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17:35

Matt Hollins out in Cheap Thrills, 10.569/132, then John Sleath 9.868/134 in his Camaro. Drew Mason's Morris Special 11.609/114, Don Scott 9.6687/137.76. Keith Bartlett's next run 1.417 to 60ft and new PB of 9.281/142, well done Keith! Then Keith Freeman to 9.794/126. Brian Savidge in his '32 roadster went 10.531/126.

Gary Cork 12.1137/111.77 vs Spencer Tidswell 9.8395/136.09, Duncan Watts 9.944/120 in his Duster with a big weave at the top end as the car had a wiggle. Ian Johnson in the Olds Omega 10.656/110, Martyn Payne whose chute came out at 60ft but kept his foot in 10.055/115 vs Jason Pickett 11.414/115. Another run for Andrew Jackson. Peter Butler's Outlaw Anglia went 11.867/112, Billy Jones 10.716./122 ran in his Willys Coupe.

Wayne Power's Pop went 11.9233/106.79 vs Luke Hersee 11.235/123, Martyn Hallam 11.490/112 vs Graham Barton 10.835/121 in their Gasser Circus cars. Then a 105e match up between Paul Dale and Brian Nixon, 9.080/147 for Brian to go first to Paul's 9.033/150 for Paul. Gary Mills's Barracuda to 10.767/123 to 9.894/137 for Jazmine Tunstall in the Brogie Roadster, we think another new PB for Jazmine! Keith Bartlett in the Comet on a full bore 9.028/155.85, a great run, well done again Keith!

That's the end of our live report, thanks for looking in, come back later to see our galleries of photos by Julian and Diana.

16:45

Aaron Windridge ran 7.8733/169.80, followed by Andy Park to 9.8691/134. Ragin Cajun next, 10.009/129.94. Tim Bull 10.300/136 and Neil Franks 10.846/128 followed, then James Auld 12.875/105 and James Tanner 9.706/143. Stuart Flitton 10.709/126 vs Chris Tyhurst 10.6856/123.21. Next up the second run for Rich Butcher in his new slingshot, 16.189/92. Keith Smith in his BBC engined Mk10 Jaguar 14.740/101.

Then Robin Read burned out and reversed Spirit of Le Patron with flames visible from the headers and a slight uneveness in the engine note until he launched. Fantastic run for Robin, 6.657/201.65, 1.0675 to 60ft and 4.2579 /167.23 to half track. Well done Robin and team, car looked clean down track, quickest pass of the day and a thing of beauty to witness. Tony Underhill then made a spirited launch to 1.067 but the car got loose and hit the half track reflector, going 4.550/148 to then and 8.035/115.8 to the quarter, Tony made a nice job of gathering the Willys Sedan up when it looked very sideways. Tony's quickest of the day.

16:30

Spencer Tidswell with a wheelie off the line but kept on it to 9.899/135. Steve Taylor in his Mk1 Consul 11.110/126.86. Simon Barlow next out for a checkout run, the aroma of burnt methanol seeping into the tower. Moved to the left, straightened out nicely to a 7.804/182, 1.165 to 60ft and 5.041/139 to half track, more to come this weekend.

Joe Bond with his Nuthin' II Fancy slingshot for his first run of the year next, immaculate car, after the burnout the car wouldn't reverse and was pushed back by Ian and Chris. Good launch 1.119 then the engine zinged at half track, smoke out of the engine and Joe lifted to 9.075/83. 4.594/123 to half track. Followed by Andy 'Fadster' Hadfield. Great smoky burnout, but as he reversed back it became apparent that Joe was still at the top end and so Fadster shut off for a couple of minutes. Great run, 7.513/179 and 1.141 to 60ft and 4.786/145. Well done Fadster and team! Robin Read followed with a burnout in his Spirit of Le Patron, but he leaned the engine out down track and was pushed back.

16:15

Tom Margesson ran 11.394/121, then Joe Coleclough in the '68 Dart to 9.815/136, followed by the orange Plymouth Valiant to 11.582/116.13. Graham Scriven went 10.603/125 followed by Jason Pickett 11.453/115, Graham Barton 10.911/121 vs Ian Johnson 12.302/107. Then Rob Turrington with 13.1311/106, no knight racing for him this weekend. Phil Moules 11.067/128 vs Scott Collin 10.5633/127.71, nice matchup. Billy Jones 10.751/122 vs Gary Cork 12.070/111 a couple of pairs later. Tim Roy's next run in the Boston Straggler slingshot better yet, 9.136/143. Lee Pike 9.178/142 vs Steve Matthews 9.720/134, nice wheelie for Steve.

16:00

Robbie Grabham brought out the Austin A35 bodied Freddy's Revenge, great launch to 1.1197 then after 330ft the car with its lack of qerodynamics got out of shape with two wheels off the ground at one point, 4.9023/119 to half track and then off the throttle and 9.0271/98, nice control by Robbie. Steve Clarke in The Good Guys Topolino 8.9683/149.14, nice first run of the event for him. Then Tony Underhill in the Willys Sedan, 9.283/104 with a 1.20 soft launch and lifting after half track. Steve Johnson in his slingshot launched straight, then stepped to the right at 330ft and pedalled and then lifted to 8.224/122.

Duncan Beard's third run in the 'Thundergod' 23T blown altered ran 8.9913/121, big improvement and straight too, 1.152 to 60ft and 5.45 to half track. Nick Barnett 11.833/113 and Lee Johnstone 10.160/131 a couple of pairs later.

15:45

Neil Franks' Nova 10.936/126 vs Paul Riley's Morgan 11.073/120, followed by Pete Grange (Cougar) 9.0732/147 and Billy Jones 10.837/120. Break for track grooming. 9.797/142 for Duncan Watts, followed by Martyn Payne 8.9932/154 and Garry Hill's Outlaw Anglias, 9.703/139 for Garry. Jazmine Tunstall in the Brogie Roadster 10.623/126 to Luke Hersee 11.332/123, new PB for Jazmine by about five seconds, well done Jazmine! Next Keith Bartlett in the Street Eliminator Mercury Cougar, 1.31 to 60ft 5.49/111 to half track and 10.207/84 at the stripe, nice straight pass!

15:30

Tim Roy's Boston Straggler ran 9.263/142 with the V12 Jag engine sounding sweet. Gary Parkes out next, his dad a guest here, he was at Santa Pod back in 1966. Gary did a fantastic 7.4637/174.37 for the best time of the day, 1.109 to 60ft and 4.766 to half track, well done Gary and team! Richard Skelsey's AC Cobra went 11.639/118.88, quickest of the day for him. Gary Mills' Cuda 10.777/122 and Ben Kennedy 10.290/124 in his 1JZ powered Outlaw Anglia. Next Mick Hannah in his blown alky alingshot, burnout to 250ft and then pushed back by the crew and startline marshals Ian Marshall and Chris Schreier. The car looks stunning with its new body panels. Gary Atkinson next with his WB '34 Coupe, 9.926/131.76. Adam Kruczynski alongside a '57 Chevy in the other lane to 13.079/104. Next Ted Booth in Mighty Mouse with the nitrous turned on to a wheelie and 10.507/139, getting back on it. A yellow 105e went 11.079/114.79, quickest of the day for him. Then Chris Tyhurst went 10.611/122.

15:15

John Sleath's next pass in the Camaro 9.835/135, then Jerry Denning went spinning the tyres in his '57 Chevy to 13.056/114.Sandra Lee Wood 11.6770 (DAS811). Barry Woodford 13.035/102 alongside Andrew Jackson's Herald. Then Dan Mace in Dave's Cresta to 11.282/106 alongside Brian Nixon in the Taz 105e 9.357/146. Paul Hammond's 32 11.244/119 against Simon Glenn 11.680/113. Then Alan Lloyd in Gonzo the Great to 8.989/149, overseen by dad and BDRHoF member Ian. Adrian Sidwell's Opus roadster next to a 17s run. James Ellis's NSS Camaro 11.843/109.9. Then a nice Camaro (not Bruce) ran its first 10, 10.965/122 with less wheelspin. Full Tilt with John Dalrymple at the wheel went 10.022/135.73, followed by Robert Wright in Alturd on his first run to a 17s run, slowed in the latter part of his run.

15:00

Rob Brindle's Outlaw Anglia on a intial pass overseen by Jedd Guy and team. Brian Savidge 10.518/125 alongside a Plymouth Valiant, then Peter Butler 11.100/119 alongside Doug McClure 12.645/110. Stuart Flitton 10.907/124 vs Tim Bull who got way out of shape at 100ft and recovered to 12.301/103. Chris Cockburn's Willys went 13.423/99, then Chris Layram 13.69/100 alongside Mark Bull 10.45/123, followed by Ragin Cajun Bantam altered 10.286/128. Pete Lane 12.093/109 and Lee Johnstone 10.232/132. Andy Park went 9.901/134 followed by Graham Scriven 10.808/124 and Matthew Hollins 12.401/106.18.

The Nostalgia Super Stock pairing of Gary Cork 12.906/107 and Don Scott 9.715/136 next. Then Aaron Windridge in Grim Reaperwho lifted to 10.358/85

14:30

Martyn Payne's Pop did a double step off the line, Paul Wright overseeing. Russ Heaven's second pass a 9.0616/155.87, getting back on it. Scott Collin's latest pass 10.547/126, preceded by a blower whine in the burnout. Rich Butcher's first ever pass in his Ken Cooper Slingshot 4orth Dimension a 15s familiarisation run. Spencer Tidswell pushed back after the burnout and drove back to the pits with mum and former Comp Altered racer Jean in the passenger seat. James Auld with Little Fauss 12.818/104. Next Jason Pickett 11.417/116 followed by Gareth Kent's lakester 12.5502/109 vs Morgan Paul Riley 11.549/120. Kris Thorburn's Mustang went 10.603/125 with a new converter. Billy Jones in his Gasser Circus Willys Coupe went 10.829/120.

14:15

Graham Butler's new Trans Am (OS28) went 11.5142/117, alongside OS44 Camaro. Lee Pike in Honky Tonkin'2 9.323/147 vs Steve Matthews in Honky Tonkin 9.689/135. Tom Margesson 11.418/120 in his Gasser Circus Pop. Angelo Lanni's Model T altered new to Wild Bunch this weekend ran 11.729/95 in his first SPR pass in the car. Steve Taylor in the Mk1 Consul 11.113/127, twisting down the track. Jason Hollamby went 10.848/121, Luke Hersee 12.467/111 vs Drew Mason 11.556/115. Then Keith Bartlett in the SE Mercury Comet 11.617/71 after a straight launch and off the throttle at half track 6.166/98. Ian Johnson in Olds Thunder, which is for sale, 10.027/137.

14:00

Valerie Reeves' Cresta 16.234/60 vs Gary Atkinson (WB34)9.8073/130, Gary Daley (WB68 - thanks Guy Davenport and Gary for confirming) 12.1019/110, Rob Turrington with Anglia Saxon who was pushed back alongside Garry Hill 9.7117/136. Colin Wood's Husky went 14.497/89. Graham Barton 10.906/121 vs Brian Savidge 10.782/126.24. Doug McClure 12.832/110 vs Wayne Power 11.951/106. Graham Scriven 10.6609/125.10 alongside Jerry Denning's white tri Chevy 12.974/111. Duncan Beard's second run in Thundergod, 1.347 to 60ft and off the throttle after 330ft. A rapid blue BBC 10.078/144. Mark Bull in Frite 10.456/124, followed by Lee Johnstone who took Ain't No Saint to 10.141/132.

13:00

Keith Bartlett brought out the SE Mercury Comet and did a launch to 16.7995/55.16. Chris Layram ran 13.7868/97.71, Duncan Watts to 9.7745/140.25 in a Duster, Nick Barnett brought his Falcon to 11.743 vs Dave Simcock in a Watts Shop car to 10.696/125.

Paul Dale's first run in his SO 105e ran 11.845/115, engine sounding unhappy. Steve Taylor's Mk1 Consul to 11.4738/122.56. Chris Cockburn went 13.483/98 in his immacualate Willys Coupe. Nigel Speed's Morris Minor 12.733/104 up against James Auld in Little Fauss WB RED to 13.351/98. John Sleath's rapid blue Camaro went 9.905/135, more to come. Billy Mills' Barracuda 10.625/123. Adam Smith's Escort 14.16/91. Phil Drewitt ran his Pop to 9.909/118, would have been a good run in Super Gas. Mick Payne's Retirement Package Willys is now up for sale, 10.080/129. Drew Mason's Morris Special went 11.972/112 alongside Andy Walker in the Mini Van to 15.273/92.

Andy Hadfield had a passenger in Twister to a 1.307 launch and 9.034/120, what a thrill! Followed by Steve Johnson to 7.8969/143, nice flat launch and clicked it at 1000ft, 1.1215 to 60ft and 4.67/138 to half track, Steve now quickest time of the day. James Woodford, double step but great thereafter 1.269 to 60ft and 9.653/91, having great fun by the look of things and Tony looking delighted. Now on a 30 min lunch break.

12:30

Jason Hollamby's second run 11.041/120.91. Luke Hersee's Javelin 11.926/117 on his first run alongside Craig Boyle's Corsair to 16.70/81. Tim Roy's second run with his Jag V12 slingshot 9.279/141.23. Neil Franks in the ex John Parker Nova to 10.964/127.59. Don Scott to 9.859/134. Peter Butler's OA to 11.375/118.4. Pete Lane 12.044/109 and George Ralph in his '73 C3 Vette 17.76/74. Then Robbie Grabham in the Austin A35 bodied altered, great to see dad Dave here doing startline photography, car launched well to 1.108 then got in a bounce after 330ft and lifted to 9.397/96. ME46 100e to 12.894/113. Next the Morgan of Paul Riley 10.934/125.82, now getting quick. Stuart Flitton's next run 10.680/126.27 Simon Glenn 11.957/113. Sandra Lee Wood 11.665/113. James Ellis Camaro 11.938/109 against Doug McClure 13.815. Paul Tarry's Trigger's Broom 12.069/111 and Richard Tunstall in Kev Cerasale's Brogie Roadster to 9.385/136, new PB, well done Richard!

12:00

Gary Atkinson vs Steve Matthews who went over the centre line and Gary fortunately slowed before there was a coming together. Keith Freeman's second run with Martin 'Duck' Hill as a passenger 10.657/93.32 and 1.46 to 60ft. Andy Park followed by Aaron Windridge in the Grim Reaper to a wild burnout and 8.6746/151.65. Scott Collin 10.6667/125.46. Doorslammers Street winner Dave Mace's son Dan driving his Dad's car against another Cresta which was pushed back, Dave on a gentle 11.847/115 to start with. Gary Parkes' first pass in Purple Daze, 8.589/104 early lift. Chris Tyhurst OS65 10.4004/124.

11:45

Welcome back to Russell Heaven who has ridden back from Spain on his motorbike with several Covid tests on the way. Russ has been keeping up to speed with the sport and his Tight Fit team whilst in Spain. Wayward launch for Russ to 10.730/88 alongside Ian Wild in Wild Cat who ran 12.444/106. Then the Ragin Cajun Bantam to 10.075/132. Followed by Outlaw Anglia racer Pete Jones in a new car to us, 10.637/129. Simon Foster's #22 32 Ford 10.538/127 then against Chris Cockburn 13.726/98. The Lakester of Gareth Kent back to 13.318/108. Next the Heavy Chevy of Dave Caruso 10.162/135 alongside Camaro OS44 11.766/121. Next Barry Woodford 12.774/104. Graham Scriven back to 10.762/125. Kevin Whiting in the WB Tip Top Topolino to 10.839/120.

11:30

Jerry Denning (white Chevy) 12.109/117. Pete Lane's Barracuda 11.915/110 vs Claire Thompson whose Omega is for sale 10.021/137. NSS37 Chris Layram ran 14.0401/95.23 followed by Tim Roy's WB dragster 9.510/143. Simon Glenn's next run 11.638/113.74. First run for Duncan Beard in his Thundergod altered, overseen by usual driver Des Taylor, launch and idle to 15.258s. Then James Woodford driving for Tony Underhill in Tony's 99 Problems Willys Sedan, James a former crew chief for Kev Slyfield, again a launch and idle with the blown BBC to 12.25.

11:15

Stuart Flitton 10.920/127 against a rapid blue Camaro 9.858/135, then Steve Johnson in his Motor Mouse slingshot with Martyn 'Sid' Jones crewing, great launch, 1.0904 to 60ft then got into a slight pendulum after 330ft so lifted to 11.726/70. Mick Payne's Willys (WW13) to 10.103/129 alongside Graham Scriven 10.586/119 (Ford Pop). Brian Savidge 10.581/126 in his 32 roadster. Mark Bull in the Frite went 10.564/123. Ty Strevett's Dart 13.233/105 alongside a neat Tri Chevy. A Triumph Herald MKX798D, Andrew Jackson driving, getting a lot of runs in. Katie Booth 10.524/127 vs Lee Pike 9.269/147. Another new Willys WW070 to a 19s initial pass. Martyn Hallam 11.567/111 vs Lee Johnstone, then John Dalrymple to 9.786/135, well done John, looks as if there have been tweaks in the engine department.

10:45

WW68 returned to 14.938/93.33, Adam Kruczynski to 13.481/99, Taz Racing 105e of Brian Nixon leaning under power to 9.969/130. Jason Hollamby 10.884/122. Tim Bull's Fordson with modern Ford powerplant ran 10.436/135 followed by Keith Freeman (belated Happy Birthday for yesterday Keith!) with a very fetching wig for crewman Martin Duck Hill to 9.973/137.28. Paul Brown's Willys (39) 13.832/101.66. Aint No Saint made its first run with Lee Johnstone driving, 10.137/133.23. Tom Margesson 11.408/119 vs Doug McClure 12.628/106 followed by Jason Pickett 11.442/115 and Gary Atkinson (WB 3 window Ford) 12.050/111. Chris Cockburn (Willys WW11) 13.746/97.

10:30

Douglas McClure ran 12.978/105 followed by Tom Margesson in The Tinseltown Hustler to 11.570/119. Katie Booth 10.553/127 vs Gary Cork NSS 13.246/106. Then Martyn Hallam to 11.784/110. Followed by the lakester driven by Gareth Kent and owned by Kevin Bingham 13.023/108. Gary Mills's Barracuda (NSS340) to 10.971/122. A very neat Corsair alongside Matthew Hollins 12.173/108. Then John Parker's old Nova now driven by Neil Franks to 11.173/125 and OS65 Chris 10.864/124. Scott Collin's 100e vs Sandra Lee Wood's 100e 11.246/118 to 12.015/104.

10:15

A white '57 Chevy with plenty of tyre spin to 12.810/117. Folloed by Ian Wild in Wildcat WB altered to 13.102/103. Phil Moules 11.885/108 vs Matthew Hollins 12.292/108. Simon Glenn ran 11.538/114 next, followed by a Nova ProET/SST 55 John Parker to 11.659 next to a blue '32 Roadster 11.715/118. A new Willys War entry WW68 then a pair of NSS, James Ellis's Camaro (7767) 12.029/109 and Claire Thompson 10.042/136. Adrian Sidwell's historic Opus made its first run with a few backfires to 20s. Don Scott pushed back and then drove back to the pits as Bob Main took his Superbird to a smoky and non-gear changing 15.493/86.

10:00

Adam Kruczynski, new to the Gasser Circus went 15.3437/89.76 on his initial run, followed by Simon Glenn in his Austin pickup 11.9075/112.77. The a pairing of Morris Minor and '52 Ford, 13.98/96 for the Minor to 16.746 for the Ford. Katie Booth in her Gasser Circus/Outlaw Anglia Mighty Mouse to a 10.475/128 alongside Douglas McClure's OA 12.914/106. Then a neat '60s Vauxhall Viva against the Simon Foster's #22 32 Ford which ran 10.805/119.

First run for Andy 'Fadster' Hadfield who will be making a special run tomorrow in memory of the late Dave Rowlands, chirps before staging then a nice 7.8982/173.70. Followed by Mark Bull's Frite 10.668/123 and Matthew Hollins WW52 12.317/109. Philip Moules's Willys made its first run to 14.898/97.77. Then OS65 Chris ('32 Coupe) to 10.604/124. Adam Kruczynski's second run 13.407/100, close to the GC cut off time of 12.99. Ian Johnson 10.828/132. John Sleath with a Camaro to 9.910/136.9, then Andy Park with the Model Y to 9.8808/135.22

09:30

Good morning and welcome to the first day of our coverage from the NSRA Hot Rod Drags at Santa Pod Raceway. The weather is dry with clouds and temperature 16C forecast to rise to 20C with a headwind of 11mph.

Today's racing will be Run What Ya Brung to 5pm which we will comment on where we can identify the cars involved. One car we saw as we came in the gate to SPR is the dual engined slingshot of Norm Wheeldon 'Too Much' which we look forward to seeing on track, with its incredible burnouts and wild runs. We also heard that the seven second 'Thundergod' altered driven by Des Taylor will be raced today by the car's owner and crew Duncan Beard and we wish Duncan well on his maiden voyage in it.

Also for today thanks to Alan Martin of NSRA we hear there will be an award for the quickest ET and the most number of runs. We'll report on those at the end of our race report.

Welcome to Eurodragsterholics who are tuned in, including our sponsor and Photo Finish supporter Bob Roberts and Kai Plathan from Finland with the faithful Otto. No Nitro FM today but there is a live stream from the usual link and both will be broadcasting tomorrow and Sunday. So if you want to keep up with today's action, keep am eye on this page or why not book a ticket for the track?