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Phillip Island MotoGP Guru by Gryfyn Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2023 runs from 20 - 22 October 2023

Join us for three days of edge-of-your-seat racing, live music and family-friendly entertainment when MotoGP descends on Phillip Island.

By news@gippsland - 22nd September 2023 - Back to News

Phillip Island is already preparing to gear up for a jam-packed racing schedule from October 20 to October 22 for the two premiere class MotoGP races headlining the MotoGP Guru by Gryfyn Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2023. Thousands of fans are expected to converge on the island for three days of nail-biting racing, live music, and a heap of family-friendly entertainment.

Don't miss the ultimate racing experience where the most passionate fans and the world's fastest riders get up close and personal in this spectacle of speed and action

MotoGP revs up

The MotoGP is the biggest sporting event in regional Victoria and we are expecting up to 100,000 people to descend on Phillip Island over the Grand Prix weekend. "This is the cornerstone of Bass Coast Shire Council's events program, bringing with it an economic benefit of more than $42 million. It is also a major driver for off-season tourism, employment and international exposure to key markets." said Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan.

"Phillip Island has successfully hosted the Australian MotoGP for close to 30 years at our world famous Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and we are thrilled to again host this brilliant family event featuring community days, activities and a range of exciting programs to support the main races," said Cr Whelan.

Recently, Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor Michael Whelan and Acting CEO Greg Box met with Travis Auld, the new Moto GP CEO and his team in preparation for the event. "We are thrilled to have met with the new Moto GP CEO, and are very keen to continue the great partnership between our two organisations. We look forward to continuing to work together to make the Grand Prix a brilliant and fun filled experience for the whole community."

Community day

A community day will be held on Friday October 20th, which provides free general admission tickets for Bass Coast residents. To receive a complimentary ticket, just present your proof of residency. You can avoid the queues and collect tickets in advance on Thursday from Gate 1 or from any gate on Friday.

Ticket giveaway

Bass Coast Shire Council are excited to be launching a community competition on Wednesday 27th September via the council facebook page. More details will be coming.

• 4 x double general admission tickets for Sunday only
• 4 x double general admission tickets for the three days
• 4 x Family tickets consist of 4 general admission tickets) for the three days

Cowes entertainment precinct

Further information to come - but Thompson Avenue in Cowes will remain an entertainment hub and will be filled with live music and entertainment along with the BMW Superscreen showing race footage, rider interviews and movies throughout the weekend. There are plenty of events occurring across the weekend, for more information on these, as well as traffic management plans, visit MotoGP Guru By Gryfyn Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2023 page.

The homecoming ride will be held on Wednesday 18 October leaving from San Remo at 3.00pm and making its way across the bridge where participants can do a lap around the track. The Royal Australian Air Force will be conducting flying displays near the circuit over the weekend.

These displays, while thrilling to watch, can be loud and disruptive to pets. Whilst we are told that the jets will be quieter than previous years, the council encourages people to take the necessary precautions to ensure their pets are safe. Keep an eye on MotoGP page for times closer to the event.

Pictures from Bass Coast Shire website.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com