Santa Pod Raceway is pleased to announce that FuelTech has been appointed main title sponsor of the Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship.
The partnership brings one of the world’s leading motorsport electronics and engine-management companies into the top tier of UK drag racing, marking a major step forward for the Championship’s visibility, technical innovation and international engagement.
The newly named FuelTech Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship showcases the popular Pro Modified class and will benefit from an expanded media presence, increased competitor support and enhanced integration of advanced engine-management technologies. The collaboration reflects the shared vision of FuelTech and Santa Pod Raceway to foster the next generation of performance and competition excellence in drag racing.
Anderson Dick, Founder & CEO of FuelTech,said: “Santa Pod Raceway has long been a symbol of drag racing passion and innovation in Europe. Partnering with Santa Pod and the Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship allows FuelTech to support a community that values the same things we do, technology, performance, and the thrill of true competition. We’re excited to help bring new energy to the Championship and to work closely with Santa Pod as we push the sport forward together.”
“FuelTech has become a global force in performance motorsport, and their commitment to innovation aligns perfectly with how we want to develop drag racing in the UK,” said Keith Bartlett, CEO of Santa Pod Raceway. “Their involvement will not only raise the technical bar but also grow the profile of the Championship with fans and racers alike.”
FuelTech is a global leader in engine-management systems, data acquisition and motorsport electronics. Known for its FT-series ECUs and integrated PowerFT platform, FuelTech powers world-class race vehicles across drag racing, circuit racing, drifting, and other high-performance disciplines. With operations in the USA, Brazil and Europe, FuelTech provides cutting-edge solutions, built by racers for racers.
The Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship is the premier national drag racing competition in the United Kingdom. Sanctioned by Motorsport UK and hosted at Santa Pod Raceway, the Championship is contested over six rounds and showcases elite drivers and teams in the Pro Modified class.
Colourful and unruly, Pro Mods are drag racing’s quickest, fastest “doorslammers” – vehicles resembling production cars in appearance with suspended chassis and functional doors. The production-car resemblance is skin-deep; beneath, these are pure-bred, purpose-built racing machines with dragstrip performance credentials far exceeding those of even the most potent production car. Thundering V8 engines power them, some supercharged or turbocharged on methanol, others unblown on petrol pepped up by nitrous oxide and sporting massive cubic capacities stretching beyond 14 litres.
It is a British series with international appeal. 2025’s champion, Andres Arnover from Estonia, is the third overseas racer to win the crown since Pro Mod became the championship class in 2007, and racers come from across Europe to compete in Santa Pod’s two combined FIA/Motorsport UK rounds in May and September. Arnover’s quickest elapsed time, 5.695sec, and fastest speed, 254.71mph, in his turbocharged Mustang were the championship season’s best performances.Santa Pod Raceway is Europe’s premier drag racing venue, hosting national and international championships, lifestyle festivals, and world-record-setting motorsport events. Known as the “Home of European Drag Racing,” Santa Pod continues to innovate while preserving the sport’s rich heritage.
This story was originally published on March 6, 2026. 
