Supercars deal to offset Phillip Island's racing revenue loss
Supercars will return to Phillip Island in 2027 under a five-year deal with the Victorian government.
The Victorian government will bring Supercars to Phillip Island starting in 2027. Bringing back Supercars helps recover the $80 million in lost money from MotoGP's move to Adelaide next year.
MotoGP had been at Phillip Island since 1989. Losing these two major racing events worried the local tourism industry.
The industry depends heavily on spending from race-day visitors. Supercars will race there for the first time since 2019.
- Five years
- Deal length
- $80 million
- Revenue loss
- Since 1989
- MotoGP tenure
- First time since 2019
- Supercars return
Why it mattersThe deal helps Victoria recover lost racing money. It also supports the area's economy after a major event moved away.
AustraliaMotoGP departs Victoria for South Australia, but Supercars offers economic recovery for the Phillip Island tourism region.
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