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3 unusual facts about Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit


Cowes, Victoria

Traffic tends to be heavy and accommodation may be scarce during holiday periods and large events at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

Lukáš Pešek

He scored 4 points that year after finishing 12th in Phillip Island.

Super Touring

In 1995, Gregg Hansford at Phillip Island, and Kieth O'dor at Avus, were involved in fatal accidents as a result of a broken neck caused by their cars' being hit side-on.


1928 Australian Grand Prix

The 1928 Australian Grand Prix was a motor race held on the Phillip Island road course, on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia on 31 March 1928.

1971 Phillip Island 500K

The 1971 Phillip Island 500K was an endurance race for Group E Series Production Touring Cars held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Victoria, Australia on 24 October 1971.

2008 Phillip Island Superbike World Championship round

It took place on the weekend of 29 February-2 March 2008, at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit near Cowes, Victoria, Australia.

2011 Phillip Island Superbike World Championship round

It took place over the weekend of 25–27 February 2011 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit near Cowes, Victoria, Australia.

2012 Phillip Island Superbike World Championship round

It took place over the weekend of 24–26 February 2012 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit near Cowes, Victoria, Australia.

Phillip Island 360

The Phillip Island 400 is a motor racing event for V8 Supercars, held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia.


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