FAQs

Red CentreNATS 12 will be held in Alice Springs from 3 September – 6 September 2025.

Spectator Tickets will go on sale from 24 July 2026.

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 workforce@summernats.com.au.

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 will go on sale 24 July 2026.

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

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

Kids 12 years and under are free, we also have youth prices.

We are working on the RCN12 program now. When we are ready to drop it – we will lets you know. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow up on our social channels to be the first to know.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

There will be ample room for car parking at 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.

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.

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 ASID Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.

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

Yes, kids aged 12 years and under are free, but please note this is a LOUD event, so we recommend they have adequate ear protection!