VW only Run What Ya Brung (Fri 2pm-7pm + Sat 9am-3.30pm) - Take your own VW down the strip on Saturday! Learn the basics of Drag Racing, beat your mates and test your car in a safe and legal environment. All drivers must bring a valid driving licence to sign on.

RWYB competition with classes - Everyone signing on for RWYB will be put into classes to find the fastest Bug, Splittie, Bay, Type 3 etc.

See the RWYB page for more info on RWYB and competition classes.

If you can't wait until Big Bang, visit www.RWYB.com for a full calendar of RWYB dates at Santa Pod Raceway.

Drag Racing (Sun 9am-4pm + Sat qualifying 4pm-8pm) - Things get serious on the dragstrip on Sunday with championship drag racing from the VWDRC classes of VW Pro and VW Sportsman plus the hot rods of Super Modified, and Outlaw Anglia, along with 8.50 Bike, 9.50 Bike, Sportsman ET, Junior Dragster and Junior Drag Bike.

View more info on the Drag Racing page and view the current Big Bang 2011 Entry List at www.santapod.co.uk.

Show & Shine Competition (Sunday) - Got an awesome custom car, rare original or restored stunner? Whatever species of VW it is, if it looks cool, get it into the Show and Shine on Sunday. It's free to enter and you'll be sure to have a crowd. (VWs only – NO VAG!).

Trophies: Best of Show Best Original Best Custom Best Interior Best Exterior Best Engine

Best Beetle Best Other Air-cooled Best Watercooled Best Split Best Bay Best T4/T5 Best Camper Interior

Rust & Rat! (Saturday) - If you lust for rust or are partial to patina, then get your car, van or bus into the Rat line-up in the Live Action Arena from 9am and we’ll be awarding trophies for the coolest cars out there.

Trophies: Best Beetle Best Van Best Other Aircooled

Best Watercooled Best Interior Judge's Choice

How to Take Part:

• Get your vehicle over to the Show & Shine area in the Live Action Arena on Saturday or Sunday morning (from 9am… please no earlier!), where you will be parked up.
• Fill in your entry form, available from the Show & Shine unit.
• Make sure you're back in the Show & Shine area for the presentations to see if you've won.

Live Music - A full line-up of brilliant party tunes and serious live music across 2 arenas. Whatever floats your boat, there’s bound to be something to make you boogie at Big Bang, including live bands and DJs. The Marquee will be open from 8pm until midnight and Fuelers Bar until 1am.

Friday Night:
Marquee: Disco Night with Electro 80’s
Fuelers Bar: Ska Night with live band Ska Face

Saturday Night:
Marquee: Live Bands inc Motorways
Fuelers Bar: Club Classic Dance Night with Nick Rafferty, Assaf Seewi and the Narni Shakers.

Details on the Music page.

Festival Circus - This fast-moving and spectacular show features a host of circus skills like daring trapeze, amazing juggling, dazzling acrobatics and, of course, the circus clowns! (Sat & Sun)

Live Comedy - Head to Fuelers Bar on Saturday afternoon for some top stand up comedy. (Sat afternoon, acts TBC)

Clubs - Club camping areas are available to book with discounts available on large group bookings. View full details and download a booking form on the Clubs page.

The first clubs to book for Big Bang 2012 are:

Human Powered Racing

Saturday lunchtime fun on the dragstrip: Strictly no engines of any description allowed, but this is still going to be a competitive and hard-fought race with a prize for the winner. Use your ingenuity to cover half a mile as quickly as possible. You might want to try and run it, skate it, cycle it, or use a power kite and mountain board. Just turn up at the start line 15 minutes before the race and use your brains or brawn to take the prize!

Camping for All - Separate campsites for “VW Camper & Bus”, Family Camping, Club Camping, Quiet Camping and General Camping.

Handling Track - A short but tight auto-test circuit to show who’s in charge at the wheel. This was tremendous fun last year, and once again it’s free to enter and open to all VWs. Weave in and out of
the cones and then reverse-park your way to victory! All runs are timed, and the fastest of the day takes home a trophy. Free to enter, road legal VWs only, driving licence needed. (Saturday only)

BMX Ramp - Pro riders will be putting on regular demonstration shows on the Big Bang BMX course over the weekend. The ramp will also be open for public sessions each day.

If you're into extreme sports then at Santa Pod the week after Big Bang is "X Fest" a full three day Extreme Sports Festival, details at www.xfest.co.uk.

Jet Beetle - Using a real VW Beetle as a base, and then fitted with a jet motor instead of the flat four, Ronnie Picardo has seriously upped the power and noise-levels of the original vehicle.

In addition to a show of jet power on the track, this year Ronnie will also be using his firepower to blow up a caravan!

Wheelie Split - Ronnie will also be bringing along the latest addition to his fleet of show vehicles, so look out for a wheelieing split!

Baja and Buggy Course

Take your off-road dub for some mild fun in the dirt. A short grass and dirt track will include fun corners and gentle bumps to let you get your kicks and show off your ride. Free entry for all suitable vehicles. (Times TBC)

Guitar Hero & Singstar Competitions - The ever popular "Guitar Hero" competition will be back again on Friday evening and this year there will also be a "Singstar" competition on Saturday evening, both in Fuelers Bar.

So if you think you've got what it takes to win at either game then entry is free but turn up early as it gets busy. (Times TBC)

Kids Entertainment - There will be plenty going on for youngsters, including a kids area with face painting and ceramic workshops, kids entertainers roaming around site and even a kids disco!

Live Pin Striping Demos - Pinstriping as an art-form is as old as the hills, more commonly associated with coachlining, barge painting and Romany wagons. But it's also a big part of the hotrod and VW scene, so watch a master at work at Big Bang: Nefarious will be doing LIVE pin-striping demos at the show. www.pinstriping.co.uk

Zero Gravity - Featuring Chris Doney, a freestyle wizard who is one of the best mountain bike riders in the business.  This stunt team offer an amazing display of freestyle mountain bike riding demonstrating immense talent and skill. (Sat & Sun)

New for 2012 - Tutoring Sessions - There will be up to 8 x 20minute tutoring sessions during the day between arena shows.  Bikes will be limited to 5 per session so it is advisable to sign up early to guarantee a ride with the professionals.  The team are happy to facilitate for those who already have experience and would like to use their own bikes in tutorial sessions.

Trade Village - As always there will be a huge variety of traders selling; VW parts, new and vintage clothes, festival supplies, jewellery and more! Also, check out the Pod Shops for daily essentials and Big Bang merchandise.

If you would like to trade at Big Bang you can download info from the Exhibitor Packs page.

Autojumble

Buyers: Autojumble is your chance to find rare & vintage parts for your classic Vee-Dub.

Sellers: If you have a veritable scrapyard of second hand parts at home or just a handful of spares, autojumble is the place to sell. Please phone 01234 782828 to book your spot in advance or it's first come first served on the day, 6m x 6m pitches are free once you've bought your weekend tickets but there will be a charge for larger pitches.

Big Bang Bring & Buy Auction

Buy and sell stuff: car parts, BMXs, VW memorabila. Keep your winnings or donate a percentage to charity: it’s your choice. More info coming soon.

Radio Controlled Cars - A variety of 1/10th scale electric radio controlled VW cars including drift cars will be racing on a special track where the public will be able to test their skills along with the experts.