Speedway in the City returns to 2026 Grand Final
Speedway in the City returns to 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final
NAPA Sprintcar Invitational under lights on Thursday and Friday evening
2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final takes place over November 26-29
High-speed, sideways racing will return to the heart of Adelaide when the NAPA Speedway in the City fires up its action-packed four-day program from 26-29 November.
The NAPA Speedway in the City returns for the third consecutive year as a major highlight of the Supercars’ championship crowning bp Adelaide Grand Final.
The popular event will play host to the NAPA Sprintcar Invitational under lights on Thursday and Friday evening.
The powerful Sprintcars and their drivers will battle for their share of a massive $140,000 prize pool, which includes $25,000 from naming rights partner NAPA.
Global automotive parts company NAPA is synonymous with supporting major motorsport programs around the world, including Supercars teams and Sprintcars in Australia.
Three-time Australian Sprintcar champion James McFadden is the first confirmed driver to compete, returning with NAPA in the hopes of claiming victory on the 342-metre temporary speedway on the infield of the Adelaide Street Circuit.
With three Grand Annual Classic victories to his name, James continues to be one of the top contenders and fan favourites in the Sprintcars field following a successful stint in the US during his career.
Fans can already secure their trackside seats from today at ticketmaster.com.au/adelaidegrandfinal thanks to the return of the Speedway Grandstand which offers unobstructed views of all the action.
General admission tickets are also available from $39 with the NAPA Speedway in the City included as part of spectator’s bp Adelaide Grand Final access, providing great value motorsport all four days of the event.
Thursday and Friday nights will also feature the NAPA Speedway VIP platform for the ultimate trackside experience, complete with a quality food and beverage package and unparalleled views of the track. Tickets are available at: https://adelaidegrandfinal.com.au/hospitality/napa-speedway-vip/
Formula 500’s and Modified Sedans will support the NAPA Sprintcar Invitational and Speedway Class Invitational on Thursday and Friday nights with their own $10,000 prize purses, producing edge-of-your-seat racing all evening.
Other exciting feature events as part of the NAPA Speedway in the City will be advised closer to the bp Adelaide Grand Final.
Expressions of interest are today open to compete in the one-of-a-kind NAPA Speedway in the City event program at adelaidegrandfinal.com.au.
NAPA Racing Ambassador, James McFadden said: “I’m pumped that NAPA Speedway is back—racing in the city is unreal.
“Bringing Sprintcars into the Supercars environment puts fresh eyes on our sport and makes us feel part of the big leagues.
“Every time NAPA runs this event it elevates—just like a race team, we keep finding speed and making it better.”
NAPA Executive General Manager - Marketing, Mitch Wiley said: “Last year’s NAPA Speedway was a hit with fans at the bp Adelaide Grand Final, and we can’t wait to return later this year—showcasing the best of Sprintcar racing, growing the sport, and creating a marquee experience alongside Supercars that Adelaide can call its own.”
Chief Executive, bp Adelaide Grand Final Mark Warren said: “The NAPA Speedway in the City is back, and the 2026 program will be a continuation of the event’s success that has made it a must-see component of the bp Adelaide Grand Final.
“We’ve consistently seen packed crowds and a great atmosphere for the NAPA Sprintcar Invitational as drivers race across the dirt with immense precision and horsepower, and our packed four-day program with multiple categories will deliver that once again.
“Speedway and Sprintcar action boast a strong community, with fans from across the country expected to spectate an event like nothing else as part of their bp Adelaide Grand Final experience.”
The NAPA Speedway was part of last year’s blockbuster bp Adelaide Grand Final that delivered over $100 million in economic benefit to the state’s economy and saw a total attendance of 285,700.
Tickets for this year’s Supercars championship deciding bp Adelaide Grand Final which includes access to the four-day NAPA Speedway program at the Adelaide Street Circuit are available at ticketmaster.com.au/adelaidegrandfinal.
