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Racing Calendar

2016 Porsche Carrera Cup Rounds

A round-by-round look at the 2016 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season, with circuit specifications for each venue on the calendar.

Season Rounds

Circuit length, direction, speed and lap record data for each round.

The racing calendar lays out the 2016 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia season round by round, pairing each event with a venue profile. Circuit length, running direction, peak and minimum speed figures and lap record times are given for every round, giving readers a quick reference before the lights go out. The format suits both seasoned followers of the championship and newcomers who want to understand how each track shapes the field.

Adelaide Parklands opens the campaign with a short, flowing street circuit where braking zones arrive quickly and the lap record sits close to the limit of the previous generation of cars. Albert Park follows, its wider layout rewarding drivers who commit to long, flowing sections around the parkland. The comparison between the two venues highlights how circuit character influences qualifying, race pace and the position a driver can realistically hold.

Beyond the opening rounds, the calendar continues through the season's remaining fixtures, each entry listing the same set of specifications so trends can be tracked across venues. Lap records serve as a natural benchmark: when a driver posts a time close to or beyond the recorded mark, it signals strong pace and a genuine chance of podium contention. The data also makes it easier to spot which circuits reward outright speed and which favour smooth tyre management.

Every round on the calendar also carries practical context for fans planning a weekend at the track, from the race dates through to the circuit dimensions that shape the spectacle on the day. Teams and drivers arrive with different goals, whether chasing championship points, testing a setup change or simply securing a finish and a clean run at the final corner. Reading the calendar ahead of time adds a layer to the racing that the results alone cannot offer.

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Round 1 – Adelaide Parklands

3 – 6 March 2016

  • Circuit Length: 3.22km
  • Direction: Clockwise
  • Max Speed: 222.00km/h
  • Min Speed: 64.00km/h
  • Lap Record: 1:22.2914
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Round 2 – Albert Park

17 – 20 March 2016

  • Circuit Length: 5.28km
  • Direction: Clockwise
  • Max Speed: 246.00km/h
  • Min Speed: 72.00km/h
  • Lap Record: 1:58.3646
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Round 3 – Sydney Motorsport Park

29 April – 1 May 2016

  • Venue: Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW
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Round 4 – Hidden Valley Raceway

17 – 19 June 2016

  • Venue: 171 Hidden Valley Rd, Hidden Valley NT 0822
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Round 5 – Sandown

Victoria

  • Venue: Sandown Raceway, VIC
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Round 6 – Mount Panorama, Bathurst

New South Wales

  • Venue: Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst NSW
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Round 7 – Gold Coast

Queensland

  • Venue: Surfers Paradise, QLD

Round Details

Published circuit statistics for the early-season rounds.

RoundCircuit LengthDirectionMax SpeedMin SpeedLap Record
Adelaide Parklands3.22kmClockwise222.00km/h64.00km/h1:22.2914
Albert Park5.28kmClockwise246.00km/h72.00km/h1:58.3646

Full round-by-round results and race reports are covered in the news section.