NSRA Nostalgia Nationals

1 - 3 May 2026

Back To The Future… Drag Strip Edition

The Nostalgia Nationals brings together the sights, sounds, and smells of classic drag racing, with Pre-’73 hot rods and kustoms mixing it up with front-engine dragsters, altereds, and doorslammers.

Off the track you’ll find live entertainment, traders with everything from rare parts to retro gear, and the ever-popular power parking show area. With camping on site, it’s a full weekend celebration of 30 years of nostalgia!

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Admission Prices

Want to check out our admission prices? We’ve kept them simple, fair, and packed with value.

What's on

There’s never a dull moment at Santa Pod events. View what will be on during the day.

Full Calendar

See what else is happening at Santa Pod Raceway this year, from drag racing to festivals.

Venue Information

On-site you’ll find caterers, shops, ample parking, and camping facilities.

What's on

Check out what’s happening on and off track.
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Track Action
We know this is what you really come for, and the clue's in the name.
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Cannonball Entries
Nitro and Methanol Nostalgia Funny Cars, Fuel Altereds & Front Engine Dragsters, quicker than 7.50.
Historic Display
Car Displays
Show & Shine competitions, Car Club Stands, and Pit Access
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Entertainment
There's more to the day than just the dragstrip.
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Event Facilities
Santa Pod has everything you'll need for a day or the weekend.

Track Action

We know this is what you really come for, and the clue's in the name.

Take your own car down the track for £45 for the day with unlimited runs. Open to pre-1973’s vehicles only, (sorry, no rear engined cars or bikes). Please note: Admission ticket required in addition to your RWYB Track Voucher. Helmets are now mandatory for everyone going on track!

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Public Track Time

Nitro and Methanol Nostalgia Funny Cars, Fuel Altereds & Front Engine Dragsters, quicker than 7.50.

Cannonball Info

Nostalgia Cannonball

The ‘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.

Spiderman

Old School Classic Altered Racers - A tribute to the days when wheelbases were short, power was big and nitro was king. Nick Davies and Bryan Whitfield will be here match racing.

OSCARs

Nostalgia slingshots, altereds and dragsters.

Wild Bunch

Spectacular Heads-up drag racing from sit-up-&-beg style Fords - Anglia, Popular, Fordson or Prefect.

Outlaw Anglia

Dedicated to the memory of the Old School American Muscle Car Racers of the 60’s and 70’s. Equipped with monster V8 power but running on conventional suspension, these cars put on a great show with colourful period paint jobs.

Nostalgia Superstock

The Gasser Circus is a group of like minded racers, who gather together to celebrate and keep alive the traditions and most importantly the cars of the legendary Gasser Wars of the 1960s.

Gasser Circus

If it's bad and blown, it's a Supercharged Outlaw! The class is open to supercharged dragsters, altereds and doorslammers.

Supercharged Outlaws

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.

Quick 6

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.

Flathead Meltdown

Cannonball Entries

Nitro and Methanol Nostalgia Funny Cars, Fuel Altereds & Front Engine Dragsters, quicker than 7.50. View more Cannonball Info

Freddy's Revenge methanol altered of Robbie Grabham

Freddy's Revenge

The Time Traveler II nitro slingshot of Bob Hawkins

Time Traveler II

Lee Bates in the Raptor Nostalgia Fuel Altered.

Raptor

Andrew Flavell's Nostalgia Funny Car.

Steel River Hot Rod

Tony Betts in the Venom nostalgia funny car.

Venom

Mick Checkett's nostalgia slingshot.

Flame Game

Adam Clayton's Nostalgia Fuel Altered.

Firecracker

Dougie Hill's slingshot dragster.

Motormouse

Andy Raw's VW Beetle Funny Car

Nitro Bug

Wendy Baker's nostalgia funny car.

Time Warp

Car Displays

Show & Shine competitions, Car Club Stands, and Pit Access

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.

Show Car Parking

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.

Ratmog at the Pod

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

Pit Access

Entertainment

There's more to the day than just the dragstrip.

Friday Night

Slim 47 are a Northamptonshire based band, covering indie/rock anthems from the last 35 years. (Free with your sporting event multi-day ticket)

Slim 47

Saturday Night

Slide Boy Roy (and The Mud City Slickers) are an up-tempo Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Rock n Roll, Roots & Boogie band that is guaranteed to get your toes tapping and out of your seat and on your feet.

Slide Boy Roy

Grant Pinney will be on the decks before and after the bands.
Friday - 8pm to 9pm & 11pm Onwards
Saturday - 8pm to 9pm & 11pm Onwards

Grant Pinney

Event Facilities

Santa Pod has everything you'll need for a day or the weekend.

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 Caterers

Bars & Caterers

Take a piece of Santa Pod home with you and visit the Pod Shop where you can find a wide range of merchandise, clothing, souvenirs, sundries and camping equipment.

Pod Shop

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 Information here.

Traders

On site camping is included with all multi-day admission tickets to Santa Pod Raceway. Tents, caravans and motorhomes are all welcome. More camping info here.

Camping

TICKET PRICES

Book online or by phone only, the earlier you book, the better the price. The best trackside value money can buy!

Day Tickets
Weekend Tickets
Track Vouchers
  • Ticket type
  • price bands
Saturday Day Tickets

Gates open 8am - End of racing

Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £28*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £36*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £7*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Sunday Day Tickets

Gates open 8am - End of racing

Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £28*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £36*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £7*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Weekend Ticket

Gates open Friday 8am

Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £63*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £79*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £19*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Track Vouchers

Valid only with day/weekend admission ticket. Open to pre-1973’s vehicles only, Retro, Classic, Hot Rod and American cars (sorry, no rear engined cars or bikes).

  • Track Sign On
  • £45
Day Tickets
Saturday Day Tickets

Gates open 8am - End of racing

Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £28*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £36*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £7*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Sunday Day Tickets

Gates open 8am - End of racing

Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £28*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £36*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £7*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Weekend Tickets
Weekend Ticket

Gates open Friday 8am

Early ends 17th April
  • Adult Admission - Early
  • £63*
  • Adult Admission - Standard
  • £79*
  • Child 5-15yrs Admission
  • £19*
  • Child under 5yrs
  • FREE
Track Vouchers
Track Vouchers

Valid only with day/weekend admission ticket. Open to pre-1973’s vehicles only, Retro, Classic, Hot Rod and American cars (sorry, no rear engined cars or bikes).

  • Track Sign On
  • £45
  • *Ticket Price includes Booking Fee
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ticket prices are per person. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are subject to availability.
  • Ticket Instalment Plans and Ticket Insurance is available when you purchase your tickets online.
  • 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 except the final day.
  • 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.
  • Various promotions and group discounts to selected events are available,  View Details.
  • When you arrive and leave site, please keep your speed down, don’t litter and respect local residents.

GET READY FOR AN ACTION PACKED WEEKEND!

Buy Tickets @ SantaPodTickets.com

OR CALL 01234 782828

All tickets are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets will be available on the gate.

Got more questions about this event?

NSRA Nostalgia Nationals Timetable

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
TimeActivityLocation
8.00amGates open for the NSRA Nostalgia NationalsSite
8.30amPod Shop OpensPod Shop
10.00amTrack opens for RWYBTrack
1.00pmLunchbreak on TrackTrack
1.30pmRWYB ResumesTrack
5.00pmFuelers Bar OpensFuelers Bar
5.00pmTrack closes for RWYBTrack
5.30pmSupercharged Outlaws 1Track
5.45pmNostalgia Cannonball Test SessionTrack
6:00pmWild Bunch 1Track
6.30pmOutlaw Anglia Qualifying 1Track
6.40pmGasser Circus Qualifying 1Track
6.55pmNostalgia Superstock Qualifying 1Track
7.15pmTrack ClosesTrack
8.00pmLive DJ - Grant PinneyFuelers Bar
9.00pmLive Band - Slim 47Fuelers Bar
11.00pmLive DJ - Grant PinneyFuelers Bar
Saturday
TimeActivityLocation
8.00amGates openSite
8.30amPod Shop OpensPod Shop
9.30amRWYB StartsTrack
10.10amGasser Circus Qualifying 2Track
10.20amNostalgia Superstock Qualifying 2Track
10.45amOutlaw Anglia Qualifying 2Track
11.00amFuelers Bar OpensFuelers Bar
11.00amWild Bunch 2Track
11.25amSupercharged Outlaws 2Track
11.40amNostalgia Cannonball Qualifying 1Track
11.55amOSCARS Round 1Track
12.00pmFlathead Meltdown 1Track
12.05pmRWYB ContinuesTrack
12.55pmSpiderman Jet DragsterTrack
1.00pmLunchbreak on TrackTrack
1.30pmRWYB ContinuesTrack
2.20pmGasser Circus Qualifying 3Track
2.35pmNostalgia Superstock Qualifying 3Track
2.55pmOutlaw Anglia Qualifying 3Track
3.10pmWild Bunch 3Track
3.40pmSupercharged Outlaws 3Track
3.55pmFlathead Meltdown 2Track
4.00pmRWYB ContinuesTrack
5.00pmDinnerbreak on TrackTrack
5.30pmNostalgia Cannonball Qualifying 2Track
5.45pmOSCARS Round 2Track
5.50pmSupercharged Outlaws 4Track
6.00pmWild Bunch 4Track
6.30pmOutlaw Anglia Qualifying 4Track
6.45pmGasser Circus Qualifying 4Track
6.55pmNostalgia Superstock Round 1Track
7.10pmFlathead Meltdown 3Track
7.15pmSpiderman Jet DragsterTrack
7.20pmRWYB ContinuesTrack
8.00pmTrack ClosesTrack
8.00pmLive DJ - Grant PinneyFuelers Bar
9.00pmLive Band - Slide Boy RoyFuelers Bar
11.00pmLive DJ - Grant PinneyFuelers Bar
Sunday
TimeActivityLocation
8.00amGates openSite
8.30amPod Shop OpensPod Shop
9.30amRWYB StartsTrack
10.20amNostalgia Superstock Round 2Track
10.30mGasser Circus Round 1Track
10.40amOutlaw Anglia Round 1Track
10.50amSupercharged Outlaws 5Track
11.05amNostalgia Cannonball Qualifying 3Track
11.20amOSCARS Round 3Track
11.25amFlathead Meltdown 4Track
11.30amWild Bunch 5Track
11.55amRWYB ContinuesTrack
12.55pmSpiderman Jet DragsterTrack
1.00pmLunchbreak on TrackTrack
1.30pmOutlaw Anglia Round 2Track
1.35pmSupercharged Outlaws 6Track
1.50pmWild Bunch 6Track
2.20pmNostalgia Superstock Round 3Track
2.25pmGasser Circus Round 2Track
2.30pmFlathead Meltdown 5Track
2.35pmRWYB ContinuesTrack
3.10pmSpiderman Jet DragsterTrack
3.15pmNostalgia Cannonball FinalsTrack
3.30pmOSCARS Round 4Track
3.35pmGasser Circus Semi FinalTrack
3.35pmOutlaw Anglia Semi FinalTrack
3.40pmNostalgia Superstock Semi FinalTrack
3.40pmWild Bunch 7Track
4.10pmSupercharged Outlaws 7Track
4.25pmFlathead Meltdown 6Track
4.30pmRWYB ContinuesTrack
4.55pmGasser Circus FinalTrack
4.55pmOutlaw Anglia FinalTrack
4.55pmNostalgia Superstock FinalTrack
5.00pmTrack and Event ClosesSite

FAQS

Everything you need to know before race day: event schedules, ticket info, what’s on, and how to plan your visit. Check here for quick answers so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the action.

Yes, helmets are now mandatory for everyone going on track.

No, a race licence is not required, just a full driving licence. A photo driving licence needs to be shown when signing on.

Printed from the Sign-On Office or online at etslips.

Yes, 1 passenger as long as your car is fully street legal and will not exceed 130mph.

You are best to arrive between 8.30 and 9.00am for sign on.

No, helmets are not available to hire but are available to purchase from the Pod Shop.

Adult ticket prices include a booking fee of £3 per ticket, Kids tickets include a £1 booking fee. There are no booking fees on Grandstand Seats or Race Vouchers.

Should certain events be severely affected by adverse weather, Santa Pod Raceway may offer a credit value against the face value of your ticket for a future booking at selected events only. Any value awarded will be at the discretion of the Organiser. NOT ALL EVENTS ARE ELIGIBLE.

Where a credit value has been given, it may then be redeemed against a future Santa Pod organised event within the following 12 months – this also includes the corresponding event for the following year.

If the original order was for multiple tickets then the TOTAL credit value may be redeemed against a booking for an eligible event.

No. Parking is free.

All of our event tickets are available for purchase on our ticket shop.

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