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14/09/2026

Turn it up! James Johnston is calling you to The Bend.

This October Long Weekend, The Bend Classic unleashes three huge days of historic racing, country music, rodeo action, trackside camping, nostalgia drags, BBQ, family entertainment and one absolutely stacked festival lineup.

Feel legendary machinery thunder around the circuit. Watch the rodeo erupt under the lights. Follow the smoke into BBQ Village. Then pull on the boots as James Johnston, Lee Kernaghan and an incredible Australian country lineup take over the stage.

This isn’t just something you watch. It’s a full-throttle country weekend you live from the moment you arrive.

Pack the car. Round up the crew. Come hungry and get ready to make some noise.

THE BEND CLASSIC
2–4 October 2026
Tickets available now at classic.thebend.com.au

13/09/2026

WHAT. A. WEEKEND.

The 2026 AirTouch 500 has been run and won and it delivered absolutely everything.

A huge congratulations to Chaz Mostert and Fabian Coulthard, who conquered the elements and charged from 11th on the grid to claim an incredible victory for Walkinshaw TWG Racing.

Congratulations also to Kai Allen and Tim Slade in second, Ryan Wood and Jaxon Evans in third, and every driver, co-driver, crew member and team who took on 500 kilometres of brutal, unpredictable endurance racing.

To AirTouch, Supercars, our event partners, sponsors, support categories and activation partners, thank you for helping us bring this enormous weekend to life.

To our race officials, marshals, medical and safety crews, recovery teams, security, event operations, broadcasters, media, contractors and suppliers, thank you for the long hours, calm heads and extraordinary work behind the scenes.

To every member of our staff and volunteer teams, across the circuit, paddock, grandstands, Park ’n’ View, campgrounds, Fan Zones, Welcome Centre, BIG4 Holiday Park, Apex Bar & Grill, Karting and the Dragway, this event happened because of you.

To our food vendors, entertainers and everyone who kept the crowds fed, moving and smiling—thank you.

To the Tailem Bend and Murraylands community, thank you for welcoming thousands of race fans back to our region.

And finally, to every fan who joined us: whether you camped all weekend, packed the grandstands, lined the fence, explored the paddock or braved the wild weather trackside, you created the atmosphere that made this event unforgettable.

You brought the colour. You brought the noise. You brought The Bend to life.

The road to Bathurst started right here and what a way to begin.

From all of us at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park: thank you, travel safely, and we’ll see you back at The Bend soon.

🏁 Sunday SuperSeat Winners Announced! 🏁What a way to wrap up an incredible AirTouch 500 weekend!A huge congratulations t...
13/09/2026

🏁 Sunday SuperSeat Winners Announced! 🏁

What a way to wrap up an incredible AirTouch 500 weekend!

A huge congratulations to our Sunday SuperSeat winners, who scored some fantastic prizes simply by being in the right seat at the right time.

Congratulations to our winners:
🥳 Samantha Morrow - V8 Mustang Hot Lap Experience
🥳 Owen Weir - V8 Mustang Hot Lap Experience
🥳 Greg Dobson - V8 Mustang Hot Lap Experience
🥳 Stephen Haddin - FREE Campsite at the 2027 AirTouch 500
🥳 Rex Herde - FREE Campsite at the 2027 AirTouch 500

Thank you to everyone who joined us across the weekend and helped create an unforgettable atmosphere. We can't wait to welcome you back to The Bend again soon!

🔥 Don't forget! AirTouch 500 2027 tickets are on sale now at 2026 prices for 10 days only. Secure your spot and save before prices increase. Tickets 👉 bit.ly/tbsc27

We'll see you back at The Bend in 2027! 🏁

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13/09/2026

THE AIRTOUCH 500 IS UNDERWAY AND THE CHAOS HAS CLOCKED ON EARLY.

The enduro had barely found its rhythm before the first little hiccup arrived.

Changing weather, a slippery circuit and seriously challenging conditions are already testing every driver, crew and strategy on the grid.

This is exactly why endurance racing hits differently. Nothing is guaranteed. Everything can change in a heartbeat and there’s absolutely no room for error.

500 kilometres. 147 laps. One massive battle against the field, the circuit and the elements.

Strap in. This one is going to be wild.

13/09/2026

Hang 10, we’ll be back.

13/09/2026

12:09PM. TWO HOURS, WE’RE ALMOST THERE, PEOPLE.

The cars are prepared. The drivers are set. The crews are ready.

In less than two hours, the AirTouch 500 gets underway: 500 kilometres, 147 laps and one enormous fight to the finish.

The enduro is imminent.

Are you here? And when the story is written, will you be able to say you saw it unfold live?

If you’re already inside, find your spot and get ready.

If you’re not this is your final call.

Get to The Bend. Feel the noise. Witness the drama. Be able to say:

“I was there.”

12/09/2026

RACE DAY FORECAST: 100% CHANCE OF DRAMA.

The latest Bureau of Meteorology forecast for Tailem Bend🌡️ 12–22°C

AirTouch 500 could become an absolute thriller - bring the sunscreen and prepare for an EPIC 500, 147 laps and everything up for grabs.

Tickets are still available. Buy online now 👉bit.ly/sc26sun
Get to The Bend and experience the action where it’s meant to be felt trackside.

Let’s go racing!

THIS IS IT. RACE DAY HAS ARRIVED.Everything has led to this.500 kilometres. 147 laps. One brutal fight to the finish.The...
12/09/2026

THIS IS IT. RACE DAY HAS ARRIVED.

Everything has led to this.

500 kilometres. 147 laps. One brutal fight to the finish.

The action begins from 8:00am, with a huge support-category program, AUS X Karts Grand Finals and entertainment across the entire venue.

Then it’s time for the big one:

10:15am — Supercars Warm-Up
11:30am — All-Driver Signing Session at Podium Park
12:15pm — Porsche Carrera Cup: Race 2
1:28pm — Welcome to Country
1:30pm — National Anthem
1:45pm — THE AIRTOUCH 500
After the race — Podium Celebrations

Plus Supercars Superlaps, an open paddock and family entertainment running all day.

The strategies are set. The drivers are ready. The road to Bathurst begins right here.

This is your final chance to experience it live. Tickets are still available buy online before you arrive for the best price.
Buy Tickets 👉 bit.ly/sc26sun

Race day at The Bend. Let’s make it unforgettable.

12/09/2026

BUGGY TOURS WITH SODA. What could possibly go wrong?

I took Mark Soderstrom for the scenic route to Turn 7 complete with plenty of laughs, some seriously impressive camping setups and only mild concern about my driving.

The journey was good. The destination was even better.

What a day. What a view. Turn 7 might just be the best spot in the house.

Address

543 Dukes Highway
Tailem Bend, SA
5260

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

(08) 8165 5700

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