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Mopar Euro Nationals 2026
The Mopar Euro Nationals is Europe's biggest Mopar celebration, staged at Santa Pod Raceway in Northamptonshire from 7 to 9 August 2026. From classic Chargers and Challengers to fully modified street and strip cars, it is a three-day weekend of Run What Ya Brung drag racing, Show & Shine, the UK's only Wheels Up contest and live entertainment. Every American car has a place here — and all American car clubs are welcome.
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Dates 2026
The event runs across the weekend of Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026. Gates open at 8:00am on the main days, with racing continuing until the track action finishes each afternoon. Weekend ticket holders can arrive from 8:00am Friday, and a Thursday arrival option is available for those who want to set up camp early.
Address and getting there
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7XA, England. The venue sits between Wellingborough and Rushden in the East Midlands, roughly an hour and a half north of London by road. Parking on site is free. The raceway telephone line is +44 1234 782828 (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00, weekends 08:00–16:00 on event days).
Camping
On-site camping is included with every multi-day (weekend) admission ticket — tents, caravans and motorhomes are all welcome. Camping is not included with single-day tickets. Evening entertainment runs in the Fuelers Bar each night with live bands, except on the final night of the event.
What's on — on track
The clue is in the name: track action is the heart of the weekend. Alongside the Mopar drag racing, the schedule mixes public run sessions with nostalgia classes and headline crowd-pleasers.
Run What Ya Brung (RWYB)
Take your own car down the quarter mile for £45 for the day with unlimited runs. The strip is open to American-bodied or American-engined cars only for this event. Helmets are now mandatory for everyone going on track, and a full photo driving licence must be shown at sign-on (no race licence required). One passenger is allowed provided the car is fully street legal and will not exceed 130mph.
Wheels Up Contest
The UK's only Wheels Up contest takes place on the Saturday evening — a favourite whether you are entering or spectating.
Nostalgia Superstock & Eliminator
Dedicated to the Old School American muscle car racers of the 1960s and 70s: monster V8 power on conventional suspension, colourful period paint, running door-to-door in DYO eliminations for the winner's trophy.
Gasser Circus
A group of like-minded racers keeping alive the traditions and the cars of the legendary Gasser Wars of the 1960s.
Supercharged Outlaws
If it's bad and blown, it's a Supercharged Outlaw — the class is open to supercharged dragsters, altereds and doorslammers.
NASCARs on the strip
A line-up of NASCAR stock cars is on display, with some taking to the quarter mile across the weekend.
2-Seater thrill ride
The brave and the lucky can ride down the strip in Santa Pod's 7-second two-seater dragster (0–170mph in around 8 seconds), booked separately.
Car displays and Show & Shine
Show & Shine (Sunday)
Put your pride and joy on display and you could take home a trophy — free to enter, just turn up and park up on the day (Sunday only). Trophy categories include Best in Show, Top 5, Best GM, Best Ford, Best Modern Muscle and the Tony Oksien Memorial Trophy.
Car Corral Paddock (Saturday)
On the Saturday, the Car Corral paddock is open to any American or classic car that wants to park there, free to enter.
Pit access
Unlike many motorsport venues, the public can walk around the pits and watch the crews work on their cars.
USA Police & Service Vehicles
Stateside Cops and Service Vehicles UK bring a display of American police cars and service vehicles.
Big Rig display
American big rigs — the giants of the interstate highways — are lined up on display.
Stock Car Classics UK
A line-up of stock cars and NASCARs is displayed across the weekend, with some taking to the track.
Entertainment and facilities
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is scheduled to fly over Santa Pod on the Saturday and Sunday — a genuine highlight above the strip.
Fun fair and evening entertainment
All the fun of the fair with dodgems, waltzers, arcades and sideshows, plus live bands each evening in the Fuelers Bar for weekend campers.
Bars, caterers and traders
Licensed bars and caterers are on site with contactless or cash payment, and cash machines are available. Traders sell everything from clothing to stickers and collectables.
Pod Shop
Take a piece of Santa Pod home from the Pod Shop — merchandise, clothing, souvenirs and camping equipment.
Ticket prices 2026
Tickets are pre-booking only — none are sold on the gate. Book online at SantaPodTickets.com or by phone on 01234 782828. Early prices end at midnight on the Friday two weeks before the event (24 July 2026). Prices below include the booking fee; parking is free.
| Ticket | Early (to 24 Jul) | Standard | Child 5–15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday day | £28 | £36 | £7 |
| Sunday day | £28 | £36 | £7 |
| Weekend (Fri–Sun, camping incl.) | £56 | £71 | £19 |
| Thursday arrival (weekend ticket req.) | £10 adult | £5 | |
| RWYB track voucher (US cars only) | £45 unlimited runs (admission ticket also required) | ||
Children under 5 go free. Camping is included with multi-day tickets only. Prices sourced from the organiser (Santa Pod Raceway) for 2026 — always confirm on the official ticket shop before booking.
Which Mopars to bring — or import
The Mopar Euro Nationals is the natural home for Chrysler-family American cars. If you are planning to run or show, or thinking about importing one to arrive in time, these are the models that define the weekend:
- Dodge Charger — the B-body icon; second-generation 1968–1970 cars are the crowd favourites.
- Dodge Challenger — 1970–1974 E-body, plus the modern LC/LA Hemi cars that fill the Best Modern Muscle class.
- Plymouth Barracuda / 'Cuda — the E-body sister to the Challenger, hugely prized in 340 and 383 forms.
- Plymouth Road Runner & GTX — budget-muscle heroes with big-block torque.
- Modern Hemi cars — SRT and Hellcat-era Chargers and Challengers, welcome and competitive on the strip.
We regularly source Mopar muscle in the United States and manage the full import to the UK. Explore our model pages below to start a search, or request a quote to have a car ready before the August weekend.
Racing your American car — the rules in brief
Which cars can run on the strip?
For the Mopar Euro Nationals RWYB, the track is open to American-bodied or American-engined cars only. The track voucher is £45 for unlimited runs and requires a valid day or weekend admission ticket in addition.
Do I need a race licence or a helmet?
No race licence is required — a full photo driving licence must be shown at sign-on. Helmets are now mandatory for everyone going on track; they are not available to hire but can be bought from the Pod Shop.
Can I take a passenger?
Yes — one passenger, provided the car is fully street legal and will not exceed 130mph. Arrive between 8:30 and 9:00am for sign-on.
Is there a Show & Shine entry fee?
No. The Sunday Show & Shine is free to enter — just turn up and park up on the day.
Do I have to pay for parking?
No, parking is free. Tickets, however, are pre-booking only and are not sold on the gate.
Useful links
- « All UK events 2026
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- Dodge Charger classic — import to the UK
- Ford Mustang classic — import to the UK
Event facts sourced from the organiser, Santa Pod Raceway (santapod.co.uk), for the 2026 edition. Dates, prices and programme are subject to change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
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