DMesher
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Just got back from the Phillip Island Circuit in Melbourne. This track is wide, smooth, allows passing everywhere, flows, and is 4445 meters of FAST! One of the most interesting aspects of the circuit is the wind coming off of the ocean. The mornings were calm, by lunch the wind was picking up and by the end of the afternoon the wind gusts were significant enough that some of the upright riders were complaining about being pushed across and in some cases off the track. Varying winds made the track different everyday, fantastic.
Unfortunately the track itself does not allow any laptimers or cameras on any bikes during track days, so there is no video to share. The California Superbike School has a video for a fast lap of the circuit if you are interested. The link is here:
http://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/pird_video
The track days are provided by MEGA and can include gear and bike rentals (2015 S1000RRs). A track day, with bike (+fuel, tires) and gear is less than AUS$800. (http://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/)
Given the potential for cold weather and rain during the fall I booked 2 days on track just in case I had a rain day (both days were sunny with temperatures of 13-15C in the morning and 23C+ at the end of the day, and local folks were complaining about the cold). Riders are able to get in 60+ laps each day. The MEGA folks include some great people and outstanding racers, many of whom are willing to show you 'a fast line' if you ask.
A fantastic trip, this track should be on everyone's bucket list! I have posted a few shots while on track and a map of the circuit in the Photos section of the forum.
The same folks provide ride days on the Eastern Creek Circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park which I was told is equally spectacular. (http://www.smsprd.com.au/)
Now we just have to wait a few months for Castrol....sigh.
Darel
Unfortunately the track itself does not allow any laptimers or cameras on any bikes during track days, so there is no video to share. The California Superbike School has a video for a fast lap of the circuit if you are interested. The link is here:
http://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/pird_video
The track days are provided by MEGA and can include gear and bike rentals (2015 S1000RRs). A track day, with bike (+fuel, tires) and gear is less than AUS$800. (http://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/)
Given the potential for cold weather and rain during the fall I booked 2 days on track just in case I had a rain day (both days were sunny with temperatures of 13-15C in the morning and 23C+ at the end of the day, and local folks were complaining about the cold). Riders are able to get in 60+ laps each day. The MEGA folks include some great people and outstanding racers, many of whom are willing to show you 'a fast line' if you ask.
A fantastic trip, this track should be on everyone's bucket list! I have posted a few shots while on track and a map of the circuit in the Photos section of the forum.
The same folks provide ride days on the Eastern Creek Circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park which I was told is equally spectacular. (http://www.smsprd.com.au/)
Now we just have to wait a few months for Castrol....sigh.
Darel
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Hi Darryl, you picked an Awesome Crew to ride with and you are right that they also put on great track events at several other Australian tracks, 
