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2027 Ferrari Challenge Australasia The Bend

Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, Australia7–9 May 20273 days

Why You Should Go

Ferrari Adelaide's home round, at a circuit with one of the longest layouts in the world

Format

Three Day Race Meeting

Crowd

Ferrari clients and racing fans

Vibe

One make Ferrari racing at a modern circuit

About This Event

The Bend hosts the mid season round of the 2027 Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Australasia, three days of one make Ferrari racing at Tailem Bend in South Australia. The circuit opened in 2018 on the site of an old test track and runs several layouts for car and bike racing.

1What to Expect

Every car is a Ferrari: The championship field races the Ferrari 296 Challenge, so the whole grid is one model from one maker.
Three day weekend: The round runs Friday 7 to Sunday 9 May 2027, one of two three day rounds on the 2027 calendar with Bathurst in March.
Dealer teams for 2027: Five Ferrari dealers, from Ferrari Sydney to Barbagallo Ferrari in Perth, now each back a race team.
Kiwis on the grid: New Zealand drivers have been part of the field since the series started in 2025.

2Best Way to Experience It

Gold

The Adelaide dealer team's home round

Ferrari Adelaide races with Zagame Autosport, so The Bend is the home weekend for the South Australian team.

Silver

A circuit built for length

The Bend's 7.770 km GT layout is the second longest circuit in the world after the Nordschleife, with 35 turns and 85 metres of elevation change.

Bronze

Midway through the season

The Bend is round three of five, between Bathurst in March and Queensland Raceway in June.

About the Venue

The venue

Shell V-Power Motorsport Park

See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • The circuit is at 543 Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend, South Australia.

Public transport

  • No shuttle or public transport link to the circuit is published for 2027.

Rideshare and taxis

  • No rideshare drop off point is published for 2027.

Best value route

  • No route in without a car is published for 2027.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • Spectator entry for 2027 is not announced yet.
On the day

Weather

  • Early May is autumn in South Australia.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Can I race in it?
Drivers join the championship through an Official Ferrari Dealer.
Who runs the series?
Ferrari Australasia runs it as the regional series of Ferrari Challenge, which also races in Europe, North America, Japan and the UK.
Last verified: 8 November 2026Official link: ferrari.com

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Multi Day EventCircuit RacingSupercarsFerrariSingle Marque Event

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