VW Breakout
NOW 28th to 30th May 2021
VW Breakout replaces Big Bang!
A three-day relaxed weekend VW Festival. With all the elements of the shows we all know and love! Quarter mile track action features VW Drag Racing and RWYB, alongside Show & Shine, Traders, Fun Fair and Bar meaning you can enjoy the later evenings camping with friends!
Whilst we all spent most of 2020 quite literally locked down, many VW lovers managed at least one weekend getaway to the Pod for the first ever VW Breakout event in September. Even though it was a socially distanced affair and we had to make some compromises to the event line-up, it was a clear sign that the VW community will come out of the other side of Covid-19 as strong as ever and an enjoyable weekend was had by all.
In recent years, the Big Bang event has changed with the VW specific focus moving away from the track to pave the way for the coveted Doorslammers event, providing top class drag racing from a variety of door cars. With a natural break due to Covid and consequential birth of VW Breakout, we’ve decided that the time is now to say goodbye to Big Bang and hello to a permanent date for VW Breakout.
Buy Tickets Online at www.santapodtickets.com or phone Box Office on 01234 782828
Photo Entry List: View The current VW Breakout Entry List
Timetable: View The current VW Breakout Running Order
Livestream: Watch live on YouTube
COVID-19: At Santa Pod Raceway the safety and welfare of racegoers, participants and our staff is our highest priority. To ensure our site is Covid secure, visitors will find hygiene, social distancing and safety measures around site in line with Government guidance. View the latest information regarding how the situation is affecting events at Santa Pod Raceway on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page.
In 2020, Santa Pod Raceway was proud to have become a COVID secure venue and operated events successfully throughout the changes in Government guidelines. Santa Pod was able to accommodate full drag racing track action together with a range of exhibition vehicles on and around the drag strip as well as the popular camping element to our shows. Grandstand viewing, show car displays, catering and trade stands, were all executed in an approved COVID secure manner so you can expect all those kind of activities again at the very least but we’re hoping to expand our offering of course!
What's On:
There will be multiple Drag Racing classes competing on track. (Sat & Sun)
- Nostalgia Superstock
- Outlaw Anglia
- Gasser Circus
- Supercharged Outlaws
- VWDRC Heads Up
View descriptions of the various Drag Racing Classes
Race Entries: Racers can enter and pay online at www.racers.santapodtickets.com.
VAG/Hot Rod only RWYB. Pre-Booking Only
No matter what type of VAG vehicle or Hot Rod (inc. American muscle) you have, you can put it to the test down the world famous Santa Pod strip! (Fri, Sat & Sun)
New COVID-19 Signing On Procedure!
Please note there will be No Signing On, on the day. The sign on procedure is now built into the online ticket purchasing process BUT you will still need to present your driving licence at the signing on office. No Tickets or Race Vouchers will be available on the gate
Sign-on costs £35 for the day and you can put in as many runs as you want. Full RWYB Info
Restored, modified or original… if you've got a cool VW that you want to show off, get it out of the car park and into the Show 'n' Shine Paddock. (Sunday)
New COVID-19 Signing On Procedure!
Please note there will be No Signing On, on the day. The sign on procedure is now built into the online ticket purchasing process and remains Free to Enter. Your reg number/number plate will be your Show ‘n’ Shine entry number.
Please ensure you have your Show & Shine Vehicle Pass clearly visible on arrival. Show Paddock parking may be available on the day subject to availability, however you will not be able to sign on to compete - Priority goes to those who have signed on in advance.
Autoglym prizes and trophies for:
- Top 10
- Best of Show
- Judges Choice
The Santa Pub Garden is a chill out area that allows you to sit back and enjoy some movies on Friday and the Livestream on screen on Saturday and Sunday, meaning you wont miss any of the action.
The relaxed vibes will continue into the evening on Friday and Saturday. Enjoy a few beers in the ‘Santa Pub Garden’ with music playing! (All days)
COVID-19 Restrictions: Santa Pub Garden is now operating a website ordering system only. Please choose a table within the bar area. Scan the QR code or visit santapod.bytable.net, add your table number and place your order, paying online via PayPal or card. Our staff will bring your drinks over.
The Hill bar on the Spector banking is operating a one way queuing system. Please queue to the left as you approach, remember to social distance. Payment by card or contactless only.
Fuelers bar is table service only. Please choose a table either inside the bar or under the marquee. A member of staff will come and take your order and then bring your drinks to you. We accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, card or contactless payments. Please remember you must wear a mask if you are inside Fuelers bar unless sitting or exempt.
Due to regulations you cannot leave the Bar, Garden or Bank with alcohol purchased from those areas.
The awesome Fireforce Jet Car team will be thundering down the strip. A jet engine develops thrust equivalent to more than 10,000hp and a jet car can run the quarter-mile in 5 seconds with a terminal speed of 270mph! (Sat & Sun)
On site camping is included with all multi-day admission tickets to Santa Pod Raceway. View details on the Camping Page.
All the fun of the fair with Dodgems, Waltzers, Arcades, Candy Floss and Sideshows.
Token Bundles available from the Dodgems counter. 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 are non-refundable)
Ride prices: Dodgems - £4, Waltzer - £3, Sizzler - £3, Trampolines - £3, Kiddies Rides - £3.
There will be extra fun for youngsters with Inflatables, a Climbing Wall and Go Karts.
There are licensed bars and caterers on site selling food and drink. Cash machines are in the Shops but please be ready to pay for items on site from our catering units and Pod Shop with contactless card payment rather than cash. View Caterer details.
VW Breakout - Tickets
No Tickets Or Race Vouchers Will Be Available On The Gate, Pre-Booking Only
Buy Tickets Online at www.santapodtickets.com or phone Box Office on 01234 782828
| Adults | Kids (5-15) | ||||
| Ticket Type | Adv | Std | Adv | Std | Gates Open |
| Friday | NO Friday Day Tickets | N/A | |||
| Saturday | £18 | £24 | £5 | £5 | Sat 8am |
| Sunday | £18 | £24 | £5 | £5 | Sun 8am |
| Weekend | £46 | £60 | £5 | £5 | Fri 8am |
| Grandstand (per day) | Free | Free | Free | Free | N/A |
- All tickets and sign-on procedures are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets or sign-on will be available on the gate.
- Advance ticket orders are subject to a booking fee of £2 per ticket and postage fee of £3 per order (£6 recorded, no postage fee on "print at home tickets").
- Advanced ticket prices end on the Friday a week before the event weekend at 5pm. After this time only "print at home tickets" will be available at standard rate with no booking fee.
- All tickets are non-refundable. All tickets and RWYB track time 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.
- Ticket prices are per person.
- Kids tickets - Photo ID is required if kids look older than they are. Kids under 5 are free.
- Day admission is 8am till racing finishes.
- Camping is included within multi-day admission tickets, NOT single day tickets.
- 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.
- For RWYB don't forget your driving Licence.
View coverage from previous VW Breakout and Big Bangs.
VW Breakout 2020: Facebook Gallery
Big Bang 2019: Highlights Video
Big Bang 2018: Highlights Video
Big Bang 2017: Highlights Video
Big Bang 2016: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
Big Bang 2015: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
Big Bang 2014: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
