The Bend Dragway has advised that after careful consideration, top-level drag racing at the facility will be delayed until October 2023. The construction team has done an incredible job building a world-class Dragway and the venue will begin operating minor events in late March with a grand opening scheduled for later in 2023.
As a result, the proposed Australian Top Fuel Championship round set down for March has been moved to the Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex. Likewise the 400 Thunder round also set down for March will be rescheduled for later in the year.
Steve Bettes, General Manager for The Bend Dragway is excited about the grand opening in October.
“The Bend Dragway Management are working closely with the major series promoters to determine new dates later in 2023. These dates will be announced soon.” he said.
All major championship events at The Bend will begin in the 23/24 Drag Racing season with the aim of establishing The Bend Motorsport Park as the premier destination for drag racing.
The Bend Dragway’s core aim is to provide fans and competitors alike with an outstanding venue that provides fabulous conditions, services and record-breaking performances. The Bend Dragway will begin operating in March 2023 with smaller events leading into the grand opening in October during the 23/24 Dragway season.
When complete the $35 million Bend Dragway will be a dual-lane strip over 1 kilometre with a 402-metre concrete timed length and lighting for night events. The venue will feature auditorium-style terraced seating and spectator viewing mounds surrounded by over 30,000 square metres of paddock and staging areas and a unique 1200 square metre burnout pad.
