Below are the Dates for the VWDRC events that I will be attending; please feel free to come say hi to me in the pits. I will also be attending other Drag Racing events at Santa Pod Raceway throughout 2009.
Round 1 - Easter Thunderball
April 10th - 13th, Santa Pod Raceway
All the VW classes plus National Drag Racing Championships, Pro-Fuel Shootout - Top Fuel Dragsters, Funny Cars, Street Eliminator Series plus Rocket Bike, Jet Cars, Jet Trucks, Jet Beetle, Monster Truck and an extravaganza of moto stunts and displays.
Round 2 - Big Bang
April 24th - 26th, Santa Pod Raceway
Many racer's favorite event, Big Bang will once again host a whole line-up of great things to do on and off the track, day time and night time.
The best way to enjoy Big Bang is to camp over with your mates and take things at a relaxed pace. This is the most chilled-out VW show on the calendar!
Round 3 - Spring Nationals
May 2nd - 4th, Shakespeare County Raceway
Mixed drag racing event up in Shakespeare's Stratford.
Round 4 - Summer Nationals
June 13th - 14th, Santa Pod Raceway
All the VW classes plus MSA British Championship for Top Methanol plus all sportsman classes plus The Wild Bunch, Nostalgia Altereds and Drag Bikes inc. SuperTwins. Jet Car demos and track displays.
Round 5 - Bug Jam 22
July 17th - 19nd, Santa Pod Raceway
For a full Bug Jam 21 report and gallery visit: www.bugjam.co.uk.
"Europe's No.1 Summer VW Festival" VW Drag Racing, RWYB track action, Super Mod, VW Traders, 4 music arenas, Top DJs, Comedy shows, Funfair, Mr & Miss Bug Jam, Show & Shine plus weekend camping.
Round 6 - Open Sports Nationals
August 21st - 24th, Shakespeare County Raceway
Mixed drag racing event up in Shakespeare's Stratford.
Round 7 - National Finals
September 26th - 27th, Santa Pod Raceway
All the VW classes plus MSA British Championship Finals for Top Methanol plus all sportsman classes plus The Wild Bunch, Nostalgia Altereds, Drag Bikes inc SuperTwins. Jet Car demos and track displays.
Other Events
Ultimate Dubs Static VW display - Promoting the VWDRC
8th March, Telford International Centre
Bringing together the Ultimate Dubs from around the Country.
GTi Spring Festival
Sunday 29th March, Santa Pod Raceway
VWDRC Display and RWYB challenge, RWYB for water-cooled VWs, auto jumble, Show ‘n’ Shine plus club displays.
Round 2 of the ESC - Performance, Tuning & Modified Show
Sunday 10th May, Santa Pod Raceway
The serious performance event for anyone into making performance road cars go quicker. Track open for Run What Ya Brung, but also featuring the opening round of the HKS Drag Series and drag demos.
FIA "The Main Event"
22nd - 25th May, Santa Pod Raceway
FIA European Drag Racing Championships
Inc UEM Drag Bikes. Round 1 of Europe’s premier Drag Racing Championship attracting over 250 of the top drag racing teams from all over Europe. Televised action including the sport’s Formula 1 class of Top Fuel Dragster plus over 20 supporting classes of cars and bikes plus Jet Car demos, Live Action Arena, Monster Trucks, trade village, side-shows and lots of family entertainment.
GTi Festival
5th July, Santa Pod Raceway
VWDRC Display and RWYB challenge. RWYB for water-cooled VWs, auto jumble, Show ‘n’ Shine plus club displays.
Retro Show
12th July, Santa Pod Raceway
The multi-marque event for anyone into retro cars, bikes and scooters. Track open for Run What Ya Brung, show & shine paddock, autotest, club displays and 70’s carwash disco on Saturday Night.
Round 3 of the ESC - Marangoni Ultimate Street Car
2nd August, Santa Pod Raceway
The fastest, hottest, largest and loudest modified car festival in Europe with cutting-edge music, track open for Run What Ya Brung, show & shine and a huge variety of off-track entertainment and traders.
VW Action
4th - 6th September, Santa Pod Raceway
VWDRC Display and RWYB. A laid back gathering of like minded VW enthusiasts enjoying racing, RWYB, Show ‘n’ Shine, trade village plus evening family entertainment.
FIA "European Finals"
10th - 13th September, Santa Pod Raceway
Santa Pod’s flagship Championship event attracting over 250 of the top drag racing teams from all over Europe. Televised action including the sport’s Formula 1 class of Top Fuel Dragster plus over 20 supporting classes of cars and bikes plus Jet Car demos, Live Action Arena, Monster Trucks, trade village, side-shows and lots of family entertainment.
Flame & Thunder
31st October, Santa Pod Raceway
Action packed family day including the largest collection of Europe’s finest stunt riders and drivers ever seen at one event. Enjoy Monster Trucks, Flaming Jet Vehicles, Drag Racing in the dark, fireworks, fun fair and family entertainment.