A temporary rally course will be built in the Victoria Park precinct in front of the famous heritage grandstand.
The Australian Rally Championship will bring 10 cars to Adelaide for the showcase.
The shootout style mimics the head-to-head super special stages made popular in the FIA World Rally Championship and the Race of Champions.
Harry Bates is the first driver to be confirmed, piloting his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2.
“I’m very pumped to be driving my Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 as part of the EROAD ARC Festival at the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final,” said Bates.
“It’s going to bring rallying right into the middle of one of the biggest motorsport events in Australia. It’ll be fast and it’ll be something totally different for the fans.”
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Adelaide Grand Final chief executive Mark Warren hailed the addition of the rally showcase to the event.
“The bp Adelaide Grand Final has non-stop on and off-track motorsport action and we are excited to add a brand-new component that highlights the impressive racing in the Australian Rally Championship,” said Warren.
“Racing action of this kind is unique, with all event patrons able to see the full figure-eight, pursuit-style track with their 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final general admission ticket.
“Joining our blockbuster event schedule, the ARC Festival will complement the wide range of on and off-track activities at this year’s event.”
For the Australian Rally Championship, it’s the most high-profile opportunity to showcase the series.
“We are extremely excited about the opportunity to have the EROAD Australian Rally Championship feature on at bp Adelaide Grand Final – one of Australia’s biggest annual sporting events,” said Australian Rally Championship director Adrian Coppin.
“Holding this exciting exhibition at an event with the calibre of the bp Adelaide Grand Final will allow us to showcase our championship in front of a whole new market and give people a unique view on Australia’s premier rally competition.”
Admission to the Australian Rally Championship Festival is included with general admission tickets to the Adelaide Grand Final.
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