Barry Sheene Tribute Ride is back
The Barry Sheene Tribute Ride will return in October, marking its 18th anniversary ahead of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2022.
In honour of Sheene, who lost his battle with cancer in 2003, the 270-kilometre charity event will depart Bairnsdale on Thursday October 13, with participants making their way through Gippsland’s countryside. Riders will visit Morwell and San Remo, before taking part in a lap of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
Barry Sheene MBE was a British motorcycle champion who migrated to Australia in the late 1980s. Throughout his illustrious career, Sheene recorded 23 Grand Prix victories and won two 500CC World Championships in 1976 and 1977. In later years, he continued his passion by becoming involved in historic motorcycle racing and was a beloved commentator – further becoming part of Australian motorsport culture.
Working in partnership with the East Gippsland Shire, La Trobe City and Bass Coast Shire councils, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation announced it was thrilled to bring the annual memorial ride back to Phillip Island and raise money for charity.
Tickets cost $50 per rider, with all profits going to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2022 Official Charity Partner – the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre.
More than 9000 people have taken part in the Barry Sheene Tribute Ride since the first event in 2004.
The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2022 will return to Phillip Island From October 14 to 16. The three-day event features a huge on-track line up including MotoGP™, Moto2™, Moto3™, National Superbikes and the Oceania Junior Championship.
Tickets for the Barry Sheene Tribute Ride and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2022 are on sale now.
