FAQs

Yes! Stay tuned to find out where and when the podium party will be happening.

Red CentreNATS 11 will be held in Alice Springs from 5 September – 7 September 2025.

Stay tuned for updates on spectator ticket sales.

The local community is encouraged to participate. For volunteer enquiries please contact workforce@summernats.com.au.

Yes, this is an automotive lifestyle festival with entertainment for the whole family. Stay tuned for updates on spectator ticket sales.

Not yet, please check back in closer to the event date for a full program.

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 can be handed in to the Spectator Gate at Blatherskite Park 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 Blatherskite Park and Alice Springs Inland Dragway, however owners leave their vehicles onsite at their own risk.

Parking spaces for trucks and trailers will be available at Blatherskite Park 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 Blatherskite Park & Alice Springs Inland Dragway.

There will be designated smoking areas at most venues unless otherwise restricted through legislation and venue operators. At Blatherskite Park, all enclosed areas are smoke free. There will be designated smoking ‘pods’ clearly marked at Blatherskite Park. For the comfort of patrons we ask you smoke in the designated areas. Smoking is not permitted near any food area, bar, children’s playground, exhibition or car display areas.

Stay tuned for updates on RCN11 merch.

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

Yes, kids aged 13 years and under are free, but please note this is a LOUD event, so we recommend they have adequate ear protection!

Red CentreNATS is proud to participate this year in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool to help people living with disabilities that are not immediately obvious. Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower can discretely indicate to staff that the wearer may need additional help, support or time.

See more information here.