Street Machine Drag Challenge 2026: Thursday Night at The Bend

For the first time Drag Challenge brings Thursday night racing to Dragway at The Bend, Tailem Bend, with more than 300 of Australia's toughest street registered cars racing on the strip. Spectators can wander the pits to see the cars and crews up close, plus merchandise and food vendors. Single day passes are on sale through the Drag Challenge website, with pensioner, concession and youth discounts, and kids 12 and under get in free. Hosted by Street Machine Drag Challenge. More info: dragchallenge.com.au/spectator/