NSRA Nostalgia Nationals
Sat 4th to Mon 6th May 2024
The 28th 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.
Racer Entries - Nostalgia Nationals Entry List
- 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.
Racer Entries - Nostalgia Nationals Entry List
Race Entries: Race Entry is available at racers.santapodtickets.com from early 2024.
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.
As well as all the track action there will also be Live music in Fuelers Bar with bands on Friday and Saturday nights.
*Free as part of your sporting event weekend ticket.
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.
With its roots set from the birth of drag racing in the early 50s through to the mid-60s, the class will see Nostalgia Hot Rods back on track where they belong!
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, Trampolines - 3, Kids Rides - 3. (Only Tokens, No cash will be accepted on rides)
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)
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
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) | |
Adult Monday Gates open Mon 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 Sat/Sun/Mon Gates open Sat 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £63 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £79 (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 Friday Arrival* Gates open Fri 12 to 7pm Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £7.50 |
Kids Friday Arrival (5-15)* Gates open Fri 12 to 7pm Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £5 |
Kids Friday Arrival (under 5)* Gates open Fri 12 to 7pm |
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 and sign-on procedures are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets will be available on the gate.
- Early ticket prices end on the Friday TWO weeks before the event weekend at 5pm.
- 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.
- 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.
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