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Bug Jam 22

Bug Jam 23
Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July 2009 at Santa Pod Raceway

The original and best VW festival is back for another year - Bug Jam 23 at Santa Pod Raceway. Keep checking this site for all the latest show news. Below is some of what you can expect at the country's top VW Show. Gates open Friday 9am.

WHAT'S ON AT BUG JAM 23:

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Outlaw Anglia
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.


RWYB
Club Camping

 

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.


Show & Shine

VW SHOW & SHINE
On Sunday the best VW showcars in the country will be on display competing to win the Bug Jam trophies and prizes from Autoglym, judged by UK VW experts.

Enter on the day, classes on the Show & Shine page. Strictly VWs ONLY. Autoglym

Campers

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 quite camping. Please ask for a pass at the gate if you wish to go into family camping, you will need kids with you. Quite Camping will be signposted and noise curfews will be strictly enforced.


Club

VW CLUB CAMPING

To book Club Camping for Bug Jam 23 phone 01234 782828. Full details on the Clubs page.

The first clubs to book for Bug Jam 23 are Furness VW, Flannel Racing, Rubbadubbaz, Lo-E-Nuf, Roundabout VW Club, North East VW Club, Outcast, Junction 7, Flat 4play, Bug Brothers, Strictly Aircooled, The Panzer Faust Aircooled Custom Club, Coventry Aircooled, East Coast Buggaz, Demon Dweebs, The Volkswest Cruisers, T49, North to South VW Drifters, Barzooka, Boston Bugrz, Blitzkrieg, Berkshire Bugs, Alldubzklub, Rod Munch Dub Club, Spalding VW Klub, Only Fools & Flat 4's VW Club, Spooky VW Club, Sheffield VW Owners  Club, Circle Yer Wagons, The Herbie Hospital, Dub Pirates, Dropped Valve VW Club,
Damage, Air Cooled Collective, Lax Power,
UFP, Kombi-Club, Monkeyspinner VW Club, Air Addiction, Andover Air Cooled, Castawayz VW Club, Evvo.c.u New Beetle Owners Club, C-Side Vdubz, and Fl4tlanders.


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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 and Julian Webb's Split Second Jet Dragster all lighting up the track at Bug Jam 23.


Main Stage

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.

The first acts that will be performing at Bug Jam 23 have now been announced with Dodgy headlining the main stage on Saturday and a whole night of Ska on Friday headlined by Sonic Boom Six. Details on the Gig Guide page.


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DAYTIME - LIVE STAGE
You don't have to wait till the evening for music at Bug Jam 23 with bands and other entertainment on the Live Stage during the day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Details on the Live Stage page.


Comedy 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. Details on the Comedy Guide page.

Podzilla MONSTER TRUCKS
Santa Pod's own Podzilla will be joined by Red Dragon 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 BMX RAMP
Pro riders will be performing on the Bug Jam BMX ramp over the weekend!

Red Stripe Main Stage

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

JET BEETLE
Ronnie Picardo's flame-throwing Blue Max Beetle uses the original chassis and body panels and has full working electrics and MOT.


UKFMX

FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS
There will be big air jumps and tricks from the UKFMX Freestyle Motocross riders.


Wheelie Car

WHEELIE CAR
The historic "High Risk" wheelie car is a Corvette stingray that runs the quarter mile quicker on two wheels quicker than most cars could on four.


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STUNT DISPLAYS
The multiple world record breaking stunt driver Terry Grant will be at Bug Jam performing awesome stunts with exquisite car control.


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BIKE TRIALS
Chris Doney will be putting on a top class display of Bike Trials riding, a highly skilled and fast growing extreme sport, using a push bike and a motorbike.


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THE BLACK KNIGHTS
The parachute display team from the Royal Regiment of Artillery will be dropping in at the 'Pod on the Friday of Bug Jam at 5pm.


Trade Area

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.


Bug Push

BUG PUSH
Bug Push is back! Where if you’re going to have four mates and a Beetle at Bug Jam, you can compete in the high speed (up to 5mph!) world of human-powered drag racing. The races take place during the lunch breaks on the dragstrip. If you would like to take part, please enter now via the Contact Form.


VW Autojumble 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.

Cars for Sale
AutoTrader
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!

Fun Fair FUNFAIR
All the fun of the fair with dodgems, arcades, candy floss, sideshows and all the stomach churning rides you'll need.

T2D

RAT BUILD
Following on from last year's Van Cake, this year at Bug Jam respected VW customers and restorers T2D will undertake a full build of a ‘Rat Look’ VW camper over the weekend. Details on the Rat Build page.


Lowrider

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’.
Track parade 1pm Saturday


Transmutant

TRANSMUTANT
Watch out for a giant Stegosaurus VW Beetle Bug that will be towering over the crowds along with mutant half-breed stilt walkers and road warriors prowling the venue, whip cracking as they go! There will also be afternoon fire & grinding shows by the skate park.


2 Seater

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.


Guitar

GUITAR HERO COMPETITION
For those with a musical persuasion and an extravagant stage presence, there will be a Guitar Hero competition held in Fuelers Bar from 5pm to 7pm on Friday.


Red Stripe

BARS & CATERERS
You won't be short of choice at Bug Jam 23 with a host of bars and caterers on site serving food and drink to suit all tastes.

The official beer at Bug Jam will once again be Red Stripe.


Nitro FM

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 ‘Find A Presenter’ Search

When Will You Be Famous?.. Sooner Then You Might Think!

Could you be the next Clarkson, Hammond or May? Have you got the charisma on camera that could make a great TV presenter? Have you ever wanted your big break into the media? If the answer to any or all of these questions is ‘Yes’, then we might just have an incredible opportunity for you. Details on the Find A Presenter page.

BUG JAM 22 REPORT & GALLERY

Check out the Bug Jam 22 Report and Gallery pages for info and photos of last years event.

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