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THE BEND CLASSIC
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Get ready to be transported back in time at the all-new Bend Classic - a thrilling 3-day event that will ignite your senses. Witness the iconic roar of classic cars as they take to the circuit, explore captivating car displays, and test your skills on the karting track for an extra adrenaline boost.
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Dragway at The Bend, located at the Shell V Power Motorsport Park
Phone: (08) 8165 5700
Address: 543 Dukes Hwy, Tailem Bend, SA, 5260
Email: customerservice@thebend.com.au
Website: The Bend
Event Session times l 3 October 2025
Competitor Gates Open – 8am
Spectator Gates Open – 10am
On-track action from - 12pm
Noise Curfew – 10pm
Event Session times l 4 October 2025
Competitor Gates Open – 8am
Gates Open – 9am
On-track action from 11am
Expected finish* - 6:30pm
Noise Curfew – 10pm
Event Session times l 5 October 2025
Competitor Gates Open – 8am
Gates Open – 8am
On-track action from 9am
Expected finish* - 4:30pm
Noise Curfew – 10pm
* Please note that these times are provisional.
* Please note that the schedule is subject to change and customers should be asked to check the website for updates
* Full schedule is up on our website and will be published on 24 September2025 but is subject to change.
Get your tickets via Outix – outix.co *(not com)
The Bend aims to be a 100% Cashless Venue (the café and the bar will provide one cash outlet)
Tickets can be purchased online via Outix.
During the event the only on-site place to purchase tickets will be at the ticket office at the Dragway at The Bend (no sale of tickets at the venue outside of event days).
All valid ticket holders will be able to access the event via the main Gates 1 (red) and 2 (blue) - via the Dukes Highway and Mallee Highway entrances.
Accessibility access is available at both Car Park 1 and Car Park 2 at the Dragway
General Admission and Grandstand Ticket Holders heading from Adelaide or Sydney direction should enter the venue on event days is via the Dukes Highway – entry B. Please follow the signage.
General Admission and Grandstand Ticket Holders heading from Melbourne should enter the venue on event days via the Dukes Highway – entry A. Please follow signage.
VIP’s and Competitor entrance should enter the venue on event days via the Dukes Highway – entry A. Please follow signage.
Pass-outs will be allowed. Please ensure that you retain your valid event ticket as you will be required to scan your event ticket on exit and again on re-entry.
First Aid will be available on site and is located on the venue map.
Toilets are located at various positions around the venue. Please refer to the venue map for toilet locations. Please note that toilets are only accessible after gates open.
There is an ATM located at the OTR at the intersection of Dukes Hwy and Jerusalem Drive. There are no ATMs within Shell V-Power Motorsport Park. Please note that we are a cashless venue.
Shell V-Power Motorsport Park is a non-smoking/vaping venue. Please ensure you receive a pass-out to ensure re-entry is permitted. Shell V-Power Motorsport Park reserves the right to remove non-complying patrons from site without providing a refund and without right to re-entry.
Bags may be subject to a random safety and security search upon entry.
Spring Nationals is an outdoor event. It is recommended that patrons bring appropriate protection from weather elements (i.e. hats, sunscreen, raincoats and warm clothing) even if seated inside corporate facilities.
Please also refer to our ticketing policy for more information located on our website and check the website for regular updates if weather is looking inclement.
Accessible car parking is located in car park 1 and car park 2.
If accessibility car parking is required and you need further assistance – please register details with The Bend customer service desk Customerservice@thebend.com.au
Unfortunately, animals (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed at the venue under the ruling of Motorsport Australia as part of the national guidelines for Motorsport Facilities.
For the comfort and safety of patrons and competitors the following items are not allowed into Shell V-Power Motorsport Park:
· Alcohol; any item that could be used as a weapon; beach balls and other inflatable devices; bicycles, scooters, skateboards and roller-blades/skates; telephoto camera lenses with a focal length capacity of greater than 200 mm; professional video equipment; fireworks; frisbees; helium balloons; glass (including bottles); large containers in excess of 1.5 litres; flags, banners or signs larger than 1.2 m wide or with handles longer than 50 cm in length; musical instruments and/or amplification equipment; unauthorized advertising or marketing material or flyers; laser pointers, distress signals, whistles or loud hailers; dangerous goods and any other item prohibited by legislation.
· Note: prams and strollers are not permitted in Grandstand seating areas.