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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 15 8:23 am
by Pete
Kev wrote:Hopefully be there next year! It'll be a blast. Will try and bring some weather with me....
That would be the icing on the cake! It would be great to see you!
You will do anything for free entry
(Richly deserved)
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 15 6:49 pm
by drewcrane
Pete wrote:Kev wrote:Hopefully be there next year! It'll be a blast. Will try and bring some weather with me....
That would be the icing on the cake! It would be great to see you!
You will do anything for free entry
(Richly deserved)
Free entry, nothing is free it all has a cost somewhere, but yes we have it in our plans,providing no set backs this year

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 15 10:40 am
by Carl
Be great if we could get a Mobile Dyno for 2016. We need something extra.
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 15 11:46 am
by John
Carl wrote:Be great if we could get a Mobile Dyno for 2016. We need something extra.
I like that idea Carl, I`ve seen a few very dissapointed Corvette drivers at one of their shows where there was one
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 15 9:19 pm
by 65Belvedere
Early Bird Tickets Can Now Be Purchased From The Santa Pod Website Till 31st Jan 2016
https://www.eticketing.co.uk/santapodra ... emref=3195
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 15 10:25 am
by db
John wrote:Carl wrote:Be great if we could get a Mobile Dyno for 2016. We need something extra.
I like that idea Carl, I`ve seen a few very dissapointed Corvette drivers at one of their shows where there was one
Great idea, I'd love to get mine on a dyno. Guy, are you bringing your trailer?
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 15 7:37 pm
by Guy
db wrote:John wrote:Carl wrote:Be great if we could get a Mobile Dyno for 2016. We need something extra.
I like that idea Carl, I`ve seen a few very dissapointed Corvette drivers at one of their shows where there was one
Great idea, I'd love to get mine on a dyno. Guy, are you bringing your trailer?

No sorry mate, and for the first time in years I dont have to use any holiday from work ......result

Posted: Wed Dec 23, 15 9:12 am
by 65Belvedere
We've had confirmation that the Webcam will be on again next year
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 16 10:49 am
by mustangbooks
Not sure if this has already been mentioned, but if you were at the nats last year and had a weekend ticket, you can get a 50% rebate off this year's ticket by ringing the box office due to the rain-out, and if you just had a Sunday ticket, you get a full refund!
http://www.santapod.co.uk/adverseweather.php
Just booked my ticket, and got £15.20 off the price of an early bird ticket (although you have to pay booking fee + postage as the rebate is done through the box office, not website), so just over £20 for a weekend at the Pod!
Adverse Weather Ticket Policy
In case of certain events being severely affected by adverse weather, please retain your ticket as a credit value may be attributed to your ticket. Any value awarded will be at the discretion of the Event Organizer. Where a credit value has been given, the relevant admission/grandstand ticket may then be redeemed in the advance booking period for the specified amount for a future Santa Pod organized event – valid for 12 months up to and including the relevant event affected.
TICKETS MUST BE REDEEMED IN ADVANCE - Redemption must be made by contacting the Box Office directly on 01234 782828 no later than the Friday 1 week prior to the event requested (Redemption can not be made on the gate), tickets bought on the gate must be posted to the office with your contact details before redemption can be made. Credit values/tickets to be redeemed on a 1 for 1 basis. No monetary refund is given.
If the new event is of a lesser value then the credit value, then any unused credit value will be lost.
Postage & Booking fees will still apply.
The Adverse Weather Policy only applies to the following Drag Racing meetings and RWYB days NOT specialist events:
(snip)
Credit values for the following events can ONLY be redeemed against the corresponding event for the following year:
- Mopar Nationals
(snip)
Mopar Nationals 2015
Weekend 50% (only vaild for Mopar Nationals 2016)
Sunday 100% (only vaild for Mopar Nationals 2016)
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 16 5:49 pm
by Super Sloth
Nicola and I have never been to this event... kept threatening to go over the years but something has always cropped up. Looks like we've been missing out judging by the various picture threads and youtube videos...
Is there a dedicated MMA area in the pits? It'd be nice to put a few names to faces?
all the best,
Jon.
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 16 7:32 pm
by Pete
The reality is that the show is so big and the area is quite sprawling that it is very hard in practice to get all the MMA members in one place.
For example, the guys who actively race will plump for the Pits (if there is space!) and the more family-orientated will want to be away from the noise and may choose to camp elsewhere.
The main point is there is plenty of time to stroll about and chat to people - all are perfectly approachable.
Then there is the bar in the evening where we get to bench race and tell lies, and of course drink beer responsibly!!
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 16 7:42 pm
by Pete
Just to clarify another point, before the perennial beef about the "Burn Out Contest" on Sunday is raised.
To set the record straight, the "Burn Out Contest" takes place during Sunday Lunchtime when the track is officially CLOSED.
The track team take a statutory break after a heavy morning's racing.
The "Burn Out Contest" takes place when there is down time to provide entertainment for the public and racers alike.
You will note that NO car goes down the track when it takes place as all the crew have been stood down.
Whether you like the "Burn Out Contest" or not, it does not impact on track time.
Thanks
Pete
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 16 9:37 pm
by Cannonball
Pete wrote:Just to clarify another point, before the perennial beef about the "Burn Out Contest" on Sunday is raised.
To set the record straight, the "Burn Out Contest" takes place during Sunday Lunchtime when the track is officially CLOSED.
The track team take a statutory break after a heavy morning's racing.
The "Burn Out Contest" takes place when there is down time to provide entertainment for the public and racers alike.
You will note that NO car goes down the track when it takes place as all the crew have been stood down.
Whether you like the "Burn Out Contest" or not, it does not impact on track time.
Thanks
Pete
The mopar Nats is THE B O LL A X the burn out comp sucks, Tony jim rich n tim are top guys to get this event each yr, trouble is it makes me get old quick waitin for the next to come around

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 16 9:41 pm
by Pete
Grab a hot dog while the burn out contest is on big fella, and then get back to your car in the fire up lane for some more action.
See you at the 'Pod in January

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 16 12:09 pm
by MrNorm
Kev wrote:Hopefully be there next year! It'll be a blast. Will try and bring some weather with me....
In that case I'm coming too.....

(but please leave posing pouch in OZ)