{"id":532421,"date":"2026-03-11T03:36:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/532421\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T03:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:36:14","slug":"nascar-style-experience-for-revamped-bend-500-supercars-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/532421\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018NASCAR-style\u2019 experience for revamped Bend 500 Supercars race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Bend-500.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018NASCAR-style\u2019 experience for revamped Bend 500\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAction from the 2025 AirTouch 500 at The Bend. Image: InSyde Media <\/p>\n<p>Supercars\u2019 Enduro Cup opener is this year set to be run on the 3.41km West Circuit following its inaugural running on the 4.95km International layout.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/supercars-news-the-bend-500-new-circuit-2026-tailem-bend-motorsport-park-layout\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">As previously reported<\/a>, it\u2019s hoped that move will spice up the 500km contest, while also ensuring the cars pass trackside spectators more often.<\/p>\n<p>The Bend is also introducing an infield campground on the pit straight as part of a push for the September 11-13 event to become the \u201cultimate camping weekend\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The infield campground will offer reserved sites for caravans, campervans and motorhomes alongside premium pre-set camping options.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers say this will create \u201ca true NASCAR-style stay-trackside experience for fans wanting to immerse themselves in the enduro atmosphere\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve supercharged our camping offering,\u201d declared circuit owner Sam Shahin.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe shorter West Circuit means more laps, more wheel-to-wheel battles and relentless race-side intensity, and now fans can stay right in the middle of it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLast year our fans told us they loved the racing, the action-packed line up on and off track, and the relaxed country enduro atmosphere \u2013 so we have gone even bigger and better in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve ramped up every part of the event to deliver more experiences, more wow moments and real value for money.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019ve ever been curious about coming to The Bend, this is the year to do it \u2014 there\u2019s something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A focus on camping further distinguishes The Bend 500 from the hugely popular Adelaide Grand Final held on the streets of the South Australian capital just over two months later.<\/p>\n<p>The Bend took over the 500km, pre-Bathurst enduro warm-up event from Sandown last year and <a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/supercars-news-2025-the-bend-500-endurance-race-james-warburton-contract-deal-sam-shahin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">confirmed a three-year extension of the deal through 2028 on the eve of its inaugural running.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CEO James Warburton welcomed The Bend\u2019s efforts to improve the trackside experience for fans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEndurance racing really suits The Bend, and Gen3 Supercars racing on the West Circuit will provide a new challenge for drivers and teams,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe expect this will lead to even closer on-track action, while off-track fans will have the same first class access the championship is known for.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a great step in the evolution of The Bend and its Supercars endurance race, and we look forward to returning to South Australia this September.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/b\/285241\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/285241.gif\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Action from the 2025 AirTouch 500 at The Bend. 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