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Motorbike Racing

2026 Shannons Australian Superbike Championship The Bend

Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, Australia13–15 Nov 20263 days

Why You Should Go

Every ASBK class on one bill, with free Friday entry and the pit paddock on every ticket

Format

Three Day Race Meeting

Crowd

National championship crowd, no figure published

Vibe

Summer superbike racing at Tailem Bend

About This Event

The Bend is the first meeting of the Australian Superbike summer season where all six ASBK categories race together, and five of them open their championships here. They race the 4.95 km International Circuit at Tailem Bend, 18 turns of blind corners, fast sweepers and hard braking zones.

1What to Expect

Six ASBK categories on one bill: SW-Motech Superbike, Kawasaki Supersport, Supersport Next Gen, Race and Road Supersport 300, the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup and Superbike Masters all race, with Radical Cup Australia and the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU APAC on the support card.
Free Friday and the paddock: Every ticket holder gets into the venue free on Friday for practice, and every ticket includes the pit paddock, so the bikes and riders are close all weekend.
Saturday sets the grid: Saturday is qualifying for every class, including the Superbike Top 12 session, plus the first races for the juniors, Supersport 300, R3 and Radical Cup.
Show all 5
Sunday is Superbike race day: The two 11 lap Superbike races start at 11:15am and 2:45pm on Sunday, with every support class racing in between.
Stunts and a bike display: Tjay Stuntz rides stunt shows across the weekend, and the Welcome Centre bike display includes a Ducati 998S, a Honda RC30 and a Bimota SB6R.

2Best Way to Experience It

Gold

Sunday on a Weekend pass

Sunday has both Superbike races and a race for every class, and the Weekend pass also covers Saturday qualifying and free Friday practice.

Silver

The SkyDeck on an APEX Pass

The APEX Pass opens the APEX Bar over pit lane and the SkyDeck, which looks over the entire circuit.

Bronze

Sunday lunch in pit lane

From 12:25pm on Sunday the lunch break has ASBK pillion rides on track and a pit lane walk.

About the Venue

The venue

Shell V-Power Motorsport Park

See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • Shell V-Power Motorsport Park is at 543 Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend.
  • The venue puts it about an hour from the bottom of the freeway out of Adelaide.

Public transport

  • No train, bus or shuttle to the circuit is published for 2026.

Rideshare and taxis

  • No rideshare or taxi pick up point is published for 2026.

Best value route

  • Driving is the only way in with published arrangements for 2026.

Gates and reentry

  • Gates open at 7:30am every day.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • From AU$20 for Saturday general admission (2026), sold on Outix.
  • Gate prices carry a surcharge.
On the day

Weather

  • Mid November is late spring in the Murraylands.
Staying over

Camping

  • BIG4 The Bend Holiday Park is inside the venue.
  • Pre set Deluxe Tents in the circuit infield cost AU$649 for two people from Friday 13 to Monday 16 November, with two GA tickets included (2026).

5Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for kids?
Children 4 and under get in free with an adult ticket holder, and children 5 to 15 years are AU$10 for Saturday or AU$15 for the weekend (2026).
Got a 2026 Phillip Island MotoGP ticket?
Eligible ticket holders can claim one free ASBK ticket through The Bend's event page while the allocation lasts.
Do I need a grandstand seat?
No. The grandstands are open to every ticket holder, first come, first served (2026).
Can I pay with cash?
The venue is moving to cashless, so payment is by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, gate tickets included.
Can I ride my own bike on the track?
The Saturday Motorbike Cruise is AU$5 for licensed riders aged 18 years and over, in an Australian approved helmet, gloves, long sleeve jacket, long pants and boots (2026). Riders with a ticket also get free Ride 'n' View access.
Can I watch from my car?
Park 'n' View puts your car beside the track for AU$10 on Saturday or AU$15 for the weekend (2026), and everyone in the car needs a ticket.
Can I stay at the circuit?
The 100 room Rydges Pit Lane Hotel is on site, and there are more beds across Tailem Bend and the towns along the Murray River.

6Cost Breakdown

2026 pricesPrice
General admission SaturdayAU$20
General admission weekendAU$30
Child 5 to 15 years SaturdayAU$10
Child 5 to 15 years weekendAU$15
APEX Pass SaturdayAU$69
APEX Pass weekendAU$119
Champions Lounge SaturdayAU$129
Champions Lounge weekendAU$199
Park 'n' View car pass SaturdayAU$10
Park 'n' View car pass weekendAU$15
Motorbike Cruise SaturdayAU$5
Deluxe Tent for 2, three nightsAU$649
Last verified: 8 November 2026Official link: asbk.com.au

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