The 2022 draft calendar was unveiled with a TBC slot at the end of July, which was always expected to be filled by the The Bend.

That's now been confirmed, South Australia now officially set to host at least one Supercars event next season.

The event will run to the SuperSprint format.

“The Bend is a world-class facility that has produced great racing over the past four years which is why we are excited to be returning again in July,” said Supercars COO Shane Howard.

“We thank [The Bend owner] Sam Shahin and his team for working with us to lock this event in for the 2022 Repco Supercars Championship.

“Our South Australian fans are amongst the most passionate in the country and we’re delighted to be able to put on a show for them once again in 2022.”

SA could still host two rounds next season, with a return of the Adelaide 500 not out of the question.

The famous event's fate depends on the state election in March, opposition leader Peter Malinaukas committed to its revival if his Labor party is successful.

The incumbent government recently sold off the remaining assets from the event, while other infrastructure was traded to The Bend as part of a sponsorship deal.

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