Tuesday 22 March 2011

Santa Pod

  • Santa Pod raceway is the first permanent 1/4 mile drag strip in Europe.
  • Opened Easter in 1966.
  • Built on ex army land.
  • Fastest all asphalt drag strip in the world.
  • It is leased and operated by Trakbak Racing which is based in London
  •  It is now the home of European drag racing and has had Andy carter do a 4.5s run at 320.95mph at the European finals 2010 setting a European record
  • Santa Pod hosts over 50 events during the race season Jan-Nov, including: National drag race meetings, classic car events, modified car shows (The Fast Show and USC), VW Beetle & Camper festivals (Bug Jam and Big Bang), Japanese performance car events (The JapShows), specialist events (Performance Vauxhall Show, Classic Ford show), Run What Ya Brung (RWYB) public track days and much more!
  • Circuit Statistics
    Length: 0.25 miles (0.402 Km)
    Surface: Asphalt
  • Contact DetailsSanta Pod Raceway
    Airfield Road
    Podington
    Wellingborough
    Northants
    NN29 7XA
    England

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