JapShow 2010 - Sunday 4th July at Santa Pod Raceway
JapShow Test Day - Saturday 3rd July

JapShow Finale 2010 - Sunday 3rd October at Santa Pod Raceway
JapShow Finale Test Day - Saturday 2nd October

From the city streets and winding mountain roads of Tokyo to the drag strip of Santa Pod, the cult of the Japanese car has taken over the UK tuning scene, and the JapShow is the beating heart of this culture, with Europe's best competing in the HKS Drag Series, Run What Ya Brung open to everyone else, Drifting, Car Club Displays, traders and much more.

What's on at JapShow 2010

Run What Ya Brung Competition: Get your car or bike on the famous track and see what it can do! £25 unlimited runs on Saturday test day and £20 for 4 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 for class winners. Visit the RWYB page for more info. RWYB is open to everyone on Saturday but Jap Cars and bikes ONLY on Sunday. Visit www.RWYB.com for a full calendar of RWYB dates at Santa Pod Raceway.

HKS Drag Series: Championship Drag Racing for Europe's fastest Jap drag cars. Witness 7 second, 1,000 bhp pro cars in action with thrilling racing across 4 classes. Full Details and list of competitors at www.japdragseries.co.uk.

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 Show Car Paddock. Don't leave it in the main carpark where no-one will see it, get into the show and get noticed! The Show Car Paddock is FREE to enter, and there are trophies for the Top 5 Cars plus best Retro. There's no need to pre-enter, simply turn up, park up, sign up and shine up!

Club Displays/Camping: Club display and camping areas are available on a first-come-first-served basis. For 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.

Jet Car: 10,000 bhp. 336mph. 20,000rpm. 5-second quarter-mile times. These figures sound like pure fantasy, but the Fireforce Jet Car makes them a shocking reality. Don’t miss this car out on track, but don’t worry, you’ll know its coming when you hear the air being torn apart by the massive turbine engine.

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. If you are interested in trying drifting for yourself then Santa Pod holds regular Drift What Ya Brung days, full details are at www.DWYB.co.uk.

Stunt Displays: A Top UK stunt driver will be at JapShow to entertain and astound you with awesome stunts and exquisite car control.

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! The driver with the fastest time gets a trophy. Full details on the Handling Track page.

Off Track: As well as the car action, there will be Traders selling everything from ICE to performance parts, Fun Fair Rides and arcades, Helicopter Rides and loads more. There are licenced bars and caterers on site selling food and drink to suit all tastes and there is a cash machine in the Pod Shop. The FIFA World Cup games on Saturday 3rd July will be shown live in Fuelers bar if on BBC or ITV.

2 Seater Dragster: For the ultimate thrill ride, the 7 second Santa Pod 2 Seater Dragster will be running at JapShow on Sunday 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.

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 3rd July

• Run What Ya Brung Competition: £25 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 2009 - Report & Gallery

Read about all the winners in the RWYB, HKS Drag Series, Show Car Paddock, Handling Track and all the other action from around site at JapShow Finale 2009, on the JapShow Finale 2009 report page, and view photos on the JapShow Finale 2009 Gallery page.

JapShow Finale 2010 - Sunday 3rd October
JapShow Finale Test Day - Saturday 2nd October

JapShow Finale 2010 will host the finals of the HKS Drag Series and a Monster Truck display as well as all the activities that will be at JapShow June.

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