The Bend Dragway, currently under construction at The Bend Motorsport Park, will host minor events in March, but will delay hosting its top-level events until at least October 2023.
After careful consideration, and in an effort to get the 35 million dollar dragway operating to its full potential, top-tier events such as the Burson Auto Parts Top Fuel Championship, 400 Thunder, and the Australian Drag Racing Championships, will be postponed until their 23/24 seasons.
The crown-jewel dragway will however host minor events from March onwards, as it prepares to become the country’s major venue for drag racing.
Despite the earlier set-backs in construction due to weather and materials, the massive undertaking is making steady progress, and The Bend Dragway GM Steve Bettes, is excited by the prospect of an October grand opening.
“The Bend Dragway Management are working closely with the major series promoters to determine new dates later in 2023.We’re excited for October to come, and these dates will be announced soon,” Bettes said.
When finished, the 35 million dollar Bend Dragway will be the premier destination for drag racing in Australia
“The construction team has done an incredible job in building a world-class dragway, and by the 23/24 season, The Bend Motorsport Park will be the premier destination for drag racing.”
The core aim of the dragway is to provide fans and competitors alike an outstanding venue that provides ideal conditions for record breaking performances and sensational spectator viewing.
When complete, The Bend Dragway will feature a dual-lane strip over 1 kilometre long, with 402-metre concrete timed length, with exemplary lighting for night time events.
In terms of seating and viewing, the venue will feature auditorium style terraced seating, and spectator viewing mounds surrounded by over 30,000 square metres of paddock and staging areas. There will also be a unique 1200 square metre burnout pad.
