Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Motorsport racing track in Ventnor, Australia.
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is a motorsport racing track in Ventnor, Victoria, that runs along the coastline. The facility comprises a main layout with right-hand turns and straights where motorcycles and cars reach high speeds.
The track began operations in the late 1920s and hosted the country's first Grand Prix race. After decades with interruptions, the course was permanently reopened in the 1980s and grew into a fixture on international racing calendars.
The circuit carries the name of Phillip Island, where racing has been held since the 1928 100 Miles Road Race, later counted as the first Australian Grand Prix. Since 1997 the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix has run here, and the Superbike World Championship has visited every year since 1990. Gulls are a constant presence around the track and a known collision risk for riders.
The site sits on Back Beach Road and is easily reached by car via main highways from Melbourne. Those using public transport should check connections in advance, as the island location is somewhat remote.
Wind from the ocean can pick up suddenly during races and drastically change driving conditions in exposed sections. These weather influences make every event unpredictable and demand quick adjustments from drivers.
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