JapShow - Japanese Performance Car Event

JapShow Finale 2009 - Sunday 4th October at Santa Pod Raceway
JapShow Finale Test Day (Jap Car only RWYB) - Saturday 3rd 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.

JapShow June 2009 - Report & Gallery

JapShow June has been and gone, 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 June, on the JapShow 2009 report page, and view photos on the JapShow 2009 Gallery page.

What's on at JapShow Finale 2009

Run What Ya Brung Competition: Get your car 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 Jap Cars ONLY on Saturday and Sunday.

If you can't wait until JapShow, visit www.RWYB.com for a full calendar of RWYB dates at Santa Pod Raceway.

HKS Drag Series: Showcase 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: Martin Hill and the crew will be blasting the Fireforce 3 Jet Funny Car at full-throttle. Watch out for terminal speed well over 270mph!

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

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.

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, a Fun Fair with rides and arcades, Helicopter Rides plus free Pole Dance shows in Fuelers Bar on Saturday night.

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.

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 Finale Test Day - Saturday 3rd October

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!

2008 HKS Season DVD

The official 2008 Season DVD of the HKS Drag Series is OUT NOW. View details on the DVDs & Clothing page.

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