The Bend secures management of TCR Australia

WSC and The Bend Motorsport Park announced a partnership that will see TCR Australia delivered exclusively at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park and Mallala Motorsport Park in 2026.

In a new era for national motorsport, TCR Australia will headline The Bend’s Championship Series with a five-round calendar utilising multiple circuit configurations across both venues.

TCR Australia competitors will receive a raft of benefits including dedicated pitlane garaging, premium hospitality and on-site accommodation all included with their low entry fee. This all-inclusive model marks an Australian first for any National Championship category.

All events will be streamed live and free, ensuring unmatched accessibility for Touring Car fans nationwide. In addition, spectator entry to every Bend event of the series will be free, opening the door for thousands of motorsport fans to experience world-class touring car racing in person.

Sam Shahin, Managing Director of The Bend is thrilled to play a role in revitalising this category: “We are committed to the motorsport industry, and we also believe that we share the responsibility of promoting categories that support aspiring motorsport enthusiasts. TCR is a global category that deserves its rightful place in Australian motorsport.  Our involvement is a testimony to the category, the brands it represents, and the teams and drivers that see it as a pathway to World TCR abroad, or a pathway to other categories in Australia."

WSC President Marcello Lotti said: “The Bend is a world class facility with world class reputation. We are thrilled to work with Motorsport Australia and The Bend to deliver TCR Australia in 2026.  We hope to build on this relationship in the future.”

Alistair MacDonald, CEO Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend added: “South Australia has proven itself to be a true motorsport state. To now call South Australia the home of a domestic touring car championship like TCR Australia is a tremendous privilege, and we’re determined to make the series an envy to the rest of the country for competitors, partners and fans alike.”

Motorsport Australia’s General Manager for Motorsport Operations David Stuart praised the teamwork in securing a world-class platform for TCR Australia: “Motorsport Australia welcomes the partnership, highlighting the professionalism and high-standard event delivery that The Bend and WSC have historically delivered.Motorsport Australia has worked closely with WSC and The Bend to ensure that TCR has the right framework and support to succeed in Australia. The 2026 season will build the foundation for growth in the years ahead.”

Further event details, including dates and additional information is available at www.thebend.com.au

The 2026 TCR Australia calendar will be released on 10 December 2025.

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