Santa Pod Raceway, 15th-17th September 2023
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The latest updates are at the top of the page. Click on your Browser's Refresh key to be sure of seeing the latest news. Click here to return to the Event Index. 15:20 Rain started and is looking worse so the event has been called. Thanks for looking in and come back later for Julian and Diana's galleries. 15:10 Run What Ya Brung Jim Smith (Challenger) 10.4594/127.98 v Peter Nash (Dart) 10.0195/136.58, Adrian Sidwell (Opus) 15.4177/83.64 v Lawson Eager (105e) 14.5630/90.14, Michael de Souza 10.9477/123.77 v Kieron Smith 11.7987/108.98. Aaron Percy (El Camino) 12.2145/110.69. Patrick Ibbotson (Biscayne) 14.4514/102.88 v Glynn Boardman (Omega) 9.9730/137.75. Duncan Watts (Duster) 9.3753/144.76 v Green Camaro (SST75) 13.1101/122.88. Phil Hobson (Coronet) 12.1896/110.41 v Matthew Stanley (100e) 12.3644/108.16. Darren Huxley (Corolla) 9.7768/135.21 v Dom Sharpe (Firebird) 9.9852/136.08, Tim Allen (Imapala 315B) 16.5321/71.01 v Doug Harwood (Barracuda) 10.2196/132.59 best of weekend for him. AJ Denning 11.5515/118.96, then first run for Rob Crampton with a neat injected Daimler powered T 20.4731/66.83. On hold for precipitation. Stay tuned. 14:55 Outlaw Anglia ET Q&E Combo round 1 Spencer Tidswell DNS against Alex Strike, Doug McClure over Brin Nixon, Aaron Bird over Shane Bird.
14:55 Gasser Circus eliminations round 2 Nick Hewison holeshot Billy Jones, Steve Matthews holeshot Sean Milsom, Graham Barton closer to dial than John Gibson, bye for Martyn Hallam.
15:00 Supercharged Outlaws qualifying after session 4 Mike Couch (Lil Hemi Hunter) 8.3698/159.60. Then Keith Freeman 9.4104/144.76 v Andy Hadfield (Twister T) carrying in his chute ashes of Richard Stirling, a passionate enthusiast and photographer who left us too early and we all miss. The chute would not deploy after Fadster's 8.0594/166.69, we can only imagine Richard's sentiments on getting a curtain call, as Andy will have a second try on his next run. Roy Wilding (Chariots of Fire) 7.4371/185.89 best of event for him v Mick Hannah 7.3245/190.54. Ian Merryweather 8.2690/170.46 v Des Taylor 7.9256/178.53.
14:40 Wild Bunch Q&E Combo round 3 Terry Clifford a no show against Keith Crampton (Soul Town Shaker), James Griffen new PB 9.151/140.41 as the Charles Bang Special rolled the beams and recorded no time. Allan Schofield (Scud altered), running very consistently as well as quick, closer to dial than Dan Wilson (Antique Toy). Ruaridh Hart with another 10 over Jim Tanner (Shindigger) who had a sub-optimal launch. Bob Hawkins (Time Traveller II) with a 6.71/199 (1.0191) over Ford Skipp, quite a sensation for Ford we suspect as Bob roared by 0.0658 before him. Elliot/Danny Jones closer to dial than Rich Butcher. James Auld staged to the right of his lane, got the holeshot, and crossed the line ahead of Ian Wild. Andy/Gordon Roy closer to dial than Pete Brown in Wrathchild. Paul Tarry (Triggers Broom) closer to dial than Robert White (Happy Daze). Pause for track check. Steve Garlant redlit against Rob Brown.
Average variance to dial: click here 14:05 Outlaw Anglia eliminations round 2 Colin Millar over Ben Kennedy who ran a new PB 8.710/140.82, well done again Ben! Rob Brindle over Mark Bracking. Sponsor Jon Webster over Wayne Power, Jon steering away from the wall in the second half. Dalton Scarlett got loose but stayed ahead of Andy Cunningham.
14:00 Run What Ya Brung Modified 100e Challenge: Mark Haswell 9.4281/143.88 v Matt Stanley 12.4409/108.20, Stuart Flitton (10.30) 10.4198/129.02 def. Scott Collin (8.60) 8.7406/150.06 red, Tim Evans (12.50) 12.1534/108.55 def. Clive Charles DNS. Aaron Percy (El Camino) 12.1366/111.79, Dave Mott (12.90) 13.2337/103.34 v Lee Johnstone 10.2374/133.37. Gary Cork (Roadrunner) 11.787/115.52, Nick Wait (39 Ford) 11.5646/122.38 v Green Camaro (SST75) 15.5469/111.64, both having made passenger rides earlier in the event. AJ Denning (57 Chevy) 11.5599/119.20 v Dave Cherrett 9.8546/131.77. Peter Nash (Dart) 10.5907/135.27 v Kieron Smith (Smurfstang) 11.5852/111.39. Dom Sharpe (Firebird) 9.9871/135.64 v Doug Harwood (Barracuda) 10.2477/133.37. Dave Mace (Cresta) 8.1312/162.47 v Clive Charles (100e) 11.9835/114.21. 105e matchup, Lawson Eager 15.3118/87.71 v John Lobb 16.0384/87.02 in the Estate version. Daughter matchup Loz Moules 10.9645/122.38 v Beth Harrison (Willys 33) 11.5510/114.74. Nick Blanche (55 Chevy) 12.4733/109.36 v Gary Carr (Nova) 11.2900/115.63. Steve Foreman (Impala) 15.7045/86.20 v Sally Woolner (Camaro) 9.4439/148.14. Alan Bartlett (Model T) 15.4824/83.80 v Dave Vincec (Nash Metropolitan) 10.5143/136.16. Paul Smail (Chevelle) 10.5893/125.43 v Dan Bates (Willys) 10.4252/127.33, best of weekend for him. Adrian Sidwell (Opus) 16.3834/81.37 v Brian Huxley (Corolla) 9.7785/135.33. Patrick Ibbotson 14.4689/104.31 13:05 Keith Bartlett/Andy Bond match race #2 Keith Bartlett (10.27) 10.4131/128.67 def. Andy Bond (7.50) 7.4283/202.44 breakout. Andy Bond in his Ugly 6 second car with a dial in but breaking out so the 2-1 win to Keith. Now on our scheduled lunch break, we'll be back at around 13:35! 13:00 Exhibition session 3 James Charman (Gotavit slingshot) shut down after the burnout and was pushed back. 12:55 Gasser Circus eliminations round 2 Graham Barton over points leader Chris Layram, Simon Prest a no-show against John Gibson. Sean Milsom over a slowing Tony Pearson, Nick Hewison closer to dial than points contender Ray Turner. Steve Matthews closer to dial than Nick Brooke Langham. Bye for Billy Jones. Harvey Turner redlit by 0.0002 against Martyn Hallam. Subject to ratification we believe Chris Layram is 2023 Gasser Circus champion, well done Chris!
12:45 Jet Car Exhibition Julian Webb 6.3947/202.46 (1.0878 60ft and 4.1119/185.83 to half track), clicked slightly early but still gaining momentum. 12:40 Supercharged Outlaws qualifying after session 4 Robbie Grabham out with a flat front tyre, all the best to Robbie and the team and see you in 2024. Ian Merryweather (Banzai Topolino) 8.1987/174.40 v Handy Hadfield (Twister T) 7.9621/170.47, 1.2182 60ft. Dougie Hill (Motor Mouse slingshot) burnout to past 330ft, then shut off for a leak. Elaine Hancock 1.1891 to 60ft and then off the throttle to 26s. Mick Hannah (Haggis Hunter slingshot) front wheels up, 1.2457 60ft then clicked to 23s. Andy Park 12.4232/90.88, off the throttle after the eighth, v Keith Freeman 9.4067/144.37. Luke Watts (Agamemnon 57 Chevy) 8.3355/163.64 v Mike Couch (Lil Heni Hustler) 8.3372/161.31, MOV 0.0435. Ron Bartlett (Anglia 105e) 7.9020/174.41 v Des Taylor (Thundergod T) 7.9604/178.53. Jonny McClure 9.8739/132.84 v Kirsten van Croonenborgh (Suzy Q Cuda), massive tyre shake off the line, 1.2817 60ft to 17.7413/46.74 Roy Wilding burnout to past half track then 7.5696/178.56 v Joe Bond who got sideways, heading left at 330ft, the car getting up on 2 wheels before half track, heading towards the right, and the rear wheels contacted the right wall, body panels coming off the car. Joe lifted and came to a safe halt in the shutdown area, his time 10.5722/60.63 (1.0820 60ft and a slowing 4.8213/102.55 at half track). Pause for track check and for Joe to be checked out by medics. Joe reportedly got out of his car by himself, walked to the ambulance, and is being checked out as a precaution.
Run What Ya Brung 11:45 Dom Sharpe Firebird 10.5733/134.44 v Glynn Boardman (Omega) 9.8901/137.80. Sponsor Chris Goodale wrote "Well done The Watts Shop, Drag Racing member Glynn Boardman for winning the prize for closest to dial in prize pot yesterday with - Glynn predicted his ET of 10.00 and then proceeded to run three 10.0’s culminating with a 10.0036 yesterday on his last run, well done Glynn!" Daughters match-up in Dad's cars: Loz Moules (Willys) 11.1346/120.45 v Beth Harrison (Willys 33) 11.5162/112.51 with throttle stops? Adrian Sidwell 16.6080/84.90 v Jim Snith(Challenger) 10.4416/129.20, David Vincec (Nash Metropolitan 498ci with Dominator carb and TH400 gearbox) 10.2393/136.04, John Lobb (105e Estate) 16.1792/86.86 v Lawson Eager (105e) 14.5749/91.40, Duncan Watts (Duster) 9.2346/147.12 v Simon Glenn (Austin pickup) 10.5966/129.54. Nick Blanche (56 Chevy 2XUA) 12.4707/108.31 Phil Hobson 12.1398/109.90 v Beavis Allen 12.5264/105.90. Paul Newton (Rollin Gold Handyman) 13.0045/111.52. 11:30 Paul Smail (Chevelle) 10.5335/126.17 v Dan Bates (Willys) 10.4530/127.69, Dominic Dromey (Falcon) 12.9029/114.60 v Michael de Souza (Zephyr Mk 2) 10.8544/125.56, Alan Bartlett (Model T Rover) 15.5061/84.43 best of weekend for him. Paul Hammond (32 Roadster) 11.1679/119.20 v Danny Wilson (Dad's Zephyr Mk1) 11.4752/126.28. Sally Woolner (Camaro with ignition box replaced) 9.3897/149.06 Peter Nash (584J Dart) 10.4385/126.16 first run of the weekend for him v Kieron Smith (Smurftang) 11.7913/112.79. Kieron and dad Whiff said "We are going for three generations racing the Smurftang as Kieron's son Finton is coming up to 17 years old. The car has a 460 BBF with Pro Comp heads and 1050 carb, C6 gearbox with transbrake and has run a best of 11.2." Darren Huxley (Cando Corolla) 9.7424/136.44, great run in Marc Huxley's car! 11:15 Keith Bartlett/Andy Bond match race #2 Keith Bartlett 10.3385/129.14 def. Andy Bond, broke off line. Both had 0.31 RTs, Andy had a backfire and came to a halt just after the Christmas Tree, pushed back by his team and marshals and towed back to the pits. Andy later reported a broken pinion but has a Plan B... 11:10 Run What Ya Brung Modified 100e Challenge: Stuart Flitton (10.30) 10.3042/130.55 def. Matt Stanley (12.44) 12.4185/109.75 DQ red, Tim Evans 12.6692/103.24 def.Dave Mott (12.90) 13.7948/104.29, Mark Haswell (9.30) 9.4132/144.28 def. Mark Wade 15.3111/90.64. Clive Charles (12.48) 12.5098/109.38 def. Scott Collin (8.60) 8.7480/155.79. Paul Newton (Chevy Handyman) 12.8321 107.70 Gary Cork (NSS Coronet) 11.7111/116.68 v Stuart Smith (Rat Rod) 9.8837 133.68, Nick Blanche (Chevy) 12.4477 108.85 v Doug Harwood (Barracuda) 10.2595/134.56, Aj Denning 11.4626/121.10, Dave Cherrett (Model A van) 9.7326/132.83, Lee Johnstone (Aint No Saint) 10.1585/134.41 Gary Carr (Boyling Point Nova) 11.1472/117.11, Kev Bingham (Belly Tank) 13.3163/106.79. Nick Wait (39 Ford) 11.6149/122.06 v Green Camaro (SST25) 11.4363/123.21 10:55 Wild Bunch Q&E Combo round 2 Bye for Ian Wild, new PB ET for Robert White 10.9116, well done Rob! Steve Garlant over Chris Hartnell, James Griffen redlit against Paul Tarry. Keith Crampton over Jim Tanner, Robert White over Dave Shoemark, Ruaridh Hart with a new PB 10.6029/116.42 over James Auld, well done Ruaridh and Ian! Mick Taylor over Terry Clifford, Ford Skipp with a new PB mph of 146.69 over Andy/Gordon Roy, then Dan Wilson over Danny/Elliot Jones. Pete Brown over Rich Butcher. Pause for track prep. Side by side 7.59 dial ins for Allan Schofield and Alan Lloyd, Allan with a great 7.65/170 over Alan. Allan has his altered chassis up for sale as his blown alky engine is destined for a longer chassis for Super Pro ET. Rob Brown over Bob Hawkins who ran 200mph, well done Bob!
Average variance to dial: click here 10:20 Outlaw Anglia eliminations round 1 Colin Millar drove past Shane Bird, Martyn Payne over Doug McClure, Andy Cunningham drove around Gary Bird who had unexpected flames out of his left bank headers. Dalton Scarlett a fantastic 7.1541/192.14 new PB over Spencer Tidswell, well done Dalton and team! Wayne Power over Phil Drewitt, Rob Brundle over Mark Bracking, Ben Kennedy drove around Luke Hoskins to record his first eight, 8.94/146, well done Ben and team! Jon Webster out of shape at 1000ft but a mid 7 over Brin Nixon. Followed by time trials for alternates Alex Strike 12.4850/113.20 v Ben Montgomery 12.4155/111.94, and Aaron Bird 14.1600/90.70.
10:00 Run What Ya Brung Simon Devos (57 Chevy) 11.8360/86.36, Jason Taylor (roadster) 15.3587/89.25 v Beavis Allen (Impala) 12.5496/105.89. Brian Huxley (Cando Reborn Corolla) 9.8203/135.30, his first nine in the car, much to the delight of Lee and Marc on the startline! Tom Semper (100e) pulled over the the side of the track v Dan Bates (Willys) 10.6140/126.96.. Arnie Pamment (AMX) 8.6673/156.30 best of weekend for him v Green Gen 2 Camaro (SST75) 13.5317/105.44. Nick Wait (39 Ford, manually shifted) 11.8391/121.54 09:55 Keith Bartlett/Andy Bond match race #1 Andy Bond 10.2724/129.75 def. Keith Bartlett 11.5931/102.54 (DQ red first) 09:50 Gasser Circus eliminations round 1 Nick Hewison over Simon Glenn, Adam Kruczynski redlit against Ray Turner who is a championship contender. Jason Darling no-show against Graham Barton, Lee Pike redlit against Sean Milsom, Nick Brooke Langham closer to dial than Andy Cobb, Harvey Turner over Patrick Hobbs, Chris Layram closer to dial than Niamh Smith. Tony Pearson over Rob Kilham, Ray Irish broke out against Billy Jones, Steve Matthews closer to dial than Jason Pickett (win margin 0.0106), Paul Dominey pushed back from the start against championship contender Simon Prest. After a short pause for cleanup, Brian Gibson redlit against John Gibson. Martyn Hallam over Dean Maudsley.
08:30 Good morning and welcome to day 3 of our coverage of the NSRA Hot Rod Drags from Santa Pod Raceway. The weather is dry with a cloudy sky and temperatures 15C rising to 20C. The wind is again a tailwind of 18-20mph, stronger than yesterday, and air density is 1000ft rising to 1800ft with 66-76 grains of water. Yesterday's programme was completed more or less on time with run what ya brung and invited classes all having generous track time to the 19:30 conclusion. We saw some great runs in all classes. Today we have five rounds of Gasser Circus, four of Outlaw Anglia and three each of Wild Bunch and Supercharged Outlaws, plus more RWYB. Hi to all Eurodragsterholics tuned in. Congratulations to Graham Sykes up at Melbourne Raceway for resetting the track record at 3.902/165 over the eighth on his steam powered bike. Former editor Tog has posted photos from yesterday at the link to their event. Hi to Unusual Cars For Sale UK admin Nigel Taylor who was here yesterday with son Kenzie driving his 100e on track. Happy Birthday to 70s Capri Funny Car racer Liam Churchill, Nissan racer Jeff Ludgate, and ET Bike racer Carl Hester, we hope you all have a great day. We'll be back at 09:30 with news from the track. Reports and pictures ©Eurodragster.com |