The Pro Burnout Series presented by Castlemain Rod Shop has locked in a massive 2026 season with 18 events spanning Australia and New Zealand, culminating in a grand final showdown at Street Machine Summernats 39.

Each of the 18 events offers competitors a shot at qualifying directly into the Pro Burnout Series Grand Final, while Wildcard invites give standout performers another pathway onto the sport’s biggest stage via a Last Chance Shootout on day one of Summernats 39 competition. All roads lead to Canberra in January 2027 where the season’s best will go head-to-head for series glory and the biggest cash prize in the sport.

The Pro Burnout Series is proud to announce that Castlemaine Rod Shop returns as naming rights sponsor for the 2026 season. With more than 50 years of helping car enthusiasts make their dreams a reality and a driving force behind the growth of both the Pro Burnout Series and the sport as a whole on a global level, Castlemaine Rod Shop’s dedication to the sport cannot be underestimated.

Across the 2026 calendar, a total of 38 qualifying tickets will be awarded, ensuring only the most aggressive and elite drivers earn their place in the final lineup. Here’s how the 2026 Pro Burnout Series season stacks up (Northern Nats and Tropical Meltdown are locked in for the Series, but we’re just waiting to confirm final dates).