Automotive Festival
2027 SHIFT Nation Festival The Bend
Why You Should Go
Watch the racing, then run your own car in time attack or roll racing at the same festival
Format
Two Day Festival
Crowd
Motorsport fans, car clubs and families
Vibe
Racing by day, drifting and roll racing under lights
About This Event
SHIFT Nation's season opener puts circuit racing, drifting, time attack and roll racing on one bill at The Bend, with the on track program running into Saturday night under lights. It is the first festival of a new national series built around affordable, accessible motorsport for competitors and fans.
1What to Expect
Circuit racing is the headline act. The racing categories and the full festival program are not yet announced.
Drifting at The Bend runs on the skid pad, close to the paddock and the car club displays, with sessions timed so the racing crowd can get to the fence when the drift cars go out.
Roll racing runs on the main straight: two street cars roll up to the start side by side and race from a rolling start, with no launch.
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Time attack is one car against the clock on The Bend's long, flowing layout, the same circuit the racing uses.
Off the track there are car club display areas, sim racing competitions in the paddock, kids entertainment and the SHIFT Nation Partner Precinct, where brands and businesses exhibit.
2Best Way to Experience It
- Friday and Saturday both run on track, and live music runs after the on track program.
- Sim racing is walk up, with the rigs, wheels and games provided, so it fills the gaps between sessions.
- Time attack, drifting and roll racing take entries through the clubs and operators who already run them. Classes, requirements and costs come with the festival program.
- Car clubs, marque clubs and owner groups can apply for a display space at the festival.
About the Venue
3Nearby Accommodation
While you're in the area
Experiences near Shell V-Power Motorsport Park
4Logistics
Getting thereDriving, Public transport, Rideshare and taxis, Best value route
Driving
- The Bend Motorsport Park is at 543 Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend, about an hour south-east of Adelaide.
- Parking arrangements for this festival are not yet announced.
Public transport
- No SHIFT Nation shuttle has been announced for 2027.
Rideshare and taxis
- Uber operates in Adelaide.
- No rideshare pick up area has been announced for the festival.
Best value route
- No car free route has been published for this festival yet, so driving from Adelaide is the only way in with published directions.
Tickets and entryTickets
Tickets
- 2027 tickets are not on sale and prices are not announced.
- Registering interest on the SHIFT Nation site gives first access before general release, and a SHIFT Nation membership with first access to tickets is due to be detailed before the season opener.
Staying overWhere to stay
Where to stay
- Rydges Pit Lane Hotel and BIG4 The Bend Holiday Park are both on site at The Bend.
5Frequently Asked Questions
?Suitable for kids?
Yes. Every SHIFT Nation Festival has kids entertainment alongside the car club displays, sim racing and live music. Kids ticket prices are not yet announced.
?Can I take part in my own car?
Yes, through time attack, drifting or roll racing, and roll racing is built for street cars. Entry classes, licence and safety requirements and costs come with the festival program. Ticking Entering my car on the SHIFT Nation register form gets those details first.
?Is it a sanctioned event?
Yes. The Australian Auto Sport Alliance (AASA) provides sanctioning and insurance, and SHIFT Nation runs the racing and the festival itself.
Last verified: 2 November 2026Official link: shiftnation.com.au
Tags
Car DisplaysMulti Day EventCircuit RacingLive MusicAutomotive FestivalNight EventDriftingHave a GoFamilies
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