FAQs

Yes! The Podium Party is being held at Lasseters on Sunday, 1 September. Keep an eye on our website for the full program.

The 10th Red CentreNATS will be held in Alice Springs from 30 August – 1 September 2024.

Red CentreNATS 10 will be held in Alice Springs, with the two main hubs at Blatherskite Park and Alice Springs Inland Dragway, as well as scrutineering, Motorkhana events and the Podium Party at Lasseters Centre of Entertainment.

There are a range of tickets available for purchase online here. Tickets are also available on the gate at Alice Springs Inland Dragway and Blatherskite Park throughout the event.

The local community is encouraged to participate. We are especially looking for volunteer officials to assist on the ground and get close to the action. It is envisaged that training and mentoring will be a key component of the Summernats involvement.

Yes, this is an automotive lifestyle festival with entertainment for the whole family. Spectator tickets will be available closer to the date.

Check back in closer to the event date for the full program.

A variety of food, soft drinks, bottled water and alcoholic beverages can be purchased. When purchasing alcoholic beverages you must have a present form of identification which shows that you are 18 years or older.

No food, drinks, alcohol, illegal substances, glass or dangerous objects are allowed into the event. Patrons are not permitted to bring their own eskies into any venue.

Yes, you can view the full bus schedule closer to the event date.

Yes, patrons are permitted to bring their own fold-up chairs.

There will be no ATMs at the venues, however all caterers will have eftpos facilities to help us move towards cashless transactions. If you need cash, please get it out prior to coming to event venues.

Lost property can be handed in to the Spectator Gate at Blatherskite Park or Alice Springs Inland Dragway.

During the opening hours of the event, security will be in place at the venues. There will also be overnight security at Blatherskite Park and Alice Springs Inland Dragway, however owners leave their vehicles onsite at their own risk.

Parking spaces for trucks and trailers will be available at Blatherskite Park over the weekend of Red CentreNATS. There will be security on hand during the event and overnight from Thursday until Sunday night, however owners leave their vehicles onsite at their own risk.

There will be ample room for car parking at Blatherskite Park & Alice Springs Inland Dragway.

There will be designated smoking areas at most venues unless otherwise restricted through legislation and venue operators. At Blatherskite Park, all enclosed areas are smoke free. There will be designated smoking ‘pods’ clearly marked at Blatherskite Park. For the comfort of patrons we ask you smoke in the designated areas. Smoking is not permitted near any food area, bar, children’s playground, exhibition or car display areas.

Yes, a range of merchandise will be available to purchase, check back in closer to the event for more details.

Pets are NOT permitted into any Red CentreNATS venue. Guide or assistance dogs are exempt.

Yes, kids aged 13 years and under are free, but please note this is a LOUD event, so we recommend they have adequate ear protection!