RWYB - Run What Ya Brung

Japanese Cars & Bikes ONLY at JapShow Finale

Get your car or bike on the famous quarter mile and see what it can do! Full performance print-out available for each run.

All tickets, including same-day purchases, are only available online or by phone.

Track opening times are subject to weather and track conditions. Most importantly you must remember to bring your driving licence if you want to use the track! Run What Ya Brung will be open to all makes of car and bike on Saturday and Jap cars and bikes only on Sunday.

ET Slips - Live Timing Data

All timing slips from runs at Santa Pod Raceway can be viewed at www.etslips.co.uk.

A RWYB Video Guide

Run What Ya Brung  Beginners Guide

What is RWYB?

RWYB stands for “Run What Ya Brung” and refers to public track days when Santa Pod is open to anyone with a driving licence to run their car or motorcycle down the track.

RWYB is as simple or scientific as you want it to be, and you can use these days either to just have fun with your friends or as serious test days, whether your vehicle is for road or track.

Your mission is to accelerate from a standing start and cover the 1/4 mile in the shortest possible time. A full performance printout after each run will show your reaction time, speed, and elapsed time as well as a host of incremental measurements.

What Do I Need To Have A Go?

• A vehicle (vehicles must be safe and run at the race director's discretion).
• A full driving licence suitable for the type of vehicle you are driving.
• A crash helmet is mandatory for all participants! Arm straps required in open-top vehicles and windowless vehicles.
• Bikers need suitable protective clothing and approved helmet.
• Please note that RWYB spaces are sold on a first come first served basis as we can only service a certain amount of customers on each day.

What Do I Need To Do?

1. You need to visit the Signing On Office near the start line to present your licence and track voucher before you go on to the track or fireup road.
2. Check your vehicle is well maintained and safe. Tyres, oil, steering, coolant and brakes are important. Also check your tyres and arches are not muddy.
3. Move your Vehicle to the back of the queue in the "fire up road". Bikers can usually push past to the separate queue for bikes.
4. When you are called forward by the marshal, close your windows and sunroof fully, and buckle your seatbelt. Bikers should pull down visors or goggles. Please DO NOT activate liquid spray-bars.
5. If you wish, attempt a burnout in the water under the tower. This will clean and warm your tyres. 4WD cars will not burnout unless equipped to do so.
6. Roll forward to the Start Line when the marshal indicates. The start line is not actually marked on the track (because it would get scrubbed out very quickly), but the best way to spot it is to look for a gap in the blue boarder next to the track.
7. The first pair of lights on the "starting tree" marked Pre Staged will light when you are nearly in position.
8. Roll a few inches further forward and the next pair of lights marked Staged will light also.
9. When you and your opponent are both staged and the track is clear, the three orange bulbs will light and then the Green. Now is the time to go!
10. Accelerate as hard as you can without spinning the wheels too much. The last timing beam is under the gantry exactly 1/4 of a mile from the start line.
11. Slow down gently once you have crossed the finish, and keep going until you reach the first Turn Off Point on the left. Check your mirrors for your opponent before turning off and heading back on yourself. Drive slowly and carefully once you have left the track.
12. You can collect Timing Slips from the signing on office at the startline tower. These are free to collect as soon as your run is complete. If in doubt at any point, simply look to the marshals for direction. Please do not smoke or use mobile phones when on the track.

An advanced RWYB guide, including startline procedure and tips for a good run can be found on the official public track day page, along with a full calendar of all upcoming Public Track Days, at www.RWYB.com.