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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See what else is happening at Santa Pod Raceway this year, from drag racing to festivals.
On-site you’ll find caterers, shops, ample parking, and camping facilities.
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!
Nitro and Methanol Nostalgia Funny Cars, Fuel Altereds & Front Engine Dragsters, quicker than 7.50.
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.
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.
Nostalgia slingshots, altereds and dragsters.
Spectacular Heads-up drag racing from sit-up-&-beg style Fords - Anglia, Popular, Fordson or Prefect.
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.
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.
If it's bad and blown, it's a Supercharged Outlaw! The class is open to supercharged dragsters, altereds and doorslammers.
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.
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.
Freddy's Revenge methanol altered of Robbie Grabham
The Time Traveler II nitro slingshot of Bob Hawkins
Lee Bates in the Raptor Nostalgia Fuel Altered.
Andrew Flavell's Nostalgia Funny Car.
Tony Betts in the Venom nostalgia funny car.
Mick Checkett's nostalgia slingshot.
Adam Clayton's Nostalgia Fuel Altered.
Dougie Hill's slingshot dragster.
Andy Raw's VW Beetle Funny Car
Wendy Baker's nostalgia funny car.
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.
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.
Unlike other motorsport venues, the public are able to walk around the pits and watch the crews work on their cars and bikes.
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)
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.
Grant Pinney will be on the decks before and after the bands.
Friday - 8pm to 9pm & 11pm Onwards
Saturday - 8pm to 9pm & 11pm Onwards
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
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.
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.
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.
Book online or by phone only, the earlier you book, the better the price. The best trackside value money can buy!
Gates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 17th AprilGates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 17th AprilGates open Friday 8am
Early ends 17th AprilValid 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).
Gates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 17th AprilGates open 8am - End of racing
Early ends 17th AprilGates open Friday 8am
Early ends 17th AprilValid 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).
All tickets are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets will be available on the gate.
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 |
| 8.00am | Gates open for the NSRA Nostalgia Nationals | Site |
| 8.30am | Pod Shop Opens | Pod Shop |
| 10.00am | Track opens for RWYB | Track |
| 1.00pm | Lunchbreak on Track | Track |
| 1.30pm | RWYB Resumes | Track |
| 5.00pm | Fuelers Bar Opens | Fuelers Bar |
| 5.00pm | Track closes for RWYB | Track |
| 5.30pm | Supercharged Outlaws 1 | Track |
| 5.45pm | Nostalgia Cannonball Test Session | Track |
| 6:00pm | Wild Bunch 1 | Track |
| 6.30pm | Outlaw Anglia Qualifying 1 | Track |
| 6.40pm | Gasser Circus Qualifying 1 | Track |
| 6.55pm | Nostalgia Superstock Qualifying 1 | Track |
| 7.15pm | Track Closes | Track |
| 8.00pm | Live DJ - Grant Pinney | Fuelers Bar |
| 9.00pm | Live Band - Slim 47 | Fuelers Bar |
| 11.00pm | Live DJ - Grant Pinney | Fuelers Bar |
| Saturday | ||
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8.00am | Gates open | Site |
| 8.30am | Pod Shop Opens | Pod Shop |
| 9.30am | RWYB Starts | Track |
| 10.10am | Gasser Circus Qualifying 2 | Track |
| 10.20am | Nostalgia Superstock Qualifying 2 | Track |
| 10.45am | Outlaw Anglia Qualifying 2 | Track |
| 11.00am | Fuelers Bar Opens | Fuelers Bar |
| 11.00am | Wild Bunch 2 | Track |
| 11.25am | Supercharged Outlaws 2 | Track |
| 11.40am | Nostalgia Cannonball Qualifying 1 | Track |
| 11.55am | OSCARS Round 1 | Track |
| 12.00pm | Flathead Meltdown 1 | Track |
| 12.05pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
| 12.55pm | Spiderman Jet Dragster | Track |
| 1.00pm | Lunchbreak on Track | Track |
| 1.30pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
| 2.20pm | Gasser Circus Qualifying 3 | Track |
| 2.35pm | Nostalgia Superstock Qualifying 3 | Track |
| 2.55pm | Outlaw Anglia Qualifying 3 | Track |
| 3.10pm | Wild Bunch 3 | Track |
| 3.40pm | Supercharged Outlaws 3 | Track |
| 3.55pm | Flathead Meltdown 2 | Track |
| 4.00pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
| 5.00pm | Dinnerbreak on Track | Track |
| 5.30pm | Nostalgia Cannonball Qualifying 2 | Track |
| 5.45pm | OSCARS Round 2 | Track |
| 5.50pm | Supercharged Outlaws 4 | Track |
| 6.00pm | Wild Bunch 4 | Track |
| 6.30pm | Outlaw Anglia Qualifying 4 | Track |
| 6.45pm | Gasser Circus Qualifying 4 | Track |
| 6.55pm | Nostalgia Superstock Round 1 | Track |
| 7.10pm | Flathead Meltdown 3 | Track |
| 7.15pm | Spiderman Jet Dragster | Track |
| 7.20pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
| 8.00pm | Track Closes | Track |
| 8.00pm | Live DJ - Grant Pinney | Fuelers Bar |
| 9.00pm | Live Band - Slide Boy Roy | Fuelers Bar |
| 11.00pm | Live DJ - Grant Pinney | Fuelers Bar |
| Sunday | ||
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8.00am | Gates open | Site |
| 8.30am | Pod Shop Opens | Pod Shop |
| 9.30am | RWYB Starts | Track |
| 10.20am | Nostalgia Superstock Round 2 | Track |
| 10.30m | Gasser Circus Round 1 | Track |
| 10.40am | Outlaw Anglia Round 1 | Track |
| 10.50am | Supercharged Outlaws 5 | Track |
| 11.05am | Nostalgia Cannonball Qualifying 3 | Track |
| 11.20am | OSCARS Round 3 | Track |
| 11.25am | Flathead Meltdown 4 | Track |
| 11.30am | Wild Bunch 5 | Track |
| 11.55am | RWYB Continues | Track |
| 12.55pm | Spiderman Jet Dragster | Track |
| 1.00pm | Lunchbreak on Track | Track |
| 1.30pm | Outlaw Anglia Round 2 | Track |
| 1.35pm | Supercharged Outlaws 6 | Track |
| 1.50pm | Wild Bunch 6 | Track |
| 2.20pm | Nostalgia Superstock Round 3 | Track |
| 2.25pm | Gasser Circus Round 2 | Track |
| 2.30pm | Flathead Meltdown 5 | Track |
| 2.35pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
| 3.10pm | Spiderman Jet Dragster | Track |
| 3.15pm | Nostalgia Cannonball Finals | Track |
| 3.30pm | OSCARS Round 4 | Track |
| 3.35pm | Gasser Circus Semi Final | Track |
| 3.35pm | Outlaw Anglia Semi Final | Track |
| 3.40pm | Nostalgia Superstock Semi Final | Track |
| 3.40pm | Wild Bunch 7 | Track |
| 4.10pm | Supercharged Outlaws 7 | Track |
| 4.25pm | Flathead Meltdown 6 | Track |
| 4.30pm | RWYB Continues | Track |
| 4.55pm | Gasser Circus Final | Track |
| 4.55pm | Outlaw Anglia Final | Track |
| 4.55pm | Nostalgia Superstock Final | Track |
| 5.00pm | Track and Event Closes | Site |
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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