The ultimate festival of wheels, Red CentreNATS (RCN), gets pulses racing each year in Alice Springs, and you can see all the action for yourself with spectator tickets now on sale.
Now in its ninth year, the festival, delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) and event partner Summernats, attracts thousands of people to the Red Centre for three days of heart-thumping action, including burnouts, 4WDing, drag racing, the Yeperenye Shopping Centre street parade and Lasseters Motorkhana.
Some of the most unique vehicles in Australia will be on show, with spectators able to enjoy all sorts of four- and two-wheeled antics, as well as meet the owners behind the cars at the Shannons Show ‘n’ Shine, a fan favourite.
Red CentreNATS continues to grow, offering more attractions for spectators and entrants alike. New this year is the Motorvation Supercruise, which gives every entrant the opportunity to power skid their way down the Alice Springs Inland Dragway. Another first is the new Platinum Pass, which includes a souvenir ticket, VIP area at the Podium Party, reserved parking, express entry and a merch kit.
Independent research found last year’s RCN generated a total expenditure stimulus in the Northern Territory of $6.9 million. A huge 90 per cent ($6.2 million) of this was new money that would not have been injected into the Territory economy if the event had not taken place.
RCN is unique as being the only place in Australia where you can legally drive your highly modified vehicle on the roads, and the spectacle continues all weekend as drivers cruise the streets in their souped-up rides.
RCN will take place from September 1-3. Early-bird tickets start at just $35 and can be purchased at www.redcentrenats.com.au [https://www.redcentrenats.com.au/]
Quotes from Minister for Major Events, Paul Kirby:
“Red CentreNATS will get the adrenaline racing when all those incredible cars roar into Alice Springs in September. This event will attract thousands of people from all over Australia to take part.
“From the burnouts to the beautifully restored and cared-for classics, as well as some new additions to the program, there’s something for everyone over the three day festival, including the thousands of repeat visitors who come back year after year.”
Quotes from Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO, Suzana Bishop:
“We’re always striving to deliver innovative additions to our event programs, to provide more reasons for new visitors to attend, and for repeat visitors to keep returning year after year.
“Red CentreNATS has huge numbers of people who come back every year, and we’re looking forward to providing these new opportunities for them to enjoy.”
Quotes from Summernats Co-owner Andy Lopez
“I couldn’t be more excited to be heading back to Alice Springs to help put on another great Red CentreNATS.
“This ninth event will see some significant additions to the program that entrants and spectators alike will love, as well as all the parts of the event that make it a must-see festival on the motorsport calendar.”
Northern Territory Government
