Santa pod. Drag racing

[milu]

Assuming we get some dry weather over the next couple of days is it worth going?
It's a big event this weekend, top fuel etc.
If I do go, anyone know what the parking's like?
Should I go in the Zed or shed?

[Magic919]

It'll be a great event provided it dries up as expected. Seems to be some people in the stands, but no racing today.

Parking is mostly on the grass. Usually ok and the weather hasn't been bad enough to cause problems.

[Crafty_]

Definitely go. Parking is on the surrounding fields, its fairly flat and I've never seen it chewed up, so whatever you take will be okay.

Follow on www.eurodragster.com theres a webcam and updates are posted through each day

Direct link for coverage: http://eurodragster.com/santapod/live/2010fiamaine...

[Jem0911]

Yes go.
Please go to the cafe on the far side. A good friend owns it and works very hard up there.

[milu]

Thanks for the info folks.
I'll keep an eye on the weather.

[Crafty_]

They will be running today for sure

Melanie Troxel and the ProMod from the US arrived yesterday, will be great to see a genuine NHRA car running in europe on Monday.. just gotta hope they get through qualifying today !

[Magic919]

Wow, that was a good day. Also the latest I've known anyone to take down a xmas tree.

[Google [bot]]

To anyone who's never seen Top Fuel: Go! It is the most devastating sensory overload you will experience. And when I say that, I am grossly understating it.

[Simbu]

I had tickets for the Saturday only and sadly we got rained off ALL DAY! Which while frustrating the staff worked hard to get the strip dry and since the day was rained off we can rebook for another event for free. Can't expect them to do much about the weather!

On the bright side we still saw this:



and this

[Boosted LS1]

I stayed long enough to see the jet car and top fuel. Best pass was a 319 mph at 4.75 ish iirc. Seemed very fast! Wind was cold earlier on but all in all a very good way to spend a sunday.

[Magic919]

Those Top Fuel machines need to be seen and felt to be believed. I did regret going in shorts with that wind blowing, but a quick trip to the various trade stands sorted that.

[redvictor]

Google [bot] said:

To anyone who's never seen Top Fuel: Go! It is the most devastating sensory overload you will experience. And when I say that, I am grossly understating it.

Yes you are..
Pro mods aren't bad too..

[Google [bot]]

redvictor said:

Google [bot] said:

To anyone who's never seen Top Fuel: Go! It is the most devastating sensory overload you will experience. And when I say that, I am grossly understating it.

Yes you are..
Pro mods aren't bad too..

No question Andy, listing every class that impresses though would be a drawn out post! BTW watching your build with interest and excitement.

[redvictor]

Google [bot] said:

redvictor said:

Google [bot] said:

To anyone who's never seen Top Fuel: Go! It is the most devastating sensory overload you will experience. And when I say that, I am grossly understating it.

Yes you are..
Pro mods aren't bad too..

No question Andy, listing every class that impresses though would be a drawn out post! BTW watching your build with interest and excitement.

I agree,short and to the point..
Thanks for watching.

[defblade]

Magic919 said:

I did regret going in shorts with that wind blowing,

Always take 2 more layers to the Pod than you think you'll want