Spectator tickets are on sale for Territory favourite, the ultimate festival of wheels, the Red CentreNATS.

The event will be returning to Alice Springs from 3-5 September 2021.

In a year where most events were cancelled and others took place in a reduced format, Red CentreNATS 2020 was still able to accommodate 750 entrants, plus their friends, family and support crews in a COVID-19 safe environment.

The 2020 event also saw Alice Springs residents turn out in force to welcome entrants, and line the streets for the famous Street Parade.

The revised 2020 event followed on from the most successful Red CenteNATS ever in 2019 which saw 861 entries from across Australia.

Organisers hope to see that trend continue as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, with record numbers of entrants and spectators turning out in 2021.

Spectator tickets cost $50 for a three-day Chrome Pass, or $30 for a one-day pass. Children aged 13 and under are free.

Entries are also open for the event - visit www.redcentrenats.com.au to find out more.

Quotes from Minister for Major Events, Natasha Fyles:

“Red CentreNATS is one of the most popular events on the Central Australia calendar, and people travel from all over the country to attend, bringing with them plenty of support, and many turn the journey into a classic Aussie road trip.

“The event draws hundreds into the Red Centre who travel around the region, which injects substantial support into our economy through spending at local businesses including hotels, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, mechanics and more.

“This event continues to grow in popularity and we look forward to announcing the full program, which we’re sure will entice even more people to make the pilgrimage to the red heart of the country.”

Quotes from Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez:

“Car entries for Red CentreNATS 2021 opened at the end of Red CentreNATS 2020 and we’ve hit nearly 400 entrants at record speed!

“It’s great to see tickets to Red CentreNATS 2021 on sale and we’re expecting they’ll do pretty brisk business heading into Christmas. We’d love to see spectators back above 15,000 in 2021.”

Note: This event will be delivered in line with an approved COVID-19 event safety plan, taking into consideration the latest health guidelines at the time.