Santa Pod European Finals 10th - 13th september

[snow_kiter]

Ordered my ticket.
Probably aim to get there Thursday lunchtime.

Got to go now as I offered to take Amie..x (I think she might be a bit excited) and can't disappoint now.

[amie..x]

just a bit! I cant wait!

Only got a few months left of getting in for free, then i will have to pay

[missfixit70]

Just a bit gutted as it doesn't look like I'll be able to make it Knees are shot & it's a lot of walking at Santa Pod, anyone got a quad going spare?

[Muzorewa]

just a bit! I cant wait!

Only got a few months left of getting in for free, then i will have to pay

No, you've got years left. Just hide in the back of a Bongo, covered in camping gear as you go through the gates. ¡No problemo!

Not that I'd condone such behaviour, of course

[amie..x]

i would do nothing of the sort,

[snow_kiter]

Anymore definates or possibles for this one?

Looks like it might just be the AlanSooty clan and us for a very mini bongo meet.

[missfixit70]

I'd have thought a few more'd be up for it, but I suppose it's an awkward one with schools just going back, was watching some drag racing from the States at stupid oclock the other morning Made me want to be there, have a great weekend
For anyone not sure, or thinking about it, just do it, you'll love it, it's not an expensive weekend, there's loads going on & there's nothing that can describe what it's like when the top fuel cars & jet cars run

[amie..x]

Anymore bongo people up for this one?

[alans00ty5]

see you there pals same place in family camping.its a good weather forcast for it. we will be there wednesday pete will save you a place. and any one else if you let me now. realey looking forward to it.its the biggest field of drag cars for a euro final. and all for £60 on the gate for 4 days. kids go free. and free camping. lets dooooo it.

[amie..x]

see you there pals same place in family camping.its a good weather forcast for it. we will be there wednesday pete will save you a place. and any one else if you let me now. realey looking forward to it.its the biggest field of drag cars for a euro final. and all for £60 on the gate for 4 days. kids go free. and free camping. lets dooooo it.

sounds brill

[missfixit70]

You'll love it Amie , make sure you take lots of pics & vids & don't forget your ear defenders

[amie..x]

thats if my dad gets me some in time

[snow_kiter]

Weather and track fantastic. Several new European records already on the first day of qualifying. A record for the fastest top methanol dragster in the world was set. Any day visitors coming over the weekend?

[missfixit70]

If the weather's been anywhere near as good as here, you must have had a scorcher What time did they set?

[snow_kiter]

What a fantastic weekend. Great weather, great racing and great company.

From the website -www.eurodragster.com
Subject to official ratification the following records were set:
Top Methanol Funny Car ET: 5.687 seconds, Ulf Leanders
Pro Modified ET: 5.988 seconds, Mats Eriksson
Pro Modified speed: 241.59 mph, Mats Eriksson
Pro Stock ET: 6.649 seconds, Jimmy Ålund
Pro Stock speed: 207.07 mph, Jimmy Ålund
Top Fuel Bike ET: 5.978 seconds, Peter Svensson
Top Fuel Bike speed: 232.34 mph, Peter Svensson
Pro Stock Bike ET: 7.078 seconds, Dave Beck

Eventful weekend with all the records being set. A few didn't make it down the track though....
FAA Venom - massive wheelie off the startline then turned a sharp left and hit the wall at half track. He lost the body shell over the wall then crossed the finish line upside down. Talking to the crew later on the driver is AOK. Apparentley he was very calm as he crossed the finish line going through the standard fuel shut off and fire extinguishers procedures.
http://www.eurodragster.com/santapod/li ... pic128.asp

Strange for a 2 car incident. ProMod in the left hand lane took a sharp right and ran into the back of the other car that was slowing down.
http://www.eurodragster.com/santapod/li ... /pic87.asp

TopFuel - powered off the start line and then lost a wheel completely. He 360'd down the middle of the track while his loose wheel went on to complete a full half mile.
http://www.eurodragster.com/santapod/li ... pic103.asp