Straightliners - The Home Of Speed

31/05/2026

Another shout for The Street Weekend 2026 Sweepstake!!!! Only
About 50 places left.
Let’s get all these sold!

Open to everyone! Contestants, fans, anyone who is reading this. You don’t need to be competing in the event to have a dabble on this.

£10 in all funds raised go to the Melbourne Infrastructure fund to get more armaco or track prep equipment.

Basically £10 in I give you a driver to cheer for and there is 4 prizes of £200!!

This year with Elvington being in the frame, it’s all about Elvington.

How do you win? Well the contestant who is linked to the driver who:
1. Has the quickest time at Elvington;
2. Who makes the most passes at Elvington;
3. Who finishes 100th at Elvington;
4. The driver who is closest to a 10 second pass at Elvington!!

We’ve raised around £1k in previous years. Thats supported initiatives like resurfacing the pits, the new timing equipment, track prep equipment etc!

Pay Pal me (ideally friends and family) £10 at [email protected] and I’ll send you a 2026 a Street Weekend Competitor.

Note🚨Any places not sold will automatically be awarded to Melbourne Raceway.

29/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

New Drag Racing Opportunity
Thruxton Circuit, Andover
SP11 8PN

We are pleased to announce that we have a new Drag Racing opportunity come online!!!

Thruxton Racing circuit has an amazing 80s Retro Weekend July 4th 5th and Straightliners have secured and 1/8 drag strip RWYB event that weekend along the runway inside the circuit.

See
https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/racing/thruxton-retro

More booking information info coming very soon!!!!!

28/05/2026

Remember folks Street Weekend isn’t just about Santa Pod and Melbourne anymore. These amazing drivers will be appearing at Elvington on Friday 5th June too!!!!

Come along, especially if you are aiming to be at Melbourne anyway on the Saturday to Elvington to see them all negotiate what will be to many of them a new and unpredictable racing challenge. Should throw up some interesting results. See who’s hot going into Saturday!!!

£10 entry on the gate!!! Bargain. Not to be missed!!!! Get here early these cars will be raring to go.

Book now at

https://straightliners.events/events/melbourne-street-weekend-6-7th-june-2026/

And scroll down to find the Elvington spectator entry option. Only £9 if you book by midnight Sunday 31st.

🚨If you are competing in Street Weekend remember there is plenty of camping available at Elvington! 🚨

23/05/2026

https://straightliners.events/articles/times-for-mini-national-sat-23rd-may-2026/

We’re Europe’s leading organisers of straight line events, drag racing and motorsport for anything on wheels. From motorbikes to supercars, we’ve got you covered.

21/05/2026

First call for Ten of the Best!!!!!
Elvington
YO41 4AU!!
July 18/19th

An awesome event!!! This multi disciplined event spans three different challenges to test what your machine can produce!!!

A 1/4 mile dragstrip, 1/2 mile top speed challenge and then a handling circuit.

3 classes to enter into, FWD, RWD and 4WD.

Points awarded for each discipline and shootouts for handling circuit and 1/4 mile for top 4 in each class with bonus points as well.

Top points scorer is overall TOTB champion!!!

It’s a competition for both individuals and teams consisting of 5 drivers!!!!

Do you have what it takes?

Enter now at:

https://straightliners.events/events/totb-modified-18-19th-july-2026-2/
Talk to Trevor Duckworth for more information.
📸John Bearby

20/05/2026

Another shout for Elvington this weekend!!! Mini Nationals Speed and Style!
Weather is looking fantastic for the weekend so if you have a Mini this is the event for you!!!!

And even if you don’t the is plenty of RWYB opportunities available to everyone regardless of vehicle type. All are welcome to come and get their machine on the strip!!!!

More details can be found at:

https://straightliners.events/events/mini-national-speed-style-weekend-2/

19/05/2026

https://straightliners.events/articles/championship-points-after-solway-raceway-may-2026/

We’re Europe’s leading organisers of straight line events, drag racing and motorsport for anything on wheels. From motorbikes to supercars, we’ve got you covered.

19/05/2026

https://straightliners.events/articles/times-for-solway-raceway-sun-17th-may-2026/

AFTER 8 YEARS IT WAS GOOD TO BE BACK AT SOLWAY RACEWAY KIRKBRIDE, THE BONUS HERE BEING THE FANTASTIC FOOD AT THE “WHITE HEATHER”, probably the only place in the country making proper chips!!!

18/05/2026

Mini National Speed & Style Weekend 2026!
This weekend!!!
Elvington Airfield
YO41 4AU

RWYB AVAILABLE TO ALL VEHICLES!

https://straightliners.events/events/mini-national-speed-style-weekend-2/

Mini National Day together with Straightliners are proud to present a new type of show – Speed and Style on the 23rd and 24th May!

Get ready for an exciting, action packed weekend seamlessly blending a stylish static show where you can show off your pride and joy or treat yourself to a bit of retail therapy browsing the trade stands.
Then turn up the revs with Straightliners to see if all those modifications actually make a difference and have a go at the Car handling circuit or push your vehicle to the limit on Elvington’s airstrip. This is not just for minis but all vehicles.

It’s not just the drivers who get to enjoy the excitement – grab a spectators ticket and witness the action as you cheer on the drivers and their machines.
Camping will be available – Friday & Saturday night

16/05/2026

https://straightliners.events/articles/times-for-solway-raceway-16th-may-2026/

We’re Europe’s leading organisers of straight line events, drag racing and motorsport for anything on wheels. From motorbikes to supercars, we’ve got you covered.