Gold Coast 500 schedule: Sunday Supercars times, shootout, Race 29 and support categories

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Gold Coast 500 schedule

Planning your day at Surfers Paradise? Here’s the Supercars Gold Coast schedule for Sunday, October 26—from gates and pit walks to the Top Ten Shootout and the weekend-closing Race 29. Times below are local (Gold Coast, AEST) with handy conversions where useful.

Supercars headline sessions (Sunday)

Supercars Qualifying — Race 29 (multi-phase): 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Sets the provisional order for the shootout. Expect short, busy segments—track position matters around the 2.96 km street circuit.
Top Ten Shootout — Race 29: 11:35 a.m.–12:05 p.m.
One lap, one chance. The quickest ten from qualifying run solo laps to lock in the first five rows.
Supercars Race 29 (85 laps / 250 km): 2:10 p.m. local (3:10 p.m. AEDT)
Grid forms on the front straight after the stadium-section driver parade. Two-stop strategies are the baseline; safety cars often shuffle the order at the Beach Chicane.

Quick convert: 2:10 p.m. AEST = 3:10 p.m. AEDT = 12:10 p.m. AWST.

Key fan moments and access windows

Gates open / early precinct access: from 7:00 a.m.
Pit Lane Walk (ticketed window): 7:20–8:00 a.m.
Arrive early—entry is capacity-managed and closes promptly to clear the lane for team operations.
Driver autograph sessions: Late morning in the merchandise precinct (queue early; exact team times vary).
Podium ceremony: ~4:30 p.m., immediately after Race 29 scrutineering and parc fermé release.

Support category timetable (high-impact sessions)

(Indicative windows; exact minutes can flex for recoveries or barrier repairs.)

Aussie Racing Cars — Race 3: ~11:55 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Mighty packs, plenty of slipstreaming on the front straight.
TGRA GR Cup: ~10:25–10:45 a.m. and 1:20–1:45 p.m.
Short, elbows-out sprints that often set up rubber on the racing line before Supercars grid.
Porsche Carrera Cup / Dunlop Series showcase: Midday and early afternoon slots rotate around the shootout; listen for PA calls and big-screen updates.

What changed after Saturday—and why it affects Sunday’s times

Shootout locked for both days. After Saturday’s dramatic sessions, Sunday retains the same 11:35 a.m. shootout slot to finalize the front two rows; expect a clean 30-minute block if recoveries are minimal.
Race 29 stays afternoon. The 2:10 p.m. local start helps track evolution and crowd flow between the beaches, paddock, and grandstands. Warmer track temps can lengthen braking zones into Turn 4 and the Beach Chicane—usually prime time for late lunges.

Getting there and getting around

Tram and rail: G:link light rail runs frequently; use Surfers Paradise North, Cypress Avenue, or Main Beach stops depending on your gate. Event tickets typically include public-transport access—scan on.
Road closures: The circuit footprint closes nearby streets from early morning; allow extra time if you’re walking in from Chevron Island or Southport.
What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle (refill stations inside), and ear protection—Supercars at full noise through the canyon walls is loud.

How to watch if you’re not at the track

Australia: Coverage runs all day on subscription TV and streaming, with the race window live from 2:10 p.m. AEST. Free-to-air highlights air later; check local guides.
New Zealand: Afternoon broadcast mirrors the Australian feed (convert to 5:10 p.m. NZDT for lights out).
International: Selected partners carry delayed highlights; otherwise follow the official live timing and race centre apps.

Pro tips to catch the best action

Beach Chicane (Turns 6–8): High commitment, high risk; great for shootout laps.
Turn 1 braking zone: Overtakes after a tow down the pit straight—arrive before qualifying to see drivers inch to the limit.
Stadium section (Turns 12–13): The atmosphere spikes here; it’s also where late-race mistakes can decide podiums.