Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2026-02-20 to 2026-02-22
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.
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