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Hot Lap Circuit

Presented within The AutoClassica Active Zone

AutoClassica Active Zone: Live Performance Cars

For the first time ever in Melbourne, AutoClassica brings the sights and sounds of live performance cars to the heart of the city.

Set within the historic surrounds of the Royal Exhibition Building and Gardens, the AutoClassica Active Zone is inspired by the world’s great automotive festivals, creating a moving, living showcase of supercars, race cars and rare machines — not behind ropes, but in motion.

Sound, Motion & a Real Spectacle

Across two days, special vehicles will take part in exhibition laps along a dedicated circuit within the gardens of Royal Exhibition Building. It’s about presence, sound and spectacle, giving visitors the chance to experience these cars the way they were meant to be seen and heard.

What You Can Expect

Exhibition Laps

Vehicles will complete controlled, laps along the Active Zone circuit, allowing spectators to enjoy the sights, sounds and movement safely.

Supercars, Race Cars & Rare Vehicles

Expect a rotating lineup of modern supercars, historic race cars and rare collector vehicles appearing throughout the weekend.

A City-wide Moment

The unmistakable sound of performance engines will echo through the CBD — creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere never before experienced in Melbourne.

Festival Energy

Much like Europe’s great automotive gatherings, the Active Zone transforms AutoClassica from a traditional show into an dynamic, full sensory event.

This is a landmark addition to the AutoClassica weekend and a defining moment for automotive culture in Australia.