A dark red sedan, plate 'UNFAZD', vanishes into a thick orange burnout smoke cloud beside an Alice Springs sign, spectators watching from a small stand.

4 HUGE DAYS OF MOTORSPORTACTION IN THE RED CENTRE!

3 - 6 September 2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW ENTER YOUR VEHICLE

Event: Red CentreNATS 12, presented by LMCT+
Dates: 3-6 September 2026
Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory

BURNOUTS, DIRT DRAGS, DRAG RACING, STREET CRUISING, SHOW N SHINE, STREET PARADE

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Red CentreNATS presented by LMCT+ is Australia's ultimate automotive festival, taking over Alice Springs for four action-packed days of horsepower, adrenaline and entertainment.

From Australia's toughest burnouts and high-speed drag racing to elite show cars, bikes, the iconic Street Parade and non-stop off-track entertainment, Red CentreNATS brings together enthusiasts, families and competitors from every corner of the country.

Held each Father's Day weekend in the heart of Australia, it's more than just a car event - it's a bucket-list experience where the best of Australian automotive culture meets the adventure of the Red Centre.

Who are you?

Spectator

Tickets, what is on, and planning your trip to Alice Springs.

Entrant

Enter your vehicle, entrant documents and everything you need on the day.

Corporate

Sponsorship, catering, trade and exhibitor opportunities.

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Where it all happens

One town, four precincts

6 events

0870 Ford Drag & Burnout Precinct

Alice Springs Inland Dragway (ASID)

14 events

Lasseters Precinct

7 events

Alice Springs CBD & Surrounds

1 event

Dirt Drag Precinct

Dirt Drags

BE PART OF ALICE SPRINGS' ICONIC AUTOMOTIVE FESTIVAL

Get involved. Be a volunteer

Be part of the team behind one of Australia’s most iconic automotive festivals! From city cruising and burnouts to drag racing and Show ’N’ Shine, Red CentreNATS volunteers help bring the event to life while working alongside a passionate, like-minded team. Volunteering is open to anyone aged 16+. No previous event experience required and you'll receive a range of perks including a volunteer pack, catering, VIP Welcome Function access, merchandise discounts, car club donations and free entry options.

Ready to get involved? Apply through our volunteer application form and the Red CentreNATS team will be in touch with the next steps.

Get Involved

BIGGEST PRIZE POOL EVER!

OVER $130,000 in Prize Money and Awards

We are raising the stakes with over $130,000 in prize money and awards up for grabs across burnouts, drag racing, dirt drags, show and shine, and the prestigious Grand Champion title. Includes:

Over $55,000 Burnouts prize purse
$30,000 Wild Bunch National Titles
$21,000 Heavy Hitters Drag Racing
$11,800 Dirt Drag Racing
$7,500 Red CentreNATS Champion, plus more!

Think you've got what it takes?

Check out the full prize pool

JOIN US IN THE RED CENTRE!

BURNOUTS - DRAGS - BIKES - STREET PARADE

Gear up for Red CentreNATS 12, presented by LMCT+! We are set to deliver an action-packed program that celebrates all things automotive. Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled showcase of jaw-dropping street machines, elite show cars, burnout pro, heavy hitter drags and custom-built beauties that’ll leave you in awe. Experience the passion and power of the car community with 3 packed days. We have big things lined up for RCN12 - so register now to be up the front of the pack, and prepare for an epic car show for car lovers from all over Australia.

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BURNOUTS, DIRT DRAGS, DRAG RACING, STREET CRUISING, SHOW N SHINE, STREET PARADE