Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia 1.0

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Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia - longer than original Elevation differs in parts

In 1951, a group of six local businessmen decided to build a new track. About 2 km away from the original circuit, it still bears the corner name signs of the original circuit. As the piece of available land was on the edge of the coast, the track is known for its steep grades – the highest 57 metres
The new track was opened in 1956 and in 1960 the first Armstrong 500production car race was held at the circuit.

The circuit hosted the Phillip Island 500K endurance race, a round of the...

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