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JamesF
22-11-13, 12:49 PM
Dragstalgia is back for 2014 and it’s going to be even bigger and better than 2013. There are plenty more announcements to be made yet but make sure you get the dates in your diary now. We’re going onto 3 days so it’s 11th-13th July.

New for 2014 is the track will be open on Friday afternoon for RWYB only. We recognise that RWYB time is short for Saturday and Sunday (but still available) so if you want to be able to go round and round with lots of runs then the Friday is for you. If you want to do RWYB on Saturday and Sunday then this must be pre-booked and paid for to secure your slot. We’re also upping the entertainment on Friday night too with a live band as well as a DJ.

We’re sticking with the pre-1980’s rule throughout the event and tightening up on this with the invited race classes.

Some of the invited race classes are still yet to confirm their attendance but one new addition that we’re pleased to announce is the First Annual Willys Wars which it looks like we already have a fantastic entry for.

The showmanship trophies are returning to keep the emphasis on keeping the crowd entertained so we’ll have awards for the best burnout, wheelstand, appearances, best backup girl and more.

The usual Saturday night entertainment will be back with a Cacklefest, followed by Fire burnouts and then it’s all descend on the Fuelers Bar for real ale, burlesque and some top notch music.

After a sell-out Show & Shine competition in 2013 there will be even more space available and we have secured backing from the NSRA who are going to be taking care of the competition (still pre-1980’s), guaranteeing that only the best of the best will be walking away with trophies and prizes.

Club stands are still welcome and the popular 20% club discount will still be available on tickets purchased on the gate. Only a proof of membership is needed to qualify.

New for 2014 is the exclusive NSRA discount available on ADVANCE tickets so it means NSRA members can come in even cheaper! This offer is available over the phone only up until Friday 4th July, tickets will be kept on the gate and issued on the day on production of your NSRA membership card.

The history marquee will be here again with cars, bikes and items so if you have anything historic or iconic that you’d like to display, whether it has wheels or not, please get in touch.

You can get in touch with me through the usual means, on here or james@santapod.com or 01234 782828.

For further info please take a look at www.dragstalgia.co.uk (http://www.dragstalgia.co.uk/) [:)]

Gerryg
22-11-13, 12:57 PM
My heart was in my mouth watching the vid in the above link (last race).....

Captain Scarlet
22-11-13, 02:40 PM
Is it one single genre music only again James.

DaveC
22-11-13, 04:25 PM
Thanks James
looking forward to it.. :)
Speak soon

JamesF
22-11-13, 04:56 PM
Music wise, i have a rock & roll dj booked for both evenings. On Friday night we have a sounds of the 60's tribute band which is something a little different to what we've had before but i thought it was worth a go! Saturday nights band is TBC as i've just been cancelled on but i did have a 50's & 60's rock n roll band lined up.

Captain Scarlet
22-11-13, 05:53 PM
Cheers ,i have only been to the first Dragstalgia ,and there was only one type of music all night ,no good for the wife,and if the wife dont go, i dont go. :thumbs_up_smiley:

JamesF
29-01-14, 03:15 PM
The latest addition to the bill is an authentic drive in cinema. Drive in your Classic, American or Hot Rod and enjoy screenings of a number of classic drag racing movies including Heart Like a Wheel – the Shirley Muldowney story, American Graffiti, Two-lane black top and more. We’re even showing what’s thought to be the first big screen viewing in the UK of the smash hit “Snake & Mongoose”, and what better way to watch it than on a Saturday evening surrounded by Hot Rods at the end of a hard days racing. Simply tune into Nitro FM (96.2fm) on your stereo, or bring a wireless to get the audio, sit back & enjoy. If you haven’t got a car worthy of driving in, you’ll be pleased to hear that you’ll be able to watch the films from the bank behind the cars instead. For Drag Racing fans, this is set to be one of the most memorable film viewings you’ll ever experience!

Set in the heyday of drag racing and based on a true story, “Snake & Mongoose” uncovers for the first time on the big screen the compelling rivalry and breakthrough sports marketing accomplishments of Don “the Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen—including a Hot Wheels partnership that proved game changing for all parties including the world of Drag Racing. Watch on as the 2 bitter adversaries become the best of friends away from the drag strip whilst remaining fierce rivals on the track. The action is guaranteed to keep you, quite literally, on the edge of your driving seat!

MisteR Tee
29-01-14, 09:19 PM
Anyone got a cloning machine they can lend me!!! I'll be in Germany this weekend for the Euronats, whilst my buddy Dave (Limpy) Gibbons has fun with his altered & my dragster at this event!!! Enjoy (he says through gritted teeth!!).:thumbsdown:

crumble
29-01-14, 11:44 PM
This is going to be a great weekend.

Dusty
30-01-14, 08:59 PM
Anyone got a cloning machine they can lend me!!! I'll be in Germany this weekend for the Euronats, whilst my buddy Dave (Limpy) Gibbons has fun with his altered & my dragster at this event!!! Enjoy (he says through gritted teeth!!).:thumbsdown:

Similar for Deb & I (Germany) and Natalie with her Morris Eight at Santa Pod

nigelh
03-02-14, 07:46 PM
just heard theres a couple of nostalgic fuel altereds coming over.its on euro dragster

crumble
03-02-14, 08:29 PM
Rat trap and pure hell. Seeing these two cars run will be worth the entrance fee.

IanT
03-02-14, 08:33 PM
Oh my!

JamesF
04-02-14, 12:40 PM
You guys heard right...

Santa Pod Raceway are pleased to announce a new partnership for Dragstalgia 2014 with USAutomotive. The new partnership is a collaboration of one of the most prolific American Auto Parts suppliers in the UK and what is quickly becoming THE nostalgia event in Europe, a natural combination. The real winners from this new partnership is you, the fans, as between us, we’re bringing you something pretty special, fittingly from the USA.
We have teamed up to bring not one, but TWO of the baddest fuel altereds of all time to Dragstalgia on the 11th-13th July 2014. Many of us are only lucky enough to see American Nostalgia racing on the internet, so we’re bringing a taste of American Nostalgia racing to you, right here at Santa Pod Raceway.
It’s been a dream of Ron Hope’s and Rich Guasco’s to come and race in anger here in the UK, but little do they know that by fulfilling those dreams, they’ll be making the dreams of thousands of UK Drag fans come true at the same time. That’s right,“Rat Trap” and “Pure Hell” are coming to race at Dragstalgia. This may be the only time you’ll ever see the cars here at Santa Pod so this really is an opportunity not to be missed.

So get the dates in your diary now, 11th-13th July 2014, it truly will be a weekend to remember. You can also expect racing from all major Nostalgia classes in the UK including the crowd pleasing Nostalgia Funny Cars. There will be a huge Show & Shine paddock, club displays, live music, a beer festival, jet car, cacklefest, fire burnouts and loads more. For further information please see the website www.dragstalgia.co.uk (http://www.dragstalgia.co.uk/).

USAutomotive are the UK’s leading weekly importers of parts for American vehicles and have stock in excess of 20,000 products at their Bedford warehouse and have access to thousands more items in stock from the USA. They are also able to offer a host of custom imported products too so if it’s available, they can supply it! Please see www.usautomotive.co.uk (http://www.usautomotive.co.uk/) for a full product list and to find out more or call 01234 273155.

JamesF
29-04-14, 10:25 AM
The line-up for Dragstalgia just keeps on growing and we’re pleased to announce that the latest addition to the bill is the offer of vintage hair and make-up services! Courtesy of Sarah’s Doo-Wop Do’s, for a small fee we’re able to offer some authentic vintage hair and make-up styling on site throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday to help you really get into the Nostalgia spirit. The gents are catered for too with an onsite barbers with Tink from Goodfellows.
Wouldn’t it be great if everyone got made up with Nostalgia dress for the Saturday evening drive-in movie and entertainment in Fuelers Bar?

To pre-book your appointment, email sarahsdoowopdos@gmail.com.
We are also seeking some historic vehicles to house in the Historic marquee for the weekend. If you have a historic drag vehicle that you’d like to display, please get in touch with James on 01234 782828 or james@santapod.com.

plumpcars
29-04-14, 10:40 AM
The Tri Chevy Group have an organised drive upo to the show 'n shine again this year. Always a good trip and a great meet.

JamesF
16-05-14, 11:23 AM
The NSRA Blast from the Past
The NSRA are bringing along a selection of some of the most iconic custom hot rods from around the Country to display at Dragstalgia. Vehicles include Henry Hirise,
Revenge, Andromeda, Silhouette, the Belch Beer Truck and more!