Most popular questions

The 12th annual Red CentreNATS, presented by LMCT+ brings thousands together in Alice Springs for four days of cars, bikes and culture. Head to our About Us page for more information.

Red CentreNATS 12 will be held in Alice Springs from 3 September – 6 September 2026.

Red CentreNATS action will be spread across Alice, with four main precincts.

• Alice Springs CBD & Civic Lawns
• Ford 0870 Drag & Burnout Precinct – Alice Spring Inland Dragway (ASID)
• Lasseters Precinct
• Dirt Drags Precinct – National Transport Hall of Fame

Check out our Program for what’s happening at each precinct

Enter as a Competitor

Whether you’ve got a street machine, burnout car, drag car, elite build, bike or 4WD, there are plenty of ways to be part of the action. Check out the event program and enter the competitions that suit your vehicle and interests.

Entry is open now through the Street Machine Shed.

Volunteer

Be part of the team that helps bring Red CentreNATS to life. Volunteers play a vital role across event operations, competitor support, spectator services and more. It’s a great way to experience the event from behind the scenes.

You can apply to be a volunteer here.

If you have a question – reach out! For all enquiries please contact [email protected].

Purchase Tickets

Join thousands of automotive enthusiasts in Alice Springs for one of Australia’s biggest automotive festivals. Secure your tickets early and enjoy access to the action-packed program, displays, entertainment and special events.

Tickets are on sale now! Grab them here.

Business & Partnership Opportunities

Want to showcase your brand, activate at the event, become a sponsor, exhibitor or vendor? Red CentreNATS offers a range of opportunities for businesses looking to connect with a passionate automotive audience.

Contact us to discuss how you can get involved, by email [email protected]

There will be ample room for car parking at Ford 0870 Drag and Burnout Precinct (Alice Springs Inland Dragway). There is limited parking available at Lasseters, please follow directional signage and staff, or park in town and catch the FREE Bus service.

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.

Merchandise will be on sale at Lasseters during scrutineering Wednesday – Friday as well as during the event show Friday night and Saturday. Merchandise will also be available from Ford 0870 Drag and Burnout Precinct (Alice Springs Inland Dragway) Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.

Yes, stay tuned for updates on the full bus schedule.

Check out Festival Info for all the motorsports action. More off track action and entertainment coming soon!

Yes, kids aged 15 years and under are free, but please note this is a LOUD event, so we recommend they have adequate ear protection!

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

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

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.

There will be designated smoking areas at most venues unless otherwise restricted through legislation and venue operators. For the comfort of patrons we ask you smoke in the designated areas. Smoking is not permitted near any food area, bar, children’s activation areas, exhibition or car display areas.

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 will be handed in to the Spectator Gate at Lasseters 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 Alice Springs Inland Dragway, and limited overnight security at Lasseters on Friday night only, however owners leave their vehicles onsite at their own risk.

Spectator Tickets are on sale now! Grab a Chrome Pass – 3 day admission to all venue plus a swag full of perks. Buy Tickets here.

Yes, this is an automotive lifestyle festival with entertainment for the whole family.

Kids 15 years and under are free, we also have youth prices.

Grab kids and youth tickets now here.

Entries for RCN12 are open now. Join us from 3-6 September, enter now through the Street Machine Shed here.

✔ Full access to every event and precinct of Red CentreNATS for you, plus 1 x Buddy. Whether you are behind the wheel or in the grandstand.

✔ Access to additional discounted Buddy Passes

✔ Fully stocked Entrant Pack: including Entrant t-shirt & number plate

✔ Access to Podium Party, Red CentreNATS Fringe Festival, and Father’s Day Activities

✔ Vehicle entry into every competition and activity that your car can be scrutineered for. The list is epic (so get into it!), including:

• Yeperenye Street Parade
• Street Cruising
• Burnouts
• Skid Row [NEW 2026]
• Drag Racing
• Dirt Drag Racing
• Show N Shine Displays
• Bojangles Saloon World Record Attempt Motorbike Ride Through
• Red CentreNATS Champion and more!

For further information head to The Shed

All entries are run through the Street Machine Shed here.

Get a head start and add your car to your SHED:

Entrants must complete the online entry form via the official Street Machine SHED. Your entry will need:

• Vehicle details
• Driver details
• Competition category selections
• Payment at time of submission

Further steps and what’s included with your entry will be outlined through the entrant portal at time of entry.

Limited parking spaces for trucks and trailers will be available at ASID 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.

Yes, kids aged 15 years and under are free, but please note this is a LOUD event, so we recommend they have adequate ear protection!

If you have entered your car in Red CentreNATS and have any questions about the process or your application, you can contact Summernats via email at [email protected]