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Man in a Northern Territory shirt holds a timber trophy reading 'Red Centre NATS' and 'RedCentreNATS Champion', beside a blue supercharged sedan and a 'Summernats' banner.

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About Red CentreNATS

The 12th annual Red CentreNATS, presented by LMCT+ brings thousands together in Alice Springs for four days of cars, bikes and culture.

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

The program is stacked with highlights. Expect drag racing, burnouts, motorkhana and roll racing alongside dazzling show and shines. The legendary street parade fills the town centre with hundreds of machines, greeted by cheering crowds.

Held across Father’s Day weekend, Red CentreNATS blends fierce competition, stunning builds and community spirit. It is a festival unlike any other in the country.

Delivered by the team behind Australia’s Biggest and Best Car Festivals

Red CentreNATS is proudly delivered by Out There Group – the crew behind Australia’s most iconic car festivals, including Summernats, MotorEx, Northern Nats and Motorvation. We know how to put on a show, and we’re bringing that same energy and expertise to the Red Centre. Join Us!

Past Red CentreNATS Champions

The Grand Champion title is one of Red CentreNATS’ most coveted honours, celebrating cars that can perform, not just look the part. Here’s a look at the past Champions.

  1. 2015

    John Curwen-Walker, FX Holden

  2. 2016

    Gregg Foss, XP Fairmont

  3. 2017

    Layton Crambrook, HUMBLE HQ GTS Monaro

  4. 2018

    Troy David, PRIMED FJ Holden ute

  5. 2019

    Brent Murray, EVL68 Dodge Dart

  6. 2020

    Grame Miller, EH Holden sedan

  7. 2021

    Billy Shelton, VL Commodore – SICKEST

  8. 2022

    Nigel Warr, HQ Holden ute

  9. 2023

    Brent Murray, Dodge Dart

  10. 2024

    Tom Warr, 1974 HQ ute

  11. 2025

    Jim McLaren HQ Monaro

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