £7.50 |
Kids Thursday Arrival (5-15)* Gates open Thu Midday to 10pm Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £5 |
Kids Thursday Arrival (under 5)* Gates open Thu Midday to 10pm |
All Price Bands | Free |
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Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Grandstand |
All Price Bands | Free |
Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Track Sign-On** Per Day Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £45 |
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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 |
8am | Gates open for the 30th Nostalgia Nationals | Site |
Time | Activity | Location |
8am | Gates open for the 30th Nostalgia Nationals | Site |
8.30am | Pod Shop Opens | Pod Shop |
9:30am | Track opens for RWYB | Track |
11am | Fuelers Bar Opens | Fuelers Bar |
1pm | Lunchbreak on Track | Track |
1.30pm | RWYB Resumes | Track |
5pm | Track closes for RWYB | Track |
5.30pm | Supercharged Outlaws 1 | Track |
5.55pm | Wild Bunch 1 | Track |
6:15pm | Outlaw Anglia Qualifying 1 | Track |
6.25pm | Gasser Circus Qualifying 1 | Track |
6.40pm | Nostalgia Superstock Qualifying 1 | Track |
7pm | Track Closes | Track |
8pm | Live DJ - Grant Pinney | Fuelers Bar |
9pm | Live Band - Version | Fuelers Bar |
11pm | Live DJ - Grant Pinney | Fuelers Bar |
Saturday | ||
Time | Activity | Location |
8am | Gates open | Site |
8.30am | Pod Shop Opens | Pod Shop |
9.30am | RWYB Starts | Track |
10am | First Rushden Lakes Courtesy Bus | NSRA Tent |
10.30am | Gasser Circus Qualifying 2 | Track |
10.40am | Nostalgia Superstock Qualifying 2 | Track |
11am | Outlaw Anglia Qualifying 2 | Track |
11am | Fuelers Bar Opens | Fuelers Bar |
11.10am | Wild Bunch 2 | Track |
11.30am | Supercharged Outlaws 2 | Track |
11.55am | Flathead Meltdown 1 | Track |
12pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
12.53pm | BoBMF Spitfire Flypast | In The Sky! |
12.55pm | Split Second Jet Dragster | Track |
1pm | Lunchbreak on Track | Track |
1.30pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
2.30pm | Gasser Circus Qualifying 3 | Track |
2.40pm | Nostalgia Superstock Qualifying 3 | Track |
3pm | Outlaw Anglia Qualifying 3 | Track |
3.10pm | Wild Bunch 3 | Track |
3.30pm | Supercharged Outlaws 3 | Track |
3.55pm | Flathead Meltdown 2 | Track |
4pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
5pm | Dinnerbreak on Track | Track |
5.30pm | Supercharged Outlaws 4 | Track |
5.55pm | Wild Bunch 4 | Track |
6.15pm | Outlaw Anglia Qualifying 4 | Track |
6.25pm | Gasser Circus Qualifying 4 | Track |
6.30pm | Last Courtesy Bus from Rushden Lakes | Rushden Lakes |
6.35pm | Nostalgia Superstock Round 1 | Track |
6.50pm | Flathead Meltdown 3 | Track |
6.50pm | Split Second Jet Dragster | Track |
6.55pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
8pm | Live DJ - Grant Pinney | Fuelers Bar |
9pm | Live Band - The McCurdy Brothers | Fuelers Bar |
11pm | Live DJ - Grant Pinney | Fuelers Bar |
Sunday | ||
Time | Activity | Location |
Time | Activity | Location |
8am | Gates open | Site |
8.30am | Pod Shop Opens | Pod Shop |
9.30am | RWYB Starts | Track |
10.30am | Nostalgia Superstock Round 2 | Track |
10.40am | Gasser Circus Round 1 | Track |
10.55am | Outlaw Anglia Round 1 | Track |
11.05am | Supercharged Outlaws 5 | Track |
11.30am | Flathead Meltdown 4 | Track |
11.40am | Wild Bunch 5 | Track |
12pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
12.55pm | Split Second Jet Dragster | Track |
1pm | Lunchbreak on Track | Track |
1.30pm | Gasser Circus Round 2 | Track |
1.40pm | Outlaw Anglia Round 2 | Track |
1.45pm | Supercharged Outlaws 6 | Track |
2.10pm | Wild Bunch 6 | Track |
2.25pm | Nostalgia Superstock Round 3 | Track |
2.30pm | Flathead Meltdown 5 | Track |
2.40pm | Gasser Circus Round 3 | Track |
2.45pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
3.55pm | Split Second Jet Dragster | Track |
4pm | Gasser Circus Semi Final | Track |
Outlaw Anglia Semi Final | Track | |
Nostalgia Superstock Semi Final | Track | |
4.05pm | Wild Bunch 7 | Track |
4.25pm | Supercharged Outlaws 7 | Track |
4.50pm | Flathead Meltdown 6 | Track |
4.55pm | Gasser Circus Final | Track |
Outlaw Anglia Final | Track | |
Nostalgia Superstock Final | Track | |
5pm | Track and Event Closes | Site |
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