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The basics for now. Event details, categories, tickets and membership will be added as they are announced.
What is SHIFT Nation?
SHIFT Nation is a new national motorsport and automotive culture brand launching in 2027, an initiative of Steve Jukes, Ben Alexander and Karl Begg. It hosts four festivals across four states, blending traditional circuit racing with drifting, time attack and roll racing, plus a dedicated SHIFT Nation Race event in Victoria in November.
What is a SHIFT Nation Festival?
A two day event built around circuit racing, with drifting, time attack and roll racing alongside. Off the track there are car club displays, sim racing competitions, live music, entertainment for the kids and the SHIFT Nation Partner Precinct. Every festival runs into the night under lights.
Who sanctions the events?
The Australian Auto Sport Alliance (AASA) provides sanctioning and insurance. SHIFT Nation takes an event-first approach: it hosts and runs the festivals and manages the racing and the promotion itself.
When and where are the 2027 festivals?
The Bend (SA) 26–27 February, Calder Park (VIC) 17–18 April, Queensland Raceway (QLD) 7–8 August and Sydney Motorsport Park (NSW) 8–9 October, with a SHIFT Nation Race event in Victoria in November, venue and dates to be announced. Every festival runs over two days: The Bend and Sydney on Friday and Saturday, Calder Park and Queensland Raceway on Saturday and Sunday, with unofficial practice at Queensland Raceway on Friday 6 August.
Which categories are racing?
Categories and the festival programs will be announced in the lead up to The Bend season opener in February 2027. Register your interest and you will hear first.
What are SHIFT Race, SHIFT Attack, SHIFT Drift and SHIFT Roll?
They are the four on-track programs at every SHIFT Nation festival: SHIFT Race for circuit racing, SHIFT Attack for time attack, SHIFT Drift for drifting and SHIFT Roll for roll racing. Each is run by established operators under its banner, with sanctioning and insurance through the Australian Auto Sport Alliance.
How do I enter my car in time attack, drifting or roll racing?
SHIFT Attack, SHIFT Drift and SHIFT Roll are run by the operators, clubs and organisers who already run time attack, drifting and roll racing. Entry details come with each festival program. Choose Competitor on the Get involved page, or send a message from the contact page.
I run a category or a drift, time attack or roll racing event. Can I join?
Yes. Operators run their classes under the SHIFT Race, SHIFT Attack, SHIFT Drift and SHIFT Roll banners at the festivals. Choose Operator on the Get involved page and tell us about your event.
When do tickets go on sale, and what do they cost?
Tickets are not on sale yet and pricing has not been announced. Registering your interest gets you first access before general release.
What is SHIFT Nation membership?
A membership program is coming alongside the festivals, with first access to tickets and more. Details will be announced before the season opener. Register and tick Membership to hear first.
Can my car club display at a festival?
Yes. Car club displays are a focus of every festival. Register your interest and tick Car club display and we will be in touch with the details.
How do I partner or exhibit?
The SHIFT Nation Partner Precinct brings brands and businesses together at each festival. Choose Partner or Exhibitor on the Get involved page, or get in touch through the contact page.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. Every festival has entertainment for the kids alongside the car club displays, sim racing and live music, with the action running into the night.
Something not covered? Send a message and one of the team will come back to you.
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