Burnouts

The nation’s top burnout drivers will lay ALL their rubber on the line at Rockynats. The Northside Boat Ramp on the banks of the Fitzroy River transforms into the Buddy’s Fire Burnouts Precinct for two highly contested burnout competitions. With over 100 competitors, food vendors and a licenced bar, this is the place to be for the Rockynats weekend.

How are burnouts judged?

Burnouts may sound thrilling to onlookers, but for entrants, there are challenging judging standards that stand between them and victory.

From the minute the burnout starts, competitors want to achieve ‘instant smoke’ and then maintain voluminous smoke throughout their run.

What are entrants competing to win?

As an official qualifying event in the Summernats Pro Burnout Series, competitors in the Pro section compete for their ticket to the Summernats event.

There’s also cash prizes on offer across both categories — plus ultimate bragging rights!

Spectator tips for the Rockynats Burnout competitions

Once the burnouts start, you won’t want to leave, here are some hot tips for how to prepare for the Rockynats Burnout competitions:

• Bring sunglasses, a good hat, water and sunscreen.
• Consider bringing earplugs or earmuffs for kids (or adults!).
• Learn the rules in advance.
• Consider buying a Platinum ticket for the best views.

What ticket type is best for watching the Burnout competitions?

While any Rockynats ticket will get you into the Buddy’s Fire Burnout zone, Platinum is the best ticket level for enjoying the precinct. Platinum pass will give you access to an exclusive grandstand with the best views of the arena.

Rockynats 06 Pro Class Entrants

Congratulations to the drivers selected for the 2026 Rockynats Pro Class. These competitors will battle it out in one of the most intense and high‑profile burnout categories in Australia.

Russell Harris – LOOSE

Aaron Hearn – FRY TIME

Ryan Lofts – ORWHAT

Codie Free – FROTHIN

Joe Meredith – FERRET

Adam Perakovic – XSITED

Mark Schwarz – HANFUL

Nathan Sharwood – SKD.MRKS

Stephen Robson – SPOTTO57

Scott Abdy – DEAF‑TRAP

Adam Sommerville – HELMONT

Nathan Lewis – TON222

Thomas McManaway – DATO KNG

Jeffrey McDonell – GROUCH

Bobbie Stevens – DATS’ON

Jay Chun Tie – TINY TOWING

Keelan Heit – SKRTLIFTA

Brett Donaldson – SEND IT

Jayden Kraft – WARZONE

Kev Davis – EPAWHO

Kyle Douglas – LUXIFER

Shaun Serotzki – SLAMAROK

Kyle Hardy – MRLOOS

Jason McInnerney – GETMOFF

Josh Smith – RPMKNG

Robert Cottrell – 4DH8RS

Jamie Cairney – WARPATH

Steve Travels – NFG

Warren Gersekowski – 1TUFHG

Christopher Smallmon – BLWNVY

Want to enter Burnouts?

The Rockynats Burnout Competition will run with two classes, Pro and Open. Secure your competition time slot to compete for prize money, trophies and your chance to win a Summernats Pro Burnout Series Ticket.

Any vehicle that wishes to take part in the burnout competition must comply with the Event Regulations. All entrants competing in burnouts are required to wear a fire suit meeting SFI standard 3.2A/5 as a minimum and a helmet meeting AS/NZS 1698:2006 as a minimum, this includes passengers.

All burnout entrants will get two burnouts, minimum! Burnouts will sell out. Get in early to secure a spot.

All drivers and passengers will be subject to random breath testing.

Enter Rockynats

• Passengers in burnout vehicles must be 18 years or older.
• Fire suit meeting or exceeding SFI 3.2A/5 or FIA 8856-2000 as a minimum
• Closed toe shoes.
• Helmet meeting AS/NZS 1698:2006 or AS/ NZS 1698 at a minimum.
• The use of flame-retardant balaclava, socks, gloves, and shoes is highly recommended.
• You will need to supply your own fire suit.

Past Rockynats Burnout events

Rockynats has become a popular host for adrenaline-pumping burnout events with high stakes for competitors.