THE Phillip Island Classic is set to return in 2027 on March 12-14, underpinning the newly created Phillip Island Festival of Motoring.<\/p>\n
The meet is the pre-eminent event of its type in the southern hemisphere, drawing competitors from around the world to compete in a range of classes featuring touring cars, sports cars and open-wheelers.<\/p>\n
The inaugural festival, meanwhile, was first mooted in April, following the announcement of MotoGP\u2019s shift from the Bass Coast to Adelaide.<\/a><\/p>\n Established by a group of local tourism and business leaders, it aims to position Phillip Island at the forefront of the classic car movement and boost local tourism.<\/p>\n Beyond the competitive aspects of the fixture, the three-day meet will feature classic car displays, automotive exhibits, memorabilia, and family-friendly entertainment within the circuit precinct.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Phillip Island Classic is much more than a race meeting; it is a living celebration of motorsport history,\u201d said Mike Herlihy, Event Director.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom iconic touring cars and open-wheel racers to sports cars that defined generations of competition, the event brings together the sights, sounds and spirit of historic motorsport in a way only events like the UK\u2019s Goodwood Revival and the Monterey Car Week in the US can challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n 2026 Penrite 100 Classic Friday Gallery<\/a> | 2026 Penrite 100 Classic Saturday Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n In 2026, the event once again saw hundreds of competitors take to the track, including Kai Allen in a Mercedes-AMG V8 Supercar.<\/a><\/p>\n Subsequently, momentum has built around Supercars returning to the track.<\/a><\/p>\n Recently, it was announced that the World Superbike Championship\u2019s Downunder visit will move to The Bend, with Phillip Island management assuring the picturesque venue\u2019s future.<\/a><\/p>\n Further details of the 2027 Phillip Island Classic will be released in due course.<\/p>\n