Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend
Tailem Bend, Australia
Description
Although it’s one of the more recent additions to the Australian motorsport scene, opening in 2018, The Bend Motorsport Park—known as Shell V-Power Motorsport Park under its current naming rights agreement—has already cemented a high place in the country’s racing pantheon. Besides being one of only four circuits in the country to hold an FIA Grade 2 license or better, it’s also incredibly versatile, with numerous layouts for series of all types (including sports cars, formula cars, and motorcycles) and vehicles of all speeds.
Largest of The Bend’s many layouts is its GT Circuit; at 4.828 miles (7.77 kilometers) long, it’s longer than any other permanent motorsport facility in the world except for the Nurburgring Nordschleife. The International circuit typically plays host to its Supercars round, while the shorter West and East circuits are primarily utilized for club days and driver training, although the West layout also saw a Supercars round during the COVID-adjusted 2020 campaign.
East Circuit
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
3.93 km | Limit: 40.2 km/h | Max Cars: 60 | Has short parade lap: ✅ | Opens: 2025-01-01 |
| thebend east | Corners: 22 | Pit-Stalls: 10 | Grid-Stalls: 60 | Has night lightning: ❌ | Closes: 2025-12-31 |
GT Circuit
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
7.77 km | Limit: 40.2 km/h | Max Cars: 60 | Has short parade lap: ✅ | Opens: 2025-01-01 |
| thebend gt | Corners: 35 | Pit-Stalls: 37 | Grid-Stalls: 60 | Has night lightning: ❌ | Closes: 2025-12-31 |
International Circuit
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
4.95 km | Limit: 40.2 km/h | Max Cars: 60 | Has short parade lap: ✅ | Opens: 2025-01-01 |
| thebend international | Corners: 18 | Pit-Stalls: 37 | Grid-Stalls: 60 | Has night lightning: ❌ | Closes: 2025-12-31 |
South West Circuit
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
1.82 km | Limit: 40.2 km/h | Max Cars: 60 | Has short parade lap: ✅ | Opens: 2025-01-01 |
| thebend southwest | Corners: 7 | Pit-Stalls: 37 | Grid-Stalls: 60 | Has night lightning: ❌ | Closes: 2025-12-31 |
Sprint Circuit
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
2.77 km | Limit: 40.2 km/h | Max Cars: 60 | Has short parade lap: ✅ | Opens: 2025-01-01 |
| thebend sprint | Corners: 11 | Pit-Stalls: 37 | Grid-Stalls: 60 | Has night lightning: ❌ | Closes: 2025-12-31 |
West Circuit
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
3.41 km | Limit: 40.2 km/h | Max Cars: 60 | Has short parade lap: ✅ | Opens: 2025-01-01 |
| thebend west | Corners: 12 | Pit-Stalls: 37 | Grid-Stalls: 60 | Has night lightning: ❌ | Closes: 2025-12-31 |
West Plus Circuit
| Layout | Length | Pit-Road | Grid | Misc | Sim Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
3.65 km | Limit: 40.2 km/h | Max Cars: 60 | Has short parade lap: ✅ | Opens: 2025-01-01 |
| thebend westplus | Corners: 17 | Pit-Stalls: 37 | Grid-Stalls: 60 | Has night lightning: ❌ | Closes: 2025-12-31 |