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HORNER PERFORMANCE TEST & TUNEGreat day for testing and tuning at the Dragway at the Bend, with Horner Performance on th...
19/09/2026

HORNER PERFORMANCE TEST & TUNE

Great day for testing and tuning at the Dragway at the Bend, with Horner Performance on the strip for the first main hit out of the season. The weather has come out to play and a heap of cars and bikes are getting into the swing of things.

We're back next Saturday with the first Outlaw Speed Off-Street Meet, twinned with a Performance Test Day later in the afternoon.

More details at https://www.thebend.com.au/dragway

DRAG RACING SET TO SPRING INTO LIFEWe are just a few short weeks from the kickoff of the busiest time of year for the Dr...
13/09/2026

DRAG RACING SET TO SPRING INTO LIFE

We are just a few short weeks from the kickoff of the busiest time of year for the Dragway at the Bend, with racing to commence on The Bend Classic weekend and Test & Tunes taking place on the two Saturday’s prior.

Saturday October 3 sees the ever-popular Nostalgia Drags twinned with qualifying for the first round of the 2026/27 Summit Track Championship.

Sunday October 4 sees the conclusion of the Summit Track Champs Round 1 and an-all time classic drive in movie (Smokey & The Bandit) on the screens later in the day.

Your Bend Classic ticket (be it competitor, crew or spectator) enables access to all events at the Dragway and the main circuit, including the Friday night rodeo, Saturday concerts, and all the weekend racing action across the complex.

Spectator tickets are available here
https://classic.thebend.com.au/tickets/

Competitors can enter here
https://www.thebend.com.au/summit-track-championships

SENSATIONAL NIGHT OF SPEEDWAY ACTIONThe second annual Micros on the Murray concluded on Saturday with some spectacular s...
12/09/2026

SENSATIONAL NIGHT OF SPEEDWAY ACTION

The second annual Micros on the Murray concluded on Saturday with some spectacular speedway racing at the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park.

The reshaped track provided for numerous passing opportunities, with tight tussles as competitors from around the country battled for supremacy.

Jack Bell and Max Cook were the Senior and Junior Microsprint feature winners, while it was a Western Australian double in Outlaw Karts with Owen Peet and Hayden Di Giacomo taking the first place trophies

Last night’s feature results:-

Microsprints A Main
1 - Jack Bell S14
2 - Hugo Chivell V7
3 - Zoe Pearce #67

Junior Microsprints A Main
1 - Max Cook SA91
2 - Hayden Dicker 21N
3 - Flynn Annett VA15

Open Outlaw Karts A Main
1 - Owen Peet 4W
2 - Luke Hickson V14
3 - Marcus Reddecliffe V1

Boxstock Outlaw Karts A Main
1 - Hayden Di Giacomo 80W
2 - Logan Willis N9
3 - Hudson Coates V35

Thanks to all spectators, competitors, crew and officials for travelling to The Bend for what was a special start to the speedway season for most.

Action returns to the Dragway at the Bend next weekend with the Horner Performance Test & Tune.

MICROS ON THE MURRAY CONCLUDES TONIGHT!Night One of Micros on the Murray is in the books, with the event set to continue...
12/09/2026

MICROS ON THE MURRAY CONCLUDES TONIGHT!

Night One of Micros on the Murray is in the books, with the event set to continue from 6pm at the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park.

Entry is free with a ticket to the AirTouch 500 Supercars event, which you can purchase at the gate tonight.

Racing commences at 6pm, with free parking close to the track and courtesy buses available to take you to and from the main circuit and campsites.

Last night’s results:-

Microsprints A Qualifier
1 - Jack Bell S14
2 - Indy Rae V17
3 - Zoe Pearce #67
4 - Sonny Bell 69S
5 - Brendan Hutchings N67

Junior Microsprints A Qualifier
1 - Hayden Dicker 21N
2 - Lexi Eastham T88
3 - Max Cook SA91
4 - Dusty Eastham V88
5 - Emily Lawson 78N

Open Outlaw Karts A Qualifier
1 - Mitch Gladman V11
2 - Luke Hickson V14
3 - Owen Peet 4W
4 - Marcus Reddecliffe V1
5 - Mark Lyons #8

Boxstock Outlaw Karts A Qualifier
1 - Hayden Di Giacomo 80W
2 - Raleigh Mulry #95
3 - Logan Willis N9
4 - Hudson Coates V35
5 - Kye Hutchison N46

MICROS READY TO UNLEASH AT THE BENDPractice has been completed for the second annual Micros on the Murray speedway event...
11/09/2026

MICROS READY TO UNLEASH AT THE BEND

Practice has been completed for the second annual Micros on the Murray speedway event at the Dragway at the Bend, with racing set to commence at 6pm tonight and tomorrow.

Entry is free with a ticket to the Airtouch 500 Supercars event (you can buy at the gate), and we can't wait to fill the embankment with speedway fans, both new and existing.

A big thank you to the Microsprint and Outlaw Kart competitors who have made the journey from around the country, and to Powri Racing Australia for their unbelievable efforts to build a brilliant surface and host the meeting this weekend.

The countdown is on for the Second Micros On The Murray at The Bend!Join POWRi Racing Australia at the Dragway at The Be...
08/09/2026

The countdown is on for the Second Micros On The Murray at The Bend!

Join POWRi Racing Australia at the Dragway at The Bend on 11-12 September for an action-packed weekend of short track racing alongside the AirTouch 500 Supercars Enduro Cup!

Returning in 2026 with a wider and reshaped racing surface, Australia's best Microsprint competitors will go head-to-head inside the Live Action Arena.

Race Schedule

Friday 11 September
Practice: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Racing: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Saturday 12 September
Racing: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Entry is free with a Supercars ticket, which you can purchase at the gate or via this link
https://supercars.thebend.com.au/

The 3rd Annual All Bike Nationals Presented by Harley-Davidson is back at Dragway at The Bend!Open to all ANDRA bike bra...
07/09/2026

The 3rd Annual All Bike Nationals Presented by Harley-Davidson is back at Dragway at The Bend!

Open to all ANDRA bike brackets including Top Fuel Motorcycle, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Extreme Bike, Competition Bike, Modified Bike, Junior Bike, Street Registered Bike, Street Registered Harley, Extreme Motorcycle, Grudge Harley and Scooter Drags.

Competitors can also take advantage of a Test & Tune on 9 October before race day.

Categories will be capped, so get your entries in early. Entries close 4 October at 11:59pm.

We look forward to welcoming riders and teams back for another huge weekend of motorcycle drag racing at The Bend!

Enter now at - https://www.outix.co/registrations/thebend

IT’S ALMOST GO TIME!!!😁The 2nd Annual Micros on the Murray is almost here, and we can’t wait to host another huge weeken...
06/09/2026

IT’S ALMOST GO TIME!!!😁

The 2nd Annual Micros on the Murray is almost here, and we can’t wait to host another huge weekend alongside the AirTouch 500.

There’s been a massive amount of work going on behind the scenes, including a completely reshaped race track, and with the weather forecast looking fantastic, we’re pretty excited to finally get everyone here to go racing.

Here’s some important information for competitors and race fans ahead of the weekend.

THURSDAY
Bump in will be available from 10am.
Competitor and crew sign on will be open from 10am to 4pm.
If you’re arriving outside these hours, there will be 24 hour security on site.

A pit and camping map will be sent directly to drivers as we get closer to the event.

FRIDAY
Sign on will reopen from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Transponder registration will be available from 9.30am.
Cars will hit the new track for practice from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, before racing gets underway from 6pm.

SATURDAY
After another massive day of Supercars action, we’ll be back under lights with racing again from 6pm.

Once competitors and crew have signed on, your event band gives you access to the entire AirTouch 500 Supercars event across all three days.

For Supercars fans wanting to take in some speedway action, Micros on the Murray is included in your Supercars ticket, with shuttle buses running to and from the Dragway.

We’ve assembled a fantastic field from across Australia, including current Australian Champions Indy Rae and Logan Carter, and we’re genuinely looking forward to seeing what everyone can do on the completely redesigned track.

JUNIOR MICROSPRINTS
A1 Logan Carter
SA4 Zoe Cook
12 Cruz Carlin
VA15 Flynn Annett
21N Hayden Dicker
V38 Ned Orton
78N Emily Lawson
V87 Curtis Morrison
T88 Lexi Eastham
V88 Dusty Eastham
SA91 Max Cook
VA95 Toby Cook

POWRi MICROSPRINTS
2 Angus Hollis
V7 Hugo Chivell
S14 Jack Bell
V17 Indy Rae
V19 Brock Rae
SA22 Darren Richter
23 Lincoln Breen
24 Cooper Howe
25 Dylan Anton
26 Jamie Hall
V37 James MacDonald
43 Blaxx Caton
51 Ash Sinclair
V53 Zac Stevens
N58 Bailey Carter
65N Riley Simpson
66 Chad Bell
67 Brendan Hutchings
67 Zoe Pearce
V67 Grace Dunmore
69J Jett Bell
69S Sonny Bell
SA72 Corey Jones
VA78 Caleb Langdon
VA87 Jordy Langdon
95 Teija Hall
V96 Greg Dunmore

BOXSTOCK
N9 Logan Willis
N46 Kye Hutchison
V95 Frederick Carrigy
V35 Hudson Coates
58 Maddalyn Chapman
80W Hayden Di Giacomo
95 Raleigh Mulry

OPEN OUTLAW KARTS
V1 Marcus Reddecliffe
4W Owen Peet
5 Jessy Mckinnon
8 Mark Lyons
V11 Mitch Gladman
V14 Luke Hickson
V55 Levi Coates
88 Cassie Tuckett

And there’s still an opportunity to join them.

ENTRIES ARE REOPENING!!!
We know circumstances change, so if you wanted to be part of Micros on the Murray but couldn’t commit before entries closed, we’re opening them back up for any drivers who can now make the trip.
https://www.outix.co/comp/microsonthemurray26

Powri Racing Australia learnt plenty from our first event last year. They’ve put a huge amount of work into making this year’s event better, and now we’re simply excited to welcome everyone back to The Bend and see the new track come to life.

Micros on the Murray
September 11 & 12 | Dragway at The Bend

AASA - Australian Auto-Sport Alliance
POWRi
Jettco Developments
Methanol Moonshine
Shell V-Power Motorsport Park
Mansell Motorsport
Outlaw Karts Australia

NOT SORTED FOR FATHERS DAY? YOU WILL BE AFTER READING THIS!Shout Dad the perfect family weekend out with our SPRY Spring...
01/09/2026

NOT SORTED FOR FATHERS DAY? YOU WILL BE AFTER READING THIS!

Shout Dad the perfect family weekend out with our SPRY Spring Nationals weekend pass. Spend quality time with the fam and enjoy the sights and sounds of the dragway at full noise. This is a Father's Day gift he'll talk about for years.​​​

On sale until this Sunday, along with a host of other Father's Day offers

https://www.thebend.com.au/fathers-day

See you at the SPRY

30/08/2026

We’re almost ready to race!

Work is powering ahead on the brand-new Microspeedway Circuit at Dragway at The Bend, and the finish line is officially in sight.

The track opens this September, bringing even more fast, fierce and action-packed racing to the Dragway.

Here’s your latest look at the progress. Come check it out and get ready, the Microspeedway is nearly here!

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Tailem Bend, SA
5260

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