From Melbourne, travel on the Monash Fwy and then onto the Sth Gippsland Fwy.

From there, follow the signs to Phillip Is. which leads you onto the Bass Hwy, Turn right at the roundabout which points to Phillip Isl, down through San Remo, Newhaven, turn left at Back Beach Rd and you can't miss it.

Small events usually open the truck entrance (1.a) instead of the main entrance (1).

First off, visit the credentials office which is located in a portable office at the main entrance.

Or at smaller events sign on is in one of the ticket boxes. Tell 'em you have to sign on them drive in past the entry gate & park out of the way and walk back to the ticket box to sign on. Then head in to the officials parking area.

Sign in can also be held in the Race Administration office for smaller events.

No notes yet added.

The circuit is used for many events throughout the year including:

Phillip Island 1000
Island Classic
Aust Superbike C'ship
Superbike World C'ship
V8 Supercar C'ship
Konica V8 Supercars
Aust Motorcycle GP

Pit Lane - There are 2 flag posts in pit lane. One, at the beginning of the pit lane wall, adjacent to the chicane before pit entrance. The other is obviously at the start/finish line.

Grid marshals are obviously here, as well as 3 posts for fire marshals.

At larger events VFRS FIV is usually placed at the beginning of pit lane, in line with the chicane entrance (if the chicane wasn't there) with a Racesafe FIV at the end of pit lane.

At smaller events the VFRS FIV is located at the end of pit lane, with a St John first aid in the area north of Race Control

1 - High speed right turn, called Doohan Corner.

2 - Southern Loop, left hand hairpin. Located at the beginning of the apex.

2.1 - Southern Loop, left hand hairpin. Located at the ending of the apex.

4 - Honda Corner. Controls the Pit Return entry.

6.1 - Siberia, left hand turn taking the driver to the back section of the circuit.

9 - Lukey Heights

A roll, piece of fruit, juice pack, water/soft drink throughout the day, small chocolate bar, piece of cake of some sort.

A bbq is usually held after a days work (if not during the day at some point).

Coffee, Softdrink, Alcohol + Food is sometimes held after a days work in the PIARC supply shed.

I have never worked on a flag point so I can't comment in that respect. However I have worked in the pits and can comment on that.

The pits were made to accomondate bikes, not cars and therefore when cars are using the pits (especially when they pit all at the same time) things can get very cramped.

The turns off the top of my head which attract crashes are 1, 2, 4, 8 and 10.

When it rains, it RAINS! If you're on a point, you're going to get very wet very quickly.

87.6 Information Radio
162.3375 Race Control
162.6375 Towing, Rescue, Medics
168.4750 Unconfirmed
172.9625 Unconfirmed
173.2625 Go to Channel
473.7250 Race Control (Hartwell Motorcycle Club Events)
476.7000 Race Control (Hartwell Motorcycle Club Events)

No notes yet added.

Motels & Self Contained Units

Name of Property - RACV* - Phone

Arthur Phillip Motor Inn 59523788
Banfields - Cowes **** 59522486
Bayside Flats (s/c) - Cowes *** 59522058
Bridge Motel - Newhaven *** 59567218
Holiday Units (s/c) -Cowes ***1/2 59521098
Continental Motel- Cowes **/**** 59522316
Corrigans Holiday
Flats (s/c) - Rhyll 59569263
Dixon Lodge (s/c) - Cowes ***1/2 59522108
Glen Isla (s/c) - Cowes *** 59522822
Holiday Island Motel
(s/c) - Cowes 59522285
Inverloch Motel *** 56743100
Island Bay Ranch
(s/c) - Newhaven 59567288
Kaloha - Cowes ***1/2 59522179
Parkview Holiday Flats - Cowes ***1/2 59521496
Ramsay’s Vin Rose (s/c) The Gurdies 59976531
San Remo Motor Inn - San Remo *** 56785380
Seabreeze Motel - Newhaven **1/2 59567387
Seahorse Motel (s/c) - Cowes *** 59522003
Seashell Cottage (s/c) - Woolamai 59567325
The Anchor (s/c) - Cowes ***1/2 59521351
Tropicana Motor Inn - Cowes ***1/2 59521874
Tuena Beach Front Units (s/c) - Cowes 59522258

Caravan Parks

Amaroo - Cowes ***1/2 59522548
Amaze ‘N’ Things - Cowes **1/2 59522283
Anchor Belle - Cowes ***1/2 59522258
Anchorage Park - Vetnor 59568218
Bayside - Cowes 59522058
Beach Park - Cowes 59522113
Boomerang - Cowes 59522348
Broadbeach - Inverloch **** 56741447
Bushy Park - Cowes 5952 2211
Cowes - Cowes ***1/2 59522211
The Islander - Cowes ***1/2 59522023
Kaloha - Cowes 59522179
Newhaven - Newhaven *** 59567227
Sea View - Cowes 59522033
Swan Bay - Rhyll 59569220

There is trackside camping available.

An example of prices, for the April 2003 V8 Supercars is:

Fri/Sat $40 Sat - $30 Adults, Fri/Sat $15, Sat - $10 Children

Phillip Island Motor Sports P/L
RMB 500GP
COWES, VICTORIA, 3922, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 3 5952 2710
Fax: +61 3 5952 3160
Email: info@phillipislandcircuit.com.au

PIARC Contacts (Promoters and organisers)

Peter Nelson - Club President
Warren Reid - Clubsport / Vice President
Graeme Taylor - Club Treasurer
Richard McLean - Promotions Committee
Darren Smith - Promotions Committee
Geoff Bull - Circuit Racing / Race Secretary