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Big Crowds Expected For Superbikes

A big crowd is expected for the 2011Phillip Island Superbike World Championship, held 25-27 February.

By Bass Coast - 21st February 2011 - Back to News

Interest in the Saturday and Sunday events is high and people who purchase three day tickets can once again get close to the action in what used to be a restricted area.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s Events Coordinator, Frank Angarane, said three day ticketholders will have access to the ‘paddock’ on Friday morning meaning they can rub shoulders with riders and their teams.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for race goers," said Mr Angarane. "Event organisers are again opening up what was always a restricted area and race enthusiasts are expected to snap up this opportunity."

Mr Angarane said that once again, a significant plan to manage the traffic is in place, particularly for Sunday.

"We still encourage people to try and stay off the roads around the circuit and the main roads to Phillip Island late Saturday and Sunday afternoons, when traffic is expected to be busiest," advised Mr Angarane.

"The Sunday traffic from Cowes to the circuit will be directed via Berrys Beach Road, with Gap Road being used for emergency services and shuttle bus access.

"At the end of the main race on Sunday afternoon, Back Beach Road will operate one way out from the track to Phillip Island Road.

"We expect this to be around 3.00pm. The blue line will operate to the Anderson roundabout," said Mr Angarane.

Roadworks on the Bass Highway and Phillip Island Tourist Road will affect traffic between Bass and San Remo.

"We are expecting heavy traffic from 8.00am to 11.00am and after 4.00pm on both Saturday and Sunday," said Mr Angarane.

"Generally we have a large amount of motorbikes, which helps the traffic clear, but due to the road works it may still be slow and busy, so drivers and riders need to take care."

Mr Angarane said traffic arrangements to the circuit will be normal on Friday and Saturday.

"Shuttle bus services will be in place for all three days of the event. People don’t need to book, but for more information you can call Phillip Island Bus Lines on 5952 2500."

Night time activities will run again this year in Cowes with free entertainment to be provided at the bottom end of Thompson Avenue.

This part of Thompson Avenue will be shut down from mid afternoon on Saturday so the stage and band area can be set up.

"The band set up will face up Thompson Avenue and existing licensed premises will extend onto the street," said Mr Angarane.

"This area will stay closed until after the entertainment activities finish around 11.00am."

For more information contact:

Rachael Millar

communications officer

t (03) 5671 2703 | f (03) 5671 2222 | m 0400 804 187

e r.millar@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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