jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
Location: Kent
User status: Offline
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Welcome to Run What Ya Brung (RWYB)
Santa Pod Raceway in Northampton offers the cheapest and most accessible track time in the UK. For just £10 admission and £20 to "sign on", you can take your car and motorcycle out on the famous quarter-mile dragstrip and test it's performance limits in a safe and legal environment.
You don't have to apply for a race licence, you don't have to stick on race numbers or tape over your lights, you don't even have to own a fast car or bike! Your mum's Fiesta or street bike would do the job fine and most of the drivers who come along will be racing in normal road cars and bikes. Some, however, may have slight modifications or even be professional racers in their drag cars and bikes but don't worry, you won't be pitched against a 300mph Top Fuel Dragster!
The only thing you need to go drag racing at the famous Santa Pod Raceway is a valid UK driving licence, £10 for admission and a £20 signing-on fee. You'll be entitled to unlimited runs or as many as your nerves will allow! After each run you'll receive a personal performance print-out showing your reaction times to the start lights, 60ft, 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile times and terminal speed. If you really get hooked you could then apply for a competition licence and enter a street class at a proper race meeting because, don't forget, the RWYB days are how most of the professional racers get started.
Also, throughout the year there are specialist events and festivals which incorporate Run What Ya Brung, including car only, bike only and manufacturer-specific events. Prices vary for these events, please see the calendar for more info.
For further information call Santa Pod on (01234) 782828, and make sure you view our RWYB Guides for essential info.
Venue normally opens at 8.00am with track runs starting at 9:30am - 5pm, weather and track conditions dependant. Opening times vary for specialist events.
Don't forget your driving licence!
Please note, track opening times are approximate and may be subject to track and weather conditions. The main dragstrip cannot be used in the wet.
Forthcoming RWYB days are:
OCTOBER 2006
Sat 7th "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung - Public Track Day
Sat 14th Sat Night Special - "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung
Sun 15th "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung - Public Track Day
Sun 29th "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung - Public Track Day
NOVEMBER 2006
Sun 5th "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung - Public Track Day
[Edited on 01-10-2006 by jr]
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