We’ve shown you Australian burnout contest footage for years, and for the most part, what you see is pretty predictable: engine going to the moon or beating up the rev limiter, tires disappearing in a fog bank that would make members of the Sierra Club see red mist, moves like tip-ins, donuts, top spins, and the occasional wall tap, and every now and then, a fire…just to liven things up a bit. Crowds love it, and whether or not the local gearheads agree, the Australian performance scene is dominated by the burnout competitions simply because they are so over-the-top. But these aren’t just for fun…they are a judged event at shows across the whole of Australia, so naturally you have to wonder: just how in the hell do you judge insanity?

As part of their trip to Summernats 30, the guys at 1320Video decided to find out and to share the information with you. You’ve seen the violence, you’ve heard engines scream like none other, and you’ve seen the shredded rubber and steel belts littering the skidpads…now find out just what the drivers are really gunning for in these competitions!