Easter Thunderball – Santapod Raceway

6 – 9 April 2012
Easter Thunderball
Santa Pod Raceway
Wellingborough, Northants

The Home of European Drag Racing!

If you’re after some piston fuelled fun this Easter then the Santapod
Thunderball has it all!

It’s packed to burst with top fuelled 300mph dragsters, explosive jet
cars, nitros, monster trucks, unique stunts and celebrity appearances!

Adult day tickets cost from just £8 and CSMA Club members can get
up close to the action with a guided paddock tour by a Top Fuel Racer!

So get fired up this Easter and join us for the fastest motorshow on earth!

CSMA Club benefits include:

• Up to 20% off public price
• Adult day tickets from just £8 (public price £10)
• Children 15 and under go FREE
• Exclusive CSMA Club member area
• Exclusive guided paddock tour by Top Fuel Racer
• Free cup of tea  or coffee on arrival
• 2, 3 and 4 day ticket options available include FREE onsite camping pitch!
• Classic Vehicle Display

The fastest motorsport on Earth!

Santa Pod is the most famous drag racing track outside America! Featuring the most powerful car and bike engines in the world it continues to attract the best drivers and race teams in European Drag Racing!

Few motorsport venues can offer such thrilling close up viewing, featuring up close pit access,  multi thousand horsepower Top Fuel cars, MSA Pro Mods and drag bikes!

Highlights of the weekend include:

MSA Pro Mod:
Full-bodied, full-sized cars with massive engines and monster attitude!
Reaching 0-240 mph in under 6 seconds! Pro Mod is the MSA
National Drag Racing Championship.

National Drag Racing Championships:
Not to be missed! As a huge variety of race cars and bikes compete in the
first round of National Drag Racing championships!

Rocket Bike:
The crazy Frenchman Eric Teboul hurtles down the strip at 220mph on his unique Rocket Bike!

Pro Fuel Shootout:
300mph Top Fuel Dragsters and Nitro Funny Cars go head to head over the full quarter mile!

Jet Dragster
The Split Second Jet Dragster blasts down the track driven by Julian Webb.

Monster Trucks:
There will be Monster Truck carnage featuring Santa Pod's very own
‘Podzilla’ battling ‘Swampthing’ as these two giants go head to head! 

Freestyle Motocross:
Top freestyle motocross perform gravity defying tricks  and aerial stunts
as they jump between ramps!

Don’t miss out! Visit the ticket options tab to book your tickets now!

CSMA Club displays

Whether you have a passion for motoring, motorcycling, the great outdoors, or would like to try out a new activity - you’re sure to find something to suit you with our Special Interest Groups!

From classic vehicle displays to motorcycle touring our Special Interest Groups are the perfect introduction to the social side of CSMA Club and a great way for you to talk about your interests or to try out something new!
Click here to find out more about our Special Interest Groups 

Classic Vehicle Rally

Motor on down to the classic vehicle rally as the CSMA Club Classic Vehicle Group are hosting a mouth watering display of classic vehicles and motorcycles  ranging from pre-war to post-war classics and modern rally vehicles. Meet the drivers and find out what classic vehicle activities are taking place near you. For displaying your vehicle we will provide you with: Complimentary weekend tickets to the event for both yourself and a passenger with free access to the CSMA Club members area.

Do you have a classic vehicle that you would like to display at The Easter Thunderball? Click here to download an application form! It’s the perfect way to do what you love for FREE! 

Make a weekend of it!

With so much to see and do at this year’s Easter Thunderball, why not make a weekend of it with our camping, caravanning and hotel breaks? They are great fun and the perfect way to make sure you don’t miss a second of the on track action! 

Camping & Caravanning Rally

Pack up and pitch up to our onsite Camping & Caravanning rally! You can stay for five nights, checking in from Thursday 5 April and leaving anytime up to 1pm on 10 April. The campsite is also a short 2/3 mile walk from the onsite members area. The cost of each pitch is included with all multi-day tickets and is priced per person
 ( with a maximum of four people per unit).

Facilities include: onsite showers, toilets, water and waste disposal.
There is no electric hook up available at this site. Simply visit the
ticket options tab to book.

So fire up the barbeque and get ready for the ultimate family weekend!

You can even meet the CSMA Club Camping & Caravanning Group and see what events are happening in your area.

Social Group hotel break
6 – 8 April

Stay close to the on track action and enjoy a two night break at the Hilton Northampton with the CSMA Club Social Group!

For just £198 per couple you can enjoy for two nights, with dinner, bed and breakfast on both nights. Also included in the price is a Welcome Drink Reception, free parking and use of the leisure facilities. There is an additional £20 per night supplement for single occupancy bookings Child rates are based per child per night sharing with two adults. Admission tickets are not included and need to be purchased separately. 

Getting there: directions to the Hilton Northampton Hotel

From Birmingham Airport: Join M6 South at junction 2, merge with M1 South, exit at Junction 15 to A45 Wellingborough, the hotel is 200yds on the left. 

From Luton Airport: Join the M6 South at Junction 4 then merge with M1 South. Exit at Junction 15 to A45 Wellingborough. The Hilton Northampton Hotel is 200yds on the left.

Distances: 50 miles from Birmingham Airport and 35 miles from Luton Airport.

The hotel is approximately 30 minutes drive from Santa Pod Raceway.

For more details on the Social group click here»

*Price for two nights including dinner,bed and breakfast.  Admission tickets to event must be purchased separately.

FAQs

1. Do I need to bring my membership card? It is advised all members carry their CSMA Club Card on the day and bring their booking confirmation

2. Will lanyards be provided? CSMA Club identification (lanyards) will be available to members to pick up when they arrive at the CSMA Club members area. The identification will be required to gain access to the CSMA Club area and take part in 4x4 and karting experiences

3. Is my ticket valid on a specific date, or for one day if the event runs through multiple dates? The ticket will only be available for the requested day.

4. Are pets allowed at the event? All pets are prohibited from entering the site. Guide dogs are permitted onsite

5. Can I access all areas of the event, or just the CSMA Club area(s)? Members can access all the public areas of the event and the CSMA Club Exclusive members marquee.

6. Can I also buy Grandstand seats through CSMA Club? Grandstand tickets are available for some events. Please see "Ticket options" for further details.

7. Help! My tickets haven’t arrived! When members book their tickets they will receive a letter within 3 weeks confirming their ticket order. (If ordering online they will receive this letter and a confirmation email) The confirmation letter will confirm their booking details and expected ticket delivery date.

8. Are Picnics and BBQ’s allowed at the event? The venue will allow the public to bring picnics and packed lunches inside the event fence. Those on the Camping and Caravanning rally will be permitted to have BBQ’s as long as the grass is not damaged and the coals are discarded of once they have cooled down. CSMA Club members can drop off their picnic baskets at the members area.

Please click here for a full list of all terms and conditions