# AirTouch 500 Supercars event at The Bend

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/airtouch-500-supercars-event-at-the-bend
> Updated: 2026-09-13T08:13:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The AirTouch 500 at The Bend began with Brodie Kostecki securing pole position for the Dick Johnson Racing Ford Mustang GT. Kostecki recorded a time of 1m16.3756s during the Top 10 Shootout, narrowly beating Matt Payne by 0.0736 seconds. Ford drivers occupied the first two rows of the starting grid.

During the endurance race, Chaz Mostert and co-driver Fabian Coulthard won for Walkinshaw TWG Racing. Driving a Toyota GR Supra, the pair navigated heavy rain, standing water, and three safety car periods. Mostert established a significant lead as the track transitioned from wet tyres to slicks. The race concluded after 141 laps due to time-certain regulations. Kai Allen and Tim Slade finished second, while Ryan Wood and Jaxon Evans took third.

## Claims

- Chaz Mostert and Fabian Coulthard won the AirTouch 500 at The Bend. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The race featured three safety car periods. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Kai Allen and Tim Slade finished in second place. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ryan Wood and Jaxon Evans finished in third place. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Chaz Mostert expressed disbelief over his victory via race radio. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Matt Payne was demoted to sixth place following a five-second penalty. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Broc Feeney and Nick Percat finished 24th. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The race was completed after 141 laps due to being time-certain. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Chaz Mostert wins rain-soaked AirTouch 500 at The Bend

Chaz Mostert and Fabian Coulthard won the rain-affected AirTouch 500 at The Bend, driving a Toyota GR Supra for Walkinshaw TWG Racing.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chaz-mostert-wins-rain-soaked-airtouch-500-at-the-bend

### 2026-09-12: Brodie Kostecki claims pole position for The Bend 500

Brodie Kostecki secured pole position for the AirTouch 500 at The Bend, beating Matt Payne by 0.0736 seconds in a decisive Top 10 Shootout performance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brodie-kostecki-claims-pole-position-for-the-bend-500

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