Perth Street Race set for 2026

This morning, Supercars has confirmed it has agreed with the Western Australian Government to develop a new Perth street race in the Burswood Park region.

Tucked away next to the football stadium and casino, the plan is to develop a precinct similar to Albert Park in terms of permanent pit buildings and the like, as well as an area for motorsport activities like Reid Park in Townsville.

The Sunday Times in The West Australian newspaper released the details today, discussing a 10-day motorsport festival that will finish in Kwinana.

At the moment, it appears it is just in the planning phase with a commitment for 2026, so more details about the track layout and specifics will be available soon.

“Imagine the noise, atmosphere and crowds as V8s fly around a new and specially designed race track in Burswood Park, just a stone’s throw from the city. It’ll be incredible,” WA Deputy Premier and Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti said.

“The Supercars SuperSprint at Wanneroo has been a much-loved event on the annual tourism calendar for many years now, and this will no doubt take it to the next level on a much bigger stage for more fans and visitors to enjoy.

“We know how passionate and enthusiastic motorsport fans are, and I know locally they’ve been wanting this to happen for some time, particularly when they’ve seen similar circuits built in other cities across the country.

“It’s really exciting to see this vision start to become a reality, and of course will have broader community benefits year-round with permanent grandstands and upgrades to the park.”

For Supercars, the announcement is the culmination of many months of work, and endorses its place in the Australian sporting world.

“Supercars is incredibly excited to receive news that a street circuit at Burswood Park is in the works for the future,” Supercars CEO Shane Howard said.

“The Perth street circuit event will be a spectacular addition to our Championship calendar, showcasing Western Australia to a huge national and international audience.

“I want to thank Premier Roger Cook and the West Australian Government for their unwavering support in helping create what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable event for Perth and Supercars.”

A street race proposal for Perth has been stuttering along for at least two decades, so finally completing a deal is significant for the sport. It is bracing for growth again under its new owners, who have been working patiently to turn the sport around and defy its critics.

Tune into The Auto Action RevLimiter Podcast this Wednesday for more comments on the naysayers.

The announcement means that next year will be the final round for the much-loved Wanneroo Raceway, which, as Barbagallo Race and Carco.com.au Raceway, has been a staple of the Australian Touring Car Championship since the 1970s.

This year, the weekend attracted 30,000 fans over three days, and the goal for the street race is 50,000 a day, meaning a big uplift in local interest and tourism.

Auto Action believes it will run in the same May timeslot as this year.

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