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2026 GT World Challenge Australia GT Festival Queensland Raceway

Queensland Raceway, Willowbank, Australia12–14 Jun 2026Weekend

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Why You Should Go

Watch the GT3 title fight reach its halfway point at Brisbane's close-action Paperclip circuit.

Format

Three-Day Event

Crowd

Queensland motorsport fans, families

Vibe

Race weekend, Relaxed & accessible

About This Event

Rounds 5 & 6 of the 2026 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS, run as GT Festival Queensland on June 12-14, 2026. Australia's premier GT3 championship headlines the Shannons SpeedSeries weekend at Queensland Raceway in Willowbank, a compact 3.126km circuit west of Brisbane known as 'the Paperclip'. Manufacturer-backed GT3 machinery contests two 60-minute races at the season's halfway point, joined by Monochrome GT4 Australia and the full SpeedSeries support card.

1What to Expect

Rounds 5 & 6 of the 2026 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS season, marking the halfway point of the championship
Two 60-minute GT3 races with driver changes, with title contenders separated by fine margins by mid-season
Queensland Raceway's short 3.126km 'Paperclip' layout keeps cars in view almost constantly from most spectator areas
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Full Shannons SpeedSeries support card provides near-continuous on-track action across three days
Heavy braking zones at the end of both long straights produce genuine overtaking throughout the field

2Best Way to Experience It

  • The spectator mounds inside and outside the circuit give clear views across most of the short lap
  • Walk the open paddock between sessions — team garages and GT3 machinery are easily accessible
  • Catch Saturday qualifying and Race 1, then return Sunday for the second race and support finals

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Queensland Raceway

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3Logistics

  • Venue: Queensland Raceway, Champions Way, Willowbank QLD, about 45 minutes west of Brisbane near Ipswich
  • Tickets are sold via the SpeedSeries/Eventbrite links on the official event page; on-site parking is straightforward
  • June in southeast Queensland is dry season — mild days, cool mornings, ideal spectating weather
  • Facilities are functional rather than flashy; bring a folding chair, sunscreen and ear protection

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you want close, frequent action: the short Paperclip layout means GT3 cars pass every spectator point roughly every 70 seconds.
  • Best fit if you follow the title fight: Rounds 5 & 6 mark the halfway point, where championship contenders start to separate.
  • Best fit if you like relaxed, accessible race days: easy parking, open paddock and affordable tickets make this one of the most laid-back weekends on the calendar.
  • Not ideal if you want premium facilities: Queensland Raceway is a functional club-style venue, so expect spectator mounds and food vans rather than grandstands and hospitality suites.

5Cost Breakdown

Tickets are sold via the SpeedSeries and Eventbrite links on the official event page, with single-day and weekend general admission options typically priced accessibly and paddock access included. On-site parking is straightforward and usually free. Additional costs include travel to Willowbank (about 45 minutes from Brisbane), food from on-site vendors, and merchandise; grandstand seating is limited so a folding chair is worth bringing.

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