If fuel injection, traction control, power steering, and 27 different airbags are your idea of motoring hell, then you’ll feel at home at the Retro Show. Here you’ll only find real cars and bikes with real style unmolested by Eurocrats. We are talking dirty-hands motoring for those who know how to check their oil, but like to use their cars on a daily basis too. Sounds good? See you there!
All retro cars welcome so expect to see:
- Audis (Quattro. 100 etc)
- BMWs (E30)
- BSA bikes
- Citroens (2CV, DS etc)
- Fiat (500 etc)
- Fords (Capri, Escort, Fiesta, Cortina etc)
- Hillmans (Avenger, Imp etc)
- Harley Davidson (all of them!)
- Honda (S800, CB750 etc)
- Jaguars (E-types etc)
- Kawasaki (KH750, KR1S etc)
- Lancias (Beta, Y10 etc)
- Mercedes
- MGs (MGB etc)
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- Minis
- Peugeots (205 etc)
- Porsches (911, 959 etc)
- Renaults (5 etc)
- Royal Enfield bikes
- SAAB (96 etc)
- Scooters (Vespa, Lambretta etc)
- Triumphs (Bonneville, Tiger, TR7, Dolomite etc)
- Vauxhalls (Opels, Manta, Astra etc)
- Volvo (P1800 etc)
- VWs (Golf, Beetle, Camper etc)
- Yamaha (RD350, F1ZY etc)
- and anything else retro!
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Modern retro cars and bikes are also welcome including: New Mini, New Beetle, New Fiat 500, PT Cruiser, Figaro etc, and new Bonneville, Vespa, and Kawasaki w650 & Drifter.
Big Power isn't essential, the drag strip and handling track are suitable for all types of vehicle. If you don't have a retro vehicle then get in the retro spirit with Space Hoppers, Pogo Sticks, Skateboards, Raleigh Choppers, or Roller Skates.
What's On at Retro Show:
Retro RWYB (Run What Ya Brung)
No matter what type of retro ride you drive or ride you can put it to the test down the world famous Santa Pod strip! Sign-on costs £25 for the day and you can put in as many runs as you want. Make sure to bring along your driving licence. The provisional RWYB classes are:
Car, Truck & Van classes
Class A - Under 2000cc without turbo/nitrous etc
Class B - Over 2000cc without turbo/nitrous etc
Class C - Under 2000cc with turbo/nitrous etc
Class D - Over 2000cc with turbo/nitrous etc
Scooter & Motorcycle classes
Class E - Under 200cc
Class F - Over 200cc
Outlaw Classes
Class X - Non Road Legal Cars & Bikes*
Class Y - Non Retro Cars & Bikes**
*Non road legal vehicles include all cars and bikes running on slicks, and those that would not pass an MOT.
**Non-Retro class includes all vehicles newer than 1990, but does NOT include retro-remakes such as new Beetle, new Mini, Triumph Bonneville etc.
The winners get a trophy so make sure you take part! More RWYB info on the RWYB page. (No Trophy for class Y)
If you want maximum track time then come for the weekend as there is a RWYB on the Saturday with free camping for weekend ticket holders.
If you can't wait until Retro Show, visit www.RWYB.com for a full calendar of RWYB dates at Santa Pod Raceway. |
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Drag Racing
The FWD Drag Series is for Front Wheel Drive cars with engines from 4 to 6 cylinders. Cars typically run 9 to 11 second quarter miles at 130mph plus.
Full details on the FWD Drag Series at www.fwddragseries.co.uk.
Retro Show will also be a round of the Old Skool Ford Drag Championships. |
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Drag Demos
Thundering down the track will be retro cars from various National Championship Drag Racing classes. |
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Show & Shine
Restored, modified or original… if you've got a cool retro ride that you want to show off, get it out of the car park and into the Show & Shine. It's FREE TO ENTER and open from 9am to register.
Trophies and cool Autoglym prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
- Best of Show
- Best Pre-70's
- Best 70's
- Best 80's
- Best Standard
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- Best Modified
- Best Engine
- Best Modern Retro
- Best 2-Wheeler
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Trucks & Tractors
New for 2013 will be the Retro Truck and Tractor display. |
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Club Displays/Camping
There will be a host of specialist and mixed clubs attending the show, with retro vehicles of all kinds filling the raceway, so make sure you don't miss out. If you have any enquiries or would like to book a club stand or camping please call: 01234 782828, further details on the Clubs page.
The first clubs to book for Retro Show 2013 are:
- Bury Retro Car Club
- Detomado Drivers Club
- Phoenix MOC
- Retrobeutes
- RTOC
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- RustRash Flyers
- Mercedes-190.co.uk
- Simca Club UK
- Turbo Collective
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Autotest
Do you reckon you've got the skills and precision to get yourself round our handling circuit? Its not just about speed, it's about driving ability and keeping a cool head! Put your skills to the test and see how you and your car get on. Details on the Autotest page. |
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Monster Truck
In the Live Action Arena will be the Santa Pod Monster Truck Podzilla, jumping and crushing strictly non-retro cars. |
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Jet Car
The world's fastest Jet Car, Fireforce 3 will take to the track with a flame-throwing, 270mph performance. Nothing compares to the sight and sound of the FireForce 3 jet car, so make sure you don't miss it! |
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Merlin Engine
Feel the power of a classic Rolls Royce Merlin Engine running on a static display. |
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Car Giveaway
This 100e will be modified during the show and then given away at the end of the day. Details on the Car Giveaway page. |
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Retro Drifting
There will be displays of this sideways driving, tyre smoking art from some of the country's top drivers in retro cars. |
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Traders & Caterers
There will be a variety of traders at the Retro Show, selling everything from car parts to clothing and a range of caterers. |
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Autojumble
This is the place to find rare and vintage parts at bargain prices. It is FREE to trade at Retro Show Autojumble just ask for a pass when you arrive. |
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Bar & Evening Entertainment
Fuelers Bar will be open all weekend with evening entertainment on Saturday night. |
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Fun Fair Rides
Let the kids have a wild time on the fun fair rides or even unleash the big kid in yourself, and munch on some candy floss! |
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Mobile Dyno
The Rapid GB Dyno will be at Retro Show, allowing anyone to get a full power and torque readout and some tuning advice from the experts using some of the latest and most accurate mobile dyno kit available. |
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Auto Trader Cars For Sale Paddock
If you've got a car you want to sell, park it up in the Auto Trader Cars For Sale Paddock, stick your phone number on the dashboard, and wait for the calls to come flooding in. Whether you're buying, selling or browsing, this is the best way to shift cars at the show. FREE for both buyers and sellers! |
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