2026 Ultimate Street Car
This event has finished.
The 2027 edition runs 30 July to 1 August.
Why You Should Go
Because it combines public track access, competitive drag racing and show elements at Santa Pod in one weekend.
Format
Three-Day Event
Crowd
A mix of car owners and club members who bring their own cars, families and motorsport fans; busy during peak sessions and evenings around show areas.
Vibe
Loud, energetic and hands-on grassroots festival atmosphere with high-decibel demonstrations and social camping.
About This Event
Three days of drag racing, Run What Ya Brung sessions, drifting, burnout comps, jet car demos and show-and-shine at Santa Pod Raceway. Camping is included with weekend tickets and a Thursday arrival pass is available.
Official event tickets and trader admissions are handled through Santa Pod's ticketing portal; the event runs Fri 31 July–Sun 2 August 2026.
1What to Expect
A hands-on street-car festival focused on quarter-mile action and grassroots participation at the UK’s Santa Pod Raceway.
What makes it worth the trip:
- Run What Ya Brung lets owners take public track time with sign-on sessions (RWYB sign-on cost listed at £40 for 3 runs; crash helmet mandatory).
- Wide on-track programme: drag racing, Round 3 of the FWD Drag Series, drifting, burnouts and jet car demonstrations.
- Show elements and on-site services: Diamondbrite show & shine, traders, food & drink and included on-site camping for weekend ticket holders.
Best way to experience it:
Arrive early on Friday or buy the Thursday arrival pass to secure camping space and sign on for RWYB runs. Use official SantaPodTickets for entry and trader bookings. Bring a suitable helmet and paperwork if you plan to run; watch scheduled competitive sessions and demos from marked spectator areas.
Good to know:
- Tickets and race vouchers are sold via SantaPodTickets and the USC official site.
- Camping is included with weekend tickets; specific RWYB times and series schedules are published on the event site.
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2Frequently Asked Questions
- Great if you want to drive your own car on a UK quarter-mile legally.
- Great if you enjoy grassroots drag racing, drifting and car club culture.
- Great if you like a festival feel with camping, traders and live demonstrations.
- Maybe skip if you prefer a quiet motorsport event without loud car and jet demonstrations.
3Cost Breakdown
Known costs: tickets and trade admissions are sold via SantaPodTickets; weekend tickets include camping and a Thursday arrival pass is offered. RWYB sign-on is listed at £40 for 3 runs. Exact ticket tiers and arrival-pass fees are on the official site.
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