This year celebrates a century of NAPA — 100 years of expertise, innovation, and service that has made it the trusted provider of automotive products and solutions in the USA.
While NAPA’s journey in Australia is just six years old, its foundations run deep. Heritage brands that became NAPA — like COVs, founded 96 years ago, and Ashdown-Ingram with over 55 years, have long been part of the fabric of Australia’s automotive industry.
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Many of the company’s team members have dedicated decades to this business, bringing invaluable industry knowledge that sets NAPA apart.
Their expertise, paired with NAPA’s global strength, is what makes it a trusted name in automotive aftermarket parts and solutions.
Globally local: The best of both worlds
NAPA is all about being Globally Local — leveraging the scale, capability, and heritage of the world’s largest automotive aftermarket parts provider while delivering the local expertise, brands, range, and service that Australians rely on.
NAPA Australia comes from a proud heritage of automotive electrical
and air conditioning expertise.
Over the years, it has expanded its range, deepened its knowledge, and refined its specialist capabilities to deliver a truly comprehensive aftermarket solution.
Whether you’re sourcing parts for air conditioning, electrical, braking, clutch & driveline, engine cooling, servicing and consumables, steering and suspension, tools, or workshop equipment – NAPA’s deep industry expertise ensures you get the right part, first time, every time.
But its support doesn’t end with parts. NAPA delivers innovative business solutions that drive real efficiency — offering inventory management, automatic stock replenishment, eCommerce, and digital systems to help its customers save time and reduce costs.
Backed by heritage, built for motorsport
NAPA’s automotive passion extends beyond the workshop and onto the track.
As naming rights sponsor of the NAPA Speedway – Sprint Car in the City, returning to Adelaide this November, NAPA proudly supports the future of Grassroots Motorsport.
It has long been a driving force in motorsport, with major sponsorships dating back to 1977, supporting the National 500 in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Nearly 50 years later, the NAPA brand remains a dominant presence in global racing, backing stars like Chase Elliott (NASCAR), Brad Sweet (World of Outlaws Sprintcars), Ron Capps (NHRA Drag Racing), and teams in the British Touring Car and Truck Racing Championships.
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The NAPA Sprintcar Invitational returns in 2025 after a thrilling debut last year that saw packed crowds witness Sprintcars tearing through Adelaide’s city centre.
This year, the event expands to a three-night schedule, held from Wednesday November 26 to Friday November 28, as part of the bp Adelaide Grand Final.
Featuring a 40-car field, fierce competition, and a boosted $110,000 prize pool, fans can expect more action than ever before on the 342-metre temporary NAPA Speedway.
As if that weren’t enough, Lenny Kravitz and Jet will headline Saturday night’s entertainment, leading into an explosive Sunday finale featuring none other than AC/DC, closing the Supercars season with a bang.
“The success of the NAPA Speedway was incredible in 2024, and it is exciting to increase the Sprintcar action to include Wednesday evening at the bp Adelaide Grand Final,” South Australian Motor Sport Board CEO Mark Warren said.
Located within the Adelaide street circuit precinct, the event will once again bring 950-horsepower Sprintcars into the heart of the Supercars season, delivering heat races, qualifiers, and feature events across the three days.
The 2024 debut was a standout success, earning NAPA Speedway the ‘Innovation/Promotion/Event of the Year’ at the Australian Speedway Awards.
“It’s fantastic to confirm the return of the NAPA Speedway at the bp Adelaide Grand Final this year,” NAPA Marketing Executive General Manager Mitch Wiley said.
“The inaugural event last year was nothing short of outstanding.
“To see Sprintcars in the heart of Adelaide was an incredible spectacle, and the 2025 edition promises to deliver so much more.
“NAPA is proud to have played a part in bringing it to life and we all look forward to seeing another huge event in the Adelaide Parklands as part of one of Australia’s great sporting events.”
Giving back: $100,000 for 100 years
NAPA believes in supporting the communities where its employees live and work.
That’s why it’s proudly partnered with Starlight Children’s Foundation for more than 15 years. Starlight understands that every child deserves a happy childhood, but for seriously ill kids, hospital stays and treatments can be overwhelming.
Through play, creativity, and social connection, Starlight brings joy and positivity to families during their
toughest times.
To mark 100 years of NAPA, it’s donating $100,000 to Starlight, continuing its commitment to improving the lives of seriously ill children and young people.
Because happiness matters.
Heritage, scale, expertise: Powering performance
For a century, NAPA has been the trusted name in automotive parts and solutions, delivering expertise, scale, and service wherever it’s needed. In Australia, its national network ensures that no matter where you are, you have access to the parts, knowledge, and support to keep your business ahead of the curve.
NAPA is more than parts – NAPA powers your performance.
It makes its business to drive yours. Visit here to learn more