Blue car drag racing

Get Involved

Become a volunteer at the Red CentreNATS and experience one of Australia’s best automotive festivals in and amongst the stunning landscape of Alice Springs. 

Our volunteer program is renowned for linking the motoring and local communities with unforgettable events, just like this one. Red CentreNATS is known for its city cruise, its burnouts and drag racing competitions at Alice Springs Inland Dragway as well as the family friendly atmosphere of the Show’N’Shine at Blatherskite Park. Being a volunteer at this event allows you to work with like-minded people, gives you access to volunteer experience like no other event in the country AND you’re fully supported by the extensive event operations team on site with you every step of the way. 

There are a wide variety of roles available that are vital to the safety and success of the event. Haven't volunteered before? There are roles for all levels of experience so you won’t be left out, but you’ll be fully immersed in the wider volunteer and Red CentreNATS community. 

Got any questions? Click here to send an email and a member of our friendly event operations team will be in touch with you.   

How to Volunteer?

Follow these steps to submit an application to be a volunteer. 

  1. Click here to fill in the application form
  1. On submission, one of our team members will review your application 
  1. We will be in contact with you via email on the success of your application and next steps 

What You Need To Know 

Volunteer roles are outlined below, please have a read through each one to see where your skill set and interests lie. 

Here are the Volunteer Guidelines that are mandatory across each role: 

  • Event experience is preferred but not required
  • Be positive at all times, your role as a volunteer is to support entrants and spectators as they make their way through the event, poor or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated
  • Each volunteer shift has a 4 hour minimum timeframe
  • Volunteers need to be over the age of 16 years
  • If you’re between 16-18 years of age you will need to provide parental/guardian consent
  • All volunteer roles are just that, volunteer roles, they are unpaid
  • If you’re a member of a car club:
    • We will make a donation to that club
    • If you have a car you would like to enter, you may bring it to Red CentreNATS for free entry into the event*

*You have to do the minimum four (4) hour shift as outlined above to get your car entered 

What Are My Benefits As A Volunteer? 

  • One (1) x volunteer pack to be collected at the VIP Welcome Function that includes your uniform:
    • One (1) x hi-vis long sleeve shirt
    • One (1) x hat
    • One (1) x water bottle
  • Catering provided during your rostered shifts
  • One (1) x donation to your car club
  • One (1) x invitation to the VIP Welcome Function including dinner and drinks
  • A choice of either:
    • One (1) x Vehicle entry, free of charge* OR
    • One (1) x Weekend access pass for one other person of your choosing. 
  • 10% discount on Red CentreNATS merchandise purchased at the event only
  • PLUS you could be in the running for the Officials Official award given out to the volunteer who goes over and above during Red CentreNATS
    • Winners receive a trophy to take home with them
Register Your Interest

What Roles Are Available?

Not sure what role you're after? Check out our descriptions below and see what suits you.

    • An opportunity to work across several precincts at Red CentreNATS 
    • You could be positioned anywhere during the event 
    • Where applicable, support competition progress 
    • Motorsports Australia Licenses are required, a link is provided in the application form 
    • This role requires specific pre-requisites:
      • Automotive background
      • A Motorsport Australia General Officials License — if you need to update your license a link to the training can be provided upon application
    • Motorsports Australia Licenses are required, a link is provided in the application form
    • Assess entered vehicles to ensure they meet all safety requirements before the event starts
    • Assist with administration roles and general assistance throughout the scrutineering  process 
    • If you have limited time to volunteer this role is suitable for you 
    • Clean-Up Crew (Burnout Pad):
      • Assisting the Burnout Crew with clearing debris from the Burnout Pad, in between competition
    • Track Crew (Drag Strip):
      • Report any incidents on the track to the Competition Manager
      • Clean-up start lines and track where required
    • This role requires specific pre-requisites:
      • Drag Racing background
    • Understanding of language used to communicate through to control
    • A Motorsport Australia license is required to support the Motorvation Supercruise
    • This role requires specific pre-requisites:
      • Burnout competition background.
      • A Motorsport Australia General Officials License — if you need to update your license a link to the training can be provided upon application
    • Motorsports Australia Licenses are required, a link is provided in the application form.
    • Understanding of language used to communicate through to entrants before entering the Burnout pad.
    • Still want to be a part of the volunteer team, but don’t have capacity to work the weekend? Help the team pre pack entrant/officials bags with all required items. 

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