The Latest Breaking News from Summernats

The Veronicas headline massive Summernats 39 party in Canberra in January

'It just makes sense': street machine festival drops bumper lineup.

The Canberra Times · Aug 25

When a familiar roar thundered towards his daughter's wedding, Stretch lost it

Dad's Kingswood was gone forever. Until his daughter got it back.

The Canberra Times · Oct 25, 2024

Victim of Summernats assault involving security vows to never return after violent attack

Crowd security workers punches, kicks patrons in confrontation.

The Canberra Times · Oct 24, 2024

Leigh Sales is hosting the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra

You can watch the ceremony live on ABC TV.

The Canberra Times · Jan 24, 2024

New car festival organisers distance event from Summernats hoons

This will be a 'very different one' for a different audience.

The Canberra Times · Jan 19, 2024

Beware snobbery when it comes to Summernats

The floodgates are open. Canberrans given licence to speak true thoughts.

The Canberra Times · Jan 8, 2024

Man bailed for 'brazen, vicious' alleged bashing after Summernats

A magistrate said he had 'a horrendous history of violence'.

The Canberra Times · Jan 8, 2024

How Chic Henry's driving test provided a big twist to this year's Summernats

The event founder didn't want its grand champion to be just a show car.

The Canberra Times · Jan 7, 2024

Police, Summernats investigate violent altercation captured on film

The scuffle involves a large number of Summernats attendees and security.

The Canberra Times · Jan 7, 2024

Magnificent mullets, breathtaking burnouts and a sharp eye on security

A recent security breach is burnt into organisers' memories.

The Canberra Times · Jan 6, 2024