Another show at Santa Pod pulled the crowds in over the weekend with the National Drag Racing Championships featuring the MSA British Championship at Summer Nationals 2013.

The Fireforce Jet Car was once again on top form stirring the audience up with its blisteringly noisy engine and a huge variety of race cars and bikes kept the track action packed all day long.

Summer Nationals 2013 at Santa Pod Raceway

Parking was complimentary and children were free with a paying adult, which made for a great family weekend – even if the sun did hide behind the clouds.

Track stunts at Summer Nationals 2013

The brave and the lucky had the chance to ride down the strip in the 7 second Santa Pod 2Seater dragster until 8pm on the day, with tickets being sold until 4pm for the late comers determined not to miss out on the days attractions.

Wheel action from Summer Nationals 2013

As usual the Run What You Brung opportunities enticed plenty of racers, each giving it full throttle to test their vehicle down the famous Santa Pod strip.

Burn out on the track Summer Nationals 2013

Camping was included with weekend tickets with gates opening at midday Friday for the eager attendees to pitch up and explore the arena.

Not so inconspicuous at Summer Nationals 2013

More track action from Summer Nationals 2013

Driver prepares for the Santa Pod strip 2013

Drag bike at Santa Pod Summer Nationals 2013

Shooting down the strip at Summer Nationals 2013

Mid-race at Summer Nationals

Preparing to race the Santa Pod strip 2013

Drivers view! Summer Nationals 2013

Action on the Santa Pod Strip 2013

Brightening up the Santa Pod strip 2013

Head to head actionat Summer Nationals 2013

Head to head Santa Pod 2013

Track action at Summer Nationals 2013

Summer Nationals

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