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North Queenslanders heading to the 2016 Red Centre Nats?
Looking for others who are going to make the trip. We’re leaving from Mackay. I’m taking my 36, Darren is taking his 37 Hauler with his 37 ute in the back.
Planning to take a few days from here and arrive there Thursday / Friday. From there we’ll be going South, then East to Kiama.
Entries Now Open for 2016!
Chief Minister Adam Giles said Red Centre NATS had exceeded all expectations in its inaugural year attracting more than 450 entrants and over 13,600 spectators, and registrations were now open for the 2016 event.
Visitors to the Red Centre-NATS automotive festival in Alice Springs provided a massive boost for local businesses by spending $12 million during their stay, new figures released by the Northern Territory Government today reveal.
“Red Centre-NATS showcased the very best in street machines, elite show cars, hot rods, classics, exotics and supercars,” he said.
“This annual event will sit alongside existing major events like the V8 Supercars and the Finke Desert Race, collectively bringing thousands of interstate visitors, especially motoring and racing enthusiasts to the Northern Territory each year.
“These new figures show visitors who came for the three-day event on average stayed for 10 or 11 days to also have a holiday and visit the Territory’s unique attractions and spectacular landmarks.
“The Northern Territory Government was proud to support the event in the inaugural year with an investment of $1 million and these new figures show the investment was certainly well worth it.”
Key figures from the Northern Territory Major Events Company’s survey of entrants and spectators reveal:
· There were 457 entrants with 41% coming from intrastate or interstate and staying on average 10 nights in Alice Springs and the surrounding region;
· There were 13,631 spectators with 65% of attendees from intrastate and interstate and staying on average 11 nights in Alice Springs and the surrounding region;
· Total visitor expenditure was estimated at $12,035,078.
Mr Giles said the Country Liberals Government was working hard to develop a confident culture that celebrated the Territory’s outdoor lifestyle with world class events, festivals, sports and arts.
“By reducing Labor’s debt and getting the finances in order, we’re able to afford to invest in sporting and community festivals that celebrate the Territory’s unique way of life,” he said.
“The world class events we have in the Territory are attracting visitors from right throughout the country and overseas, which means more money spent at local businesses and more job opportunities for Territorians.
“It’s all part of the Country Liberals’ plan to drive the development of Northern Australia and build a $2.2 billion visitor economy by 2020.”
The inaugural Red Centre-NATS will feature on national television this Sunday 29 November when 7MATE airs a two hour special on the event from 10.30am.
Red Centre-NATS will be held from 2 – 4 September 2016 and entrants can register now at www.redcentrenats.com.au
“We know there are plenty of excited car enthusiasts already very keen to enter their car in next year’s event,” Mr Giles said.
“We’re hoping to make 2016 bigger and better and want to give entrants the opportunity to get organised early."
Red CentreNATS airs on 7MATE next weekend!
Make sure you’re close to the TV next weekend as Red CentreNATS hits 7MATE in a 2-hour special!
The special will air on Sunday, 29 November from 10.30am.
The broadcast features a full Burnout Masters qualifying round, including a behind the scenes look at the debut of the world’s most powerful burnout car. There’s street cruising like you’ve never seen it before, elite show cars, driving events, and the first Red CentreNATS Grand Champion.
Thanks again
Just want to say thanks again to all involved,Volunteers, organizers, judges, entrants, spectators & vendors.
I had such a fantastic time and am well into the build of the next one.
Looking forward to 2016.
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Can we buy entrant tickets for 2016 yet ?
We want to hear from you!
Tell us about your experience at Red CentreNATS 01 and go into the draw to win tickets to Red CentreNATS 02!
We want to know all about your weekend at Red CentreNATS. Being the first ever Red CentreNATS, your feedback is invaluable because it will help us to improve Red CentreNATS next year and beyond.
Enter your email at the end of the survey and go in the draw to win 2 x Podium Party tickets PLUS a choice of either 1 Free Entry (for Entrants) OR 2 x 3 Day Chrome Passes to Red CentreNATS 2016!
The survey closes on Thursday, 1 October so get in quick!
Red CentreNATS Survey –http://www.sogosurvey.com/k/RQsTTSYVsUsPsPsP
Capture the memories
There are so many great memories from Red CentreNATS 01, and we know you want to keep them alive as much as we do! Here is your chance!
You can now purchase digital or print copies of the official Red CentreNATS 01 photos through Tim Nicol Photography. Even if you’re not up for purchasing, have a look through the many fantastic photos and relive an awesome weekend.
2016 Dates Announced!
We’ll be back on Father’s Day 2016!
Red CentreNATS 02 will be revving up Alice Springs from 1 – 4 September 2016!
More details, including how to enter, will be available soon.
LYNCHY Lets Loose
The best was saved to last on the pad at the Alice Springs Inland Dragway when Andrew “Lynchy” Lynch had the capacity crowd yelling and screaming for more with his sensational show in the Burnout Masters Main Event qualifying.
The ten year veteran of the burnout scene – who masquerades as a farmer from Horsham in Victoria in another life – threw everything into the show in his LS1 powered ’81 KE55 Corolla that is sure to attract even more fans today.
The Red CentreNATS began the day featuring on Seven’s “Sunrise” program with Mark Beretta talking with Burnout royalty couple, Peter and Debbie Gray together with V8 Supercar stars Jason Bright and Marcos Ambrose and continued at a frenetic pace at both Blatherskite Park and the Dragway.
The site and sound of a Lamborghini competing in the Thrifty Grass Driving event was yet another example of the diversity of this very first Red CentreNATS automotive lifestyle festival, while the unveiling of Rick Postrack’s Jet Black ’73 LJ GTR Torana in the Elite Show Car pavilion wowed the crowd with its unbelievable finish and attention to detail.
The word is out the Red CentreNATS are here in Alice to stay!