DWYB - Drift What Ya Brung
at Santa Pod Raceway

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Welcome to DWYB

What: Drift What Ya Brung days at Santa Pod Raceway are days when you can come along and learn or practice drifting in safe and legal conditions on some of the Pods 30 acres of open tarmac. There are beginners, intermediate and advanced tracks open at the same time each DWYB day.

Who: DWYB is for anyone from complete novices wanting tuition to expert drifters wanting quality seat time without authorities or kerbs to worry about. Drift cars are rear wheel drive and usually light to moderate weight. The most popular cars for drifting in the UK are Nissans (S13/S14/S15 and GTS Skylines), Toyotas (AE86), Mazdas (MX5 and RX-7),  Fords (Old School Escorts and Sierras) and BMWs (3 Series) but many other cars can be and are used for drifting.

How Many: DWYB days are limited to 50 people per day to ensure maximum track time and with several prepared areas and courses there is no shortage of drift time.

Tyres: This is Drift What Ya Brung so you will need your own car and tyres. There are full tyre changing facilities on site with a charge of £5 per rim. Tyre disposal is £2 per tyre or you must take your used tyres away with you.

Passenger Rides: If you don't have your own car or it's too precious then passenger rides are available in a pro drift car for £10. There is a £5 charge for all non-drivers / spectators at DWYB days.

Facilities: There are toilet facilities on site and the Cafe will be open from 9am to 4pm. If you run short on fuel, Cool Blue race fuel is available from the sign-on trailer along with DWYB Hoodies.

How Much: The cost is £60 per drifter including tuition if needed. Tuition is from very experienced drifters and will start with basic donuts and figure of eights. There is a £5 charge for non drivers/spectators. Kids Under 13 free (max 3 kids per adult).

To book tickets phone 01234 782828 or book online at www.SantaPodShop.com.

DWYB & DWYB Beginner Days: All the features mentioned above apply to both regular DWYB days and DWYB beginner days however the track layouts vary.

DWYB Beginner days have 5 tracks: 2 play pens for practicing donuts and figure eights, a kidney track, an intermediate track and a main course.

DWYB Days have 3 tracks: A play pen, a kidney track and a main course with a high speed entry run up that is a similar layout to an EDC course.

DWYB days, are more suited to drivers with some experience looking to further improve skills. The large course requires a higher level of driving skill and machine setup making it a perfect track to practice on for those who wish to turn a wheel between competitive events, try out new settings on their cars, or progress to the next level.

Drivers will have to prove they are competent at basic drifting on the kidney track before they are allowed on the larger tracks at both types of day. Drivers wishing to practice twining at DWYB days will have to prove they are competent on the large track solo first.

When: Gates open from 8.30am to 5pm with drifting from 9.30am to 4pm.

European Drift Championship at Santa Pod Raceway Competitive Professional Drifting will come to Santa Pod Raceway for the first time on Saturday 12th July when the 4th round of the Japaneseusedcars.com European Drift Championship will take place at Street Nationals, details at www.streetnationals.co.uk. Latest News: The EDC have announced that they have secured the first Japanese professional Drift drivers to join the Championship. World famous Team Orange drivers Kazuhiro Tanaka and D1GP 2006 Champion Nobushige Kumakubo have confirmed they will contest the Championship this year using matching 420bhp RWD Subaru Impreza STIs (GDB models). Kumakubo is famed for his amazing high speed car control and particularly his talent in twin drift battles where his brave yet precise driving techniques are nothing short of inspiring. As a top star of Japanese D1 events as well as events in the USA, along with various appearances at shows in Europe under his belt in more recent times - his entry into EDC marks an important chapter in Drifting history.

What is Drifting:

"Drifting refers to a driving technique and to a sport based on the technique. A car is said to be drifting when the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle, and the front wheels are pointing in the opposite direction to the turn (e.g. car is turning left, wheels are pointed right), and the driver is controlling these factors." wikipedia.org

If you're still not sure what drifting is read more at wikipedia.org.

DWYB News Letter: Fill out your e-mail address to receive the Santa Pod DWYB News Letter and be entered into the Toyo prize draw. Yes, I want to become a member of the DWYB newsletter. Please remove me from DWYB newsletter. Enter your e-mail address: Please confirm your e-mail address: Prize Draw: In addition to the newsletter, Toyo Tires is offering the chance for everyone registered on the Santa Pod DWYB Mailing List to be entered into a prize draw to win a free set of Toyo tyres. Closing date for entry is Friday 7th November with the winner announced on Monday 10th November.

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Book tickets online at www.SantaPodShop.com or phone 01234 782828.

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