Drift School (The Bend) Our “bring your own car” Drift School at The Bend is held on a half-wet, half-dry skidpan in a safe, controlled environment. Instructors are available to ride with you or offer tips from outside the car. The wet section is used for Beginner and Intermediate drivers to practice donuts and figure 8s. The dry section is for drivers working on drift entries (including handbrake entries), transitions and tandems. Typical Schedule: 9:00am–11:30am: Rotating courses (Donuts, Figure 8s, Entries) 12:00pm–1:00pm: Open Skidpan in a ‘Meihan replica’ layout (max 6 cars at once) Who is this for? ✔ First-time drifters ✔ Drivers learning donuts, figure 8s, and basic entries ✔ Drivers wanting instructor guidance in a low-pressure environment Beginners must enter Drift School before progressing to open skidpan / other events.

How old do I need to be to drive? The minimum driver age is 14. All drivers must hold a valid RACERS Clubman licence (not a drivers licence) to participate. If you’re under 18, you’ll need to contact us for prior approval before entering and must have a parent or guardian present on the day. What kind of car do I need? A rear-wheel drive car. No roll cage needed unless you have a convertible. Both street and track-only cars are welcome. See our vehicle requirements page for more information. Can I share a car? Yes. Each Drift School entry can add one guest driver at half price. Guest drivers must meet the same safety and license requirements. What do I need to bring? You’ll need your car (rear-wheel drive), helmet (AS/NZS1698 standard), long sleeves tops and pants, and closed-toe shoes. While spare wheels/tyres aren’t a must, they may come in handy, but many beginners don’t need to replace them for several events, especially on the wet skidpan. If you have spare parts, it’s always good to bring them just in case. Can passengers / spectators come? Yes! You can take one passenger at a time – instructors or friends/family with a valid Passenger Pass (they’ll need to pay and sign a waiver form). Passenger Passes are available on the day. Spectators are also welcome – they’ll just need a ticket

Typical Schedule: 9:00am–11:30am: Rotating courses (Donuts, Figure 8s, Entries) 12:00pm–1:00pm: Open Skidpan in a ‘Meihan replica’ layout (max 6 cars at once)

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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.