Exciting Supercars 2026 NTI Townsville 500 Schedule
The Supercars 2026 NTI Townsville 500 marks another exciting stop on the Repco Supercars Championship calendar, with drivers tackling the fast and unforgiving Reid Park Street Circuit. For South African fans, keeping track of the race weekend can be challenging due to the time difference, so we’ve converted the official schedule into South African Standard Time (SAST).
Below you’ll find the key Supercars 2026 NTI Townsville 500 sessions, along with a selection of major support category events.
2026 NTI Townsville 500 SAST Schedule
Friday, 10 July (SAST)
- 02:55 – Repco Supercars Championship Practice
- 04:55 – Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 20)
- 08:15 – Race 20
Saturday, 11 July (SAST)
- 03:25 – Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 21)
- 04:10 – Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout (Race 21)
- 07:05 – Race 21 (68 laps)
Sunday, 12 July (SAST)
- 03:25 – Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 22)
- 04:10 – Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout (Race 22)
- 07:05 – Race 22 (68 laps)
Support Categories
Fans will also be treated to plenty of racing throughout the 2026 NTI Townsville 500 weekend, including:
- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia GR Cup
- Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia
- Touring Car Masters
- Battery World Aussie Racing Cars
These series provide packed 2026 NTI Townsville 500 racing between the headline Supercars sessions and are well worth watching if you’re following the full weekend.
Reid Park Street Circuit
The Reid Park Street Circuit in Townsville, Queensland, is one of the fastest and most challenging temporary street circuits on the Repco Supercars Championship calendar. First hosting the event in 2009, the circuit combines public roads with permanent racing sections to create a demanding test of precision and bravery.
The layout measures approximately 2.86 km (1.78 miles) and features 13 turns, a long back straight and several heavy braking zones that provide overtaking opportunities. However, as with most street circuits, concrete barriers leave very little room for error, meaning even a small mistake can end a driver’s race.
The tropical North Queensland climate also plays a significant role throughout the weekend. High temperatures and humidity can affect tyre wear and driver endurance, while unexpected showers can quickly transform the racing conditions.
With its mix of high-speed sections, technical corners and unforgiving walls, the Reid Park Street Circuit regularly produces thrilling battles, safety cars and dramatic finishes, making the NTI Townsville 500 a favourite among Supercars fans.
What to Watch For
Townsville is one of the most demanding street circuits on the calendar. Concrete walls line much of the circuit, leaving little room for error, while the tropical Queensland weather can quickly influence tyre strategy and race pace.
With qualifying and the Top Ten Shootout proving crucial around this tight circuit, every fraction of a second counts. Drivers will need to balance outright speed with consistency if they hope to stand on the podium.
For South African viewers, the early morning schedule means you can enjoy all the major Supercars action before the rest of your Sunday gets underway.
Be sure to bookmark this 2026 NTI Townsville 500 schedule in SAST and return to Driver Digest South Africa for qualifying reports, race results and post-race analysis throughout the weekend.
