INTERVIEW: Dr Sam Shahin - 04 November 2026
Summary
Dr. Sam Shahin, Managing Director of The Bend, discusses the venue's massive November schedule, headlined by the Australian Superbike Championships and the National Drag Racing Championship Grand Finals. The conversation highlights South Australia's growing status as a motorsport capital and details record-breaking Top Fuel performances, noting the track is just six hundredths of a second away from the world record.
Topics discussed
Introduction and preview of November events
Australian Superbike Championships and talent development
Ticket pricing and South Australia's motorsport strategy
National Drag Racing Championship Grand Finals announcement
Sponsorship and the visceral experience of drag racing
Discussion on track quality and history
Top Fuel car speed records and performance stats
Proximity to the world record for quarter mile
Top Fuel motorcycle records and final sign-off
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