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The infamous Run What Ya Brung competition started as usual with the rain on Saturday but finished on Sunday […]","datePublished":"2013-05-13","dateModified":"2013-05-13","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\/05\/DAZ_7469-55-Mazda-RX7.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/DAZ_7469-55-Mazda-RX7.jpg","height":385,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/street-nationals-at-santa-pod-raceway-2013\/","about":["Cars","Competitions","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":339,"keywords":["AC Cobra","chevrolette corvette","Eibach Pro-Kit","Ford Escort RS 2000","Jap Drag Series","Marc Fuccio","Mazda RX7","mustang","Nissan 200 SX","Nissan GTR","Paul Cole","performance direct","run-what-ya-brung","Santa Pod Raceway","street nationals 2013","Subaru","subaru impreza"],"articleBody":"Kicking off on Saturday 11th May, Street Nationals proved once again its working combination of grass-root participation motorsport and real drag racing competition from top modified car racing classes- with no speed limit!!Plenty of makes and models were on show and there was something for everyone this year, whether you were there to take part or just enjoy the displays.The infamous Run What Ya Brung competition started as usual with the rain on Saturday but finished on Sunday in high sunshine. A large number of people hit the notorious Santa Pod Dragstrip to see what their cars were capable of racing, one on one to the finish line – a fantastic opportunity at only \u00a320.00 for the whole day for unlimited races!Along with the Run What Ya Brung entrance fee, there was a chance for everyone to win a \u00a3200 Eibach Pro-Kit!Drag racing was of course high on the agenda with real drag races of the qualifying and elimination rounds of the Jap Drag Series and Euro Sports Compact series.The Jap Drag Series is the UK\u2019s fastest modified Japanese cars competing in a three class championship. Incorporating Street, Factory Modified and Pro Class, these modified versions of familiar Japanese cars took spectators’ breathe away over the weekend and brought a fantastic energy along with them.The Show Car Paddock was packed full of great looking cars including modified, classic and retro and, not only was it a brilliant way to get your car noticed, it was completely free to enter as well!For the overnight campers the evening entertainment over the weekend was a massive success with the likes of Marc Fuccio, with 20 years of DJ experience including DJing on the Cream Tours, and Paul Cole, teaming up to make a formidable DJ\/Percussion show.Street Nationals proved popular with the clubs, with a vast number of groups booked in, making this this one event that shouldn\u2019t have been missed! Santa Pod Raceway lane sponsors, Performance Direct, were there to capture the action…  "},{"@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":"Street Nationals at Santa Pod Raceway 2013","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/street-nationals-at-santa-pod-raceway-2013\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]