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Santa Pod Raceway

Airfield Road
Podington
Wellingborough
Northants
NN29 7XA

Podington airfield, near the villages of Hinwick and Podington, was formerly a wartime airbase used by the USAAF during the Second World War. In 1966 permission was obtained to use the airfield as a drag racing complex, the ¾ of a mile main runway being used as the drag strip. The track was named Santa Pod after the Santa Ana strip in America, combined with the name of the local village of Podington.

Since then the name Santa Pod has become synonymous with the sport of Drag Racing in Europe. Today the raceway hosts events throughout the year including the FIA European Drag Racing Championships and the 'Run What You Brung' (RWYB) events where anyone with a valid driving licence can have a go and put their own vehicles and skills to the test.

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Time Zone : (GMT) Western Europe Time, London, Lisbon, Casablanca

Major Events : FIA Drag Racing

Circuit Length : 1/4 mile

Turns : 0

Lap Record : Record: 3.58s @ 386.26 mph by Sammy Miller in Vanishing Point Rocket Funnycar July 1984

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	Records Tumble Once Again at Main Event! Posted on: 11/06/2010 Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag racing proved yet again to be the venue of choice for discerning race fans and petrol heads, as no less than 3 records were smashed during last weekend’s ‘Main Event’ - including 2 World Records! Images by Dave Jones / Santa Pod. Anticipation was high prior to the event, thanks a... Read More >>

	Tesco Club Card Vouchers. Now Valid At Santa Pod! Posted on: 13/05/2010 Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag Racing has just become the first motorsport venue in the UK where Tesco customers can exchange their club card vouchers for admission tickets! The novel move – an industry first – allows any Tesco customers to exchange their club card vouchers to gain entry into Santa Pod’s bill-topping ‘Main ... Read More >>

	Santa Pod Presents THE FIA Main Event - 28th-31st May 2010 Posted on: 23/04/2010 Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag racing, is already gearing up for one of Europe’s most prestigious Drag Racing meetings; The FIA Main Event! This hugely popular, televised extravaganza is the first round of the prestigious European Drag Racing Championship and features one of the largest race entries and most diverse list of ma... Read More >>

	Events in April & May 2010 Posted on: 16/04/2010 There are loads of events lined up at Santa Pod in the next month or so - don't forget to check their website for details of Run Wot You Brung events too! Central Ford RS Owners Club Day - Sunday 18th AprilRead More >>

	The Easter Thunderball. Cracking Good Fun! Posted on: 11/03/2010 Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag racing has provided the perfect solution to entertaining yourself - and the whole family for the entire Easter weekend; The Easter Thunderball! From the 2nd to the 5th of April 2010, Santa Pod will rock the surrounding Northamptonshire countryside with a ground trembling spectacle of incredible ra... Read More >>

	STUNT NIGHT POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY 26th FEBRUARY! Posted on: 19/02/2010 Santa Pod send their apologies, but due to bad weather and a freeze forecast for this evening they have had to postpone the Stunt Night event until Friday 26th February. All advance tickets will be valid for this date, but if you can't make that then hold on to your tickets and they will be worth their full value towards any ot... Read More >>

	Stunt Night - Friday 19th February 2010 Posted on: 11/02/2010 Stop Press! High octane half-term fun! Advance ticket deadline now extended! Book by 3pm Sunday 14th Feb. An evening of non-stop stunt entertainment with the cream of automotive stunt performers. Stunt Night is a family show with action, danger and skill to round off this February’s half term. There will be Monster Trucks, Fre... Read More >>

	Outlaw Street - New Grass Roots Drag Race Championship For 2010 Posted on: 19/01/2010 Probably the cheapest way to take part in Motorsport is to race your road car, and the best way of doing that in safety with very little risk of crashing or breakage is Drag Racing. Outlaw Street is a new 'grass roots' drag racing series for 2010, the series is run by a collective of people who've competed in all manner of racing from UK StreetRac... Read More >>

	Santa Pod 2010 Calendar, Stunt Night and Easter Thunderball Posted on: 18/01/2010 If you’re fed up with the cold weather but looking forward to what’s coming up after the thaw, then have a look at what’s on in the full 2010 calendar of events now on the Santa Pod Raceway website. Events coming up in the next month or two include... Read More >>

	Christmas Gifts from The Pod Shop Posted on: 16/11/2009 New stock has recently been added to the The Pod Shop Online, where you will find plenty of great present ideas including toys, collectables, clothing, DVD's, Drag Racing Books and much more. There are even Santa Pod Christmas Cards and Dragster Wrapping Paper. View the full range of Santa Pod merchandise at www.S... Read More >>

	Flame & Thunder - Saturday 31st October! Posted on: 29/10/2009 Do you want one last nitro-fix for the year? Of course you do! Well, the Flame & Thunder season-finale takes place on Saturday 31st October. That’s this weekend! Although the advance ticket deadline has passed, there will be plenty of tickets available on the gate, and it’s one of the best family-friendly events on the Santa ... Read More >>

	Santa Pod Announce 2010 Event Calendar Posted on: 27/10/2009 Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag Racing has just released its full 2010 calendar. In-keeping with previous years, Santa Pod offers something for everyone throughout the year, mixing classics, modified metal, bikes, music, fireworks and of course racing! Lots and lots of racing!!! Basically, if you enjoy a great day ... Read More >>

	10 YEARS OF HAYABUSA CELEBRATED IN STYLE Posted on: 19/10/2009 The legendary Suzuki Hayabusa celebrated its tenth birthday in fine style at the weekend, as fans from across the UK and mainland europe converged on Santa Pod Raceway in Northamptonshire to celebrate a decade at the top. Run in conjunction with the Straightliners Championship, the weekend, supported by Suzuki GB, encouraged own... Read More >>

	HAYABUSA DESIGNER YOSHIURA CONFIRMED AT SANTA POD BIRTHDAY EVENT Posted on: 22/09/2009 Suzuki GB is delighted to confirm the attendance of original Hayabusa designer, Koji Yoshiura, at the bikes forthcoming tenth anniversary celebrations at Santa Pod Raceway on 10th and 11th October 2009. Responsible for designing what is renowned as one of the world's most iconic and instantly recognisable motorcycles, Mr Yoshiura will join thousand... Read More >>

	0-60MPH IN 1.2 SECONDS – ’NOUGH ZED Posted on: 26/08/2009 •Amazing dragster will perform at the FIA European Finals at Santa Pod, September 10th to 13th 2009 •In support of the track star, Nissan will have a stand at the show displaying its latest road-going sports cars, the GT-R and 370Z A very special Nissan Z-Car is ready to rumble at Santa Pod! Built to break multiple European records... Read More >>

	CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF HAYABUSA AT SANTA POD WITH SUZUKI - 10/11 SEPTEMBER Posted on: 21/08/2009 Suzuki GB will welcome all owners of its legendary Hayabusa to a special birthday bash at Santa Pod Raceway over the weekend of the 10th and 11th October, as the world's fastest production bike celebrates 10 years at the top. Launched to the UK public in 1999, the GSX1300R Hayabusa was an instant hit, delivering more performance in a standard road-... Read More >>

	The UK'S Fastest Subarus Descend on Northamptonshire This Sunday Posted on: 19/08/2009 This Sunday (23rd September) sees Round 4 of Scooby Sprint Championship, held for the first time in the Midlands, on the "drift circuit" at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway. And here's the best part, you can take part yourself! You don't need a competition license, or a race suit - jus... Read More >>