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ARRIGA, QLD
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Springmount Raceway

⭐⭐⭐⭐½4.7/5 (180 reviews)
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Experience
Drag strip & motorsport complex
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Track
Quarter-mile sealed drag strip
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What's on
Test & Tune · drag racing · Northern Nats
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Public access
Run your own car or bike at Test & Tune
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Calendar
Around 10 race meets a year
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Best for
Drag racers · first-timers · spectators
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Where
Arriga · ~1hr west of Cairns
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (180)

About Springmount Raceway

Springmount Raceway at Arriga is a quarter-mile drag strip and motorsport complex on Queensland's Atherton Tablelands, roughly an hour west of Cairns. Unlike a spectator-only speedway, this is a participation venue — its Test & Tune days are open to street and race cars and bikes, so you can bring your own vehicle and run down the strip, making it a great place for newcomers to give drag racing a go as well as for the region's quickest machines. The venue hosts around 10 race meets a year, including a Track Champion series and the hugely popular Northern Nats and Tropical Meltdown events. Run by Mick & Jane Apps of Addictive Events, it has a friendly, family atmosphere with shaded viewing, food and a bar for spectators.

Quarter-mile drag stripTest & Tune — run your own carNorthern Nats~1hr west of CairnsFamily-friendly

The track & what's on

  • The stripA quarter-mile (with shorter 1/8-mile "Chicago Shootout" style format used for some meets) sealed drag strip in the Tablelands hinterland west of Cairns.
  • Test & Tune / Race Ya MateOpen to street and race cars and bikes with no structured racing and no limits on vehicles — the ideal way to try drag racing for the first time or shake the car down before the season.
  • Major eventsThe headline meets are the Northern Nats and Tropical Meltdown, alongside a Track Champion series and visiting events such as Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars and 400 Thunder Sportsman rounds.
  • Around 10 meets a yearThe calendar mixes competitive race meetings with come-and-try days through the year — check the official site for the next date.
  • For spectatorsShaded viewing areas, food and a bar make it an easy family day out even if you are only there to watch.

Good to know

  • You can driveAt Test & Tune days you can run your own street car or bike down the strip — bring the vehicle, gear up and give it a go.
  • Getting thereOn Genocchio Road, Arriga, roughly an hour's drive west of Cairns and not far from Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands.
  • OperatorsManaged by Mick & Jane Apps through Addictive Events; phone 0438 617 657 for event and entry details.
  • What to checkGate and racing times vary by event — confirm scrutineering, helmet and safety requirements with the organisers before you race.
  • FacilitiesOn-site food and bar, shaded spectator areas and a friendly local atmosphere.

FAQ

Is Springmount a speedway or a drag strip?
It is a quarter-mile drag strip and motorsport complex, not a speedway oval. Racing is straight-line down the strip, with some meets run in a shorter 1/8-mile format.
Can I drive my own car or bike there?
Yes. Springmount runs Test & Tune (Race Ya Mate) days that are open to street and race cars and bikes, with no structured racing and no limits on vehicles — a great way for first-timers to try drag racing.
Where is Springmount Raceway?
It is on Genocchio Road at Arriga on the Atherton Tablelands, roughly an hour's drive west of Cairns and near Mareeba in Far North Queensland.
What are the big events?
The headline meets are the Northern Nats and the Tropical Meltdown, plus a Track Champion series and visiting events such as Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars and 400 Thunder Sportsman rounds. The venue runs around ten meets a year.
Is there anything for spectators?
Yes. There are shaded viewing areas, food and a bar, and a friendly family atmosphere, so it is an easy day out whether you are racing or watching.
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Quick facts

  • ExperienceDrag strip complex
  • TrackQuarter-mile drag strip
  • AccessDrive own car at Test & Tune
  • HeadlineNorthern Nats · Tropical Meltdown
  • Rating4.7 / 5 (180)

Contact Information

Phone
0438 617 657
Website
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Address
Genocchio Rd, Arriga QLD 4872, Arriga, Queensland

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