Truck Takeover
Sat 7th to Sun 8th June 2025
NEW FOR 2025! Experience an incredible showcase of over 100 trucks, from timeless vintage models to the latest designs! Enjoy thrilling drag races, truck racing, jet cars, monster truck action, kids' entertainment, and much more.
Truck Takeover tickets include entry to Sportsman Nationals championship drag racing.
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There will be big rigs on track, showing what times trucks are capable of running. (Sat & Sun)
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)
On track will be the Sportsman Nationals Drag Racing Championship round including guest classes. (Sat & Sun)
This mighty 10,000lbs, 1350hp monster truck driven by Garry Anderson, will be crushing everything in its path. (Sat & Sun)
Rides will be available in the back of an multi-seat full size monster truck. (Passengers must be over 3ft tall)
Raw power meets gritty determination. Marvel as a group of strong men and women battle it out for top spot in our Truck Pulling Competition! (Sat & Sun)
If you’ve got a great looking show truck, there will be trophies for grabs. Sign up on arrival and get a card for your window, the judges will be going round the trucks over the weekend to pick a winner, then presentations will be on Sunday. (Sun)
Expect to see some of your favourite celebrity truckers from Youtube and TikTok including:
- @davetheangrytrucker
- @therealfaketrucker
- @truckergirl850_1
- @pinktrucker90
- @becky_giles16
Truck Takeover welcomes the team at Crouch Recovery, one of the UK’s leading vehicle recovery specialists, for an action-packed recovery demonstration. Watch the expert team in action as they showcase the skill used to handle heavy vehicle incidents safely and efficiently.
Lincolnshire RC Truckers will have their Tamiya 1/14th scale remote control trucks on display. Pop along for advice, a friendly chat or to watch the trucks drive around the roadway layout.
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Businesses attending include:
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service will be making appearances throughout the event, showcasing a fully equipped fire engine and an off-road Unimog.
Please note: These appearances are by the active-duty fire crew and may be subject to change. If they’re called away, it means they’re out on an emergency—keeping our community safe.
A state-of-the-art British Forces MAN HX60 military vehicle will be on display all weekend.
Modified creations from "Legal Street Monsters" will be on display.
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be flying over Santa Pod Raceway with an historic WWII Spitfire on Saturday. (Sat only)
Meet these two keen enthusiastic commentators for Roving Radio. With their portable amps and brightly coloured microphones they love to mix and mingle amongst the crowds reporting on everything and anything. What they lack in truck knowledge, they more than make up with enthusiasm and energy. (Sat Only)
Watch as this magnificent creature comes to life before your eyes. Dexter the Dragon will captivate you with his lifelike presence and magical charm. (Sun Only)
There will be some vintage rides for kids with Mini Movie Trucks, which arrive in the back of a Smokey & The Bandit branded US Big Rig and give kids a Big Rig experience. A Smokey and The Bandit car will also sit alongside on display. £8 per child, £10 for adult/child. (Sat & Sun)
A safe, friendly and exciting “Have-A-Go” two wheeled feature aimed at children aged 2 and upwards and of all abilities. Includes balance beams, sea saws and rumble strips for children to navigate their way around. Action Wheels supply a selection of bikes and safety gear that’s FREE to use. (Sat & Sun)
Let the kids bounce and play all day with a selection of exciting inflatables, a climbing wall and Go Karts. Pay per session or get unlimited goes on the inflatables with a wristband for £15. (All days)
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.
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
For those camping over with multi-day tickets there is evening entertainment in Fuelers Bar with live bands on Friday & Saturday.
Live Bands:
Friday - High Point Players
Saturday - Big Phat Jukebox
Free as part of your sporting event multi-day ticket.
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.
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