As seems to be the common opening title of all threads now, surprised this hasn't been discussed.

Looks like they're going for a Melbourne style parklands precinct which can hit a multitude of events throughout the year.
https://speedcafe.com/motorsport-news-2026-adelaide-park-lands-faq-ultimate-guide-questions-and-answers-motogp-street-circuit-supercars/



Lets say, I don't hate it. The biggest loss is the Senna Chicane. Obviously makes for fantastic TV and has that F1 heritage. T8 is great and all, but I'm not opposed to losing it - although we lose the 'driver' limits that it produced, ala JC and J-Dub 2016.
I like that they kept the shape of the previous back section now into the front section. The new T1 and T12 look like the only overtaking opportunities?

Never too early to start the great race thread. What's the long forecast look like?

In a surprise, GRM entered as a wildcard with Moffat and Herne having purchased the 888 Wildcard chassis. Thought is they will use a 2000 look:

https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-bathurst-1000-garry-rogers-motorsport-wildcard-james-moffat-nathan-herne-barry-rogers-interview-exclusive/

Starts this weekend. https://www.supercars.com/news/supercars-news-2026-perth-super-440-track-schedule-announcement-race-start-times-how-to-watch-event-info

Mixed tyre weekend always produces good racing, and I predict on this surface it'll do just that.

Where are you Trev? I'm excited!

Will Power and Scotty Mac have their stoush! Not much lip reading necessary.
https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/scott-mclaughlin-says-will-power-gave-me-no-option-after-contact-ends-detroit-podium-chances/10825863/

The only thing FTA has going for it these days is live sport, and it looks they're about to lose the majority of the NRL.
https://theaussiecorporate.com/blogs/pickandscrollnews/foxtel-moves-to-shut-nine-out-of-nrl

Lots has been said on here about the paywall behind Supercars, will this help or hinder the NRL?
It's in a different kettle of fish now ~10 years on since Supercars made the move. I don't know anyone that doesn't have a paid TV subscription (or specifically Kayo for that matter), not including you, Trev!
NRL also have a far bigger pub culture, where the game will be on in the background, compared to what Supercars has ever had. Maybe the NRL are just timing it right?

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mohammed-ben-sulayem-v8s-to-return-to-f1-by-2031/10817797/

Looks like we're locked into a V8 come 2031 with attempts to make it as early as 2030.
Fingers crossed they remain atmo as to not muffle the sound. The move away from a heavily hybrid architecture will also allow the cars to be lighter.

A bit of a sticker pack compared to something that Herrod previously did with Ford (SM17, R-Spec), but I love these special editions.
Akin to the Enforcer and Devil BA's, Lowndes VF (he had a BF too), Scotty Mac S60, Skaife Senator, HRT/HSVDT Clubsports ... the Moffat Mustangs.


https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/ford-mustang-dark-horse-returns-to-australia-with-triple-eight-supercars-tie-up

Toyota takes the first three wins with Tyler Reddick and 23XI.
Got to say, it's a weird thought that Michael Jordan gets nervous about SVG!

SVG now sits 5th in the standings, as we now go on a run of 8 consecutive ovals. Let's see how he shakes out.

The weekend has begun. 35 strong field, with GT3 cars making 31 of them.
Chev and Ford make an appearance, however I think one of the Porsche's or Merc's will be favourites.

Anyone making the trip? Sonic maybe? I'll be planted in the living room.

Anyone in attendance this weekend? Massive turnout of euro cars and historic racecars.
I'll have a few exhibition laps coming my way.

Blanchard kicks us off, with a new sponsor and a peep of the #3.

https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2025-blanchard-racing-team-liqui-moly-blahst-2026-deal-agreement-livery-tease/

Thinking it'll look a little like this, with LiquiMoly title sponsorship:

Thought we could move away from the 'Gen 3' topic as we're now 3 years in.

All three shapes are now stateside and set for wind tunnel data today:
https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-parity-aerodynamic-testing-wind-tunnel-ford-gm-toyota-tim-edwards-explained/

Sounds like the Camaro enters unchanged, 888 have already made tweaks to the Mustang, and who knows where the Supra will land.
You'd assume they're going to have a few different fins, plates, streaks, winglets to massage it into place. Maybe even a rear bar tuck if needed.

https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2025-tickford-racing-sale-details-confirmed-altor-capital-prime-financial-group/

Burchartz sold out completely earlier in the year, with Nash now owning <50%. Altor Capital have purchased the majority share.
Interestingly, the #55 TRC was still listed as RNR after all these years. Now both Tickford Racing.

A sign of things to come? Less 'racing people' ownership and more investment groups coming in?

Formally released by Supercars. Understand the break either side of NZ, but some others are a little long (Tas>Darwin, Bend>Bathurst).
We're still a round or two short to have a consistent run of racing every 2-3 weeks.


https://www.supercars.com/news/supercars-2026-calendar-announcement-release-date-rounds-printable-ticket-information-news

Going back to the traditional SC rules:
https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-bathurst-1000-safety-car-rules-commission-slow-zone-motorsport-australia/

Supercars can't look stupid on their biggest day!

SVG seems to be slowly finding his feet.
Finishing in the top 30 only 3 times in his first 9 races, he's now turned that around to 6 from 6 since, with the last 3/4 being top 20.

Next up is the Mexico street circuit, almost what the F1 run on. He should be at the pointy end.

Will it happen? Does Supercars become somewhat of a proving ground to head overseas?
I don't think so, Marcos and SVG have shown how hard it is to translate a circuit career into consistency on an oval - but it's certainly food for thought.

Kostecki, Waters and Brown all raced there last year in some form.
Jack Perkins heading over for a Xfinity race, and now Swill going over for the Chicago gig.

https://www.supercars.com/news/will-brown-announcement-2025-nascar-cup-series-chicago-deal-triple-eight-shane-van-gisbergen

If Kostecki has anymore success here, I'd think he'd go back stateside should the opportunity arise.
I would love to see Mostert or Waters head over for Chicago. Those two typically go hard at the street circuits.

https://www.supercars.com/news/supercars-confirms-new-zealand-double-header-taupo-ruapuna-2026-calendar-schedule-announcement

Great news for those over the ditch. Ruapana will be added to the calendar come 2026, with a 3 year deal.
I'd assume it's the GP circuit?

Looks like Penske has been rogered. Cindric gone.
https://www.foxsports.com/stories/motor/team-penske-releases-executives-indy-500

Roger is in the tough position of having to (arguably) over penalise his team to be seen as unbiased, given his ownership of Indycar and the 500.
Interesting to see what happens now that he's confirmed the 2024 winner raced with the illegal attenuator.

And on a side note, bloody poor scrutineering to allow this to happen for so long.

Massive 72 car field. I predict some backmarker shenanigans.

https://speedcafe.com/bathurst-6-hour-news-2025-entry-list-mount-panorama-classes-supercars-drivers-line-ups-details/

I must say, I did have a little look at entry fees for a potential entry. Cage up a prod car and away we go. Just keep an eye on the mirror.