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2026 AutoFest – Burnouts (Expression of Interest)

We will be processing applications immediately and will start notifying everyone via email asap. For those that have been confirmed, an email will be sent providing a method of payment. Payment must be made within 10 days to secure your spot, otherwise your spot will be put back into the pool and allocated to other drivers that have submitted an expression of interest and have missed out. The cost to enter the burnouts is $180 includes car + driver. Drivers will also be able to partake in the ‘light em up’ lane sessions throughout the day. Please attach a good quality photo (no/minimal watermarks work best).
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NOTE: You only have to send in one application.
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Every year the AutoFest showcases the toughest line up of Burnout cars NZ has to offer and in 2026, we turn up the heat! To maintain the integrity of the event, all burnout competition entries are by application only. We’ve designed the AutoFest Burnout Competition to create a clear pathway for drivers to develop their skills and progress through the ranks on the big stage.
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RISING STARS
We’re giving the next generation of drivers their moment to shine. Rising Stars is a competition designed for young, up-and-coming talent aged 13-17, ready to step up and show what they’ve got in a legal, safe and controlled environment. A platform for young drivers with a current MSNZ/SNZ license to showcase their skills, represent the future of the scene and be part of something bigger. It’s the perfect opportunity to gain experience in front of a large crowd, learn from experienced competitors and take the first step towards becoming a serious burnout driver. This class is limited to 10 entries.
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OPEN CLASS
Open Class is where drivers build their reputation. Whether you’re new to competition burnouts or a seasoned local competitor, this class rewards commitment, car control, entertainment and consistency. Limited to 30 entrants.
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PRO CLASS
This is where the country’s best burnout drivers go head-to-head. Bigger horsepower, bigger smoke, bigger risk and bigger rewards. These are the drivers battling for major prizes and AutoFest glory. Limited to 60 entrants.

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BURNOUT CONPETITION INFO

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  • ENTRANT DETAILS

  • DD slash MM slash YYYY
  • This is the preferred class you’d like to enter, however this may differ to the class you will be put into (if accepted). If you’d like to enter the ‘Rising Stars’ class, you will need to get in touch pare@downtimenz.com.
  • The region you’d like to represent at the 2026 AutoFest. NOTE: We are still working through how this is going to work.
  • Previous burnout competitions entered.

  • VEHICLE DETAILS

  • Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, Max. file size: 2 MB.
    Please upload an image of your car for our records and to use in our gallery of competitors. Only .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png formats allowed to a max size of 2 MB. NOTE: Images will only look as good as the photo you have uploaded. Photo’s with minimal/no watermarks work best.