JapShow - Japanese Performance Car Event

JapShow June 2008 - Sunday 22nd June
JapShow Test Day (Jap Car only RWYB) - Saturday 21st June

JapShow Finale 2008 - Sunday 5th October
JapShow Finale Test Day (Jap Car only RWYB) - Saturday 4th October

NEW for 2008

The ticket price for JapShow and JapShow finale will be dependant on whether you arrive in a Japanese car or not. Also new for 2008, RWYB is for Japanese Cars only on Saturday and Sunday. Full ticket details on the Tickets page. Please note, ticket prices are PER PERSON, not per vehicle.

Merchandise

Visit the DVDs & Clothing page to view the new range of JapShow / HKS Drag Series clothing including long and short sleeve t-shirts and zip-up tops. Also the official 2007 HKS Drag Series DVD is now available to order.

What's on at JapShow June 2008

Run What Ya Brung Competition: Get your car on the famous track and see what it can do! £20 unlimited runs on Saturday test day and £15 for 3 runs on Sunday main day, with a full performance print-out available for each run. You will need to bring your driving licence to sign-on. Trophies available for class winners. Visit the RWYB page for more info.

HKS Drag Series - Round 2: Showcase Drag Racing for Europe's fastest Jap drag cars. Witness 8 second, 1,000 bhp pro cars in action with thrilling racing across 3 classes.

Full Details and list of competitors at www.japdragseries.co.uk.

Jet Car: Martin Hill and the crew will be putting the Fireforce 3 Jet Funny Car through its paces. This fire throwing beast is the fastest Jet Car in the world.

Stunt Displays: A Top UK stunt driver will be performing awesome stunts.

Meguiar's Show Car Paddock: Whether you've got a classic or modified Jap show car, if it's something special, make sure you enter it into the Meguiar's Show Car Paddock. No need to pre-enter, just park up on the day. Trophies and prizes from Meguiars for the Top five cars.

Drift Demos: The drifters return to the Pod with their incredible performances of tyre-frying, sideways action, precision control and astounding speed to show you what drifting is all about at close quarters.

Watch some of the country's top drifters practice on Saturday when passenger rides will also be available and then don't miss the full on Drift Shows on Sunday.

Handling Track: A tight handling circuit will be ready for you to test your driving skills not just your cars power. So if you've got a Micra or a Starlet and are afraid of the big-boys on the dragstrip then show ‘em your heels on the handling circuit! Full details on the Handling Track page.

Off Track: Away from the cars there will be Traders selling everything from ICE to Bodykits, a Fun Fair with arcades, rides and sideshows, plus free Pole Dance shows in Fuelers Bar.

There are licensed bars and caterers on site selling food and drink to suit all tastes. There is a cash machine in the Pod Shop.

Club Displays/Camping: Club display and camping areas are available on a first-come-first-served basis. For 2008 booking enquires call 01234 782828, the first clubs to book get pitch priority, discounts available on large group bookings. View further info on the Clubs page.

The first clubs to book for JapShow 2008 are: Mazda Rotary Club, Japtorque.com, Mark IV Supra Club, GTROC, Tengoku-Racing, Passion Jap Owners Club, HJSCC, Imprezasport.net, Type RA.co.uk, The Z Club, Toyota Gt Turbo.com, Japmids, Jap-N-Crazy, and Jap-Club.

Marangoni Pit Stop Challenge: Marangoni are giving you the chance to win a white knuckle ride of a lifetime in the Santa Pod 2-Seater dragster.

To win this amazing prize, you just need to visit the Marangoni ‘Pit Stop’ stand, no booking necessary, and change 2 wheels/tyres against the clock, on the Marangoni car. The Marangoni girls will be the judges and time each Pit Stop, with the quickest time of the day as the winner! The winner will be announced at 3pm and the prize ride will take place at 5pm.

2 Seater Dragster: For the ultimate thrill ride, the 7 second Santa Pod 2 Seater Dragster will be running at JapShow with passenger rides available for £250. Details at www.santapod.com.

Mobile Dyno: The Rapid GB Dyno will be at JapShow, allowing anyone to get a full power and torque readout and some tuning advice from the experts using some of the latest and most accurate mobile dyno kit available. Take part in the Horse Power Heroes competition that will run throughout the year, details and prices at www.rapid-gb.co.uk.

AutoTrader Cars For Sale: If you've got a car you want to sell, park it up in the Autotrader Cars For Sale Paddock, stick your phone number on the dashboard, and wait for the calls to come flooding in. It's FREE for both buyers and sellers!

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT! - JapShow Test Day - Saturday 21st June

Run What Ya Brung Competition: £20 for unlimited runs, don't forget your driving licence! The best times of the day will carry over to Sunday. Japanese cars only.
Clubs Welcome: Camping available.
Catering, Traders, and Bar: With DJ in bar on Saturday night.
Camping: Free camping for weekend ticket holders.
AutoTrader Cars For Sale Paddock: Buy or Sell used cars at the event for FREE!

JapShow Finale 2008 - Sunday 5th October
JapShow Finale Test Day (Jap Car only RWYB) - Saturday 4th October

JapShow Finale 2008 will host the finals of the HKS Drag Series and as well as all the activities that will be at JapShow June there will also be Helicopter pleasure rides available, the Jet Dragster "Split Second" will be running, and on Saturday night the Pod Palais heated nightclub will open it's doors.

This year VIP/Hospitality will be available for the first time at JapShow finale 2008, details on the Ticket page.

JapShow Finale 2007 Report & Gallery

Check out what happened and who won what at JapShow Finale 2007 in the JapShow Finale 2007 Report and view photos in the JapShow Finale Gallery.

Upcoming Shows

Before JapShow 2008, Santa Pod Raceway hosts Round 1 of the HKS Drag Series at the Performance,Tuning & Modified Show. So if you can't wait to see the fastest Japanese cars in Europe, then make sure you're at The Pod on Sunday 11th May 2008. Full details at www.ptmshow.co.uk.

JapShow Mailing List: Fill out your e-mail address to receive the Santa Pod Jap Show News Letter and be entered into the Toyo prize draw.