Supercars 2025 schedule revamp - postseason races
Australian touring car series to assume Nascar-inspired season structure with an increase to 34 races in 2025.
www.blackbookmotorsport.comI don’t have live tool access in this turn, so I can’t pull the very latest articles directly. Based on current public material up to mid-2026, here’s a concise update on the 2026 Supercars Championship status and key developments.
Direct answer
- Toyota entered the Repco Supercars Championship in 2026 with the GR Supra, fielding a program led by Walkinshaw TWG Racing (Walkinshaw Andretti United reorganized under TWG branding) and aligning with a second squad for a multi-year commitment.[2][3]
Context and what changed for 2026
- The 2026 season marked Toyota’s first entry into the series in the Gen3 era, with TA participation centered on a four-car, multi-team effort tied to the WAU/TWG structure and a broader manufacturer push.[3][2]
- The season featured a rebranding of WAU to Walkinshaw TWG Racing as part of ownership and branding changes around the squad, alongside the switch from Ford Mustang to Toyota GR Supra for the new generation of cars.[4][3]
What to expect on the grid and competition
- The championship in 2026 included a mix of established teams and the new Toyota GR Supra entries, alongside existing marques Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang teams continuing in Gen3-era competition.[1][2]
- The 2026 schedule and calendar continued to evolve with a larger race count and new formats intended to leverage the Gen3 platform’s capabilities, with season highlights around joint testing, liveries, and pre-season builds being a major focus in the lead-up to Bathurst and other marquee rounds.[5][7]
Where to find the latest
- For up-to-the-minute results, standings, and live timing, visit the official Supercars site’s 2026 Repco Supercars Championship section (news, calendar, results), and check Speedcafe for contemporary reporting on manufacturer entries and grid changes.[2][5]
- General season overview and team launches, liveries, driver lineups, and race highlights are typically summarized on Supercars’ own pages and major motorsport outlets as the season progresses.[7][5]
Illustrative note
- If you’d like, I can compile a quick one-page snapshot of the 2026 season facts (teams, drivers, liveries, key rounds) and generate a simple chart showing entrants by manufacturer over the year. I can also pull the most recent standings and recent race results if you want the latest on a particular event or round.
Would you like me to fetch and summarize the current standings and a visual timeline of the 2026 season once you specify a preferred focus (e.g., driver standings, manufacturer entries, or race-by-race results)? I can also create a chart file (PNG) and a CSV with the latest data if you’d like.