The countdown is on for the penultimate round of the Shannons SpeedSeries season, with the LIQUI MOLY GT Festival Sydney set to deliver a one of the biggest weekends of the 2026 calendar with more than 20 hours of track action across the three-day weekend.
Taking place at Sydney Motorsport Park from 18-20 September, the six-category event features the best GT action in the country, twilight and night racing, and plenty of off-track entertainment.
EVENT DETAILS
LIQUI MOLY GT Festival Sydney
Friday 18 September – Sunday 20 September
Sydney Motorsport Park | Eastern Creek, New South Wales
TICKETS
Tickets are on sale now, with weekend and daily passes available for purchase via speedseries.com.au/tickets.
General Admission tickets provide fans with access to all the action across the weekend, including:
General viewing areas
Fan Zone
Free paddock access
Public Pit Walk and Autograph Session
Public Grid Walks
Fans can purchase tickets online ahead of the event or at the gate.
WHAT’S ON?
There will be plenty happening on and off the track throughout the weekend, with six categories set to compete at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Competing across the weekend are:
GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS
Monochrome GT4 Australia
Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia
Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia
First Focus Radical Cup Australia
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Australasia
GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS will headline the event alongside season regulars Monochrome GT4 Australia and Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia.
Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia and First Focus Radical Cup Australia both return to the SpeedSeries after competing at Queensland Raceway, while Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Australasia returns for the first time since The Bend and will hold its 2026 season finale in Sydney.
Fans will have multiple opportunities to get up close to the cars and drivers throughout the weekend, with a Public Pit Walk and Autograph Session taking place on Saturday afternoon before the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS Public Grid Walk later that evening.
The headline GT categories will then take to the circuit for spectacular twilight and night races on Saturday evening.
SCHEDULE
The action begins on Friday with practice sessions across all six categories, including a dedicated GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS night practice session.
Saturday features qualifying and the first races of the weekend before the action continues into the evening, with Monochrome GT4 Australia, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Australasia and GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS all competing under twilight or night-time conditions.
The event concludes on Sunday with a full day of racing across all six categories.
Full Schedule
Friday: 9:00 – 18:20
Saturday: 9:30 – 20:50
Sunday: 9:00 – 17:10
HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday
Public Pit Walk & Autograph Session – 12:00
Monochrome GT4 Australia Race 1 – 17:20
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Australasia Race 1 – 18:45
GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS Public Grid Walk – 19:25
GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS Race 1 – 19:50
Sunday
Monochrome GT4 Australia Race 2 – 12:00
Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia Race 2 – 13:15
GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS Race 2 – 14:15
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Australasia Race 2 – 15:40
Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Race 3 – 16:25
FAN ZONE
Outside of the on-track action, there will be plenty happening away from the circuit with entertainment and activities available for fans throughout the weekend.
The Fan Zone will feature the Shannons Rig and a number of Trak Racer Simulators, giving fans the opportunity to get involved in the action away from the track.
Both the Shannons Rig and TRAK Racer Simulators will be located next to the podium area outside the paddock, near pit exit.
Fans can also take advantage of the Park and View options, which are available all around the track.,
GETTING TO SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK
Sydney Motorsport Park is located on Ferrers Road in Eastern Creek, approximately 40km west of the Sydney CBD.
Public parking is available at the circuit. Please follow all event signage and directions from event staff upon arrival.
Fans travelling by public transport can use Blacktown Station, with taxi and rideshare services available for the onward journey to Sydney Motorsport Park.
BROADCAST
Can’t make it to Sydney Motorsport Park?
Fans unable to attend the LIQUI MOLY GT Festival Sydney can watch all the action live on FOX SPORTS Australia and Kayo Sports throughout the weekend.
Saturday 19 September
13:00 – 21:00 AEST
Sunday 20 September
10:00 – 17:30 AEST
For international viewers, GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS and Monochrome GT4 Australia qualifying and races will also be available via the GT World YouTube channel.
STAY CONNECTED
For the latest event updates, entry lists, broadcast information, schedules and fan activities, visit speedseries.com.au and follow Shannons SpeedSeries on social media throughout the weekend.
Stay updated through all the categories below:
GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS
Monochrome GT4 Australia
Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia
Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia
First Focus Radical Cup Australia
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Australasia