Ever since its opening in 1966, Santa Pod Raceway has been the throbbing heartbeat of drag racing across Europe. Based in Bedfordshire, this legendary quarter-mile track was the very first permanent drag racing facility to be established on the continent and continues to set the standard high for speed and adrenaline. Santa Pod hosts a full calendar of more than 50 events a season and is the petrolhead and performance buff's paradise.
Santa Pod is home to the world's fastest all-asphalt dragstrip, which hosts British Drag Racing Championship rounds and European Drag Racing Championships. Its meticulously prepared surface is where the top dragsters, funny cars, and pro mods light up the tarmac, making quarter-mile runs that are awe-inspiring.
Outside championship drag racing, Santa Pod houses a vibrant and diverse car culture. There's Japanese performance car meets and VW Beetle & Camper rallies, classic car days and modified car shows, through to a busy calendar of meets and festivals covering all areas. The Raceway's unique ambience brings enthusiasts of speed, style, and engineering together under one electric umbrella.
For those that can't wait to hit the strip, Santa Pod offers the famous 'Run What Ya Brung' (RWYB) days. These open track days invite drivers to put their car or bike through its paces in a safe, legal environment, racing friends or strangers down the iconic quarter-mile. Perfect for beginners and seasoned veterans alike, RWYB is the ideal way of discovering what your machine can do.
If sideways driving is your passion, 'Drift What Ya Brung' (DWYB) is your chance to learn and develop drifting skills on a specialist drift circuit. At rock-bottom prices from only £45, Santa Pod is one of the UK's cheapest circuits for drag and drift enthusiasts.
Santa Pod’s reputation as the home of drag racing is well-earned. Whether you’re there to witness the thunder of 10,000-horsepower dragsters, participate in RWYB or DWYB sessions, or simply soak up the high-octane atmosphere, Santa Pod Raceway delivers an experience like no other. It’s not just a track - it’s a celebration of speed, skill, and the relentless pursuit of performance.