2026 Flying Horse Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic — Jan 23–25 | Automotive Experience
Dirt Oval Racing
2026 Flying Horse Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia23–25 January 2026Three-day event (Friday–Sunday)
About This Event
Australia's premier sprintcar meeting since 1973 — three nights of dirt oval racing at Premier Speedway, Warrnambool, run mid-summer when the North American season is dormant. Open to all comers, the Classic regularly fields over 100 winged 410-cubic-inch cars — the largest entry list in world sprintcar racing.
What to Expect
Head to Warrnambool for three nights of sprint‑car action at Premier Speedway — loud engines, close racing and a real community atmosphere.
What makes it worth the trip:
53rd Classic grand final on Sunday with big prize money and a 50-lap A‑Main.
Two preliminary nights of qualifying and heats plus fan-focused activities (Classic breakfast, Fan Appreciation Day).
Stadium setting with terraces, food vans and beer gardens for a festival feel.
A true petrolhead pilgrimage: national and international drivers, travelling fan groups and pit access opportunities.
Best way to experience it: Arrive early each day to soak up pit walks, Fan Appreciation events and heats; grab terrace seating or general admission for flexible viewing and bring ear protection and sun gear.
Good to know:
Tickets are sold as event passes and nightly admission is published on organiser listings — buy in advance to avoid sellouts.
Camping at the venue is not permitted; book local Warrnambool accommodation early.
V/Line trains serve Warrnambool; plan return travel late at night as local transport options are limited.
Gates, start times and detailed heat formats are published on Premier Speedway’s official pages before the meeting.
Is This Event Right For You?
Great if you love loud, close dirt oval racing and big‑field sprint‑car finals.
Great if you want a weekend festival vibe with fan zones, food vans and live music.
Great if you like meeting teams in the pits and soaking up grassroots motorsport culture.
Maybe skip if you prefer quiet, low‑noise events or comprehensive late‑night public transport.
Cost Breakdown
Expect standard nightly admission (published listings show adult tickets from around AUD 37 per night). Camping at the venue is not allowed; budget for nearby accommodation and food at on‑site vendors or local cafes.
