Supercars’ first-ever remote broadcast production

This weekend’s betr Darwin Triple Crown will feature the latest evolution of Supercars television broadcasts, with Supercars’ first-ever remote broadcast production.

In collaboration with NEP, which debuted as Supercars’ official media services and technical production partner earlier this year, Supercars will transition part of its production crew to operate Supercars broadcasts from NEP’s Sydney headquarters, beginning with the Darwin event.

Supercars’ production crew, which traditionally operates from an on-site outside broadcast truck, will be located at NEP’s Andrews Hub receiving the feeds and producing the live broadcast.

All camera, audio, communication, and data feeds will be transmitted via fibre optic cable to the Andrews Hub, where Supercars’ TV team will produce the event broadcast.

“This is a seismic technological change for the telecast that brings enhanced efficiencies in the way we present Supercars for our fans,” said Supercars’ Head of Broadcast Nathan Prendergast.

“Supercars’ broadcast program has undergone a complete transformation heading into the 2026 season featuring a new production partnership with NEP, a revamped commentary line-up, and all-new hardware and graphics.

“This transition to remote production is the next step in evolving our broadcast with world-leading technology at NEP’s Andrews Hub and connectivity to Hidden Valley enabling Supercars to continue providing viewers with a first-class television product.”

Over 140 video feeds, 120-plus audio feeds and eight data feeds will be sent back to the production gallery in near real-time for a seamless production delivery.

“The betr Darwin Triple Crown continues to showcase the Territory as a leader in motorsport innovation, with the 2026 event delivering Supercars’ first-ever remote broadcast,” said Marie-Clare Boothby, NT Minister for Tourism and Hospitality.

“This cutting-edge production approach puts the NT at the forefront of national broadcast technology and highlights the strength of our partnerships with industry. It’s another example of how the Territory continues to punch above its weight on the national stage.”

While commentators, pit reporters, camera operators, and some technical staff will continue to work on location at Hidden Valley, the broadcast director, producers, EVS, audio directors and other technical crew will be based at the Andrews Hub, while the IP director and two editors will conduct further work from Supercars’ North Sydney office.

“NEP is really delighted to enable this Australian broadcasting first with a fully remote production workflow occurring from Darwin for the first time,” added NEP President Soames Treffry.

“It validates the investment by both NEP and Supercars in connectivity and a solution in 4K UHD HDR for the benefit of broadcasters and to fans, here and around the world."

The new broadcast production structure will be in place for the majority of the remainder of the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship, with an on-site production at the Bosch Power Tools Perth Super 440, and a split service production at October’s Repco Bathurst 1000.

Supercars will race all three days of the betr Darwin Triple Crown, taking place June 19-21 at Hidden Valley Raceway.

Live coverage of the Championship’s annual visit to the Northern Territory can be found on Foxtel and Kayo.