Island Magic returns in November

The Phillip Island Auto Racing Club (PIARC) annual Island Magic event is back this November with the best of the best in Australian motorsport taking on the fastest permanent race circuit in the country on November 25-27.

This year’s event at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit will see the mix of old and new at the club’s signature event in its 32nd year.

The event will see the 50k Plate for Sports Sedans, the Matthew Flinders Trophy for Improved Production vehicles. The ever-popular Hyundai Excel series will see a single driver enduro on the Sunday on top of two sprint races over the weekend. Historic Touring Cars will compete for the Victorian Historic Touring Car Trophy and Saturday’s Alan McKelvie Memorial Trophy. New additions to the program see the final round of the 2022 Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia season for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, enjoying three 20-minute sprint races on Saturday November 26.

The German marque will also be well represented by the Endeavour Cup Porsche 944 Challenge.

Open wheel fans are well covered with the stars of tomorrow in both Formula Vee and Formula Ford and Formula Ford 1600 enjoying three races. Also on the card is the John Roxborough Trophy for Formula Open Victoria, with the wing and slicks open wheelers back on the card for the first time in 20 years

Club president, Nick Scarcella noted the importance of Island Magic to Australian motorsport.

“Island Magic is a highlight on the calendar for competitors, officials, and spectators alike.

“Over the years at this event, we have had many of the superstars of today launch their careers, be it in Formula Ford, Formula Vee, or the great battles in Improved Production and Sports Sedans, plus this year we will enjoy the next generation of Porsche future stars with the final round for the Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia.

“In PIARC’s 70th Anniversary year of celebrations we look forward to seeing full fields and good crowds descend on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit to see magic at its best!”

For further event information, entry details, ticketing information and more, follow the PIARC website (piarc.com.au) and social media channels.