The Bend Classic 2026
Well another Huge Historic Touring Car Weekend has been run and won.
Congratulations to our
Australian Title winners for 2026
Nc Over 5000cc
1st Paul Stubber Camaro (WA)
2nd Scott Pierce Mustang(Vic)
3rd Nathan Gordon Monaro (Vic)
Nc 3501cc to 5000cc
1st Brad Tilley Mustang (NSW)
2nd Graham Wakefield Mustang (Qld)
3rd Michael Hibbert Charger (VIC)
Nc 3001cc to 3500cc
1st Stuart Young Torana (WA)
Nc 2001cc to 3000cc
1st Les Walmsley RX2 Mazda (Vic)
2nd Kirk Davis RX2 Mazda (SA)
Nc Under 2000cc
1st Josh Axford Escort BDA (SA)
2nd Shaun Relf Volvo (SA)
3rd Vic Draper Datsun 1600 (VIC)
Nb Over 4500cc
1st Pete Meuleman Mustang (VIC)
Nb 1301cc-1600cc Twin Cam
1st Anthony Green Cortina (VIC)
2nd Michael George Cortina (Vic)
Nb 1301cc-1600cc Pushrod
1st Rob Ephgrave Cortina (SA)
2nd Keith Williamson Cortina (SA)
3rd Gary Treloar Cortina (Vic)
Nb Under 1300cc
1st Jason Armstrong Mini (SA)
2nd Justin Elvin Mini (SA)
3rd David Cheney Mini (SA)
This year we created a new award titled The Port Wakefield Trophy for the winner of the Combined, all in last race of the day.
Congratulations to the inaugural Winner of our Port Wakefield Trophy for 2026 Paul Stubber Camaro (WA)
Big thanks to Shell V Power Motorsport Park, Adam Brook and Naomi for promoting and running what is becoming the Premier National Historic race meeting in Australia now.
With 62 entries and two grids it was spectacular. (see the pictures in the Galleries tab above after the 15th October )
A big thanks to our sponsors over the weekend for there support in helping to create an awesome weekend.
Adam and Anne at Construct Hire, Chris and Janine Stern from CS Airconditioning and last but not lease Bar 31 in Bunbury WA for there huge support to Competitors and the Welcome Function on Friday night.
A huge shout out to The SA Historic Touring Car committee for their efforts in pulling off another amazing event.
Thanks again to our resident photographer John Lemm of www.msimedia.com.au and Darren Knight the voice of Historic Touring Cars in Australia.
Congratulations to our new “The Bend International Track Record Holders”.
All existing Class Lap Records can be found at http://htcasa.com.au/lap-records/
NbF 1001cc to 1300cc
Jason Armstrong Mini with a 2:16.54
NbE 1301cc to 1600cc Pushrod
Rob Ephgrave Cortina lowered his lap record by 2 secs to a 2:27.28
NbE 1301cc-1600cc Twincam
Anthony Colton Cortina lowered his old lap record to a 2:27.25
NcB 3500cc to 5000cc
Brad Tilley Mustang lowered his old lap record to a 2:09.11
