
Circuit Racing
2026 Supercars Sydney 500
Sydney Motorsport Park · Sydney, Australia20–22 Feb 2026Weekend
About This Event
The season-opening Supercars round at Sydney Motorsport Park — the only night race on the championship calendar, run under LED floodlights on the 3.93km Gardner GP Circuit in western Sydney. Three races across Friday to Sunday: a 100km sprint followed by two 200km races, with Turn 1 taken flat at 200 km/h.
What to Expect
- Free paddock access lets you watch team preparation behind garages all weekend
- Four support categories race: Super2 Series, V8 SuperUtes, GR Cup, Touring Car Masters
- Saturday night concert on pit straight follows Race 2 under the lights
- Circuit features broadcast-standard LED floodlights installed in 2020 for night racing
- Friday offers free entry with registration — all grandstands open for general access
Best Way to Experience It
- Covered grandstand seats 4,000 and sits near food outlets and facilities
- Event shuttle bus from Blacktown station to circuit included with ticket
- Unreserved Grandstand upgrade available for single-day undercover seating
Good to Know
- Circuit located 40 kilometers west of Sydney CBD in Eastern Creek
- Children 12 and under receive free entry all weekend with paying adult
- Free parking available at track; follow signage and event staff on arrival
- Priority parking near main gate available for pre-purchase
- Closest train station is Blacktown; taxi or rideshare recommended from there
Is This Event Right For You?
- Best fit if you enjoy championship openers — 2026 Repco Supercars Championship season-opener features Toyota's historic competitive series debut, three-race sprint format kicks off 14-round calendar, fresh championship battles begin.
- Best fit if you like night racing — Australia's only Supercars night race under LED lighting towers, Turn 1 at 200 km/h makes it arguably the country's fastest corner, 43-meter elevation changes visible across illuminated 3.93km circuit.
- Best fit if you value family-friendly events — Free Friday entry for all ages, kids 12-under free all weekend with paying adult, AU$42 single-day general admission, live music and festival atmosphere beyond racing.
- Not ideal if you prefer street circuit racing — Permanent circuit format with flowing corners and acceleration zones rather than street circuit walls, Sydney Motorsport Park's open layout lacks urban backdrop of original 2009-2016 Sydney 500 street course.
Tags
Permanent Circuitextreme sun / heat exposureCar DisplayMulti-Day EventPublic Transit AccessThree-Day EventSeason OpenerMerchandisePit Lane WalkBeginner FriendlyNight EventVIP HospitalityBarev charging availableguided tours availableFood Villagelivestream availablequalifying shootoutMulti-Race Format
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