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Supercars Race Format at The Bend

Format of the AirTouch 500 at The Bend, from qualifying to co-drivers, to the race itself and the support categories!
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AIRTOUCH 500
AT THE BEND

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12 - 14 September 2025
Gates open 6.30am daily

Shell V-Power Motorsport Park
Tailem Bend, SA

AirTouch 500 at The Bend will kick into gear on 12th September 2025! For the first time The Shell V-Power Motorsport Park will host a 500-Kilometre Endurance race to kick off the Supercars Enduro Cup. The Bend will put on yet another fantastic event, supported by globally renowned category the FIA Kumho TCR World Tour! 

EVENT TICKETS

General Admission

Your Ticket to All the Action – General Admission at the AirTouch 500!

 

Get amongst it at the AirTouch 500 with a General Admission ticket that gives you access to the full experience – no upgrades needed! Wander the entire venue, explore the infield, check out all the live entertainment, and enjoy grandstand views at turns 17 and 18 (no reserved seating).

 

Even better, Supercars paddock access is included – so you’ll be up close to the crews and cars as they prepare to battle it out over 500 kilometres of endurance racing.

 

Free parking? Tick. Free shuttle buses? Tick. Kids 15 & under? They go free!

 

Concession holders save $10 off the regular price – making it the best value way to experience South Australia’s biggest motorsport weekend.

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Prices start from $35 (fees & charges apply).

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The Repco Supercars Championship (formally Australian Touring Car Championship) is the premier motorsport category in Australasia and one of Australia’s biggest sports.

 

Globally, it is recognised as the best touring car category in the world and a leader in motorsport entertainment.

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Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT:

The POWRi Speedway at The Bend

POWRi will be running the 'Micro's on the Murray' circle-track event at the Live Action Arena. Over 70+ Microsprints with a host of supports will compete over two afternoon / evenings on a 200m speedway-style track at the Live Action Arena.

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The whole activity will be operated by POWRi (Lake Liddell Speedway) to demonstrate their mini-Speedway product to a South Australian audience ahead of multiple events throughout the upcoming 2025/26 summer.

 

Spectators can enjoy 3+ hours of racing on Friday and Saturday evenings with free entry for Supercars ticket holders. 


WHEN: Friday 12th & Saturday 13th September

TIME: 2pm to 10pm

WHERE: Dragway Live Action Arena

COST: Included with your AirTouch 500 ticket. 

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ACCOMMODATION

AirTouch 500 at The Bend is the only Supercars round besides Bathurst offering Trackside Camping! Make the most of your Supercars experience, stay trackside and wake up to the symphony of the V8s! Soak in the atmosphere of Supercars and gear up for Trackside Camping awards and your chance to win some cool prizes! Camping FAQs are coming soon.

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Trackside camping options are now available to previous Supercars campers and all previous sites have been reserved with the customer to be contacted directly by The Bend.  Trackside Camping is now available to the general public via the ticketing link above. Limited spots available.

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Those looking for luxury stays can explore our Rydges Pit Lane offerings.

 

And if you're looking for family stays or glamping, check out what BIG4 The Bend has on offer. 

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Hurry up as spots are limited! 

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