MORE FESTIVAL OF HORSEPOWER EVENTS
CRUISE THE NIGHT
6 June
GT FESTIVAL
12 – 14 June
TAB IPSWICH CUP CALCUTTA
18 June
WESTERN STAR FAMILY RACE DAY
21 June
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Saturday 6 June 2026
Brisbane’s car scene is set to roar under the lights this June with the highly anticipated Cruise the Night – Asian Edition, a family-friendly track takeover celebrating Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) and Asian-inspired rides.
Expect an authentic Asian twist: savour delicious Asian-themed food stalls, test your skills in a crowd-favourite dumpling-eating challenge and enjoy the electric atmosphere as modified imports and classic JDM builds light up the night.
For more information visit Queensland Raceway.
GT FESTIVAL
Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2026
Get ready for the thrill of non-stop motorsport madness from Friday 12 June 2026.
Featuring:
- GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS
- Monochrome GT4 Australia
- Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia
- First Focus Radical Cup Australia
- National Spots Sedan Series
Don’t miss out on the action, speed, sound and fun! Secure your spot NOW and join the adrenaline thrills at Queensland Raceway!
For more information, ticketing and entries visit Speedseries.
TAB Ipswich Cup Calcutta
Thursday 18 June 2026
Be prepared for a social evening of pre-race day fun and entertainment to help count down to the TAB Ipswich Cup day. Enjoy free entry to the event on Thursday 18 June at Ipswich Turf Club.
For more information visit Ipswich Turf Club.
WESTERN STAR FAMILY RACE DAY
Sunday 21 June 2026
Bring the whole family for a day of racing at the Marburg Showgrounds and experience all the excitement just metres away from the action.
Built for endurance, the Standardbred horses vying to pull their driver’s cart across the finish line is an impressive and exciting sight for any spectator. As one of the last remaining harness racing courses in Queensland, it’s easy to see that this is country style racing at its best, with plenty of delicious food and drinks, mini-trot races, entertainment for the kids and the opportunity to bet on a winner.
For more information and ticketing visit the Marburg Pacing Association.
FROM HORSES TO HORSEPOWER FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday 28 June 2026
Discover the reason behind vehicle ‘horsepower’ and the history of travel at the Cooneana Heritage Centre. Find out when we moved from horse-drawn vehicles to roaring, racing cars and see the early versions of motoring transport in person.
From vintage and custom cars, to classic and vintage motorcycles, you’ll find the answers when you visit Cooneana. With food and drinks available, you can even ride the train with the family and check out all the displays on offer including the blacksmiths, family history, creative crafts, the historic schoolroom and the doll display.
For more information visit the Ipswich Historical Society.
WINTERNATIONALS WARM UP
Saturday 31 May – Sunday 1 June 2025
Come on down for a sneak peek at your favourite competitors as they take their last opportunity to test against the clock.
With epic runs and sky high wheelstands, it’s the biggest weekend before the biggest weekend of drag racing!
For more information visit Willowbank Raceway
All GM Day
Sunday 15 June 2025
Join us for the 3rd Annual All GM Day at Queensland Raceway! Wake up the right way on Sunday 15 June, and bring your car out for an amazing day of fun on and off track!
Calling all GM enthusiasts! Whether it’s a Chevrolet, Holden, HSV, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Isuzu, Vauxhall, Opel, its welcome at All GM Day!
Take part in an ADRENALINE-FUELED DAY of:
- Show-stopping Show ‘n Shine
- Family-friendly Cruise sessions
- Heart-pumping Roll Racing
- And a dedicated thrash session to unleash your inner speed demon!
Don’t miss out on the action, camaraderie, and fun! Secure your spot NOW and join the GM celebration at Queensland Raceway!
For more information, ticketing and entries visit Hi-Octane.
Speed Demons Showdown Saturday
Saturday 21 June 2025
Get ready for the ultimate roll racing experience!
Imagine the thrill of racing your mates side by side down the straight, without the hassle of staging lanes. Speed Demons brings you the best of both worlds, combining Happy Laps and Roll Racing for an unforgettable adrenaline rush!
FIVE ACTION-PACKED SESSIONS
- 4 x 40-minute Showdown sessions! Unleash your inner speed demon and hit the track to put the pedal to the metal!
- 1x 30-minute Family Cruise session to take the kids out for a run on track!
SHOWDOWN ZONE: NO SPEED LIMIT!
Unleash your speed demon on the front and rear straights or try the chill zone, limited to between 50km/h and a maximum of 120km/h for a breather.
For more information, ticketing and entries visit Hi-Octane.
SUPERBIKE RIDE EXPERIENCE
Friday 20 June 2025
Ride pillion with ex MotoGP and World Superbike racer, Anthony West, at speeds of up to 280km/hr for 3 laps in this unforgettable experience at Queensland Raceway.
All safety instructions and gear are provided and spectators are welcome! For more information visit Queensland Raceway.
V8 Race Experience
Sunday 22 June 2025
Experience a ride as close as possible to the real V8 Supercars at Queensland Raceway!
With your choice of a Ford Mustang GT or Chevrolet Camaro, you can jump in behind the wheel or in the passenger seat for an intense, adrenaline pumping ride in one of these race-built machines.
For more information and ticketing visit Queensland Raceway
Open Sprint Round 3
Check out the next competitive event for 2025 at Ipswich West Moreton Auto Club on Sunday 22 June, the Open Sprint Rd 3. Fun for both entrants and spectators, see you on the dry dirt great day of racing.
For more information visit Ipswich West Moreton Auto Club