TRACKSIDE VIBES: WHY FRIDAY IS A MUST-SEE

Friday at the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final (27 November) is where the Supercars championship decider truly begins. The anticipation built over Thursday’s preparations gives way to full-throttle racing, with the first Supercars race of the weekend setting the tone for an unforgettable finale to the season.

Every point matters as drivers and teams launch their bid to finish the year on a high and the four finalists battle for an early points advantage. With Adelaide once again hosting the championship decider, Friday’s race is far more than an opening act – it’s the first chapter in the battle that will ultimately crown the 2026 Supercars champion.

With a practice session at 10am, a two-part qualifying session at 1:10pm and the 100km race getting underway at 4:20pm, there is Supercars action throughout Friday at the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final. If you’re working on that Friday, leave work early and head to the track to be there for the racing action.

In addition to the Supercars race, there are the opening races for the V8 SuperUtes Series and Porsche Carrera Cup in addition to qualifying sessions for the GT World Challenge Australia and Super2 Series.

The Friday is also the perfect opportunity to go behind the scenes of Supercars with Paddock and Pit Lane Walk tickets available.

The Supercars Paddock is where the real behind-the-scenes action unfolds, where teams fine-tune their machines, drivers prepare for battle, and championship strategies come to life. With a Paddock Pass, you’ll get closer to the garages, team transporters, and the people who make it all happen. The Supercars Pit Lane Walk experience enables you to step into the Supercars pit lane to see the teams, cars and drivers prepare for the opening race.

As the sun begins to set, the entertainment continues with another spectacular evening of Speedway competition at the NAPA Speedway in the City. The temporary dirt oval inside the Adelaide Street Circuit comes alive under lights as Sprintcars, Formula 500s and Modified Sedans produce an incredible display of speed, skill and sideways action. It’s a completely different style of racing that perfectly complements the precision of the Supercars earlier in the day.

General admission access to the Speedway is included with your Friday ticket. If you would like to experience the Speedway from a grandstand seat, there are specific Speedway grandstand seats available to purchase.

Few sporting events can offer two headline motorsport experiences in one ticket. From the strategy and intensity of Supercars on the street circuit to the raw power and spectacle of Speedway on dirt, Friday delivers non-stop entertainment from morning through to the evening.

If you’re looking for a day packed with world-class racing, championship drama and exceptional value, Friday is the ideal time to experience the bp Adelaide Grand Final. With the first Supercars race setting the stage for the title-deciding weekend and Speedway lighting up the night, it’s a day that captures everything fans love about Australia’s premier motorsport event.

If you’re planning on attending all days of the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final, then purchase a four-day general admission ticket and save.

Purchase a Friday general admission ticket here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/25006393E7CE6143 

Purchase a four-day general admission ticket here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/25006393EA546297