Essential Info

WARNING TO THE PUBLIC - MOTOR SPORT CAN BE DANGEROUS

Despite the organisers taking all reasonable precautions, unavoidable accidents can happen. Please comply with all instructions of marshals and notices and remain in permitted areas only. THEY ARE CONCERNED WITH YOUR SAFETY.

Essential Information for Santa Pod Visitors

1. Driving On Site
   
   • 10 MPH Speed Limit Everywhere on Site! Except for the drag strip of course.
   • NO driving around the site after 9PM. No stunts, burnouts or donuts in roadways or campsites.
   • NO quad bikes, mopeds or any other unlicensed and uninsured motorised vehicles are allowed outside of the pits.
   • Auxiliary pit vehicles (as listed above) are permitted for journeys from your pit bay to and from the Startline ONLY. Using pit vehicles for recreational use or to visit the facilities is NOT permitted.
   • NO E-Scooters under any circumstances – they are illegal!
   • NO Joy riding in the pit areas on any vehicle.
   • NO parking on any roadway - park only in the camping or parking areas and in accordance with the instructions of the parking/pit marshals.
   • Relevant signage and notices must be adhered to at all times.
   • Vehicles will be impounded if any of the above is not complied with or if excessive speed or careless riding practises are used at any time throughout the weekend.
2. Ear Protection
   Motorsport can be loud. Ear Protection is recommended when in close proximity to the track especially for young children. Ear Protection is available to purchase from the merchandise outlets on site.
3. First Aid
   Medical assistance can be found at the Medical Centre, located at the bottom of the concrete ramp down the bank.
4. Security
   Security will be on site at all times throughout the event to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time. Their instructions must be followed at all times. Please contact them in any emergency.
5. Ticket Offers
   All offers and discounts are to be used individually and are not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
6. Children On Site
   Anyone under the age of 16 wishing to attend MUST be accompanied by someone over the age of 18. Those who are ages 16 or 17 are allowed to attend unaccompanied, but we would strongly advise that this decision is made with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
7. Litter
   Please dispose of your litter in the refuse sacks provided and/or in the clearly marked bins throughout the site.
8. Valuables
   Please ensure all your valuables are carried with you or locked securely out of sight in your vehicle.
9. Restricted Areas
   Never enter restricted areas, even if it looks safe.
10. Spectator Banking
    For visitor safety and comfort - raised viewing structures, tents or BBQ are not permitted on the spectator banking. Low level chairs are accepted but must NOT be used on any pathways or access points.
11. Fires & BBQs
    Absolutely no open fires allowed. Only contained fires raised off the ground are permitted. This may include e.g. firepits, chimineas etc. BBQs are welcome but must be off the grass, on something safe and are only allowed in the campsites. After use let them cool properly and please dispose appropriately. If any fire or container is thought to present a risk of damage to the grass, then we may ask you to stop using it! Anyone found to be collecting wood from Santa Pod or adjoining private land will be ejected from the event.
12. No Glass On Site
    No glass bottles, jars etc allowed on site. This is for you and your car's safety and especially for those in the camping areas.
13. No Pets
    No dogs or pets are allowed on site (Explanation here).
14. No Fireworks Or Chinese Lanterns
    No Fireworks of any kind or Chinese Lanterns are not permitted on site. Chinese lanterns are a fire hazard.
    
15. No Trespassing
    Do not trespass onto any of the adjoining private fields or woods.
16. No Independent Sound Systems
    Independent sound systems are not allowed on site. Any music should be played at a reasonable level and all music should be switched off at 11PM.
17. No Drones
    No unauthorised aerial drones of any kind are permitted over the site.
18. Drugs & Illegal Substances
    Santa Pod Raceway does not condone the dealing in or use of illegal substances; if it’s illegal in the UK it’s also illegal within Santa Pod Raceway. Santa Pod security will take an active role monitoring for drug dealing and will work in full co-operation with Bedfordshire Police. Anyone found in possession of illegal substances or any other items which the organisers consider offensive or dangerous will have those items confiscated and the carrier will leave themselves liable for eviction from site. Anyone found in possession of larger quantities will be detained and dealt with by the police.
19. Site Safety
    Outside of official event opening times the raceway is considered a construction site. Certain areas are dangerous, if you choose to leave the campsite or car park areas, you do so entirely at your own risk.
20. The Raceway Site
    Further site information can be found on the Accessibility, Camping, Facilities and FAQs pages.
21. Privacy Policy
    View the full Santa Pod Raceway Privacy Policy here.
22. Arriving & Leaving
    When you arrive and leave site, please keep your speed down, don't litter and respect local residents.
23. Eviction Warning
    Trakbak Racing Limited reserves the right to vary or amend these rules at any time without prior notice and to remove any visitor from site who does not observe these rules at any time without compensation.
24. No Offensive Symbols
    The public display or sale of hate symbols such as those related to Nazi ideology is banned and will not be tolerated at Santa Pod Raceway. This includes stickers on cars, patches / badges on clothing and flying of flags featuring symbols likely to cause offense or distress including swastikas, confederate flags and KKK symbols. Hate has no place at Santa Pod Raceway and our diverse clientele should not have to interface with symbols of hate whilst visiting our venue. Santa Pod Raceway reserves the right to refuse entry or remove from site anyone who fails to abide by these rules or follow the instructions of security if asked to remove offensive material.
25. No Flyering
    Anyone found distributing flyers without prior permission will be removed from site.
26. Sexual Harassment
    We operate a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment, any person seen or reported to be committing harassment towards anyone on site will be removed from site.

Please read the full Santa Pod Raceway Essential Information and Terms & Conditions at www.santapod.com.