Australian Superbike Championship: Round 2

The Bend Motorsport Park hosts the second round of the 2027 Penrite Australian Superbike Championship, offering a premier experience for motorcycle racing enthusiasts. The Bend, officially opened in 2018, is one of the premier circuits in the world. The 18-turn international layout used in the ASBK Championship provides massive variety – blind turns, sweeping corners, hard braking zones and areas for maximum acceleration – which makes it anything but a walk in the park. It’s the degree of difficulty which makes it such a formidable challenge for riders and a bonanza for spectators. The infrastructure, corporate and spectator facilities at The Bend are world class, which means all the off-track ASBK activities – welcome centre displays, fan zone, the ASBK Trade Alley, ‘Mini Moto come and try’ sessions, autograph sessions and pitlane walks – are also extremely popular. The huge welcome centre also hosts ASBK press conferences for the fans. Spectators have convenient options for their stay, with on-site accommodation available at the Rydges Pit Lane Hotel, as well as camping and cabin facilities at The Bend Big4 Holiday Park. With additional lodging options located in nearby Tailem Bend and along the Murray River, the event is well-suited for a full weekend of racing. Competing classes: – SW-Motech Superbike – Kawasaki Supersport Next Gen – Race and Road Supersport 300 – BLU CRU R3 Cup – BLU CRU Oceania Junior Cup – Superbike Masters

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One of the World's Great Motorsport Venues, Right in South Australia's Backyard. Stretching 7.77 km in its full GT Circuit configuration, it's the second-longest permanent racing circuit in the world, behind only the Nürburgring Nordschleife — a stat that still doesn't fully land until you're standing at pit lane looking down the straight. It's Australia's only circuit to comply with the latest FIA Grade 2 and FIM Category A standards simultaneously, which means it sits in genuine elite company globally, capable of hosting any series, any category, any time. Circuit Configurations One of the things that makes The Bend genuinely unique is its flexibility. The challenging 7.77 km GT Circuit is suited to endurance racing and drive experiences, while the 4.95 km International Circuit forms the backbone for major national events including Supercars, Superbikes, and national series racing. The 3.41 km West Circuit handles the bulk of club days, testing, and driver training, and the 3.93 km East Circuit can be run independently. More Than a Race Track The Bend is unique in having every motorsport discipline through the one gate — circuit racing for cars and motorcycles, an international Group 1 Dragway, Australia's only purpose-built drift circuit, a karting circuit, a rallycross circuit, driver training facilities, a 4WD adventure park, and a rally/off-road facility. For spectators and visitors, the on-site experience is just as well considered. The Welcome Centre features an automotive gallery and the Apex Bar x Dining overlooking pit lane, while accommodation options range from the 100-room Rydges Pit Lane Hotel to the BIG4 Holiday Park with camping and cabins.

The Bend sits on the Dukes Highway at Tailem Bend, roughly an hour's drive from Adelaide along the South Eastern Freeway. For interstate visitors, it's accessible from both the Mallee and Dukes Highways for those travelling from Melbourne or Sydney.