Horsepower Action & Driving Events

Pro Burnout Series Presented By Castlemaine Rod Shop
About
ExpandThe Pro Burnout Series presented by Castlemaine Rod Shop 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Wildcard Shootout
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
9:00am - 9:30am: Qualifying Ball Draw
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Qualifying
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
1:15pm: Top 40 Qualifiers Medallion Presentation
1:40pm: Ball Draw
2:00pm: Driver Signing
5:00pm: Final - Top 10
7:45pm: Supercruise
7:50pm: Awards
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
10:30am - 12:00pm: Ultimate Redemption Round
Location
ExpandRod Shop Burnout Pad

Burnout Championship
About
ExpandThe Burnout Championship is where legends are made and the brave take centre stage. Tyres shred, engines scream and only the toughest survive. With $5,000 cash for the winner and billet trophies up for grabs, it’s the ultimate test of skill, power and control.
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
11:00am - 1:00pm: Qualifying
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Qualifying
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
11:00am - 1:00pm: Qualifying
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Qualifying
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
12:00pm - 1:30pm: Final
2:00pm: Awards
Location
ExpandRod Shop Burnout Pad

Precision International Skid Row
About
ExpandThe Precision International 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
2:00pm - 7:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
11:00am - 7:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
10:00am - 6:00pm
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
ExpandTuff Street

Motorkhana
About
ExpandMotorkhana 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.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
9:30am - 10:30am
Location
ExpandRod Shop Burnout Pad

Heads-Up Go-to-Whoa
About
ExpandHeads-Up Go-to-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.
Days & Times
ExpandSUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 10:00am: Competition
10:00am - 10:30am: Awards
Location
ExpandRod Shop Burnout Pad

Heat Wave Drift Pad
About
ExpandThe Heat Wave Drift Pad will throw chaos sideways with Drift Cadet Drift Rides. 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
11:00am - 5:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
9:00am - 7:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
9:00am - 7:00pm
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location
ExpandHeat Wave Drift Pad

Dyno Exhibition
About
ExpandThe 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
3:00pm - 4:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
12:00pm - 1:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location
ExpandMPW Dyno Cell

Haltech Horsepower Heroes
About
ExpandHaltech 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
12:00pm - 5:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
9:00am - 5:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
9:00am - 5:00pm
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 11:00am: Final Showdown
Location
ExpandMPW Dyno Cell

Street Machine Grand Champion
Driving Events
About
ExpandThe road to Grand Champion is earned on the track, not just in the hall. From the tight, technical Motorkhana to the full-noise charge of Go-to-Whoa, these high-pressure driving events push cars and drivers to their limits. Precision, power and control collide as history is written behind the wheel.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location
ExpandRod Shop Burnout Pad
Cruising & Parades

Aeroflow Cruise Route
About
ExpandThe 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
11:00am - 7:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
9:00am - 7:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
9:00am - 5:30pm
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location
ExpandAeroflow Cruise Route

Oz Wheels City Cruise
About
ExpandThe Oz Wheels 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
9:00am - 11:00am: Form Up
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Oz Wheels City Cruise
Location
ExpandNorthbourne Ave

Summernats Supercruise
About
ExpandThe Summernats 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.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
5:30pm: Form Up
6:00pm: Platinum Summernats Supercruise Experience
6:30pm: Summernats Supercruise
Location
ExpandMain Arena

Methanol Madness
About
ExpandMethanol 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.
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
11:00am - 12:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location
ExpandAeroflow Cruise Route

Street Machine Grand Champion Parade
About
ExpandThe 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.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
5:30pm - 6:00pm: Parade
8:15pm - 8:30pm: Top 3 Supercruise & Awards
Location
ExpandAeroflow Cruise Route

Street Machine Grand Champion Meet The Winner
About
ExpandMeet the newly crowned Street Machine Grand Champion and get up close with the award-winning ride that conquered Summernats. Hear the story behind the build, snap a photo with the champ and see the car that wowed judges and fans alike.
Days & Times
ExpandSUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 11:00am
Location
ExpandMeguiar's Pavilion
Showpieces, Displays & Trade Shows

Enthusiast Braddon Fringe Festival
About
ExpandThe Enthusiast 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!
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
5:00pm - 11:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
5:00pm - 11:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Location
ExpandBraddon

Show 'N' Shine
About
ExpandShow '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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
2:00pm - 5:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
9:00am - 5:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
9:00am - 4:00pm
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location
ExpandMain Arena

Top 60 Finalists Show
About
ExpandThe 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
6:00pm - 6:30pm: Top 60 Platinum Pass Early Access
6:30pm - 9:30pm: Top 60 Finalists Show
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
9:00am - 8:00pm: Top 60 Finalists Show
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
9:00am - 5:00pm: Top 60 Street Finalists Display
9:00am - 6:00pm: Top 60 Finalists Show
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 11:00am: Top 60 Finalists Show
Location
ExpandMeguiar's Pavilion

Meguiar's Great Uncover
About
ExpandMeguiar’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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location
ExpandMeguiar's Pavilion

Tuff Street Showcase
About
ExpandThe 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.
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
10:00am - 3:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location
ExpandTuff Street

PPG Supreme Entrant Display
About
ExpandThe 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.
Days & Times
ExpandSUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 11:00am
Location
ExpandPPG Corner

Scrutineering
About
ExpandScrutineering 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.
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location
ExpandGIO Stadium

Traders & Exhibitors
About
ExpandThe 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
11:00am - 5:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
9:00am - 5:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
9:00am - 5:00pm
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 2:00pm
Location
ExpandTrade Pavilion
Entertainment & Family-Friendly Fun!

Peking Duk
About
ExpandARIA award-winning Canberra duo Peking Duk are bringing it home with a career-defining main stage set. Expect party anthems like High, Take Me Over and Stranger, backed by their trademark energy and on-stage chaos. From Coachella to Summernats, this is the ultimate Saturday night celebration.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
From 9:00pm
Location
ExpandMain Stage

The Living End
About
ExpandThe Living End are Aussie rock royalty. With seven albums, ARIAs, and tours with Green Day and AC/DC, they’ve built a reputation as one of the most explosive live acts in the country. Fans can expect breakneck riffs, pounding rhythms and anthems like Prisoner of Society and White Noise.
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
From 6:00pm
Location
ExpandMain Stage

The Screaming Jets
About
ExpandThe Screaming Jets have delivered grit, sweat and singalongs for more than three decades. With classics like Better, Helping Hand and C’Mon, their raw pub rock sound has become the soundtrack of Aussie road trips and parties. Led by Dave Gleeson, they’ll light up Friday night with pure rock energy.
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
From 6:00pm
Location
ExpandMain Stage

Killing Heidi
About
ExpandElla and Jesse Hooper return with the same fire that made Reflector a multi-platinum, ARIA-winning album. With hits like Mascara and Weir, they defined a generation at the turn of the millennium. Two decades on, their live chemistry, soaring vocals and hook-driven anthems still capture fans every time.
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
From 6:00pm
Location
ExpandMain Stage

FMX High Air Show
About
ExpandThe 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.
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
2:00pm - 2:15pm
3:30pm - 3:45pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
11:00am - 11:15am
2:00pm - 2:15pm
3:30pm - 3:45pm
Location
ExpandMain Arena

Skids In The Sky
About
ExpandPaul 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.
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
12:30pm - 1:00pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
12:30pm - 1:00pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Location
ExpandMain Arena

Mulletfest
About
ExpandMulletfest 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.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Session 1
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Finals
Location
ExpandMain Stage

Hot Wheels Stunt Shows
About
ExpandHot 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
11:30am - 11:40am: Motorbike Stunt Show
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Drift Gymkhana
3:30pm - 4:10pm: Drift Gymkhana
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
10:30am - 11:00am: Drift Gymkhana
12:00pm - 12:10pm: Motorbike Stunt Show
1:30pm - 2:10pm: Drift Gymkhana
4:00pm - 4:10pm: Motorbike Stunt Show
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
10:30am - 11:00am: Drift Gymkhana
12:00pm - 12:10pm: Motorbike Stunt Show
2:20pm - 3:10pm: Drift Gymkhana
4:00pm - 4:10pm: Motorbike Stunt Show
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:30am - 10:00am: Drift Gymkhana
11:00am - 11:10am: Motorbike Stunt Show
12:00pm - 12:40pm: Drift Gymkhana
Location
ExpandHeat Wave Drift Pad

Pit Viper Fashions On The Field
About
ExpandPit Viper 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.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location
ExpandMain Stage

Body Art Nationals
About
ExpandThe 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.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Location
ExpandMain Stage

Awards & Presentations
About
ExpandAwards 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.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
2:30pm - 3:00pm: Tuff Street Awards
2:30pm - 3:00pm: PPG Supreme Entrant Awards
3:00pm - 3:30pm: Rare Spares Street Awards
3:30pm - 4:00pm: Elite Awards
7:30pm - 7:45pm: Street Champion Awards
7:50pm - 8:05pm: Pro Burnout Series Awards
8:15pm - 8:30pm: Street Machine Grand Champion Award
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
9:00am - 12:00pm: Go-Whoa & Driving Champion Award
11:00am - 11:30am: Haltech Horsepower Hero Awards
2:00pm - 2:15pm: Burnout Open Awards
Location
ExpandVarious Locations

Festival Zone
About
ExpandThe Festival 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.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
2:00pm - 5:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
9:00am - 5:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
9:00am - 4:00pm
Location
ExpandMain Arena

Torque & Tea
About
ExpandHosted by Bridget Bell and the Australian Women’s Motoring Network, Torque & Tea celebrates the women driving Australia’s car culture. Join inspiring guests from workshops, judging lines and race seats as they share stories, pathways and passions, creating opportunities for connection, visibility and progression within the automotive scene.
Friday: Britt Kilby, Linda Hook and Jesika McCabe
Saturday: Carolyn Hayes, Rachael Durbz and Navaeh McDougall
Days & Times
ExpandFRIDAY 9 JANUARY
11:30am - 12:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
11:30am - 12:00pm
Location
ExpandMeguiar's Pavilion

Fireworks Spectacular
About
ExpandWatch the sky ignite as the Fireworks Spectacular lights up Summernats in a massive celebration of horsepower and atmosphere. Timed perfectly before the live concert, this explosive display sets the tone for an unforgettable night of entertainment.
Days & Times
ExpandSATURDAY 10 JANUARY
8:45pm - 8:55pm
Location
ExpandMain Arena

Hot Wheels Kids Zone
About
ExpandGet ready to race, launch and play in the Hot Wheels Kids Zone, packed with high-energy fun for young rev-heads. With Hot Wheels play tables and interactive games, kids can dive into hands-on action that keeps the excitement firing all day long.
Days & Times
ExpandTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY
2:00pm - 5:00pm
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
9:00am - 5:00pm
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
9:00am - 4:00pm
Location
ExpandMain Arena
