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Retro Show
Sunday 9th June 2024 at Santa Pod Raceway
This static show is a celebration of vehicles from yesteryear. Honouring all things classic and retro from the 1950s through to the year 2000. Featuring Show & Shine Competition, Car Club displays, Live Action Arena, Jet Car and all-round retro entertainment. Tickets for the Retro Show include entry to Sportsman Nationals and National Drag Racing on track.
On track will be the Sportsman Nationals Drag Racing Championship round and Retro guest classes.
Classes:
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Open to Pre-2000 Vehicles Only
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 8am to register. Space is limited and the paddock fills up quickly so be sure to arrive early.
Trophies & Autoglym Prizes for:
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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 your club would like to attend and you have a minimum of 5 cars or bikes, please Download a Club Booking Form. The majority of your cars should be Pre-2000. Booking deadline 5pm 24th May.
Club Perks:
- Buy 10 Get 1 Free
- Discounted booking fee
- Free delivery
- An allocated club area
- Car Club vehicle hanger
View full Car Club Information.
Multiple world record holder and professional stunt driver Terry Grant will be putting on an action packed, precision driving stunt show.
There will be traders at the show selling anything from clothing to stickers and collectables.
If you are a trader interested in trading at Santa Pod Raceway find Exhibitor Information here.
Buyers: Retrojumble is your chance to find rare & vintage parts for your retro ride.
Sellers: If you have a veritable scrapyard of second hand parts at home or just a handful of spares, autojumble is the place to sell. Book your 6m x 6m spot in advance online for £40 or it's first come first served on the day for £50. NO SELLING OF CLOTHING ALLOWED
The soundtrack to the days activities will come from the Live Stage hosted by DJ Grant Pinney with live band Big Phat Jukebox whom play a range of styles including Pop, Ska, and Motown.
For those camping over with multi-day tickets there is evening entertainment in Fuelers Bar on Saturday with live band, Major Lee and The Dukes.
Expect a heady mix of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s tunes. Put on your dancing shoes and lubricate your vocal chords so you can bop and sing-along at the party of the year.
All the fun of the fair with Dodgems, Waltzers, Arcades, Candy Floss and Sideshows! (All days)
Tokens available indivually or in bundles: Get 27 funfair tokens for £25 or 55 tokens for £50 and really keep the kids busy for hours! Each token counts as £1 when redeemed. (Tokens can be purchased via cash or card from the token counter in the middle of the fun fair and are non-refundable.)
Ride Prices (tokens): Dodgems - 5 (1 or 2 in a car), Extreme - 4, Waltzer - 4, Trampolines - 3, Kids Rides - 3. (Only Tokens, No cash will be accepted on rides)
There are licensed bars and caterers on site selling food and drink. You can pay for items on site from our catering units and Pod Shop with contactless card payment or cash. There are cash machines in the catering area and Pod Shop. View Caterer details
Sunday is elimination day on track for the National Drag Racing Championship classes, with a huge variety of race cars and bikes.
Ticket Type | Price Bands |
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Adult Sunday (Retro Show) Gates open Sun 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £23 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £28 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Sunday (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £6 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Sunday (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
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Adult Weekend Gates open Fri 8am Buy Now >> |
Early | £43 (inc £3 booking fee) |
Standard | £53 (inc £3 booking fee) | |
Kids Weekend (5-15) Buy Now >> |
All Price Bands | £11 (inc £1 booking fee) |
Kids Weekend (under 5) | All Price Bands | Free |
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Grandstand |
All Price Bands | Free |
- Buy Tickets online at SantaPodTickets.com or by phone on 01234 782828. All tickets are Pre-Booking Only – No tickets will be available on the gate.
- Early ticket prices end on the Friday TWO weeks before the event weekend at 5pm.
- There is a Postage Fee of £3 per order (£6 recorded). There is no postage fee on E-Tickets. There is a £3 fee for Collection Tickets.
- The Postage option for tickets ends ONE week before the event starts. After this time only E-Tickets or Collection will be available.
- All tickets are non-refundable. All tickets are subject to availability and sold on a first come first served basis.
- The option of Ticket Insurance via TicketPlan is available when you purchase your tickets online.
- Ticket prices are per person.
- Kids tickets - Photo ID is required if kids look older than they are. Kids under 5 are free. All kids pay full price for Grandstand tickets.
- Day admission is 8am till racing finishes.
- Weekend ticket holders can arrive up until 10pm on days that the ticket is valid for with the exception of the final day of the event.
- Camping is included within multi-day admission tickets. NOT single day tickets. Full Camping Info.
- Any ticket upgrades made on the day will be charged the difference to full gate price.
- Parking is free.
- Certain activities including Drag Racing are subject to weather and track conditions.
- No Glass! No Pets! No Fireworks! No Chinese Lanterns! No Drones! view full Essential Info.
- Please see Essential Info page for Adverse Weather Ticket Policy and other Terms and Conditions.
- Santa Pod Raceway offer various promotions and group discounts for 10 or more adult admission tickets to selected events. Details here.
- When you arrive and leave site, please keep your speed down, don't litter and respect local residents.
Retro Show Photos & Videos
Retro Show 2023: Facebook Gallery
Retro Show 2022: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
Retro Show Lite 2021: Facebook Gallery
Retro Show Lite 2020: Facebook Gallery
Retro Show 2019: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
Retro Show 2018: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
Retro Show 2017: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
Retro Show 2016: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
Retro Show 2015: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
Retro Show 2014: Facebook Gallery, Highlights Video
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