SN38 Official Program
Horsepower Action & Driving Events

Pro Burnout Series
The Pro Burnout Series Grand Final will crown the toughest skid cars and drivers in the country. Australia’s toughest burnout drivers will hit the pad after a year of qualifying battles. Tyres will fry, smoke will hang and champions will be made in the ultimate test of burnout royalty.

Skid Row
Skid Row will be tyre-frying chaos. Two lanes will run side by side as drivers light up the strip in front of a packed crowd. Smoke will hang heavy, engines will scream and the mayhem will never stop.

Motorkhana
Motorkhana will bring precision with attitude. Drivers will weave, slide and flick cars through tight courses against the clock. Every second will matter, and fans will watch reflexes pushed right to the limit. It will be driving skill at its sharpest.

Heads-Up Go-Whoa
Heads-Up Go-Whoa will push drivers to the edge. Flat-out sprints into razor-sharp stops will test nerves and reflexes. The unpredictability will keep the crowd roaring, as drivers fight for bragging rights in one of the most thrilling tests on four wheels.

Drift Cadet Drift Rides
Drift Cadet Drift Rides will throw chaos sideways. Pro drivers will light up tyres, smoke will pour across the pad, and passengers will cop the wildest ride of their lives. Every run will be precision and madness at once, leaving the crowd screaming for more.

Dyno Exhibition
The Dyno Exhibition will unleash raw grunt. Cars will be strapped down and throttles buried until the numbers climb. The roar will rattle the stands, smoke will fill the air and engines will scream at the limit. Power will be proven in front of the mob.

Haltech Horsepower Heroes
Haltech Horsepower Heroes will be dyno warfare. Cars will be strapped down, throttles buried and the numbers will skyrocket. Engines will scream as fans roar, and champions will be crowned across multiple classes. It will be the ultimate fight for horsepower glory.

Hot Wheels Stunts
Hot Wheels Stunts with Matt Mingay’s crew will deliver absolute chaos in the heart of the drift pad. Wild tricks, tyre smoke and jaw-dropping precision will keep fans screaming. It will be pure stunt action, unleashing energy that matches the madness on the ground.
Cruising & Parades

Cruising
The Aeroflow Cruise Route will keep the action moving non-stop. Streeters, customs and tough builds will lap the circuit in a rolling car show. Blowers will whine, exhausts will crackle and the crowd will line the fences as a never-ending stream of machines rolls past.

City Cruise
The City Cruise will fire Summernats into life. The convoy will storm out of EPIC, flooding Canberra’s streets with horsepower and noise. Fans will pack the sidewalks three deep, cheering as wild machines roll past. It will be chrome, colour and chaos taking over the capital.

Supercruise
The Supercruise will be pure goosebumps. The Main Arena will turn into one massive stage, packed with streeters, customs and tough machines. Colour, noise and horsepower will roll in an unbroken stream. It’s a sight every revhead needs to witness once in their life.

Methanol Madness
Methanol Madness will crank the volume. Monster superchargers, methanol-chugging beasts and the toughest of Tuff Street will roll out together. Engines will roar, fire will spit and the cruise route will turn into pure chaos. It will be one of the wildest moments of the event.

Grand Champion Parade
The Grand Champion Parade will deliver goosebumps. The elite will roll in convoy from the Top 60 Hall to the Burnout Pad. Fans will witness the best of the best showing off their machines in one of Summernats’ most iconic traditions.
Showpieces, Displays & Trade Shows

Braddon Fringe Festival
The Braddon Fringe Festival will bring Summernats into the city. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights the CBD will turn into one giant park-up. Tough rides, shiny chrome, street beats and local eats will bring the vibe alive. Plus, it will all be free to check out!

Show N Shine
Show N Shine will put passion on display. From pristine restos to candy-coloured customs, fans will stop in awe at the polish and detail. Pride, perfection and bragging rights will shine in every build.

Top 60 Finalists Show
The Top 60 Finalists Show will be the benchmark. The nation’s best builds will shine under the lights, flawless in every detail. Fans will get up close and see the level everyone else will be chasing.

Meguiar's Great Uncover
Meguiar’s Great Uncover will be reveal time. Covers will get pulled back, the crowd will gasp and brand new builds will see daylight for the first time. Years of work will be unleashed in seconds, and the reactions will say it all.

Tuff Street Showcase
The Tuff Street Showcase will bring grunt by the truckload. Blowers will scream, engines will roar and the hardest street-built muscle will gather in one spot. It will be raw, loud and the heartbeat of the Summernats scene.

PPG Supreme Display
The PPG Supreme Entrant Display will stop fans in their tracks. The best of the best builds will line up, showcasing flawless engineering and outrageous ideas. It will be the benchmark of Summernats quality, with every detail polished to perfection.

Scrutineering
Scrutineering will be the first big test. Cars will roll in, engines rumbling, as officials check every detail before the fun begins. The anticipation will be real, with crowds gathering to watch the machines get cleared for battle.

Trade Pavilion
The Trade Pavilion will be wall-to-wall gear. Big brands will set up with performance parts, tools, merch and must-haves. Fans will pack the aisles, filling bags and planning their next build.
Entertainment & Family-Friendly Fun!

Live Concerts
Summernats live concerts will tear the roof off. Friday will see The Living End, The Screaming Jets and Killing Heidi hammering out Aussie anthems. Saturday will erupt when Peking Duk drop their party-starting beats. It will be wall-to-wall energy, singalongs and a party that rages deep into the night.

FMX High Air Show
The FMX High Air Show with X-Games star Corey Creed will send bikes sky-high. Flips, spins and impossible tricks will defy gravity as riders push harder with every jump. The crowd will be on edge, jaws dropped as chaos takes flight over Summernats.

Aerobatic Stunt Show
Paul Bennet’s Aerobatic Stunt Show will tear across Canberra’s sky with loops, rolls and screaming dives. Engines will roar overhead as pilots push the limits in pure chaos and precision. Every move will have the crowd gasping, necks craned skyward, watching planes shred the skies apart.

Mulletfest
Mulletfest will put Aussie culture on show. From rookies to rangas, kids to veterans, competitors will strut their locks and battle for mullet glory. It will be cheeky, bold and full of personality, celebrating the greatest haircut in the world.

Fashions On The Field
Fashions on the Field will explode with attitude. Competitors will strut with flair, wild looks and plenty of confidence. From slick two-pieces to outrageous kits, every step will bring laughs, cheers and style with a Summernats twist. It will be loud, proud and unapologetically fun.

Body Art Nationals
The Body Art Nationals will put punters and their ink front and centre. Black-and-grey masterpieces, bold colours and wild themes will all be on skin, live. The crowd will see the best, the boldest and the most outrageous tattoos go head-to-head, with legends crowned for unforgettable ink.

Awards & Presos
Awards and Presentations will close the weekend by crowning the legends. From trophies to titles, this will be the pay-off for four days of sweat and horsepower. The cheers, pride and celebration will send everyone home knowing they’ve been part of something massive.

CARnie Zone
CARnie Zone is where the Summernats party meets family fun. Step into a world of rides, games and thrills made for all ages. From carnival classics to wild new attractions, it’s the place to laugh, scream and make memories with your crew.