Bug Jam 24
Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th July 2010 at Santa Pod Raceway
The original and best VW festival is back for another year with VW Drag Racing, RWYB track action, VW Traders, 4 music arenas, Top DJs, Comedy shows, Funfair, Bug Jam's Got Talent, Show & Shine plus weekend camping and much much more.
More details and new 2010 website coming soon.
WHAT'S ON AT BUG JAM 24:
DRAG RACING This year the VWDRC will be joined on the track by the awesome cars of the Outlaw Flat Four DRC. With qualifying starting on Saturday and eliminations on Sunday, you're sure to see plenty of the fastest, maddest VWs in Europe! Wheelies and close racing are guaranteed!
Supporting race classes include the 7 second doorslammers of Super Modified, the road legal hot rods of Street Eliminator, the vintage Fords of Outlaw Anglia, and Sportsman ET. More info on the Drag Racing page.
VW RUN WHAT YA BRUNG Get your own VW on the track on Friday (£20) and Saturday (£25), unlimited runs and a full performance print out for each run. Don't forget to bring your driving licence if you want to use the track. Strictly VWs ONLY.
RWYB competition with classes - Everyone signing on for RWYB will be put into classes to find the fastest Aircooled Bug, Aircooled Van, Karmann Ghias etc.
There will be a hard-standing RWYB paddock in the pits for people bringing vehicles on trailers, just ask for a RWYB Paddock pass at the gate when you arrive.
See the RWYB page for more info on RWYB and competition classes.
If you can't wait until Bug Jam, visit www.RWYB.com for a full calendar of RWYB dates at Santa Pod Raceway.
VW SHOW & SHINE NEW TWO DAY SHOW & SHINE! Saturday morning will be for rat-look and daily drivers, and Sunday will be for the shiny ones and show cars. All VWs welcome as usual, and trophies across a range of classes.
Free entry and prizes from Autoglym.
Enter on the day, classes on the Show & Shine page. Strictly VWs ONLY.
CAMPING AT BUG JAM Camping is included with all weekend tickets bought in advance or on the gate. As well as General Camping there is Club Camping, Family Camping and Quiet Camping. Please ask for a pass at the gate if you wish to go into Family Camping, you will need kids with you. Quiet Camping will be signposted and noise curfews will be strictly enforced.
VW CLUB CAMPING To book Club Camping for Bug Jam phone 01234 782828. Full details on the Clubs page.
JET FUNNY CARS Get ready for the experience of Jet Cars with Martin Hill's world record breaking Fireforce 3 Jet Funny Car, Roger Goring's Firestorm Jet Funny Car lighting up the track.
MUSIC Bug Jam once again hosts four music arenas including the Main Stage, on both Friday and Saturday evenings, catering for all tastes from indie and dance djs through to live bands and tribute acts.
DAYTIME - LIVE STAGE You don't have to wait till the evening for music at Bug Jam with bands and other entertainment on the Live Stage during the day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
COMEDY There will be a line up of top comedians on Friday & Saturday this year, including up and coming new acts and established pros to tickle your ribs.
MONSTER TRUCKS Santa Pod's own Podzilla will be joined by Swamp Thing in a high flying display of car crushing mayhem on Saturday and Sunday. Get ready to cheer as Novas and Saxos get what's coming.
BMX RAMP Pro riders will be putting on regular demonstration shows on the Bug Jam BMX ramp over the weekend. The ramp will also be open for public sessions each day.
BUG JAM’S GOT TALENT
We’re giving contestants 3 minutes each to show off their talent on the Bug Jam main stage. The great thing is, YOU pick what your talent is! Details on the Bug Jam's Got Talent page.
JET BEETLE Ronnie Picardo's flame-throwing Blue Max Beetle uses the original chassis and body panels and has full working electrics and MOT.
FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS There will be big air jumps and tricks from the UKFMX Freestyle Motocross riders.
VW TRADERS If you're looking for car parts, want a cool t-shirt or fancy a lowrider bicycle to get round site, you'll find it all in the Bug Jam trade area.
VW AUTOJUMBLE
Rare and vintage VW parts at bargain prices. Need a decklid for your oval or a period radio for that finishing touch? Have a look here. Details on the Autojumble page.
AUTO TRADER CARS FOR SALE PADDOCK If you've got a car you want to sell, park it up in the Autotrader Cars For Sale Paddock, stick your phone number on the dashboard, and wait for the calls to come flooding in. Whether you're buying, selling or browsing, this is the best way to shift cars at the show. And the best bit? It's FREE for both buyers and sellers!
FUNFAIR All the fun of the fair with dodgems, arcades, candy floss, sideshows and all the stomach churning rides you'll need.
LOW RIDERS
Low Rider display and action demos from some of the UK’s best cars with hydraulic and pneumatic suspension. Unique style and gravity-defying three-wheelin’.
GUITAR HERO COMPETITION Do you dream of standing on stage and rocking-out in front of a drunken frenzy of adoring fans? Do you know how to play the Playstation game “Guitar Hero”? If so, we’ve got just the thing for you on Friday evening – the Bug Jam Guitar Hero championship! Anyone can play, from kids with rhythm to adults with shattered dreams of stardom and a tragic job in telesales.
Just turn up and rock out! Free entry. More details coming soon.
2 SEATER DRAGSTER For the ultimate thrill ride, the 7 second Santa Pod 2 Seater Dragster will be running with passenger rides available. Details at www.santapod.com.
NITRO FM - 96.2 The Santa Pod radio station, Nitro FM will be broadcasting from early till late every day with a selection of great music, interviews and chat to keep you informed and entertained throughout Bug Jam.
BUG JAM 23 REPORT & GALLERY
Check out the Bug Jam 23 Report and Gallery pages for info and photos of last years event. Here is a taster video clip taken from the 2009 TV show which shows what you can expect to see at Bug Jam 2010.
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