Celebrate Australia Day with classic racing

One of the best ways to celebrate the Australia Day weekend is with three days of classic racing at the magnificent Phillip Island circuit.

More than 450 bikes will compete in 56 races at the 26th Phillip Island Classic from January 25-27.

UPDATE: The 2019 International  Challenge was successfully defended by Australia, ahead of USA and NZ in third. Steve Martin won the Ken Wootten Perpetual Trophy, for the highest individual point scorer.

Classic racing categories

There are six classic racing categories from pre-WW1 bikes through Vintage (1920-1945), Classic and Post Classic (from 1946 to 1972) and the more recent Forgotten Era and New Era classes fighting for class honours and the Phil Irving Perpetual Trophy.

A highlight will be the 15th International Challenge between New Zealand, the USA and defending champions Australia for bikes manufactured between 1973 and 1985.

In a first for the International Challenge, the 2019 event will be filmed and post-produced into a two-hour TV program in Europe, UK, America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia where it will be screened on Fox Sports and SBS in late February.

Each team will feature the top 13 riders from their nominated squads based on qualifying times. They will compete in four, six-lap races.

Australia’s team is led by Adelaide’s David Johnson, the star performer of the 2018 team that won back the International Challenge trophy from the UK after a three-year drought. 

He will be supported by Isle of Man winner Cameron Donald, world endurance champion, Melbourne’s Steve Martin, three-time Australian superbike champion and Island Classic champion Shawn Giles and Coffs Harbour’s Beau Beaton who last year won the Phil Irving Trophy.

America will be represented by Jason Pridmore, four-time AMA superbike champion Josh Hayes, Steve Rapp, Mark Miller, Larry Pegram, Dale Quarterley, Mark Miller and Aussie expatriate journalist Rennie Scaysbrook.

The Kiwis are represented by Alex Phillis, Carl Cox, three-time British superbike champion John Reynolds, Jay Lawrence, and Michael Neeves.

Classic racing on classic motorcycles!

Event schedule

(* Points awarded toward the Phil Irving Perpetual trophy)

FRIDAY 25TH JANUARY 9am Start

• Q1 Pre‐War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic 15 min
• Q2 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannons Insurance 350 Classic 15 min
• Q3 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic 15 min
• Q4 Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Odds 15 min
• Q5 Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Evens 15 min
• Q6 Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic 15 min
• Q7 Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 15 min
• Q8 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic 15 min
• Q9 Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic 15 min
• Q10 International Challenge ‐ Slowest 50% 8 min
• Q11 International Challenge ‐ Fastest 50% 8 min
• Q12 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production 15 min
• Q13 Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 15 min
• Q14 500 New Era 15 min
• E1* Pre‐War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic 4 Laps
• E2* 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannons Insurance 350 Classic 4 Laps
• E3* 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic 4 Laps
• E4* Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Premier 4 Laps
• E5* Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Minor 4 Laps
• Q15 International Challenge ‐ Slowest 50% 8 min
• Q16 International Challenge ‐ Fastest 50% 8 min
• E6* Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic 4 Laps
• E7* Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 4 Laps
• 5pm Finish

SATURDAY 26TH JANUARY, 9am Start

• E8* 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic 4 Laps
• E9* Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic 4 Laps
• E10* 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production 4 Laps
• E11* Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 4 Laps
• E12* 500 New Era 4 Laps
• E13* Pre‐War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic 5 Laps
• E14* 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannon’s Insurance 350 Classic 5 Laps
• E15* 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic 5 Laps
• E16* Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Premier 5 Laps
• E17* Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Minor 5 Laps
• D1 Demonstration Lap 2 Laps
• E18 International Challenge 6 Laps
• E19* Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic 5 Laps
• E20* Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 5 Laps
• E21* 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic 5 Laps
• E22* Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic 5 Laps
• E23* 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production 5 Laps
• E24* Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 5 Laps
• E25* 500 New Era 5 Laps
• D2 Demonstration Lap 2 Laps
• E26 International Challenge 6 Laps
• E27* Pre‐War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic 4 Laps
• E28* 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannons Insurance 350 Classic 4 Laps
• E29* 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic 4 Laps
• E30* Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Premier 4 Laps

5pm Finish

SUNDAY 27TH JANUARY, 9am Start

• E31* Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Minor 4 Laps
• E32* Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic 4 Laps
• E33* Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 4 Laps
• E34* 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic 4 Laps
• E35* Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic 4 Laps
• E36* 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production 4 Laps
• E37* Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 4 Laps
• E38* 500 New Era 4 Laps
• D3 Demonstration 2 Laps
• E39 International Challenge 6 Laps
• E40* Pre‐War, 125 Post Classic & Forgotten Era, 250 Post Classic & Classic 5 Laps
• E41* 250 Forgotten Era, 125 New Era & Shannon’s Insurance 350 Classic 5 Laps
• E42* 500 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Post Classic 5 Laps
• E43* Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Premier 5 Laps
• E44* Unlimited Forgotten Era ‐ Minor 5 Laps
• E45* Shannons Insurance 500 Post Classic 5 Laps
• E46* Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 750 5 Laps
• E47* 350 Forgotten Era & Unlimited Classic 5 Laps
• Parade Shannons Insurance Parade Lap 1 Lap
• E48 International Challenge 6 Laps
• E49* Shannons Insurance 500 Classic & 350 Post Classic 5 Laps
• E50* 250 New Era & 250 New Era Production 5 Laps
• E51* Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres New Era Formula 1300 5 Laps
• E52* 500 New Era 5 Laps

5pm Finish

International Challenge

ENTRY LIST FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE 2019 – January 25-27 2019 (as at Jan 21)
AUSTRALIA
INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE ENTRY LIST FOR JANUARY 25-27 2019 ISLAND CLASSIC, PRESENTED BY VISIT PHILLIP ISLAND (as at Jan 16 2019)
RaceNo	First Name	Sponsor	Make	Model	Year	Cap
3	David Johnson	DMR Motorsport/Murray’s Brit Bikes/Race Bikes Services	Suzuki	XR69	1982	1100
19	Shawn Giles	Trevor Birrell Racing / D & D Industries / Light Alloy Engineering	Suzuki	Katana	1982	1294
22	Jed Metcher	T-Rex / Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres / Race	Honda	Harris F1	1982	1100
23	Laurie Fyffe	AESC / Race Centre / MVTC	Suzuki	XR69	1980	1200
31	Craig Ditchburn	Consortium Racing / TCWeld Pro / RKR	Yamaha	TZ750	1978	750
52	Paul Byrne	DMR Motorspor / Purgetec Pty Ltd	Suzuki	McIntosh	1984	1260
56	Justin Mellerick	Mellerick Drainage	Honda	CB	1980	1200
64	Aaron Morris	Corish Motorsport, TBR, VP Race Fuels	Suzuki	Katana	1982	1294
76	Scott Webster	T & K Carney	Suzuki	Harris	1982	1200
86	Cameron Donald	K.H. Equipment Pty Ltd/ K-Tech Suspension/ HRD Apparel	Irving	Vincent	1982	1300
88	Dean Oughtred	Carl Cox Motorsport / Dynoverks	Suzuki	GSX 1000S Katana	1982	1260
99	Steve Martin	Trevor Birrell Racing/ D&D Industries/Light Alloy Engineering/QBE	Suzuki	Katana	1982	1294
186	Beau Beaton	K.H. Equipment Pty Ltd/K-Teck Suspension/HRD Apparel	Irving	Vincent	1982	1300
371	John Allen	Custom Coatngs & Maintenance / C &M Motorcycle Repairs	Yamaha	TZ	1978	750
NEW ZEALAND
RaceNo	Name	Sponsor	Make	Model	Year	Cap
7	John Reynolds	Carl Cox Motorsport / Team Classic Suzuki	Suzuki	GSXR	1985	1100
9	Dean Castleton	T-Rex Racing	Honda	CB1100R	1981	1100
20	Alex Phillis	Arnolds Fruit Market, Phillis Racing	Suzuki	XR69	1980	1170
27	Matthew Ineson	Suzuki	Katana	1982	1100
33	Michael Neeves	Carl Cox Motorsport	Suzuki	GSXR	1985	1100
37	Jay Lawrence	Carl Cox Motorsport / TSS Red Baron / Shoei Helmets	Suzuki	Katana GSX1100	1981	1100
50	Glenn Hindle	Goulburn Power Centre / Old Gold Motorcycles	Suzuki	XR69	1982	1170
54	Brendan Wilson	Moto Xtream NZ / Stainless Steel Products / DeWith Motorsport	Suzuki	XR69	1980	1170
58	Duncan Coutts	Yamaha	CMR F1	1984	1250
73	Glenn Crutchley	Kallista Electrical	Kawasaki	P&M	1978	1200
107	Roger Gunn	Spice Consulting Group | Sunset Racing	Harris	F1	1982	1260
114	Campbell Stevenson	Stevenson Earthworks Ltd	Suzuki	GS1000E	1979	1000
211	Simon Richards	Motoxtreme Racing	Suzuki	GSX1100	1981	1170
427	Pete Byers	Silkdene Australia / Motoextreme Kawasaki	Suzuki	Katana	1982	1100
741	Peter Jones (PJ)	Lindsay Pinker Racing Team / Techmoto	Honda	CB1100	1982	1123
TEAM USA
RaceNo	Name	Sponsor	Make	Model	Year	Cap
4	Joshua Hayes	Yamaha	FJ	1983	1250
5	Dale Quarterley	Dunlop SBC Maxima VP Fuels Millennium Van Dyk	Suzuki	XR69	1984	1250
15	Steve Rapp	Mojo Yamaha / Dunlop	Yamaha	CMR FJ 1100	1100
17	David Crussell	Mojo Yamaha / CMR Racing	Yamaha	TZ750	1978	748
18	Mark Miller	Hypercylce USA / Dunlop USA / Bito R&D	Harris	XR69	1984	1200
29	Barrett Long	Kawasaki	Harris	1982	1250
32	Joe Pethoud	Vicious Cycle / Ten Moto Racing	Yamaha	Harris F1	1984	1250
34	Rennie Scaysbrook	Cycle News / Austwide Homes	Suzuki	GSX1100 XR69	1980	1170
43	Jason Pridmore	Dunlop / Dainese / AGV	Yamaha	FJ1200	1983	1298
55	Michael Gilbert	Cycle World Magazine	Yamaha	FJ1100	1983	1250
61	Eric Lindauer	Guzzi Power / Racetech Suspensions / Mammoth Motorsports	Kawasaki	KZ	1980	1000
62	Robert Ruwoldt	Harris	Kawasaki	1980	1200
72	Larry Pegram	Pegram Racing	Yamaha	FJ1100	1983	1250
95	Martin Morrison	Morrison Racing	Suzuki	RGB500 MK7	1982	500
178	Bruce Lind	Bruce Lind Racing	Yamaha	TZ750	1975	749
219	Jorge Guerrero	Island Racing Service / Motul / Michelin	Suzuki	XR69	1982	1200
273	Wade Boyd	Sportcroft / Guzzi Power / Racetech	Moto Guzzi	Le Mans	1980	1000