Handling Circuit

The Santa Pod handling track is tighter than a mosquito’s pocket, and suited to the nippy little cars that can be thrown around a bit, and big power won’t be needed to get the best times. In fact, it might even be a hindrance.

Handbrake turns will get you round some of the tighter corners, and full-lock to full-lock steering will keep your speed in check, so don’t go into things with a heavy right foot, or you’ll never make it past those cones! 

It’s FREE to have a go, and there is a trophy for the top time of the day, so take your driving licence over and have a go!

The track is located in the drifting area, and is open in two sessions at 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 3pm on Sunday only.

Signing On Procedure

1. Walk over to the handling circuit signing on office at the Handling Circuit.
2. Fill in the disclaimer form, present your driving licence, and collect your race vouchers.
3. You may now move your vehicle over to the handling circuit fire-up road.

Rules & Regulations

1. The handling circuit is ONLY for road legal cars. No slick tyres etc.
2. Seatbelt is mandatory.
3. A 5 second penalty will be added if you hit ANY part of the circuit. 3 penalties and the run is VOID.
4. Any stupid driving or failure to comply with the instructions of marshals will result in your immediate removal from site.
5. No passengers.

2007 Handling Circuit Times

The winner 2007 winner was James Birch in his Vauxhall Corsa

Competitor Best Time James Birch 34.07 D18 34.41 99T 36.94 Neil Townsend 37.43 X59 37.77 H65 38.97 Daniel Franklin 39.60 K51 39.96 Matthew Goodyear 40.21 P16 40.65 Matthew Carter 40.66 T70 41.27 Pod Drift Car 42.67

2006 Handling Circuit Times

Fastest times for the Handling Circuit at The Fast Show 2006. The male winner was Stuart Braisby in his Ford Ka and the fastest female was Kerri Delo in her Renault Clio.