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Saturday was host to the \u201cRust & Rat\u201d Competition which displayed a variety of different models […]","datePublished":"2015-05-01","dateModified":"2015-05-01","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\/2015\/05\/BBMV-48.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/BBMV-48.jpg","height":385,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/clubs-and-events\/big-bang-camper-bus\/","about":["Clubs \/ Events"],"wordCount":252,"keywords":["beetle","caddy","camper van","Drgaster","golf","Karmaan Ghia","mk1","Mk2","Mk3","Old School","performance direct","rat rod","Rusty","Santa Pod","show and shine","Split Screen","t2","T3","T4","t5","V8","volkswagen","vw"],"articleBody":"Cold? Check. Santa Pod? Check. A field filled with VW Camper Vans & Beetles with their daring owners and families? Check.If you followed the weather forecasts last week it seemed like a gloomy start to the weekend at Santa Pod Raceway, but this didn\u2019t deter the hardcore VW fans from pitching up, putting the kettle on and socialising with friends old and new.Saturday was host to the \u201cRust & Rat\u201d Competition which displayed a variety of different models from the Volkswagen range.   Darren and I visited the grandstand to look at the \u201cHuman Powered Race\u201d which \u2013 as the title suggests \u2013 is a free-for-all, people running up and down the drag strip using bicycles, scooters and good old fashioned leg power.This guy seemed extremely happy pulling a wheelie for the majority of the race \u2013 well done sir!The drag racing was also fuelled with competition from Beetles lifting off (don\u2019t believe me?) to V8 powered drag machines and rocket-like drag bikes. See I told you so! The Sunday hosted the \u201cShow & Shine\u201d and just like the previous day, the entries were outstanding.  Later on in the day, a Spitfire made an appearance flying over Pod.I said I had one tea left and the girls from Performance Direct had to battle it out. This was the only solution. Massive thanks to the gent running the \u201cBounce\u2019n\u2019Box\u201d stand for letting us grab some pretty funny images!Here are the rest of the images for your enjoyment.      \u00a0\u00a0                             "},{"@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":"Clubs And Events","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/clubs-and-events\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Big Bang: Camper & Bus","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/clubs-and-events\/big-bang-camper-bus\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]