Dear Club Secretary and Members,
The Sporting Car Club of South Australia is delighted to invite your club and members to participate in the 2026 Vintage Grand Prix Carnival—a spectacular two-week celebration of South Australia's rich motoring and motorsport heritage.
This year's Carnival commemorates the 90th Anniversary of the 1936 Centennial Australian Grand Prix, bringing together four iconic heritage motoring events across the Fleurieu Peninsula, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills.
The Vintage Grand Prix Carnival is open to all vehicles manufactured prior to 1972. Entries for post-1972 vehicles are welcome as an Expression of Interest (EOI) and will be considered subject to availability and the vehicle's historical significance or suitability for the event.
Carnival Events
90th Anniversary of Centennial Grand Prix
Saturday 26 September 2026
Sprint event at Port Elliot to commence the celebrations
Sunday 27 September 2026
Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the 1936 Centennial Australian Grand Prix with commemorative displays and drive the historic Victor Harbor–Port Elliot Grand Prix circuit.
Nuriootpa Grand Prix
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Enjoy a heritage motoring display in the heart of Nuriootpa before taking part in drive the historic Nuriootpa Grand Prix street circuit, celebrating one of South Australia's iconic post-war racing venues.
Vintage Collingrove Hillclimb
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Experience Australia's oldest continuously operating hillclimb as historic cars and motorcycles tackle the iconic Collingrove course.
Woodside F1 Re-enactment – A Celebration of Race Circuits
Monday, 5 October 2026
Finish the Carnival by cruising the roads of the historic Woodside Formula One circuit, alongside an impressive collection of Formula One, open-wheel, sports and touring cars, celebrating South Australia's legendary racing circuits.
Historic Circuit Drives: A highlight of the Carnival, all historic circuit drives will be conducted under SAPOL Police escort, with vehicles organised into appropriate era groups, allowing participants to experience these legendary racing circuits in a safe, authentic and memorable procession.
Accommodation and meal packages are also available for entrants, making it easy to enjoy the full Carnival experience.
Entries are now open, with places limited across several events and the Victor Harbor Grand Prix Sprint already nearing capacity.
To enter, visit sportingcarclub.com.au or complete the attached entry form and return it to admin@sportingcarclub.com.au.
For further information, please contact the Club on (08) 8373 4899.
We encourage you to share this invitation with your members and look forward to welcoming you to one of Australia's premier celebrations of historic motoring.
Kind regards,
Ziggy Cosic
Club Manager
Sporting Car Club of South Australia Inc.
51 King William Rd, Unley, SA 5061
Ph: +61 8 8373 4899
Mob: 0476 032 757