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VW Action 2021 03 SeptemberSep 2021 08:00 - 05 SeptemberSep 2021 17:00 Europe/LondonSanta Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA

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VW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world - now in its 44th year!

The show has in one form or another been the true 'Jewel in the Crown' of UK VW events, from its early days at Stoneleigh, the NAS Stoneleigh shows, the period of its residency at Peterborough, at Herts County Showground, and now at Santa Pod. The last twelve years or so at 'The Pod' have produced quite exceptional shows, and 2019's event continued to raise the bar. The 'Roman Toga Party' theme, complete with its big budget stage set that transformed the marquee into an 'Up Pompeii'/Ancient Rome style setting was embraced by all and the show received acclaim from all who attended.

2020's event will continue the great tradition of VW Action delivering the absolute best event for the true VW enthusiast. VW Action is a show to which people are happy to bring their young family members, and yet which provides full on entertainment for all of its visitors, whatever their age or interests.

For 2020, we are taking visitors 'Back To The 80s' - with Saturday evening's stage dressed with iconic symbols of that decade. Fancy dress possibilities could range from simple 'big' hair and shoulder pads - and possibly 'leg-warmers', or 80s icons like 'The A-Team', 'Top Gun', 'Miami Vice', 'Ghostbusters' and 'Magnum pi' etc. - the choice is yours.

VW Action are proud to welcome one of the world's premier '80s' bands: 'The Deloreans'. They will deliver an anthemic 80s set for all to sing-along and dance to - be sure to catch them in the Main Marquee on Saturday night. Plus Jensen D Groover will be playing 80s Pop, Soul, Dance and Indie Anthems with the Narni Shakers as sexy 80s ladies. With the Fuellers Bar featuring 'Dance/80s Acid House Anthems' - Saturday night at VW Action will have something for everyone*. There is more information in the entertainment section of this website - including Friday's Indie Rock Party in the Fuelers Bar. We hope to see many cool characters in attendance (whichever fancy dress route you want to take) - and if previous years are anything to go by, we know you won't disappoint us.

* Your ticket grants access to a Sporting Event only. Access to collateral/ancillary activities, including music, provided by the event in support of the Sporting Event will only be granted under the generic Sporting Event ticket, as no ticket for any collateral activities can be purchased as a standalone. All music/entertainment etc. is free of charge when purchasing your VW Action Sporting Event ticket.

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Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA

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03 Sep 12:00
Gates Open
If VW Action, or Santa Pod are new experiences for you, welcome, and have a great weekend. Friday afternoon is a time to pitch your tent and prepare for the weekend ahead. Many people will be catching up with old friends, or making new ones for the weekend ahead.
03 Sep 14:00
Food Court opens
03 Sep 17:30
Fairground opens
03 Sep 19:30
Evening Entertainment starts
It is traditional for Friday night in the VW Action Marquee to feature Dance Music, and this year is no exception, we are back in the groove with the 'Friday Dance Night' - featuring the return of DJs, DJ Trademark and The Acid Brothers.

Alternatively there is the 'Indie Rock Party' in the Fuelers Bar. We believe totally in the acts that we select to perform at VW Action, so if you want a real treat, take the time to check out as many as you can in both the Main Marquee and the Fuelers Bar.
03 Sep 08:00
Food Court open
03 Sep 10:00
Show Opens
Trade Areas/Autojumble/Children's VW World,
Fairground open, Every Day Vehicle Concours
Assembly and Car Displays Assembly - Concours Arena
Dragstrip Opens for VW Only RWYB - VAG or invited Pro Cars only please. Registration for R/C Drag Racing open - Monster Truck Arena
03 Sep 10:30
Party Workshops and Action Wheels open - Trade Area
FREE all day family entertainment. Try your hand at juggling or on the 10ft tight-wire. Have a game of crazy golf or tennis - or go hopping mad on the space hoppers and pogo sticks - or use the FREE Action Wheels bikes.
Fun for all ages and provided at no extra cost to you by NAS Events.
03 Sep 11:00
R/C Drag Racing starts - Monster Truck Arena
03 Sep 11:30
Airbrushing Demonstration starts
Danny Bowen of Dark Art Airbrushing - creating masterpieces with an airbrush - Trade Area
03 Sep 12:00
EDV Concours entry closes. Judging starts
03 Sep 14:00
Action Olympics - Inter-Club Games - Events Arena
including Tug-O-War, Bug Push, Obstacle Course and Penalty Shootout
03 Sep 15:00
Every Day Vehicle Concours Trophy Presentation - Main Stage/Marquee
03 Sep 16:15
The Podzilla Monster Truck Show - Live action arena.
03 Sep 18:00
VW Action Night Racing
VW Special Session on Dragstrip. USB/BWA, VWDRC, Greenhearts, SAS Rennwagens, DKR, etc. and invited European Guests and pro cars including Classic Fords, Taz Racing, Supercharged Outlaws and Outlaw Street.
'The Love Bug' film shown in the Main Marquee.
03 Sep 19:00
Fireforce Jet Car - on the dragstrip
03 Sep 19:30
Big Top Marquee Stage opens
NAS Events presents the VW Action 'Back To The 80s' Theme Party.

For Saturday night the Fuelers Bar will feature the alternative '80s Acid House Rave' Secret House/Dance Party. Of course, it's not 'secret' nor 'illegal' - nor do we expect a visit from the boys in blue - but hopefully we can create a vibe that old school dance fans will enjoy.

The evening in the Fuelers Bar opens with crowd favourite DJ Jay Fresco. returning to VW Action.
03 Sep 20:00
DJ
80s Rock & Pop Anthem videos with DJ Bri Vinyl - Main Stage/Marquee
03 Sep 21:15
Live Band - The Deloreans - Main Stage/Marquee
Making their VW Action debut with more massive 80s rock anthems to song along to. Not to be missed.

Followed by Jensen D Groover along with The Narni Shakers. No introduction necessary - as always, VW Action's main stage will be dressed in a big-budget 'West End Theatre' style - this time with a (slightly twisted) 'Iconic 80s' feel.
03 Sep 22:00
DJ - Niki Dimensions - Fuelers Bar
Niki always delivers - we are pleased to have him back headlining at VW Action. Acid House/Rave fans are in for a treat.
03 Sep 00:15
Film - 'Back To The Future' - Fuelers Bar
03 Sep 08:00
Food Court open
03 Sep 10:00
Show Opens
Trade Areas/Children's VW World, Fairground open,
Concours D'Elegance/Custom Concours Assembly and Car Displays Assembly - Concours Arena
Dragstrip Opens for VAG or Pro-Car only RWYB', Top Fuel testing, Outlaw Street, Old Skool Fords, Supercharged Outlaws and invited European VWs etc.
03 Sep 10:30
Party Workshops and Action Wheels open - Trade Area
FREE all day family entertainment. Try your hand at juggling or on the 10ft tight-wire. Have a game of crazy golf or tennis - or go hopping mad on the space hoppers and pogo sticks - or use the FREE Action Wheels bikes.
Fun for all ages and provided at no extra cost to you by NAS Events.
03 Sep 11:00
The Podzilla Monster Truck Show - Monster Truck Arena
03 Sep 11:00
Airbrushing Demonstration starts
Danny Bowen of Dark Art Airbrushing - creating masterpieces with an airbrush - Trade Area
03 Sep 12:00
Jensen's Prize Bingo - Main Stage/Marquee
03 Sep 12:00
Concours D'Elegance/Custom Concours entry closes. Judging starts
03 Sep 12:45
Fireforce Jet Car - on the dragstrip
03 Sep 13:00
VW Action Charity Auction in aid of Brads Cancer Foundation - Main Stage/Marquee
03 Sep 15:00
Concours D'Elegance & Custom Concours Trophy Presentations
inc. 'Europe's Most Beautiful VW' also includes Club Trophies, Olympics Trophies, Hall Of Fame Inductees etc. - Main Stage/Marquee
03 Sep 17:00
Show closes. Have a safe journey home
Thank you for your support. ALWAYS appreciated - NEVER taken for granted.

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