AirTouch 500 at The Bend
The AirTouch 500 at The Bend is the opening round of the 2026 Ryco Enduro Cup, the first of two endurance races before the Repco Bathurst 1000. The event shifts to the 3.41km West Circuit, increasing the lap count from 102 to 147 laps. The move to the West Circuit means shorter laps and more passes in front of spectators, more race rhythm and more chances to catch the field from multiple vantage points. The Bend Motorsport Park opened in 2018 and hosts an endurance race replacing the Sandown 500 as the series' annual 500 kilometre race.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 | Practice 1 | 11 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 01:20 | Practice 2 | 12 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 03:30 | Practice 3 | 12 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 06:15 | Qualifying | 12 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 08:30 | Top Ten Shootout | 12 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 05:15 | AirTouch 500 | 13 Sep 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 13 Sep 2026, 05:15 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
- Supercars Trackside subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Serieneigener Dienst
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
The race result will appear here as soon as it is available.
About this race
AirTouch 500 at The Bend is a round of the Supercars Championship 2026 season, held on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was held at The Bend Motorsport Park.
The circuit is located in Tailem Bend, Australia and measures 4.950 kilometres, has 18 corners and opened in 2018.
The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia is one of the longest permanent circuits in the world and can be run in several configurations.
Coverage comes from 3 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does AirTouch 500 at The Bend start?
AirTouch 500 at The Bend starts on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 05:15 central European time.
Where does AirTouch 500 at The Bend take place?
The venue is The Bend Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend.
Where can I watch AirTouch 500 at The Bend?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+, Supercars Trackside carry the broadcast.