2027 GT World Challenge Australia Calendar Announced: Mount Panorama Returns as Hidden Valley Drops Off
The provisional 2027 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS calendar has been officially released, highlighted by the highly anticipated return to Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit and the removal of Hidden Valley Raceway from the schedule.
Organized by SRO Motorsports Australia, the championship will visit five confirmed venues across Australia, with the sixth and final round still listed as TBC, leaving open the possibility of a return to the Supercars Grand Final undercard at the Adelaide Street Circuit.
Mount Panorama Returns to the GT World Challenge Calendar
One of Australian motorsport's most iconic venues, Mount Panorama, will host Round 5 of the championship from October 29–31, 2027.
The Bathurst event marks the category's return to the legendary circuit as part of the newly confirmed Shannons SpeedSeries event, replacing Hidden Valley Raceway, which drops off the calendar for the 2027 season.
The return to Bathurst is expected to be one of the biggest highlights of the championship, attracting teams, drivers, and fans eager to race on one of the world's most challenging circuits.
Final Round Yet to Be Confirmed
While the first five rounds have been locked in, the championship's sixth and final event remains unconfirmed.
Round 6 is currently listed as TBC, fueling speculation that the series could once again join the Supercars Grand Final at the Adelaide Street Circuit, although no official announcement has been made.
Series organizers say discussions are ongoing before confirming the season finale.
SRO Motorsports Australia Excited About 2027 Schedule
SRO Motorsports Australia CEO Ben McMellan welcomed the release of the provisional calendar, emphasizing the significance of returning to Bathurst.
"We're 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.
Bathurst 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.
Starting 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.
We continue to work through opportunities for the final round and look forward to confirming those details once they are finalised.
The early release of the calendar is important for our teams, commercial partners and event stakeholders as they begin preparations for the 2027 season."
The 2027 GT World Challenge Australia season will consist of six rounds across some of Australia’s most iconic circuits. Here is the full schedule:
Round 1: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (VIC) – April 16–18
Round 3: Sydney Motorsport Park (NSW) – July 23–25
Round 4: Queensland Raceway (QLD) – September 17–19
Round 5: Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit (NSW) – October 29–31
Round 6: TBC – TBC
The first five rounds of the GT World Challenge Australia will run in alignment with the 2027 Shannons SpeedSeries. The confirmed dates are as follows:
Round 1: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit – April 16–18
Round 2: The Bend Motorsport Park – May 28–30
Round 3: Sydney Motorsport Park – July 23–25
Round 4: Queensland Raceway – September 17–19
Round 5: Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit – October 29–31
Key Takeaways
Mount Panorama returns to the GT World Challenge Australia schedule for the first time in several seasons.Hidden Valley Raceway has been removed from the 2027 calendar.
The championship will begin at Phillip Island in April.
The final round remains unconfirmed, with Adelaide considered a potential destination.
The first five events will run alongside the 2027 Shannons SpeedSeries.
Looking Ahead
The provisional 2027 calendar provides teams and manufacturers with an early opportunity to prepare for the new season while building anticipation for the championship's return to Bathurst.
Attention now turns to the announcement of the sixth and final round, which could determine the championship and potentially reunite the series with the Supercars season finale if Adelaide is selected.
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