Burnouts

The nation’s top burnout drivers will lay ALL their rubber on the line at Rockynats 06

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.

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.

Buddy's Fire Colouring‑in Competition

The Buddy’s Fire Colouring‑in Competition is now officially closed. A huge thank you to all the incredible kids (and families!) who entered — we were blown away by the creativity, colour and effort that went into every single masterpiece.

FRYTIME, the iconic burnout beast featured in this year’s artwork, inspired some truly tyre‑frying creations, and it was fantastic to see so many young Rockynats fans get involved.

Thank you again to everyone who took part. Your entries brought horsepower‑fuelled joy to the Burnout Precinct team, and we loved seeing the passion and imagination that Rockynats inspires each year.

Winners will be contacted directly once judging is complete.

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.

Past Rockynats Burnout events

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