ROLL RACING

K.O.T.S x GT-R Festival AUS 2026

We’re excited to announce that for 2026, GT-R Festival AUS, powered by Motive Video, has partnered with K.O.T.S again to deliver an even bigger and better Roll Racing experience.

This year, the roll racing component of GT-R Festival will officially be a round of the K.O.T.S 2026 Series, following K.O.T.S rules and regulations.

Passengers will be permitted during practice sessions, giving teams more flexibility and fun.
A “Pro-16” category has been added, designed for Pro Street–style competitors and allowing the use of methanol.

By combining the energy of both events, racers and fans can expect bigger fields, more prize money, and greater international media exposure than ever before.

At the end of the night, the K.O.T.S winner will go head-to-head against the Pro-16 winner to crown the ultimate GT-R Festival Champion — taking home a Championship Ring and $3,000 cash prize!

Off-track, the party will be just as big, with, food trucks, Trader Alley, a car show, live DJ, and entertainment.

Event Details

Fully Prepped Track
– Safer for high horsepower cars and better traction for 2WDs.

Longer Run-Up
– From the tunnel to help create even starts.

Start at the Start Line
– Rolling start at 60–70km/h instead of a light.

Longer Race Distance
– 1000-foot race distance.

Warm-Up Burnouts
– Burnouts are permitted to warm your tyres before your run.

K.O.T.S RULES

Car Requirements

Street Cars only (No full tube chassis or dedicated drag cars).
Must be registered or able to be registered.
Fuel: Ethanol-based fuels are permitted.
Tyres:
- Radial tyres only.
- Minimum 175 width tyre on the front.
- No space saver spares allowed.
- All tyres must have tread.
Safety:
- No oil, fuel, or water leaks.
- Exhaust must extend past the bodywork.
- Working headlights and brake lights required.
- Driver and passenger seats must be securely fastened.
- Seatbelts must be functional and in good condition.
- Battery must be properly secured.
- No loose objects in the cabin.
- No OBD2 devices, handheld tuners, or PCs connected during the event.
- All safety systems (seatbelts, airbags) must be fitted and operational.
Tow Points: Vehicles must have accessible tow points; towing is at the owner’s risk.
Unregistered Cars:
- Must be pre-entered and approved by K.O.T.S management.
Technical:
- Car must not start in gear (must have a neutral safety switch).
- Vehicles with nitrous must display NO2 hazard diamonds on front and rear.
- Any fire extinguisher must be secured to withstand up to 25G force.

Driver Requirements

Must hold a valid Australian driver's licence (no learner licences).
Must hold a current RACERS licence.
Must wear a helmet meeting AS/NZS1698 standard or higher.
Must wear enclosed footwear and ankle-to-wrist-to-neck non-flammable clothing.
Drivers in vehicles with a 4- or 6-point harness must wear a HANS device.

Passenger Requirements

All passengers must sign a waiver and receive an armband prior to entering a vehicle.
Must present valid government ID and be 18 years or older.
Must wear a helmet meeting AS/NZS1698 standard or higher.
Must wear enclosed footwear and ankle-to-wrist-to-neck non-flammable clothing.
Maximum of one passenger per vehicle per run.

Driver Responsibilities

Ensure the vehicle is track-ready before staging (secure seats, working lights, no leaks, no loose items, etc.).
Remove all loose items like water bottles, tools, laptops, etc., before racing.
Maintain respectful behavior — failure to follow event rules or staff directions will result in removal from the event and a ban from future events.