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Drag Racing

2026 Spry Spring Nationals

Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, Australia20–22 Nov 20263 days

Why You Should Go

National drag racing champions are crowned here, after a free test and tune day

Format

Three Day Drag Meeting

Crowd

National championship crowd, no figure published

Vibe

Nitro drag racing title deciders

About This Event

The Spry Spring Nationals is the 2026 NDRC Grand Final, so Australia's national drag racing titles are decided on the Dragway at The Bend. More than 400 cars and bikes race over three days, from Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car down to Junior Dragsters.

1What to Expect

Titles decided on Sunday: Sunday runs eliminations and finals for the Sportsman and Pro classes from 8am to 5pm, and the national champions are crowned on the day.
Group 1 nitro and Pro classes: BLAHST Australian Top Fuel, XPRO Nitro Funny Car, Top Doorslammer, Top Fuel Motorcycle, Pro Alcohol, Pro Stock, Pro Mod and Pro Stock Motorcycle all run, with two rounds of Group 1 qualifying on Saturday.
A deep Sportsman field: The Aeroflow Sportsman Championship brings 11 classes, from Super Comp and Supercharged Outlaws to Junior Dragster and Junior Drag Bike, with three rounds of qualifying on Friday.
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Free test and tune on Thursday: Thursday 19 November is test and tune for all classes from 9am to 4pm, and entry is free.
Fireworks and a car display: Saturday has fireworks, weather permitting, and the Welcome Centre shows cars including Bob Sherry's Lil Gangster and Frank Russo's 1980 Holden VC Commodore SL/E.

2Best Way to Experience It

Gold

Sunday finals from the mounds

General admission covers the terrace seating and the grass mounds on both sides of the strip plus the pits, so you can move between the viewing areas and the teams as the titles are decided.

Silver

The Start Line Experience

Up to 15 people at a time stand beside the start line for about 10 minutes during racing, for guests aged 18 years and over, with safety gear supplied.

Bronze

Top View behind the start line

The Top View suites in the Dragway building sit directly behind the start line, with food served all day and a cash bar.

About the Venue

The venue

Shell V-Power Motorsport Park

See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • Dragway at The Bend is at 543 Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend.
  • The organiser puts it about an hour from the bottom of the freeway out of Adelaide, and parking is free (2026).

Public transport

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

Rideshare and taxis

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

Best value route

  • Driving in and using the free parking is the only way in with published arrangements for 2026.

Gates and reentry

  • Tickets are digital.
  • Scan out and scan back in to leave and return.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • From AU$50 for Friday general admission (2026), sold on Outix.
  • Gate sales depend on availability.
On the day

Weather

  • Late November is late spring at Tailem Bend.
  • The organiser lists a hat, sunscreen, layers for the evening and a refillable water bottle, and water stations are on site.
Staying over

Camping

  • Event camping and pre set Deluxe Tents in the circuit infield are sold for the weekend, and BIG4 The Bend Holiday Park is on site.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for kids?
Kids 4 and under get in free with a paying adult, a 3 day child GA ticket for 5 to 15 years is AU$20 (2026), and the organiser strongly recommends ear protection for kids.
Can I pay with cash?
No. Dragway at The Bend is a cashless venue, so payment is by card or a contactless device.
Is there wheelchair access?
Accessible parking is next to the Blue Ticket Box, with accessible viewing, and Companion Card holders bring a companion free.
Do I need a grandstand seat?
General admission already covers terrace seating and the grass mounds. A reserved West Mound grandstand seat for Saturday and Sunday, with Friday GA, is AU$150 (2026).
Can I watch from my car?
Park and View puts your car on the West or East mound for AU$50 on Friday or AU$140 for three days (2026), and every passenger needs an entry ticket.
Can I bring a chair?
Fold up chairs suit some of the grassed viewing areas.

6Cost Breakdown

2026 pricesPrice
General admission FridayAU$50
General admission SaturdayAU$65
General admission SundayAU$65
General admission 3 dayAU$100
Child 5 to 15 years FridayAU$10
Child 5 to 15 years 3 dayAU$20
Concession FridayAU$45
Concession 3 dayAU$90
Grandstand weekend with Friday GAAU$150
Grandstand weekend childAU$75
Top View suite FridayAU$199
Top View suite 3 dayAU$649
Park and View FridayAU$50
Park and View 3 dayAU$140
Start Line ExperienceAU$89
Centre Lane ExperienceAU$109
Deluxe Tent for 2, four nightsAU$699
Last verified: 8 November 2026Official link: springnats.thebend.com.au

Tags

Car DisplaysCampingMulti Day EventVIP HospitalityWheelchair UsersBehind the ScenesDrag RacingMotorbikesFamilies

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