Rain disrupted the 2026 Bend 500 Supercars round in Australia. A wild storm arrived ahead of the race, forcing the Porsche support race to be abandoned. The Safety Car was called during the main event. The Top 10 Shootout action had preceded the race, but the shifting conditions and brake tweaks created plenty of doubt. The beginning was frantic, with trouble for several contenders as the running order changed. Fans could track the action via Supercars channels and live streams.