[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/show-report-big-bang-camper-bus-show-2013-santa-pod\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/show-report-big-bang-camper-bus-show-2013-santa-pod\/","headline":"Show report: Big Bang Camper & Bus Show 2013, Santa Pod","name":"Show report: Big Bang Camper & Bus Show 2013, Santa Pod","description":"We\u2019re back at the famous Santa Pod drag strip and show ground again \u2013 where Performance Direct\u00a0sponsors the left-hand drag racing lane \u2013 and this time we\u2019ve got a nice \u2018n\u2019 juicy Motor-Vision show report for all you bus fans out there. And we don\u2019t mean those over-stuffed red things chugging around London! The Big Bang Camper & Bus Show is all about everything VW van, bus and pick up that you can think of. Tons of VW trucks then, […]","datePublished":"2013-04-29","dateModified":"2013-04-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/MV-5016.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/MV-5016.jpg","height":311,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/show-report-big-bang-camper-bus-show-2013-santa-pod\/","about":["Cars","CLASSIC CARS","Clubs \/ Events","Imported Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Modified Cars","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars","Vans"],"wordCount":443,"keywords":["drag racing","performance direct","Performance Direct Promo girls","Santa Pod","vw"],"articleBody":"We\u2019re back at the famous Santa Pod drag strip and show ground again \u2013 where  Performance Direct\u00a0sponsors the left-hand drag racing lane \u2013 and this time we\u2019ve got a nice \u2018n\u2019 juicy Motor-Vision show report for all you bus fans out there. And we don\u2019t mean those over-stuffed red things chugging around London! The Big Bang Camper & Bus Show is all about everything VW van, bus and pick up that you can think of. Tons of VW trucks then, but also plenty of VW cars, some of the loudest drag racing cars I\u2019ve seen this year so far, and seriously impressive show \u2018n\u2019 shine and car club areas.First up, let\u2019s take a look at the Performance Direct show stand, with the lovely Faye (blonde) and Hayley (brunette) in full red Lycra effect. Flanking our show babes are Olive, an olive green 1973 vintage VW camper and Bertie, a modern-day incarnation of the famous retro bus shape, built until recently in Brazil. We scored our sweet show buses from Classic Campervans\u00a0in Hoxton where anyone can easily hire these classic vans and more, and both Olive and Bertie come fully equipped for life in the fun lane; with camping gear or road trip ready to rock.Next up, let\u2019s take a look around the show \u2018n\u2019 shine area \u2013 which, rather amusingly, was dominated by the kind of VWs that generally shy away from a good dollop of Autoglym. The rat-look rides were in full effect and looking just so tough. The rat-look is where you let nature take its course \u2013 or engineer the look yourself \u2013 with rust, dents and old school patina ruling the show roost, rather than big dollar pant jobs, bodykits and chrome engine bays. But, believe me, there is much effort, planning and commitment involved in making rat motors look the business, and I think the guys and gals that rocked the rat-look in their rides and personal style at this show absolutely smashed the rat-ball outta the park!And to finish us off in speedy style, a few pics from the staging lanes \u2013 where the racers queue up to thrash the quarter-mile track \u2013 with some dB-destroying, big-bhp-beasties waiting to fire their VW badges to the horizon, at the green light\u2019s command. This is where I went deaf! All in, a cracking show for everyone, with a really nice laid back atmosphere and friendly punters everywhere. I might love Jap turbo cars the most, but there\u2019s a big, bug-shaped space in my heart for good ol\u2019 Dub shows like this one. Pics by Darren SkidmoreWords & pics by Dan Anslow "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Show report: Big Bang Camper & Bus Show 2013, Santa Pod","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/show-report-big-bang-camper-bus-show-2013-santa-pod\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]