Alice Springs is gearing up for an action-packed weekend, with hundreds of cars converging on the Territory town for Red CentreNATS 05.
Held in conjunction with Summernats, event organisers anticipate the 2019 instalment to raise the bar for future years with more vehicles than ever before registered for the fifth annual Red CentreNATS from Friday, 30 August to Sunday, 1 September.
Australia’s ultimate festival of wheels officially kicks off tonight when the single biggest field in Burnout Masters history qualify for top spot at Alice Springs Inland Dragway, with scrutineering, pre-judging and street cruising all well underway.
The action continues tomorrow with a show n shine, 4WD course, grass driving, street parade and the new ‘Heavy Hitter’ drag racing feature category to name a few.
Divided into two categories, the Heavy Hitters competition will be the main attraction at Alice Springs Inland Dragway tomorrow night with event goers able to witness Australia’s toughest cars battle it out while enjoying live music and fireworks.
Red CentreNATS 04 Grand Champion Troy David will be competing in the invitation-only Heavy Hitters competition, as well as a range of other events to defend his title in a stunning 1100 horsepower twin-turbo FJ Holden Ute.
The Heavy Hitter competition starts from 7.30pm, with a huge $12,000 in prize money up for grabs.
The excitement of Red CentreNATS 05 continues on Sunday, with drag racing, grass driving, burnouts and much more to entertain car enthusiasts of all ages.
Australia’s ultimate festival of wheels will wrap up with a Grand Champion Finalist Display, Burnout Masters Finalists’ Display and world-renowned DJ Tom Loud of Hot Dub Time Machine taking the stage at Sunday’s Podium Party.
To find out more information or to purchase tickets to Red CentreNATS 05, visit www.redcentrenats.com.au.
Quotes from Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) General Manager Tim Watsford:
“Excitement levels are at an all-time high here in the Red Centre, with hundreds of cars and their entourages rolling into Alice Springs for the fifth annual Red CentreNATS.
“It’s excellent to see this year’s event attracting more entries than ever before and I look forward to admiring the cars on show at Blatherskite Park and watching them in action at Alice Springs Inland Dragway.
“The next three days are going to be jam-packed and I’d encourage both locals and tourists alike to get out and experience Red CentreNATS 05, with drag racing, burnouts, grass driving, live music and the much-loved street parade just some of the exciting attractions in this year’s program.”
Quotes from Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez:
“It’s great to be back in Alice Springs for this year’s Red CentreNATS, which is shaping up to be the biggest and best one yet.
“Entries are up again this year and have been increasing every year since the first Red CentreNATS, with the event now a staple on Australia’s automotive calendar of events.
“We are very proud to bring Australia’s ultimate festival of wheels back to Alice Springs in 2019 and look forward to delivering another stellar program for locals and visitors to enjoy this weekend.”
Quotes from Red CentreNATS 04 Grand Champion and new ‘Heavy Hitter’ drag racing feature category entrant Troy David:
“It’s a real honour to score an invite to the Heavy Hitters competition.
“There are some really tough cars in the mix and some serious prizemoney up for grabs – it should be a lot of fun.
“Aside from the drag racing side of the event, I’m hoping to compete for Grand Champion again, though it looks like there will be some tough competition this year.”
Media contact: NTMEC Media and Communications Officer 0439 065 321