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Bug Jam 27
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July 2013 at Santa Pod Raceway

The original and best VW festival will be back for another year. Keep checking this site for all the latest event news as it's announced including 4 Music Arenas, Drag Racing, Run What Ya Brung Public Track Time, Show & Shine, Comedy, Traders, Stunt Displays, Jet Car, Autojumble, Funfair and much, much more!

If you can't wait until Bug Jam for VW action the Pod then the first big show of the season is Big Bang on 26-28 April 2013, details at www.big-bang.co.uk.

WHAT'S ON AT BUG JAM 27:

DRAG RACING
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!

The VWDRC and Outlaw Flat Four DRC will be joined by 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 (£15) and Saturday (£20), 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.

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 - TWO DAYS!
Saturday morning will be for rat-look and military, 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.

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 confirmed for Bug Jam 27 are:

Friday: Tom Dibb and The Hoosiers on the main stage, Ska & Reggae Night in the Retro Zone with Live band De Palma, Judge Jules in the Dance Zone and Hedfone Party in Fuelers Bar.
Saturday: Maybe Winehouse, 4th Street Traffic, The Boxettes and Toploader on the main stage, Ministry of Sound 90's Anthems with Live PA from Phats & Small in the Dance Zone, Kerrang! Radio Club Night in the Retro Zone and Big Wig Disco in Fuelers Bar with a Big Wig fancy dress theme.

Full info on the Gig Guide page.

DAYTIME - LIVE STAGE
You don't have to wait till the evening for the entertainment to start at Bug Jam with the Live Stage busy during the day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Friday: The Tom Show, Spikey Will (Man of Danger!)
Saturday: Frances Wood, Mike Raffone, Headsticks
Sunday: Fitz

Full info on the Daytime Gig Guide.

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.

		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.
		New for 2013 our friends at Pillow.co.uk are providing the additional accommodation options of Glamping as well as Pre-Pitched Tents. Check out the options by clicking on the appropriate link.

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

The first clubs to book for Bug Jam 27 are:

Bedrock Veedubs
Bury Retro Car Club
Circle Yer Wagons
Club 80 – 90.co.uk
Das Wolfsburgers
Don’t Need a Tow Truck VW Club
Fistfull of Dubbers/Dodgy Dubbers
Fun Lovin’ Flat 4’s
House of Dub
I’m S.A.D VW Club
Island Dubs
Junction 26 Diner
Kombi-Club
Lax Power
Lo ‘E’ Nuf Vee Dub Club

Lunch Club
MK Dubbers
Monkey Face Dub Club
Northern Dub Alliance
Ozdubz
Sex Dubs and Rock ‘n’ Roll
The Happy Dayz VW Club
The Improved Transporter Society
The North East VW Club
The Unforgiven VW Club
Ye Olde West Yorkshire V Dub Club

CIRCUS WHIZ
The very best interactive circus skills workshop for all the family, set in a fun packed inflatable circus ring with two entertainers. Learn how to juggle, use diablos and devil sticks, spin a rope or plate, walk on pedal-gos, cups and fun stilts or just come and play.

JET FUNNY CAR
Get ready to experience a Jet Funny Car when Martin Hill and the world record breaking Fireforce 3 light up the track.

BAJA & BUGGY COURSE
Take your off-road dub for some fun in the dirt. A short grass and dirt track will include fun corners and gentle bumps to let you get your kicks and show off your ride. Free entry for all suitable vehicles. Hosted by the Bajaclub.co.uk.

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 ramps over the weekend, with the ramps also open to scooters, skaters and bmx's 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.

FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS
There will be big air jumps and tricks from the Broke FMX 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 areas.

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.

Sellers: If you have a veritable scrapyard of second hand parts at home or just a handful of spares, autojumble is the place to sell. Details on 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.

ROLLA DISCO
For one weekend only the Pod Racer Dodgems will become the Pod Racer Rolla Disco Rink with music, lights and smoke machines. Skates will be available for hire for £5 or bring your own and have a go for £2.

CONSOLE COMPETITIONS
It may be Guitar Hero or Just Dance or there may be a new competition. Stay tuned to find out.

STUNT DISPLAYS
Top international stunt driver Terry Grant will be at Bug Jam putting his fleet of cars through their paces.

HUMAN POWERED RACING
Human Powered Racing has been a big hit at Big Bang, so now it comes to Bug Jam… but with a twist! There are now four trophies: One for the fastest bicycle, one for the fastest skate (boots and boards), one for the fastest runner, and one for the most imaginative entry. It’s a simple race from the start-line to the finish-line and back, but no engines are permitted!

Live Build
T2D, the Cambridge based VW legends, will be performing a live project car build. The build will be a demonstration of live automotive theatre as the team battle to restore a tired and dilapidated Volkswagen to its former glory, adding their own unique brand of custom tricks along the way.

RADIO CONTROLLED CARS
A variety of 1/10th scale electric radio controlled VW cars including drift cars will be racing on a special track where the public will be able to test their skills along with the experts.

FLYPASTS
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be making a fly past at Bug Jam with a WWII Spitfire on Saturday and Sunday.

MONSTER TRUCK RIDES
Red Dragon will be at Bug Jam giving monster truck passenger rides in between shows in the Live Action Arena.

LOW RIDERS
Low Rider displays and action demos from some of the UK’s best cars with hydraulic and pneumatic suspension. Unique style and gravity-defying three-wheelin’.

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.

BARS & CATERERS
There are multiple bars and a range of caterers to suit all tastes on site at Santa Pod Raceway.

...ALSO
There will be a kids entertainment and much much more!

BEER 'SLABS' ON SALE!
Just £35 per slab of Carlsberg, Red Stripe or Strongbow! Come and buy your 'slabs' from the Bar between the two Big Top's on Friday & Saturday from 11am till 3pm only.

MOBLIE APP AT BUG JAM
The “1320go” app gives you access to live timing data on your phone. View further details on the 1320go page.

LIFE’S A JOURNEY – SHARE IT!
Bug Jam 26 is working with goCarShare to help people share car journeys. It's a great way to save money if you are driving, or to head to the festival on the cheap if you need a lift.

It'll help you cut carbon, and as it is built around Facebook, you can find people who like the same music, or who have friends in common. So if you’re driving, or need a lift, click here and share the journey!

SANTA POD RACEWAY
Bug Jam is held at Santa Pod Raceway, 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.

DUB RACER GAME
Before you get to see what you can do in your real car on the Santa Pod Raceway quarter mile at Big Bang you can play the new VW drag racing game on the Dub Racer page.

BUG JAM 26 REPORT & GALLERY

Check out the Bug Jam 26 Report and Gallery pages for info and photos of last years event or watch the whole TV Show that was broadcast on Motors TV, on the Bug Jam TV page.

IMPORTANT NOTICES
1) Chinese lanterns are banned at Santa Pod Raceway as they pose a real fire hazard to the crops and thatched roofs surrounding the track.

2) No glass bottles, jars etc allowed on site. This is for you and your car's safety and especially for those in the camping areas. Cars will be searched on arrival.

3) NO EXIT & RE-ENTRY: This year once you have arrived at Bug Jam you will not be allowed to leave the Santa Pod Raceway site and re-enter at any time during the weekend. Anyone who leaves site will have to pay full admission again to re-enter. This is at the request of local authorities. There will be camping supplies available on site including crates of beer at reasonable prices. Please bring everything else you will need for the weekend with you including enough petrol/diesel.

4) When you arrive and leave site, please keep your speed down, don't litter and respect local residents.

5) The number of tickets going on sale will be strictly limited. That means first-come-first-served, and those who book in advance will have priority over anyone trying to buy tickets on the gate. If tickets sell out before the event, NO tickets will be available to buy on the gate, so Santa Pod can be certain that we can accommodate everyone.

6) Santa Pod will no longer permit entry to anyone arriving in large vans or lorries, as these take away precious space from other campers. Don’t worry, legitimate campervans and all VWs will still be permitted entry!

7) Campers will not be able to save space for friends arriving at a later time. Large groups should book club camping pitches, and small groups should aim to arrive together.

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