Santa Pod supports National Motorsport Week with free track time for locals!
Santa Pod Raceway may be Europe’s premier Dragstrip, attracting some of the world’s greatest drivers, but for National Motorsport Week (30TH June to 8th July), the Northamptonshire venue hopes to attract some fresh talent from closer to home – by offering all local residents free track time!
The innovative move sees the FIA-approved track being made available at no cost to anyone from either an MK or NN postcode on Saturday the 30th June. On this day, The ‘Pod will be running one of its legendary ‘Run What You Brung’ (or ‘RWYB’) days, where anyone is welcome to turn up in their road car and race on the strip – all day long.
Local residents simply need to attend the day and show their driving licence to prove their postcode (it’s also a requirement for signing onto the track) before being able to perfect their launch technique and gear-changing prowess on one of the most superbly prepared track surfaces in the World, driving in the tyre tracks of some of the sport’s true legends like Andy Carter and Don Garlitts.
Commenting on the initiative, Santa Pod’s marketing manager Caroline Day said, ‘National Motorsport Week is all about giving motorsport a go, so we’re delighted to throw open our doors to our neighbours and let them see what an addictive buzz drag racing can be. It’s always been one of the most cost effective ways of getting into true motorsport, allowing you to run under full competition conditions all day for just £35. We hope that this entices a few more people to give RWYB a go and enjoy their car’s maximum performance in a truly safe environment. Our local drivers can get here with very little fuel cost, enjoy a full day’s racing with their friends and hopefully kindle a love for the sport. You can even run with a passenger if they bring their licence too!’
Make sure you enjoy National Motorsport Week and get involved on track. For more details click to www.santapod.com or speak to the team on 01234 782828.
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