DRAG RACING

The 2026 Garrett Advancing Motion Melbourne Jamboree is set to run on October 17.

The drag racing program will feature 12 classes. To see an overview of the Classes click HERE. For detailed class rules click on the RACE CLASSES menu button at the top of the page.

Factory Xtreme, Pro Mod, Pro Turbo, Pro Compact, ST289, J275, J315 will race heads up with a Pro Tree Start and will run Chicago Shootout race format with a 16 to 6 car field.

Modified 10.5 will use a Full Tree and will run a Chicago Shootout race format with a 16 to 6 car field.

Street Compact, All Motor, Modified Compact & Extreme will race on a Dial Your Own Handicap system in Elimination Style racing.

DRAG RACING IS PRE-ENTRY ONLY

NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

PRE-ENTRIES OPEN JULY 27TH 2026 AND CLOSE OCTOBER 7TH 2026

MAXIMUM 200 ENTRANTS - GET YOUR ENTRY IN NOW!

DRAG RACING - ENTRIES

Option 1 - Street Entry - Inc Driver entry, 1 crew pass & 1 car pass.

Option 1 - Pre-entry before 6pm, Sep 2nd - $300
Option 1 - Pre-entry before 6pm, Sep 23rd - $350
October 7th 2026 - CLOSE

Option 2 - Competition Entry - Inc Driver entry, 3 crew passes & 2 car passes.

Option 2 - Pre-entry before 6pm, Sep 2nd - $400
Option 2 - Pre-entry before 6pm, Sep 23rd - $450
October 7th 2026 - CLOSE

NOTE: Option 2 is Open to Competitors running 10.00 sec or quicker and permanent IHRA licence holders ONLY.

Racer discount passes - from $40 - (maximum of 5, pre-purchase with entry only)
NOTE: THESE ARE NOT CREW PASSES, JUST DISCOUNTED GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS!

Additional Crew Passes - $90 - (Maximum of 2 additional passes unless in FX or PM)

If any driver wishing to compete at the Melbourne Jamboree is under the age of 18, it is suggested that you contact Jamboree via info@jamboree.com.au as your Parent or Guardian will need to fill in the Consent Form.

EVENT SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

Click HERE for event Sup Regs.

VEHICLES ELIGIBLE TO RACE

The Melbourne Jamboree is open to All 3, 4, 5 Cylinder, Rotary and OHC 6 Cylinder vehicles. OHC & EFI Turbo V8’s are permitted in the Pro Mod & Extreme classes only but must run 9.50sec or quicker. Any body style, make or year are accepted as long as you're running any of the above engines. Other vehicles maybe accepted at the Jamboree discretion.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO RACE?

To race at the Jamboree, you require the minimum of the following: -

1. You must hold or have held an Australian drivers licence.
2. A roadworthy vehicle meeting all class requirements.
3. An approved crash helmet meeting IHRA regulations is required, refer to the IHRA helmet page for more information. If you are unsure contact Jamboree via info@jamboree.com.au
4. Long sleeve shirt or jacket.
5. Long pants.
6. Covered shoes.
7. If you have a street car that runs less than 10.00sec click HERE for regulations you'll need to meet. All vehicles running 10.50sec or quicker will require an IHRA Licence & technical inspection. IHRA Australia offers a "reciprocal license program" for ANDRA license holders wanting to compete at Jamboree events. More details are available HERE.
8. Other safety equipment may be required depending on the performance of your vehicle. Please consult the IHRA General Regulations for full details.

IHRA SANCTIONED EVENT

The Melbourne Jamboree is an IHRA Sanctioned event. ALL vehicles racing must comply with IHRA safety rules. If your vehicle does not comply with the IHRA rules you will NOT be allowed to race.

NEVER BEEN DRAG RACING BEFORE?

Never been Drag Racing before? Check out Victorian Motorsports Park for everything you need to know about putting you and your vehicle safely down the ¼ mile.

COMPETITOR PASSES

IHRA Licence or photo ID must be presented to collect passes at the gate. Entrant must make own arrangements for distribution of passes.

Note: Using passes and not racing will result in a request for balance of true value of passes, prior to further acceptance of future event entry.

Armbands: Armbands will only be issued in exchange for a (competitor or crew) pass. The total maximum number of passes issued by The Jamboree AUS Pty Ltd for that class or bracket is the maximum number of armbands permitted. All competitors must read, accept and sign the IHRA Indemnity Statement to receive an armband.

All drivers/crew must display the relevant armband at all times.

DRAG RACE SCRUTINEERING

Victorian Motorsports Park uses the IHRA Competitor Audit System (CAS). The Competitor Audit System requires that all entrants accept responsibility for compliance with safety and classification regulations relevant to their vehicle, prior to the event. The main advantage of this program from a competitor point of view is that it will significantly reduce the time you spend in the Scrutineering Bay. Once you have entered your vehicle you will receive Competitor Information & Declaration Forms that will explain the system and it's requirements.

TIME TRIALS / QUALIFYING

As with all Jamboree events, time trials/qualifying will be scheduled like a major meeting at Victorian Motorsports Park. Each class will have specific times allotted for their 3 time trial/qualifying passes. The race schedule will be confirmed after the close of entries on October 7th 2026. At this time the race schedule will be available on the event info page and emailed to each competitor.

Time trials/qualifying will run from 9:30am to approx 3:00pm. It is hoped that each entrant will have the opportunity to have 3 time trials but this cannot be guaranteed.

RACING

Racing will kick off at 9:00pm to 5pm (subject to change). Victorian Motorsports Park has a 3 amber xmas tree with a 0.400 countdown, a perfect reaction time is a 0.000. Street Compact, All Motor and Modified Compact will race elimination style on a Dial Your Own Handicap System. Factory Xtreme, Pro Mod, Pro Turbo, Pro Compact, J275, J315 will qualify an 16 to 6 car field racing in a Chicago Shootout Format racing Heads Up with a Pro Tree and ST 289 and Modified 10.5 using a Full Tree. Field sizes over 16 will race elimination style.

PRIZE MONEY

Street Compact Winner - $300
Street Compact Runner Up - $150

All Motor Winner - $400
All Motor Runner Up - $150

Extreme Winner - $600
Extreme Runner Up - $300

Street 289 Winner - $600
Street 289 Runner Up - $300

Modified Compact Winner - $600
Modified Compact Runner Up - $300

Modified 10.5 Winner - $600
Modified 10.5 Runner Up - $300

J275 Winner - $600
J275 Runner Up - $300

J315 Winner -
J315 Runner Up -

Pro Compact Winner - $1500
Pro Compact Runner Up - $800

Pro Turbo Winner - $1500
Pro Turbo Runner Up - $800

Factory Xtreme Winner - $2000
Factory Xtreme Runner Up - $1000

Pro Mod Winner - $2000
Pro Mod Runner Up - $1000