Australia's ultimate festival on wheels, Red CentreNATS, is set to return to Alice Springs from 5-7 September, promising more horsepower, more entertainment, and more action than ever before.
This year's event introduces a brand-new central hub, with Lasseters Centre of Excellence and the Alice Springs Convention Centre transformed into a premium area packed with elite vehicles, live entertainment, and high-energy experiences.
The new Lasseters precinct will be a hive of activity, featuring The Shed - showcasing the best cars of Red CentreNATS, alongside the Jetcor Bike Show - displaying Australia's top bikes. Fans can also look forward to the Show N Shine, Motorkhana, and the highly anticipated return of Mulletfest. The precinct will buzz with live music, tattoo competitions, food trucks, and show rides, complemented by a Mega Father's Day Breakfast and dedicated chill-out zones for families.
The three-day festival of wheels will once again take over the entire town, with adrenaline-pumping action across multiple key locations. Blatherskite Park remains the home of form up and finish line for the iconic Yeperenye Street Parade. The National Road Transport Hall of Fame will host a new purpose-built dirt drag strip, while the Alice Springs Inland Dragway (ASID) will host the Summernats Pro Burnout Series, a thrilling Top Doorslammer Family Feud, and the debut of roll racing, alongside general drag racing, burnouts, spectacular fireworks, and Feast Street food zones. Adding even more adrenaline to the mix, FMX HighAir joins the lineup for the first time, promising jaw-dropping freestyle motocross stunts.
Red CentreNATS remains the only event in Australia where approved, unregistered vehicles can cruise public roads, offering a truly one-of-a-kind experience for motoring enthusiasts.
The event is proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government through the Northern Territory Major Events Company, and for the first time, Red CentreNATS is presented by naming rights partner LMCT+ and delivered in partnership with Summernats.
Spectator tickets are now on sale, with early bird prices offering 50% off for a limited time, starting from just $7.50 per day (plus booking fees), and children 12 and under enjoying free entry. Entries are still open and include access to all venues, plus event passes for entrants and a guest - all for just $105. Don't miss this full-throttle takeover of Alice Springs this September.
Grab early bird tickets and check out the program at: redcentrenats.com.au [http://redcentrenats.com.au/]
Quotes from Northern Territory Major Events Company Executive Director, Aimee Luxton:
"Central Australia is the ultimate playground for vehicle enthusiasts, and as we embark on the 11th iteration of Red CentreNATS, we are committed to making it bigger and better than ever before. It is exciting to see this year's program, the brand-new central hub. It's truly a one-of-a-kind event that gets pulses racing year after year
"For visitors there is so much on offer to make the most of their time in this stunning destination, from road trips to secluded waterholes, challenging 4WD tracks, and breathtaking landscapes. Beyond the roar of engines, travellers from interstate have an unparalleled opportunity to explore iconic sites like Uluru and Kata Tjuta, visit attractions such as the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, and enjoy unique experiences like astro dining tours, sunrise hot air balloon rides over the MacDonnell Ranges, or camel rides."
Quotes from Summernats CEO, Andy Lopez:
"The Lasseters precinct will be jam-packed with incredible cars, awesome bikes, and vibrant entertainment in every corner. It's how we do it at Summernats, and it's a major step forward for this event and a win for Lasseters and local operators.
"Red CentreNATS has grown exponentially - this year we are turning up the dial to incorporate the indoor exhibition spaces offered by Lasseters to expand the program for everyone- whether you have a car or not - there will be something for you."
