The Bend Motorsport Park West CW
The Bend Motorsports Park is a multi-purpose racing complex in operation since 2015, located an hour away from Adelaide, Australia. The facility consists of a fully-customizable road course, a drag strip, and a drift pad. Some of the raceway layouts available are the 35 turns, 4.82-mile (7.75-km) GT Circuit, the 2.12-mile (3.41-km) West Circuit, the 3.07-mile (4.94-km) International Circuit, and the 2.44-mile (3.93-km) East Circuit. The track surface tends to be dry, and temperatures are pleasant year-round, with mild extremes in summers and winters. Some of the racing series held at Bend Motorsport Park include the Supercar and Superbike Series, the Australian GT Championship, and the Asian LeMans Series, to name a few.
The GT Circuit of Bend Motorsports Park is one of the lengthiest in the world, second only to the renowned Nürburgring in Germany. It consolidates the other layouts in a single trajectory with up to 35 turns of varying angles and a remarkable 180 feet of elevation change. The West Circuit consists of the GT Circuit's front straightaway plus 12 corners, and the East Circuit elevates the technical difficulty with 22 challenging turns snaking left and right. The International Circuit bypasses the East Circuit's hard-to-maneuver trajectory and is the fastest configuration in the park, with an average speed of 80 mph (128 km/h).
The West Clockwise configuration at The Bend Motorsport Park utilizes western sections running clockwise at this modern South Australian facility near Tailem Bend, creating specific layout variant emphasizing particular corner sequences unique to western track infrastructure. The West CW routing serves events requiring specific technical characteristics or distance specifications available through western section utilization. This configuration demonstrates The Bend's modular design where different sections combine creating varied experiences.
Operating the West clockwise showcases The Bend Motorsport Park's configuration versatility where section-based layouts create distinct characteristics serving diverse event requirements. The West routing provides specific technical challenges unique to that section's corner geometry and elevation features. South Australian climate creates year-round racing potential serving Adelaide-area motorsport community with contemporary circuit infrastructure. The West CW configuration allows The Bend to offer varied experiences maximizing the facility's significant infrastructure investment through multiple section-based configuration options serving different event types and skill levels.
Class Podiums
The Bend Motorsport Park West CW is 3.4 km, 12 turns, clockwise. Fastest recorded lap: 1:15.400 (Dallara F307).
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Bend Motorsport Park West CW?
The Bend Motorsport Park West CW is 3.4 km (2.1 mi) long.
How many turns does The Bend Motorsport Park West CW have?
The Bend Motorsport Park West CW has 12 turns.
Which direction does The Bend Motorsport Park West CW run?
The Bend Motorsport Park West CW runs clockwise.
What is the lap record at The Bend Motorsport Park West CW?
The fastest recorded lap at The Bend Motorsport Park West CW is 1:15.400 in a Dallara F307.