Andrew Fox Managing Director Linfox Property Group Pty Ltd
It is exciting to welcome the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship back to Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit after nearly two-years . I would like to extend a warm welcome from the Linfox organisation and the Fox family to all riders , spectators , team members , staff and volunteers .
We are in for three days of non-stop racing action for the season finale of WorldSBK . The WorldSBK Championship continues to grow in stature , and we congratulate and thank Dorna for their commitment to this series .
We welcome back our WorldSBK and WorldSSP competitors to the grid , and wish full-time Australian rider , Oli Bayliss , the best of luck .
It is great to host Round 6 of ASBK and wish the Superbike , Supersport and Supersport 300 competitors good luck . We commend Motorcycling Australia for the efforts in growing this Championship and thank them for their continued support .
We welcome our naming rights sponsor - Grand Ridge Brewery . We look forward to this new and exciting collaboration and thank Grand Ridge Owner Eric Walter for partnering with the event .
We acknowledge and greatly appreciate the ongoing support of the Victorian Government and their continued efforts in promoting major events in Regional Victoria .
Lastly , we extend this thank you to our hardworking race and medical volunteers who generously provide their time to ensure this event is run at a World class level .
I wish everyone a safe and entertaining weekend , and we hope you enjoy the return of the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship , Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round .
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