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Alice Springs Inland Dragway

⭐⭐⭐⭐½4.7/5 (46 reviews)
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Experience
Drag strip — race or watch
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Track
Quarter-mile (400m) strip
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What's on
Desert Nationals · Red CentreNATS
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Public access
Test'n'Tune — run your own car
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Best for
Racers · petrolheads · spectators
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Where
15km south of Alice Springs, NT
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (46)

About Alice Springs Inland Dragway

Alice Springs Inland Dragway (ASID) is one of Australia's most remote — and most celebrated — drag strips, set beside the Stuart Highway around 15 km south of Alice Springs, right alongside the start line of the famous Finke Desert Race. Opened in 2008 and built by local volunteers and businesses, it is run by the Central Australian Drag Racing Association (CADRA) and sanctioned by ANDRA. The strip is a full quarter-mile (400-metre) racing surface with a matching quarter-mile braking area, and at Test'n'Tune events members of the public can bring their own road car along and make passes down the strip themselves. It is best known for hosting the Desert Nationals and, since 2015, drag racing for the Red CentreNATS automotive festival — watching serious drag racing against an outback Red Centre backdrop is a genuine bucket-list experience for petrolheads.

Quarter-mile stripRun your own car at Test'n'TuneCADRA · ANDRA-sanctionedHome of the Desert NationalsRed CentreNATS drag racing

The track & what's on

  • The stripA full quarter-mile (400-metre) racing surface followed by a quarter-mile braking area — built to ANDRA standards and praised by racers for its quality.
  • Run your own carAt Test'n'Tune sessions, members of the public can enter their own street-registered vehicle and make timed passes down the strip — the most accessible way to actually drive the dragway.
  • Major eventsThe calendar centres on the Desert Nationals (traditionally held in July) and NT Titles, plus drag racing for the Red CentreNATS festival, which has been staged here since 2015 alongside burnout competitions.
  • Spectator-friendlyWhether you're racing or just watching, the venue is set up for spectators wanting to see high-powered drag racing in a unique outback setting.

Good to know

  • Getting thereBeside the Stuart Highway roughly 15 km south of Alice Springs, next to the Finke Desert Race start line.
  • Want to drive?Look for Test'n'Tune dates on CADRA's calendar — these are the public sessions where you can run your own car. Standard ANDRA scrutineering and safety rules apply, so check requirements before you go.
  • Check the calendarThe dragway runs to a seasonal event calendar rather than racing every weekend, so confirm dates with CADRA before travelling.
  • Outback conditionsCentral Australia can be hot and dusty; bring sun protection and water for spectating, and plan for desert temperatures.

FAQ

Can I drive my own car down the strip?
Yes — at Test'n'Tune sessions members of the public can enter their own street-registered car and make timed passes down the quarter-mile. Standard ANDRA scrutineering and safety requirements apply, so check the details with CADRA beforehand.
How long is the track?
It is a full quarter-mile (400-metre) racing surface, followed by a further quarter-mile of braking area.
What are the big events?
The headline events are the Desert Nationals (traditionally held in July) and the NT Titles, plus drag racing for the Red CentreNATS automotive festival, which has been staged at the dragway since 2015.
Where exactly is it?
Alongside the Stuart Highway about 15 km south of Alice Springs, next to the start line of the Finke Desert Race.
Who runs the dragway?
It is operated by the Central Australian Drag Racing Association (CADRA), a volunteer-based club, and is sanctioned by the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA).
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Quick facts

  • ExperienceDrag strip
  • TrackQuarter-mile (400m)
  • Drive your carTest'n'Tune sessions
  • OperatorCADRA · ANDRA-sanctioned
  • Rating4.7 / 5 (46)

Contact Information

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Address
Stuart Hwy, Alice Springs NT 0870, Alice Springs, Northern Territory

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