Summernats goes Troppo storms into NTI Townsville 500
Summernats goes Troppo to deliver wild action on all three days
Burnouts and drifting headline bumper skid pan schedule
Mullet Fest also running across all three days of NTI Townsville 500
Townsville is about to get a whole lot louder — and mulletier — as Summernats Goes Troppo confirms its schedule for next week’s NTI Townsville 500.
Australia’s biggest car culture festival is joining Supercars once again, bringing horsepower, humour and hard revving to Reid Park in a jam-packed program including burnouts, dyno battles, tuff car displays and the legendary Mullet Fest.
Here's what fans can expect — and when to catch the action:
PRO BURNOUT SERIES – Burnouts & Drifting
Australia’s wildest burnout warriors will light up Reid Park in four incredible burnout and drifting shows across the weekend. Expect tyres to vanish in seconds, smoke to rise like a bushfire, and the crowd to erupt for insane sideways action from some of the country’s top drivers.
Showtimes:
Friday: 10:15am, 12:05pm, 2:50pm
Saturday: 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, Twilight Show: 5:05pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:05pm, 2:00pm
DYNO SHOW – See the Power
Watch raw horsepower get measured live as some of the toughest street machines hit the Summernats Dyno Cell. The dyno tests just how powerful these beasts really are — with the roar of engines bouncing off the concrete as fans get up close and personal.
Showtimes:
Friday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm
Sunday: 8:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
MULLET FEST – Business at the Front, Party at the Back
It’s the ultimate contest in business up front, party in the back. Mullet Fest brings the laughs and glory with heats and finals across the weekend — plus a special Tattoo Comp for those looking to show even more commitment to the cause.
When to watch:
Tattoo Heat 1: Friday 11:00am
Mullet Heat 1: Friday 2:15pm
Tattoo Heat 2: Saturday 11:30am
Mullet Heat 2: Saturday 1:00pm
Tattoo Comp Finals: Sunday 9:30am
Mullet Comp Finals: Sunday 11:30am
Prizes, bragging rights and Townsville fame await.
CACKLEFEST – The Earth-Shaking Engine Chorus
The Summernats Cacklefest is loud, outrageous, and totally addictive — a sea of blown engines, nitro-powered beasts and flame-throwing start-ups shaking the ground as they fire to life.
Cackle Times:
Friday: 9:00am, 11:45am
Saturday: 10:30am, 1:45pm
Sunday: 10:45am, 12:50pm
Event Manager Matt Ramsden said: “This is Summernats at full noise, turning the NTI Townsville 500 into more than a motorsport event — it’s a full-throttle festival of cars, culture and chaos.
“This year’s NTI Townsville 500 is shaping up to be the most action-packed yet, with three days of non-stop motorsport and entertainment.
“For the first time ever, Supercars will race on all three days, with Friday’s 100km sprint race kicking off a weekend of world-class racing, extreme sports, live music, bull riding, burnouts, car culture expos, and more.
“From Summernats Goes Troppo and MotorEx Alley to the first Australia vs New Zealand PBR bull riding showdown, fans of all ages will experience an unmatched celebration of speed and spectacle.”
The NTI Townsville 500 – now in its 16th year – remains the biggest annual sporting event in North Queensland.
Fans can still secure their tickets at Supercars.com with General Admission, Grandstand, and Corporate Hospitality options available. Concert access is included with any Saturday ticket, and kids of all ages are welcome.
The NTI Townsville 500 runs 11–13 July 2025, proudly supported by Townsville City Council and the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
