JapShow
Sunday 10th May 2026 at Santa Pod RacewayWith RWYB on Saturday 9th May 2026
A Celebration of All Things Japanese on Wheels
Whether you roll up in a modified Nissan Micra, a race-prepped Evo, a timeless classic Honda, or a roaring GSXR, JapShow welcomes every Japanese car and bike enthusiast. From the laid-back vibes of the Show & Shine Paddock, full to the brim with stunning vehicles to the full-throttle action of public Run What Ya Brung - open to all Japanese machines - there's something for every taste and speed.
Whether you're here to admire, race or just soak in the culture, JapShow is where the Japanese automotive scene comes to life.
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What's on at JapShow
Public Track Time
Japanese Cars & Bikes ONLY, Pre-Booking Only
The drag strip will be open for you to take your own car down the track with timing data at ETSlips!
A crash helmet is mandatory for all participants!
Sign-on costs £40 for 3 Runs. More info on the RWYB page.
If you want maximum track time then come for the weekend as there is a Public Track Day on the Saturday with free camping for weekend ticket holders.
Show & Shine
Japanese Cars & Bikes ONLY
There’ll be a Show & Shine featuring some of the finest Japanese cars, from timeless classics to pristine custom builds.
There are trophies up for grabs for:
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Spaces are limited and therefore pre-entry is compulsory and essential to secure your spot and save disappointment. All entries are subject to a selection process. The cut off closing date for entries is Friday 24th April. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry. The organisers decisions are final and no disputes will be entered in to.
Club display and camping areas are available on a first-come-first-served basis. View further info and how to book on the Clubs page.
Best Club Stand Trophy! Have you got a club full of great looking cars? Can you park with perfect precision? Do you want a shiny trophy? Book a Club Stand today!
Not a member of a club? Then don’t worry, you can still show your car.
If you have a car you would like to display and are not a member of a club, then you are welcome to join us in a reserved area.
Jet Car
Don’t miss the awesome FireForce 3 Jet Funny Car, you’ll know its coming when you hear the air being torn apart by the massive turbine engine.
Liam Doran
Known as The British Bomb, Liam is one of motorsport’s most explosive personalities. A second-generation racer, Liam has carved his own legacy across rallycross, hillclimb, short course, and drift. With deep roots in racing culture and an unmatched passion for building and pushing machines to their absolute limit, he brings a rare blend of precision and chaos to everything he drives.
Stunt Bikes
The BSC Freestyle Team will be bringing along 6 of the best stunt riders in the country to put on an adrenaline-fuelled, all out stunt bike display!
Handling Track
Competition is open to Japanese vehicles only and all vehicles will be in one class together regardless of whether you’re FWD, RWD or AWD but which one will come out on top?
Entry is free, view the Sign On Procedure and Rules & Regulations.
Live Stage
Supplying the soundtrack to the day time activities in and around the Show n Shine paddock.
Sam Hard
Commentating at JapShow Finale will be Sam Hard, founder of Hard Up Garage, a well-known figure in the UK car scene, celebrated for his wild builds, rare JDM imports, and passion for all things fast and unique. A regular at Santa Pod, he’s known for his hands-on approach, larger-than-life personality, and unwavering support for grassroots car culture.
Drift Rides
If you don’t fancy thrashing your own car then don’t worry because we have someone else here willing to take you for a ride in theirs. This is your opportunity to experience some real exhilarating sideways action with a pro drifter for just £20.
If you are interested in trying drifting for yourself then Santa Pod holds regular Drift What Ya Brung days, full details are at www.DWYB.co.uk.
One of the biggest names in automotive tuning will be at JapShow. Make sure you drop into Liberty Walk's stand. On display will be some of the best builds in the world and don't miss them hitting the quarter-mile strip! Liberty Walk will also be doing a takeover in the shop with their latest merch.
All the fun of the fair with Dodgems, Waltzers, Arcades, Candy Floss and Sideshows! (All days)
Tokens available indivually or in bundles: Get 27 funfair tokens for £25 or 55 tokens for £50 and really keep the kids busy for hours! Each token counts as £1 when redeemed. (Tokens can be purchased via cash or card from the token counter in the middle of the fun fair and are non-refundable.)
Ride Prices (tokens): Dodgems - 5 (1 or 2 in a car), Waltzer - 4, Sizzler - 4, Trampolines - 3, Kids Rides - 3. (Only Tokens, No cash will be accepted on rides)
Japanese Bikes
JapShow also welcomes two wheeled Japanese machinery with a RWYB Bike class and a Show & Shine Bike trophy being awarded. Also look out for some drag bike demos on the track.
There is a licensed bar and caterers on site selling food and drink. You can pay for items on site from our catering units and Pod Shop with contactless card payment or cash. There are cash machines in the catering area and Pod Shop. View details.
Santa Pod Raceway
Santa Pod Raceway is the UK's premier Drag Strip in the middle of England on the border of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. For full venue details please visit www.santapod.com.
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