• Sunday, April 12, 2026

  • GTI Festival

    All Day, Santapod Raceway

    The GTI Festival is the season finale for enthusiasts got all VAG marques, SEAT, Skoda, Audi and of course Volkswagen. The GTI Festival is now a final fling season finale, before the times comes to put the cars away. Packed with lots of action from Run what ya brung, Show & Shine, Auto Jumble, Mass…

  • Saturday, April 18, 2026

  • Spring Speed Nationals

    All Day, Northamptonshire

    The affectionately named STP Springspeed Nationals is a fond tip of the hat to the recently closed Shakespeare County Raceway as the Northamptonshire venue takes the mantle of running a championship event over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. A huge variety of race cars and bikes will keep the tra…

  • Sunday, April 26, 2026

  • The Fast Show

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway

    The season-opening show for all performance and modified car enthusiasts. Featuring huge club stand displays, Run What Ya Brung, FWD & JDS Drag Racing, Drifting, Stunt Displays, Jet Car, Trade Village, Caterers, Fun Fair Rides and much more. Everyone is welcome at the Fast show, including clubs, in…

  • Friday, May 1, 2026

  • Nostalgia Nationals

    All Day, Northamptonshire

    Organised by the NSRA and Santa Pod Raceway, a hot rod meet rolled up into a weekend of nostalgia style drag racing. Run what ya brung for pre-1973 cars. Hot rods, customs, Outlaw Anglias, dragsters, altereds, Wild Bunch and the Gasser Circus.

  • Sunday, May 10, 2026

  • Jap Show

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway

    A car show where it doesn’t matter whether you drive a modified Nissan Micra or a performance race-spec Evo, ride a GSXR or a Yamaha R1, all Japanese cars and bikes are welcome at JapShow. Whether you like the relaxed pace of the Show Paddock, car displays and trade area, or prefer the faster side …

  • Friday, May 15, 2026

  • Doorslammers

    All Day, Northamptonshire

    Doorslammers which ran in the 1970’s and 1980’s is back at Santa Pod in a bigger and better format, along with a huge prize fund. The Doorslammers has six heads-up classes along with one huge Bracket class. The prize money up for grabs will be £85k, this will again be the largest prize money ever p…

  • V W Breakout

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway

    VW Breakout Fri 17th to Sun 19th May 2024 Family Friendly VW Weekender! A three-day relaxed VW Festival with all the elements of the shows we all know and love! Quarter mile track action features Doorslammer Drag Racing, alongside Live Music, Show & Shine, Traders, Fun Fair and Bar meaning you can …

  • Sunday, May 17, 2026

  • Lancashire Coast Classic & Performance Motor Show

    All Day, Lytham Hall,

    A classic car show at Lytham Hall by great British Motorshows 

  • Friday, May 22, 2026

  • The Main Event

    All Day, Northamptonshire

    FIA European Drag Racing Championships Inc FIM Europe Drag Bikes Round 1 of the FIA/FIM European Championships is one of Santa Pod's most prestigious Drag Race meetings. This hugely popular, televised extravaganza features over 200 teams and 17 classes of cars and bikes including the sports F1 clas…

  • Sunday, May 31, 2026

  • The Vauxhall Show

    All Day, Northamptonshire

    Vauxhalls take over Santa Pod with Vauxhall only RWYB, club displays, Show & Shine, Jet Car and more! The famous Griffin comes to Santa Pod in the form of The Vauxhall Show welcoming everything from performance Vauxhall Astras to custom Viva’s to the drag strip and show ground alike. As well as bei…

  • Thursday, June 4, 2026

  • Street Weekend

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA

    Four days of street‑legal drag racing and relaxed show vibes. Street Weekend focuses on real‑world cars and accessible drag racing. Expect RWYB action, club camping, social evenings and a chilled atmosphere that’s perfect for competitors and spectators alike.

  • Saturday, June 6, 2026

  • Truck Takeover

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA

    Trucks of all eras meet drag racing thrills.Truck Takeover showcases everything from vintage classics to modern monsters. Alongside show displays, enjoy drag racing, jet cars, monster truck action and family entertainment, making this a unique weekend for truck fans of all ages.

  • Sunday, June 7, 2026

  • Cleveleys Car Show 2026

    10:00am, Victoria Road West and the Promenade

    The Cleveleys Car Show – where motoring passion meets coastal charm. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Cleveleys promenade, this annual event brings together a stunning array of classic, custom, and performance vehicles from across the region. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious vis…

  • Friday, June 12, 2026

  • Podstock

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA

    Music, motors and summer festival vibes at the Pod. Podstock combines live music, track action and relaxed festival energy. With camping, entertainment and plenty happening on and off the strip, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer weekend at Santa Pod.

  • Saturday, June 13, 2026

  • Sportsman Nationals

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA

    Grassroots drag racing at its competitive best. Sportsman Nationals celebrates the heart of UK drag racing, with close competition across multiple sportsman classes. Expect full fields, tight racing and a friendly paddock atmosphere.

  • Sunday, June 21, 2026

  • BMW Show

    All Day, Northamptonshire

    he BMW Show at Santa Pod Raceway welcomes all BMWs - race cars, show cars, modern, retros, classics, new minis and BMW bikes. BMWs have all the right elements to make great drag and drift cars. Powerful engines, rear-wheel drive and stable handling all add up to unbeatable straight-line and sideway…

  • Friday, June 26, 2026

  • Dragstalgia

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway

      Santa Pod goes back to the way we were with Dragstalgia, a weekend dedicated to drag racing, hot rods and bikes from a bygone era with classic dragsters and funny cars, altereds, hot rods, American muscle and more. There will be Championship Drag Racing and Run What Ya Brung sessions on the track…

  • Saturday, July 4, 2026

  • PullUp

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA

    UK Street Car Showdown. The UK’s fastest street cars go head-to-head in a heart-racing showdown! It’s going to be a busy day of sleepers, supercars, and built monsters clashing side-by-side on the strip. Meet your favourite YouTubers, enjoy food stalls, funfair rides, merch, and family-friendly en…

  • Friday, July 10, 2026

  • Summer Nationals

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway

    Drag Racing at Its Best. The Motorsport UK British Championship for Pro Mod takes over Santa Pod. With a massive variety of race cars, bikes, and a Jet Car turning up the heat, this is summer motorsport at full throttle.

  • Friday, July 17, 2026

  • Transitmania

    All Day, Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA

    The Transits are Taking Over.  Transitmania is a show for owners and enthusiasts of Fords legendary Transit Van, standard, modified, classic or campers all are welcome along to enjoy the weekend. A relaxed event for all owners of the Ford Transit in all its variants. This an open event and weekend…