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Welcome To Street Machine Summernats 39
This Entrant Party Guide is your central reference for everything you need to know as an approved entrant.
Whether you are cruising, competing, showing or doing a bit of everything, it is designed to be clear, practical and easy to use onsite.
Important: Some timings, locations and program details are still being finalised. This page will be updated as information is confirmed, so save it and check back regularly.
Entrant Requirements
Scrutineering is mandatory for all entrants and your gateway to Summernats. Until your car has passed, you cannot access the venue, the Aeroflow Cruise Route, driving events or any other entrant activities.
Before arriving, make sure you have:
- Received your entry approval email
- Confirmed your scrutineering time
- Read the Vehicle Guide
- Fitted all required safety equipment
- Downloaded key maps, programs and schedules for offline use
Arriving prepared will speed up scrutineering and give you more time to cruise, compete and enjoy the event.
Entrant Responsibilities
As an entrant, you're more than a participant. You're part of the show. Your vehicle and your behaviour, on and off the throttle, shape the experience for spectators, fellow entrants, local residents, authorities and the future of Summernats.
What this means for you:
- You represent Summernats whenever you drive during the event
- Public roads and public spaces bring public attention
- Positive behaviour protects the event and wider automotive community
- Respectful decisions help secure the event's future
Summernats thrives because entrants do the right thing. Lead by example.
Before You Arrive
Before rolling into EPIC, ensure:
- Your entry is approved and confirmed
- Your scrutineering time is locked in
- Your vehicle complies with the Vehicle Guide
- All required safety equipment is fitted and functional
- You understand where your vehicle can and cannot be driven
Sanctioning and Regulations [coming soon]
Summernats is sanctioned by Motorsport Australia. This means:
- The event operates under Motorsport Australia safety and competition regulations
- All vehicles participating in driving events are scrutineered to Motorsport Australia standards
- Event Supplementary Regulations apply at all times
Event Updates
Important updates and last-minute changes will be shared via:
- Entrant email updates
- SMS alerts
- The Summernats app
- Onsite screens and PA announcements
- Event officials and marshals
Make sure your contact details are up to date and rely only on official channels. Screenshots, group chats and social posts may be outdated or incorrect.
Downloads
Everything you need, grouped for easy access and offline use:
Daily Program [TBC]
This is a general event overview only. The program will be confirmed closer to the event and is subject to change:
THURSDAY
- Scrutineering and pre-judging
- Aeroflow Cruise Route
- Show ’n’ Shine
- Oz Wheels City Cruise
- Precision International Skid Row
- Burnouts
- Top 60 Finalists Show
- Meguiar’s Great Uncover
- Haltech Horsepower Heroes and Dyno
- Enthusiast Braddon Fringe Festival
FRIDAY
- Scrutineering
- Aeroflow Cruise Route
- Show ’n’ Shine
- Precision International Skid Row
- Methanol Madness
- Open and Pro Burnouts
- Top 60 Finalists Show
- Haltech Horsepower Heroes and Dyno
- Enthusiast Braddon Fringe Festival
SATURDAY
- Aeroflow Cruise Route
- Show ’n’ Shine
- Precision International Skid Row
- Open and Pro Burnouts
- Top 60 Finalists Show
- Tuff Street Showcase and Judging
- Motorkhana
- Awards
- Grand Champion Driving Events and Parade
- Summernats Supercruise
- Haltech Horsepower Heroes and Dyno
- Enthusiast Braddon Fringe Festival
SUNDAY
- Aeroflow Cruise Route
- Show ’n’ Shine
- Precision International Skid Row
- Open and Pro Burnouts
- Top 60 Finalists Show
- Heads-Up Go-To-Whoa
- Haltech Horsepower Heroes and Dyno
- Enthusiast Braddon Fringe Festival
Rules & Regulations
These rules are enforced with zero tolerance and apply whenever your vehicle is in use during the event. Failure to comply may result in exclusion from this and future events.
Code of Conduct
ACT Police and WorkSafe have made it clear that everyone must keep their cool on the Cruise Route, as we always do.
If you do the wrong thing, you risk removal from the event. Worse still, your actions could shut the show down for everyone, for a day or even permanently.
It is that simple. Safety and behaviour matter. They are the reason this event exists and continues year after year.
Failure to follow directions or any unsafe behaviour may result in immediate removal from the event.
Safety Guidelines
BURNOUT PAD IS FOR BURNOUTS
SKID ROW IS FOR SKIDS
CRUISE ROUTE IS FOR CRUISING
SEATBELTS ON
Camping & Accommodation
Stay right in the heart of the action with onsite camping, or choose from a wide range of accommodation options across Canberra, all just a short trip from the event.
ONSITE CAMPING
Want to live and breathe Summernats 24/7? Camp onsite and wake up in the middle of the action. Spots are limited, so secure yours early.
CANBERRA ACCOMMODATION
Canberra offers caravan parks, self-contained units, apartments and hotels. Our mates at Visit Canberra have curated a range of local accommodation options to suit your stay.
Scrutineering
Scrutineering is mandatory and your gateway to Summernats. Until your car has passed, you cannot access the venue, the Aeroflow Cruise Route, driving events or any other entrant activities. Arrive prepared and the process is fast and straightforward.
Judging
Every car at Summernats has a story and the judging program is where it's recognised. This is where entrants put their pride and joy under the spotlight. Judging takes place during scrutineering to ensure a fair, consistent and efficient process for all entrants.
Awards & Presentations
Awards and presentations are where the weekend is defined. Champions are crowned, titles decided and the stories of Summernats become part of the record.
Award Categories
From elite show cars to dyno heroes, burnout legends and even mullets and tattoos, trophies, prizes and bragging rights are awarded across every corner of the festival. Whatever you are into, there is a title to claim. Explore the awards:
Driving Events
Pro Burnouts Series Presented by Castlemaine Rod Shop
The Pro Burnout Series presented by Castlemaine Rod Shop crowns the toughest skid cars and drivers in the country. Qualification is limited and every run is judged to the highest standard.
Pro Burnouts - Wildcard Shootout
The Pro Burnout Series – Wildcard Shootout is the final gateway into the Grand Final. One run, no safety net. Only three drivers secure their place.
Pro Burnouts - Grand Final
The Pro Burnout Series Grand Final is the ultimate burnout showdown. Every finalist has earned their place through a full season of competition.
Open Class Burnouts
Open Class Burnouts is where Summernats legends are made. Tyres get shredded, engines scream and only the toughest make it through.
Motorkhana
Motorkhana is precision driving at its sharpest. Tight courses, quick reactions and no margin for error. Every tenth counts. Held on the Burnout Pad, it's a battle against the clock where control and accuracy matter more than outright power.
Heads-Up Go-To-Whoa
Heads-Up Go-To-Whoa tests acceleration and braking in equal measure. Launch hard, hit the marker, then stop dead on target. It rewards control, timing and commitment. Held on the Burnout Pad, it's harder than it looks and every movement counts.
Haltech Horsepower Heroes & Dyno Exhibition
This is where horsepower is proven in public. Strap down, throttle in and let the numbers speak. Haltech Horsepower Heroes is a defining feature of Summernats, with multiple classes, trophies and bragging rights on the line.
Precision International Skid Row
Two lanes. Non-stop action. Precision International Skid Row delivers tyre smoke in a controlled environment, without competition pressure. Located in Tuff Street, it extends the Aeroflow Cruise Route and is built for maximum fun under strict safety standards.
Street Machine Grand Champion Driving Events
The Grand Champion Driving Events test control, precision and consistency under pressure. Elite contenders must perform across multiple disciplines, proving their car is more than a showpiece. These events make up the performance component of the Grand Champion title.
Street Champion Driving Events
The Street Champion Driving Events celebrate genuine, regularly driven street cars. They’re designed for relatable builds that reflect real-world use, not just show presentation. These events test control, consistency and capability under pressure.
Cruising Events
Cruising covers every moving showcase. This is where approved and selected entrants cruise their cars on and bring Summernats to life.
Aeroflow Cruise Route
The Aeroflow Cruise Route is your chance to enjoy the spotlight, share the experience with fellow entrants and put your build in front of thousands of fans. It's a rolling car show that never stops. Cruise, be seen and soak up the Summernats atmosphere.
OzWheels City Cruise
The OzWheels City Cruise launches Summernats onto Canberra’s streets. Pre-selected entrants roll out from EPIC in convoy, cruising through the capital before returning to the event. The official opening moment, with thousands lining the route.
Summernats Supercruise
The Summernats Supercruise transforms the arena into one massive stage, with streeters, customs and tough machines rolling in an unbroken stream. One of the most iconic moments of the weekend and a defining experience for selected entrants.
Methanol Madness
Methanol Madness is a dedicated cruise session for methanol-fuelled street machines. Loud, raw and built to stand out, it brings together the toughest blown combinations on site in one controlled window.
Street Machine Grand Champion Parade
The Street Machine Grand Champion Parade sees elite contenders roll from the Top 60 Hall to the Main Arena, putting their builds before thousands of fans. An iconic Summernats tradition and a defining moment in the Grand Champion journey.
Show N Shine Events
Cruising covers every moving showcase. This is where approved and selected entrants cruise their cars on and bring Summernats to life.
Show N Shine
The Main Arena Show ’N’ Shine lets you park up and put your build before thousands of fans. No judging, just pride on display. A relaxed way to showcase your car to the crowd.
Top 60 Finalists Show
The Top 60 Finalists Show sets the benchmark. The nation’s leading cars are showcased under lights in the Meguiar’s Pavilion, where fans can get up close to the standard everyone is chasing. The premium indoor display for the highest-level builds.
Meguiar's Great Uncover
Meguiar’s Great Uncover reveals the newest Elite builds before a live crowd. Months, sometimes years, of work are unveiled in seconds as cars see daylight for the first time inside the Meguiar’s Pavilion. One of the defining moments of opening night.
Tuff Street Showcase
The Tuff Street Showcase brings together high-horsepower, attitude-driven builds that define the raw edge of the Summernats street scene. A dedicated precinct for cars built to be driven and heard, where the hardest street machinery gathers in one place.
Enthusiast Braddon Fringe Festival
The Enthusiast Braddon Fringe Festival transforms the Braddon CBD into a large-scale entrant park-up, bringing street machines and Summernats energy into the heart of Canberra. Free for the public. Three nights where Summernats spills into the city.
Key Information
Looking after yourself and those around you is just as important as looking after your car. Plan ahead, stay aware and take responsibility for your own wellbeing throughout the weekend.
Safety & Conduct
Looking after yourself and those around you is just as important as looking after your car. Plan ahead, stay aware and take responsibility for your own wellbeing throughout the weekend.
Incidents & Recovery
Things can go wrong. How you respond matters. Prioritise safety, communicate clearly and remain patient.
Venue & Community Respect
Summernats exists because EPIC, the local community and authorities support it. Your behaviour on and off site protects the future of the event.
FAQs & Help
Got a question about your entry? Check our FAQs first, you will likely find your answer there.
Still stuck? Contact our team and we will get back to you as soon as possible.