The Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440 returns to Queensland Raceway
21–23 August - Round 9

The road to Bathurst takes a major turn when Supercars arrives at Queensland Raceway for the 2026 Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440. As the final round of the Sprint Cup, Ipswich will crown a champion and lock in the first Finals contender. Known as the "Paperclip", Queensland Raceway rewards bravery under brakes and punishes the smallest mistakes. With Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota battling for supremacy, fans can expect door-to-door racing, daring overtakes and championship-defining moments. If you're looking for the round that could change the entire season, Ipswich might just be it.
The Ipswich Supercars round has been part of Australia's top touring car championship since 1999 and has been won by legends such as Craig Lowndes, Mark Winterbottom and Garth Tander

Queensland Raceway's long straights and hard braking zones create some of the best slipstreaming and overtaking opportunities in Australian motorsport. Cars can reach speeds approaching 260km/h.

The Bend Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend, South Australia
11–13 September - Round 10

The countdown to Bathurst takes a dramatic turn when Supercars heads to South Australia for the 2026 AirTouch 500 at The Bend. As the opening round of the Ryco Enduro Cup, the pressure ramps up with co-drivers joining the fight and teams facing their first true endurance challenge of the season. Adding to the excitement, competitors will tackle a new West Circuit configuration designed to create more overtaking and strategic opportunities. With Bathurst just around the corner, expect fierce racing, bold strategy calls and plenty of championship drama as the nation's best drivers battle for endurance glory.  Every team will be searching for an edge before Australia's Great Race.

2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 – The Great Race
8–11 October (The Holy Grail) - Round 11

There is no race quite like Bathurst.  Australia's greatest drivers will tackle the daunting 6.213-kilometre Mount Panorama circuit in pursuit of immortality. The 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 promises another chapter in the rich history of The Great Race, where bravery, endurance and determination are pushed to their limits. As the sun rises over the mountain and the roar of Mustangs, Camaros echoes across the valley, dreams will be made, hearts will be broken and a new Bathurst champion will emerge. At Mount Panorama, history isn't remembered—it is created.
Drivers may win championships, but winning Bathurst puts their name alongside legends such as Peter Brock, Dick Johnson and Craig Lowndes. For many competitors, Bathurst victory is the ultimate career achievement. Over 161 laps, teams battle mechanical failures, changing weather, safety cars, strategy calls and fatigue in a race where anything can happen.

Mount Panorama rises and falls by more than 170 metres from its highest to lowest points, creating one of the most challenging circuits in world motorsport.
Bathurst isn't just a race. It's a pilgrimage, a tradition, and for one team each year, a place in Australian motorsport history.  

The Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 - Surfers Paradise Street Circuit
23–25 October

After the legendary Bathurst 1000, the championship heads to Queensland's famous holiday destination where fortunes can change in an instant. Every braking zone, every chicane and every lap could determine who lifts the Supercars Championship trophy. As the roar of the Supercars echoes through the streets of Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast 500 delivers one of the most spectacular weekends in Australian motorsport. With the glittering skyline on one side and golden beaches on the other, this iconic street circuit provides the perfect stage for high-speed action, daring overtakes and championship-defining moments.
Taking place from 23–25 October 2026, the Gold Coast 500 is the opening event of the Supercars Finals Series, where every championship point becomes critical. Drivers must thread their cars through tight concrete-lined streets, attack fast chicanes and keep mistakes to an absolute minimum as they chase victory.

Two action-packed 250 km Supercars races

Penrite Oil Sandown 500 – Sandown Raceway, Melbourne
6–8 November

For more than 60 years, Sandown has been a proving ground for Australia's greatest touring car drivers. Its fast layout, famous Dandenong Road corner, and demanding braking zones reward precision while punishing even the smallest mistake. Every safety car, pit stop and strategy call can change the outcome of the race. As the penultimate event before the bp Adelaide Grand Final, the Sandown 500 is where championship dreams are made—or shattered. Teams arrive knowing there is no room for error as they fight for valuable points in one of the sport's most prestigious endurance races. 

This iconic 500-kilometre endurance race is the semi-final of the Repco Supercars Championship Finals Series. With only one round remaining after Sandown, every lap and every pit stop could make the difference between championship glory and heartbreak.

The BP Adelaide Grand Final – Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide, SA
26-29 November

The BP Adelaide Grand Final is where champions are crowned, and Supercars history is made. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Adelaide Parklands street circuit, this spectacular season finale delivers high-speed action, fierce competition and unforgettable moments as Australia's best drivers battle for championship glory. the Adelaide Grand Final is the final round of the Repco Supercars Championship. After a long and demanding season, every point, every pit stop and every overtake can decide who will lift the championship trophy. The Adelaide Parklands street circuit is renowned for its fast straights, heavy braking zones and unforgiving concrete walls. Drivers must combine precision, courage and consistency to conquer one of Australia's most iconic street circuits.

Every season builds to this moment. Months of preparation, thousands of racing kilometres and countless battles all come down to one final weekend in Adelaide. Drivers and teams leave nothing on the table as they chase race victories, podium finishes and, ultimately, the Supercars Championship.