Tropical Meltdown returns to Cairns International Speedway for its eleventh exciting year. This one-day burnout event is the biggest and wildest motorsport party in Far North Queensland. It welcomes everyone, from passionate car enthusiasts to those new to the scene, to experience the thrill of tyre shredding action.
Drivers from across Australia bring their powerful machines to compete in three classes: Pro, V8 and Six Cylinder. They will battle for $25,000 in prize money and four tickets to the Pro Burnout Series. Whether you are competing or watching, you can expect nonstop smoke, noise and adrenaline-fuelled excitement throughout the day.

The Pro Burnouts line up is staunch, including Chris Orchard in BALLISTIC, all the way from WA.
WIN A RIDE in EPA WHO!

If you grab your spectator tickets online before midnight Wednesday 13 August and you’ll go in the draw to ride shotgun with burnout king Kev Davis in his beast EPA WHO, or score a merch pack worth $115. Get on it here.
SKID ROW

For the first time at Tropical Meltdown, Skid Row will offer a Summernats-style experience where drivers stretch their legs without the pressure of competition. All burnout entrants get access to Skid Row or you can purchase a Skid Row-only entrant pass, noting that your car doesn’t need to be scrutineered for burnouts to use Skid Row.
VIP PARK-UP!

The Street Machine VIP Park-Up is your chance to roll in, park up, and show off your pride and joy in the heart of the action at Tropical Meltdown. Whether you’re repping your club or flying solo, this is your moment to shine. From tough streeters to tidy cruisers and everything in between — if it turns heads, it belongs here. You’ll be parked up in a dedicated display zone with other local legends, soaking up the vibes all day. No judging, no pressure — just good cars, good people, and front-row access to all the burnout mayhem. The price? $50 until midnight Monday 11 August or $60 from the box office. Grab your spot here.
TROPICAL MELTDOWN ENTRY LIST
Number | Full Name | Car Title | Competitions Entered |
2 | ADAM PERAKOVIC | XSITED | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
3 | RYAN LOFTS | ORWHAT | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
5 | SHAYNO COLLYER | TOOTHLESS | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
6 | WESLEY GILVEAR | RESURRECT | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
4 | LEON HAGEL | FRASHED | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
7 | STEPHEN MAESEELE | AGRO6.0 | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11, Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
8 | NATHANIEL TABONE | YEH M8 | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
9 | MARTIN ELLEN KLAAS NEWTON | KLAASY | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
16 | TERRY BLANCHARD | JOYRIDE | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
15 | MARK ANDERSON | VXED | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
19 | BRETT CURTIS | HEKTIC | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
18 | DARIN GARDINER | 2CRANKY | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
17 | GARTH SPOONER | HIPSHOT | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
20 | LOGAN MCDERMOTT | BOOTS | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
21 | JASON TANKS | CASPER | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
23 | MATHEW STORER | STOCKAS | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
22 | JAMIE HARVEY | MISFIT | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
25 | LAWRENCE ALLEN | PHANTOM | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
24 | GARY HALL | INDECNT | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
26 | RACHEL MAHON | BARRANESS | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
28 | JASON BARNARD | BA-NARD | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
27 | LUKE ROSADI | DISABLED | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
34 | KAYDEN WAGSTAFF | KANPEGHER | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
33 | SIMON COCKRAM | RAGLS1 | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
32 | JAY CHUN TIE | TINY WHINY | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
31 | DAVID GILIBERTO | GUIDO | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
30 | DAN CHAMBERS | TERRANCE ROMANO CHAMBERS ESQ. | |
29 | REBECCA STORER | MINGE | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
35 | KAYLA NORRIS | CLUELESS | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
38 | JAMES COGHLAN | TANTRUM | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
37 | JOSH ASHWIN | VS | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
36 | BOBBIE STEVENS | DATS’ON | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
39 | MATTHEW TOWERS | FLYTRSK | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
40 | CHRISTOPHER SMALLMON | BLWNVY | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
43 | ANTHONY OTTONE | SILVER BULLET | |
42 | GLENN MORAN | TOWIE | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
41 | CONNOR ENRIGHT | LOOP IN | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
44 | JAKE HODSON | LOOP IN | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
45 | JOSH BENNETT | M0!ST | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
46 | RODNEY MEIER | VL | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
47 | TONY BERLEMON | DRPASET | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11, Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
48 | LUKE MANOLIS | NONAME | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
49 | IVAN MYERS | OGWGN | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
50 | KARL STEVENS | JOBS’ON | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
51 | CHRIS JEWELL | FERAL VS | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
52 | DARREN TRIFFETT | INJECTED | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
53 | MICK LUKIC | THELMA | Burnout Category – Pro Class – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
54 | JOEL KHAN | ROLLEN | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
55 | JAMIE MEIER | DISORDR | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
56 | JACOB PRATT | EL CLAPD | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
58 | BRODIE ALLOWAY | WHO DIS | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
57 | PHOEBE HARRIS | WHO DIS | Burnout Category – 6 Cylinder – Tropical Meltdown 11 |
58 | CHRIS ORCHARD | BALLISTIC | Burnout Category – V8 – Tropical Meltdown 11 |