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The first races on Phillip Island took place in 1926 with the first Australian Grand Prix, known as the 100mile race. It used, as was traditional at the time, a high speed rectangle of public roads. The course length varied, with the car course approximately 6 miles per lap, to motorcycle racing of appx. 10 miles. The very first Grand Prix was known as the 100 Mile Race |
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As speeds grew, there was a need for a safe circuit. The original Phillip Island road circuit was a dusty trek up and down hills and through tough tight corners. Today this original circuit still bears the corner name signs. |
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Revision as of 15:09, 16 June 2006
Named after Governor Arthur Phillip, Phillip Island in Victoria (Australia) forms a natural breakwater for the shallow waters of Western Port Bay. It is a part of the Bass Coast Shire. Mainly a tourist destination, the island's history has seen shipwrecks and attempts to grow various specialty crops. The Penguin Parade (see little penguin) and Seal Rocks are the main tourist venues, with visitors from all over the world coming to see one of the few areas where this species of penguin can be seen. Other tourist attractions include events hosted at the Grand Prix track, including the MotoGP and V8 Supercar events. On New Year's Eve the island hosts the Pyramid Rock Festival.
Towns on and around the island include:
- Beachcomber
- Cape Woolamai, Cowes, Cowes East, Cowes West
- Newhaven
- Rhyll
- San Remo, Silverleaves, Smith's Beach, Summerland, Sunderland Bay, Sunset Strip, Surf Beach
- Ventnor
- Wimbledon Heights, Woolamai Waters
See List of localities (Victoria) for other Victorian towns and cities.
Motor Racing
The first races on Phillip Island took place in 1926 with the first Australian Grand Prix, known as the 100mile race. It used, as was traditional at the time, a high speed rectangle of public roads. The course length varied, with the car course approximately 6 miles per lap, to motorcycle racing of appx. 10 miles. The very first Grand Prix was known as the 100 Mile Race
As speeds grew, there was a need for a safe circuit. The original Phillip Island road circuit was a dusty trek up and down hills and through tough tight corners. Today this original circuit still bears the corner name signs.
External links
- Phillip Island Tourist Information service Online bookings, maps, calendar, accommodation, history
- Phillip Island Nature Park Web Site Includes Penguin Parade and Koala Conservation Center.
- Photos of Phillip Island
- History of Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Track tour, Streaming Video of race lap, race event contacts
- Tranquil Artillery - Phillip Islands Finest Hip Hop