Phillip Island gets a $3 million facelift
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The resurfacing of the entire track involved the unusual measure of erecting an asphalt batching plant onsite
Phillip Island is set to get even faster in 2013 with the new track surface
Over 35 heavy machines and 70 contractors were involved in a massive logistical operation
Phillip Island is set to get even faster in 2013 with the new track surface
Over 35 heavy machines and 70 contractors were involved in a massive logistical operation
Resurfacing in progress at Phillip Island race track
Resurfacing in progress at Phillip Island race track
Owner Andrew Fox says circuit as smooth as a baby's bum
Article Summary
Australia’s motorsport mecca is in the midst of its first major facelift in 14 years, with the Island’s hallowed race circuit being treated this week to a $3 million resurface to create the smoothest, fastest race track in the world. The huge undertaking will see 5,000 tonnes of specially blended asphalt mix laid at a temperature of ~160ºF in a process that shows it's not just high-tech bikes that make the world of international motorcycle racing tick.
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