Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia2026-03-13 to 2026-03-15
About This Event
The largest historic motor racing event in the Southern Hemisphere, run on the 4.4km Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit since 1980. Over 400 historic racing cars across eleven race categories — from pre-1960s sports and racing cars to Group C touring cars and Formula 5000 single-seaters — with full paddock access throughout the weekend.
What to Expect
Celebrates 100 years of Penrite Oil at the 37th Phillip Island Classic
Full grid of Formula 5000 racing wheel to wheel around the circuit
Historic and Heritage Touring Cars relive intense Holden and Ford rivalry from the 60s, 70s, and 80s
Walk through garages, talk to drivers, and touch cars in period-correct liveries
Hundreds of classic and unique cars on display throughout the paddock
Circuit located approximately 140 kilometers southeast of Melbourne
Best Way to Experience It
General Admission allows exploration of multiple viewing spots aided by natural elevation
Multiple clear and visible spectator viewing points ensure you won't miss action
Good to Know
Patrons under 17 enter free
Gates open 7am Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Tickets available at the gate or online
Parking available at the circuit
Island weather changes rapidly; prepare for variable conditions
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value motorsport heritage — Australia's largest historic racing gathering with 400+ race cars spanning 11 categories, Group A touring cars through Formula Fords, Southern Hemisphere's biggest historic motorsport event.
Best fit if you enjoy family-friendly car gatherings — full paddock access lets you walk through garages, touch cars, talk directly with drivers, relaxed atmosphere, free entry for under-17s, weekend pass $70 AUD.
Best fit if you like coastal circuit experiences — Phillip Island's clifftop 4.448km layout faces Bass Strait winds, extreme weather variability with locals noting "four seasons in one day" possibility, outdoor event weather-dependent.
Not ideal if you prefer competitive timed motorsport — demonstration format emphasizes historic preservation over lap records, relaxed exhibition runs rather than championship points racing, spectacle-focused not competition-driven.
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