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Red CentreNATS 12 2026 — Alice Springs

Red CentreNATS 12 turns Alice Springs into a four-day celebration of Australian car culture from 3–6 September 2026 — burnouts, drag racing, dirt drags and show 'n' shine in the Red Centre.

By John Maya · Last updated 26 August 2026

When
Where
Alice Springs NT, Alice Springs, Northern Territory

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Red CentreNATS returns to Alice Springs from Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 September 2026, turning the Red Centre into a four-day celebration of Australian automotive culture.

What's on

Red CentreNATS is considerably broader than a conventional car show:

  • Burnout competitions
  • Drag racing and dirt drags
  • Street cruising and a street parade
  • Show and shine displays

That mix makes it one of the most distinctive automotive festivals in the country — and one of the clearest demonstrations that Australian car culture extends well beyond the capital cities.

The road trip is the point

Part of the attraction is the location. Enthusiasts travelling from interstate can turn the event into a genuine outback road trip, experiencing the Northern Territory along the way. Fans of Australian muscle cars, street machines and modified vehicles are especially well served.

Event details

  • Dates: Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 September 2026
  • Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory
  • Type: Burnouts, drag racing, dirt drags, cruising, show and shine

Check the official Red CentreNATS website for the full program, entry details and tickets.

Sources: Red CentreNATS — official site, Street Machine Australian Car Event Calendar

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Last updated 26 August 2026.

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