{"id":761596,"date":"2026-06-26T13:17:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/761596\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T13:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:17:22","slug":"gt-world-challenge-australia-reveals-six-round-2027-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/761596\/","title":{"rendered":"GT World Challenge Australia reveals six-round 2027 calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GTWCA-R1-SRO-R3-JM1_8389-GTWCA-R1-LR-2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"GT World Challenge Australia reveals six-round 2027 calendar\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe start of a GT World Challenge Australia race at Queensland Raceway. Image: Jack Martin<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/b\/298625\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/a\/298625\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The series will once again feature six rounds but begins later than this year.<\/p>\n<p>Round 1 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is three weeks later than usual, moving from the last week of March to April 16-18.<\/p>\n<p>The Bend Motorsport Park maintains its Round 2 slot on May 28-30, marking a move away from the start of the month.<\/p>\n<p>The series will take a break before returning to Sydney Motorsport Park for Round 3, moving from mid-September to a new July 23-25 date.<\/p>\n<p>Queensland Raceway, meanwhile, moves from its June slot to September 17-19 for Round 4.<\/p>\n<p>As revealed by Speedcafe, Mount Panorama will return to the calendar on October 29-31 to host Round 5. That will also act as the final round of the Shannons SpeedSeries.<\/p>\n<p>Drive all day with open pit lane access at Queensland Raceway: July 1st and 7th. Custom race cars only, low numbers, medical support, garages, and complete on-site facilities.<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4euBxPT\" style=\"color:#de482e;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Secure your spot today.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Round 6 is currently listed as \u201cTBC\u201d leaving the door open for a return to the Supercars Grand Final undercard at the Adelaide Street Circuit.<\/p>\n<p>Mount Panorama\u2019s return comes at the expense of Hidden Valley Raceway.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to unveil the provisional GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS calendar for 2027, featuring five outstanding venues and a highly anticipated return to Mount Panorama,\u201d said SRO Motorsports Australia boss Ben McMellan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBathurst is synonymous with Australian motorsport and having the category compete there as part of the newly confirmed Shannons SpeedSeries event is a major highlight for teams, drivers and fans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStarting the season at Phillip Island and visiting venues such as The Bend, Sydney Motorsport Park and Queensland Raceway ensures competitors will face a diverse range of circuits throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe continue to work through opportunities for the final round and look forward to confirming those details once they are finalised.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe early release of the calendar is important for our teams, commercial partners and event stakeholders as they begin preparations for the 2027 season.<\/p>\n<p>The first five rounds of the 2027 GT World Challenge Australia mirror the Shannons SpeedSeries calendar.<\/p>\n<p>2027 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS calendar<\/p>\n<p>Round<br \/>\nCircuit<br \/>\nDate<\/p>\n<p>1<br \/>\nPhillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC<br \/>\nApril 16-18<\/p>\n<p>2<br \/>\nThe Bend Motorsport Park, SA<br \/>\nMay 28-30<\/p>\n<p>3<br \/>\nSydney Motorsport Park, NSW<br \/>\nJuly 23-25<\/p>\n<p>4<br \/>\nQueensland Raceway, QLD<\/p>\n<p>5<br \/>\nMount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, NSW<br \/>\nOctober 29-31<\/p>\n<p>6<br \/>\nTBC<br \/>\nTBC<\/p>\n<p>2027 Shannons SpeedSeries calendar<\/p>\n<p>Round<br \/>\nCircuit<br \/>\nDate<\/p>\n<p>1<br \/>\nPhillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC<br \/>\nApril 16-18<\/p>\n<p>2<br \/>\nThe Bend Motorsport Park, SA<br \/>\nMay 28-30<\/p>\n<p>3<br \/>\nSydney Motorsport Park, NSW<br \/>\nJuly 23-25<\/p>\n<p>4<br \/>\nQueensland Raceway, QLD<\/p>\n<p>5<br \/>\nMount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, NSW<br \/>\nOctober 29-31<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The start of a GT World Challenge Australia race at Queensland Raceway. 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