FAN GUIDE
PARC FERME & PODIUM
CELEBRATIONS
Immediately after the races have been completed there will be almost a ‘ pop-up ’ victory lane that starts at the Motul Action Box and ends at the special ‘ mini-parc ferme ’ reserved for the top three riders and the top ‘ Independent Rider .’ The riders and their bikes get the full red carpet treatment as they ride out of the Motul Action Box , through a controlled wall of fans on either side , dishing out mobile high fives as they head to the special Parc Ferme area .
The initial TV interviews are done there , and then the riders are escorted onto the special podium inside the paddock , designed to let the fans get up close to the competitors as they receive their awards . Watch out for the occasional spray of Prosecco DOC … Another initiative that has been very well received is that the riders are then immediately taken to the Paddock Show stage itself . This means that the fans get to see the riders being interviewed by the Paddock Show presenter - even before the press get to take part in their interview ‘ scrums ’ inside the media centre .
FREE PADDOCK FRIDAY
A special bonus offer to all patrons is FREE access to the World Superbike Paddock Friday . You can attend the autograph sessions and question and answer sessions with some of the leading WorldSBK and WorldSSP riders .
WorldSBK EXPO
OFF TRACK ACTIVITIES
A regular and very popular highlight over the weekend is the Superbike Expo , located in the exhibition building alongside Gardner Straight , opposite the pit garages . Major motorcycle and accessory suppliers are represented in the Expo with plenty to see and buy . Admission is FREE to event patrons and opens from 9.00am to 5.00pm daily .
ITALIAN GP MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION AT THE VISITOR CENTRE
The History of Motorsport display has magnificent display of 24 Grand Prix racing bikes . Purchased in Milan , Italy the 15 Aprilia and 10 Cagiva bikes rival any collection in Australia and possibly the world and feature 9 World Championship winning bikes including the 1997 Rossi 125 .
OFFICIAL EVENT MERCHANDISE
GRAND RIDGE BREWERY
Don ’ t forget to get your Official event merchandise . It ’ s all available at official merchandise outlets located at Gardner Straight , Lukey Heights , Siberia , and the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre .
FLAIR ACTION SPORTS ‘ TRIALS BIKES ’
Naming right sponsor , Grand Ridge Brewery , will be serving their multi-award winning local craft beer and cider at a number of locations around the track with a public bar located inside the expo . Take a moment to retreat indoors and enjoy a nice cold beer or cider from 9:00am to 6:00pm daily .
The action continues off track with Flair Action Sports . Don ’ t miss their adrenalin pumping shows located on Gardner Straight outside the expo .
DEFENCE FORCE DISPLAY
Come and check out the Australian Defence Force zone located on Gardner Straight North featuring an Army static display , Defence Force Recruiting stand and performances by the Army Rock Band .
NAVY FLIGHT SIMULATORS
Experience what it ’ s like to fly a Navy Helicopter at the Navy simulator stand located inside the expo .
YAMAHA COME & TRY
Located next to the expo area , the Yamaha Come & Try offers our next generation of riders aged 5-9 years the chance to experience the thrill of motorcycle riding . The young ones can enjoy laps of the supervised test arena on Yamaha ’ s ever popular fun bikes . All required safety gear is provided , including boots , jersey , pants , goggles , and gloves . It ’ s all FREE and there ’ s no need to pre-register .
GO KARTS ARE OPERATING OVER THE EVENT
Situated at the Visitor Centre , your Go Kart experience will be like no other . Try and beat the fastest times of the day , or just compete against your personal best with our lap time print outs . The karts run all day , no need to book just turn up .
PHILLIP ISLAND GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT VISITOR CENTRE
Located on your Circuit Map the Visitor Centre has live vision of the event and is the perfect place to take a break and relax . Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat at Champion ’ s Café and Bar or check out all the official event and Circuit merchandise . Browse through the History of Motorsport Display and don ’ t forget to try your skills on the race simulators and race your mates around the circuit .
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
“ Please note that activities may change at any time ”
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