26th International Island Classic
Event Schedule
25th – 27th January 2019
| Friday 25th January 2019 | |||
| 9:00 am | 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 | |
| 5:00 pm | Finish | ||
| * Points awarded toward the Phil Irving Perpetual trophy | |||
| Saturday 26th January 2019 | |||
| 9:00 am | 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 | |
| 5.00pm | Finish | ||
| * Points awarded toward the Phil Irving Perpetual trophy | |||
| Sunday 27th January 2019 | |||
| 9:00 am | 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 | |
| 5.00pm | Finish | ||
| * Points awarded toward the Phil Irving Perpetual trophy | |||
| 2019 International Challenge Entry List | |||||
| January 25-27 2019 | |||||
 Team Australia | |||||
| Name | Sponsor | Make | Model | Year | Cap |
| D Johnson | DMR Motorsport/Murray’s Brit Bikes/Race Bikes Services | Suzuki | XR69 | 82 | 1100 |
| S Giles | T Birrell Racing / D & D Industries / Light Alloy Engineering | Suzuki | Katana | 82 | 1294 |
| J Metcher | T-Rex / Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres / Race Centre | Honda | Harris F1 | 82 | 1100 |
| L Fyffe | Laurie Fyffe Ag-Spray Pty Ltd | Suzuki | XR69 | 80 | 1200 |
| C Ditchburn | Consortium Racing / TCWeld Pro / RKR Hydraulics | Yamaha | TZ750 | 78 | 750 |
| P Byrne | DMR Motorspor / Purgetec Pty Ltd | Suzuki | McIntosh | 84 | 1260 |
| J Mellerick | Mellerick Drainage | Honda | CB | 80 | 1200 |
| A Morris | Corish Motorsport, TBR, VP Race Fuels | Suzuki | Katana | 82 | 1294 |
| S Webster | T & K Carney | Suzuki | Harris | 82 | 1200 |
| C Donald | K.H. Equipment Pty Ltd/ K-Tech Suspension/ HRD Apparel | Irving | Vincent | 82 | 1300 |
| D Oughtred | Carl Cox Motorsport / Dynoverks | Suzuki | GSX11 Kat | 82 | 1260 |
| S Martin | T Birrell Rac/ D&D Industries/Light Alloy Engineering/QBE | Suzuki | Katana | 82 | 1294 |
| B Beaton | K.H. Equipment Pty Ltd/K-Teck Suspension/HRD Apparel | Irving | Vincent | 82 | 1300 |
| J Allen | Custom Coatngs & Maintenance / C &M Motorcycle Repairs | Yamaha | TZ | 78 | 750 |
 Team New Zealand | |||||
| Name | Sponsor | Make | Model | Year | Cap |
| J Reynolds | Carl Cox Motorsport / Team Classic Suzuki | Suzuki | GSXR | 85 | 1100 |
| D Castleton | T-Rex Racing | Honda | CB1100R | 81 | 1100 |
| Phillis | Arnolds Fruit Market, Phillis Racing | Suzuki | XR69 | 80 | 1170 |
| M Ineson | Suzuki | Katana | 82 | 1100 | |
| M Neeves | Carl Cox Motorsport | Suzuki | GSX1100 | 80 | 1100 |
| J Lawrence | Carl Cox Motorsport / TSS Red Baron / Shoei Helmets | Suzuki | Katana GSX | 81 | 1100 |
| G Hindle | Goulburn Power Centre / Old Gold Motorcycles | Suzuki | XR69 | 82 | 1170 |
| B Wilson | Moto Xtream NZ / Stainless Steel Products / DeWith Moto | Suzuki | XR69 | 80 | 1170 |
| D Coutts | Yamaha | CMR F1 | 84 | 1250 | |
| G Crutchley | Kallista Electrical | Kawasaki | P&M | 78 | 1200 |
| R Gunn | Spice Consulting Group | Sunset Racing | Harris | F1 | 82 | 1260 |
| C Stevenson | Stevenson Earthworks Ltd | Suzuki | GS1000E | 79 | 1000 |
| Richards | Motoxtreme Racing | Suzuki | GSX1100 | 81 | 1170 |
| P Byers | Silkdene Australia / Motoextreme Kawasaki | Suzuki | Katana | 82 | 1100 |
| P Jones | Lindsay Pinker Racing Team / Techmoto | Honda | CB1100 | 82 | 1123 |
 Team USA | |||||
| Name | Sponsor | Make | Model | Year | Cap |
| J Hayes | Yamaha | FJ | 83 | 1250 | |
| D Quarterley | Dunlop SBC Maxima VP Fuels Millennium Van Dyk | Suzuki | XR69 | 84 | 1250 |
| S Rapp | Mojo Yamaha / Dunlop | Yamaha | CMR FJ 1100 | 1100 | |
| D Crussell | Mojo Yamaha / CMR Racing | Yamaha | TZ750 | 78 | 748 |
| M Miller | Hypercylce USA / Dunlop USA / Bito R&D | Harris | XR69 | 84 | 1200 |
| B Long | Kawasaki | Harris | 82 | 1250 | |
| J Pethoud | Vicious Cycle / Ten Moto Racing | Yamaha | Harris F1 | 84 | 1250 |
| R Scaysbrook | Cycle News / Austwide Homes | Suzuki | GSX11XR69 | 80 | 1170 |
| J Pridmore | Dunlop / Dainese / AGV | Yamaha | FJ1200 | 83 | 1298 |
| M Gilbert | Cycle World Magazine | Yamaha | FJ1100 | 83 | 1250 |
| E Lindauer | Guzzi Power / Racetech Suspensions / Mammoth Motor | Kawasaki | KZ | 80 | 1000 |
| R Ruwoldt | Harris | Kawasaki | 80 | 1200 | |
| L Pegram | Pegram Racing | Yamaha | FJ1100 | 83 | 1250 |
| M Morrison | Morrison Racing | Suzuki | RGB500 | 82 | 500 |
| B Lind | Bruce Lind Racing | Yamaha | TZ750 | 75 | 749 |
| J Guerrero | Island Racing Service / Motul / Michelin | Suzuki | XR69 | 82 | 1200 |
| W Boyd | Sportcroft / Guzzi Power / Racetech | M Guzzi | Le Mans | 80 | 1000 |
| 2019 International Challenge Entry List | ||||
| January 25-27 2019 | ||||
Team Australia | ||||
| Name | Sponsor | Model | Year | Cap |
| D Johnson | DMR Motorsport/Murray’s Brit Bikes/Race Bikes Services | XR69 | 82 | 1100 |
| S Giles | T Birrell Racing / D & D Industries / Light Alloy Engineering | Katana | 82 | 1294 |
| J Metcher | T-Rex / Pablo’s Motorcycle Tyres / Race Centre | Harris F1 | 82 | 1100 |
| L Fyffe | Laurie Fyffe Ag-Spray Pty Ltd | XR69 | 80 | 1200 |
| C Ditchburn | Consortium Racing / TCWeld Pro / RKR Hydraulics | TZ750 | 78 | 750 |
| P Byrne | DMR Motorspor / Purgetec Pty Ltd | McIntosh | 84 | 1260 |
| J Mellerick | Mellerick Drainage | CB | 80 | 1200 |
| A Morris | Corish Motorsport, TBR, VP Race Fuels | Katana | 82 | 1294 |
| S Webster | T & K Carney | Harris | 82 | 1200 |
| C Donald | K.H. Equipment Pty Ltd/ K-Tech Suspension/ HRD Apparel | Vincent | 82 | 1300 |
| D Oughtred | Carl Cox Motorsport / Dynoverks | GSX11 Kat | 82 | 1260 |
| S Martin | T Birrell Rac/ D&D Industries/Light Alloy Engineering/QBE | Katana | 82 | 1294 |
| B Beaton | K.H. Equipment Pty Ltd/K-Teck Suspension/HRD Apparel | Vincent | 82 | 1300 |
| J Allen | Custom Coatngs & Maintenance / C &M Motorcycle Repairs | TZ | 78 | 750 |
Team New Zealand | ||||
| Name | Sponsor | Model | Year | Cap |
| J Reynolds | Carl Cox Motorsport / Team Classic Suzuki | GSXR | 85 | 1100 |
| D Castleton | T-Rex Racing | CB1100R | 81 | 1100 |
| Phillis | Arnolds Fruit Market, Phillis Racing | XR69 | 80 | 1170 |
| M Ineson | Katana | 82 | 1100 | |
| M Neeves | Carl Cox Motorsport | GSX1100 | 80 | 1100 |
| J Lawrence | Carl Cox Motorsport / TSS Red Baron / Shoei Helmets | Katana GSX | 81 | 1100 |
| G Hindle | Goulburn Power Centre / Old Gold Motorcycles | XR69 | 82 | 1170 |
| B Wilson | Moto Xtream NZ / Stainless Steel Products / DeWith Moto | XR69 | 80 | 1170 |
| D Coutts | CMR F1 | 84 | 1250 | |
| G Crutchley | Kallista Electrical | P&M | 78 | 1200 |
| R Gunn | Spice Consulting Group | Sunset Racing | F1 | 82 | 1260 |
| C Stevenson | Stevenson Earthworks Ltd | GS1000E | 79 | 1000 |
| Richards | Motoxtreme Racing | GSX1100 | 81 | 1170 |
| P Byers | Silkdene Australia / Motoextreme Kawasaki | Katana | 82 | 1100 |
| P Jones | Lindsay Pinker Racing Team / Techmoto | CB1100 | 82 | 1123 |
Team USA | ||||
| Name | Sponsor | Model | Year | Cap |
| J Hayes | FJ | 83 | 1250 | |
| D Quarterley | Dunlop SBC Maxima VP Fuels Millennium Van Dyk | XR69 | 84 | 1250 |
| S Rapp | Mojo Yamaha / Dunlop | CMR FJ 1100 | 1100 | |
| D Crussell | Mojo Yamaha / CMR Racing | TZ750 | 78 | 748 |
| M Miller | Hypercylce USA / Dunlop USA / Bito R&D | XR69 | 84 | 1200 |
| B Long | Harris | 82 | 1250 | |
| J Pethoud | Vicious Cycle / Ten Moto Racing | Harris F1 | 84 | 1250 |
| R Scaysbrook | Cycle News / Austwide Homes | GSX11XR69 | 80 | 1170 |
| J Pridmore | Dunlop / Dainese / AGV | FJ1200 | 83 | 1298 |
| M Gilbert | Cycle World Magazine | FJ1100 | 83 | 1250 |
| E Lindauer | Guzzi Power / Racetech Suspensions / Mammoth Motor | KZ | 80 | 1000 |
| R Ruwoldt | Kawasaki | 80 | 1200 | |
| L Pegram | Pegram Racing | FJ1100 | 83 | 1250 |
| M Morrison | Morrison Racing | RGB500 | 82 | 500 |
| B Lind | Bruce Lind Racing | TZ750 | 75 | 749 |
| J Guerrero | Island Racing Service / Motul / Michelin | XR69 | 82 | 1200 |
| W Boyd | Sportcroft / Guzzi Power / Racetech | Le Mans | 80 | 1000 |
Destination Phillip Island naming sponsor for 2019 Island Classic
The International Island Classic will be broadcast around the world in 2019, with Destination Phillip Island becoming the naming rights sponsor for the 2019 running, and the official name announced to be – “International Island Classic, presented by Visit Phillip Island”.
The January 25-27 event to be held next weekend at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit and should spread the holiday destination message of the idyllic seaside island that embraces nature and motorsport, worldwide.
Now in its 26th year and always held over the Australian Day long weekend, the International Island Classic is one of the largest historic bike meets in the world today with close to 450 bikes raced or on display, and over 300 riders journeying from all corners of the globe to compete.
Further value lies in a new initiative for 2019 – a two hour television programme. Production will focus on the headline act, the International Challenge between teams from Australia, New Zealand and the USA, and the sponsorship ensures viewers are introduced to the myriad of experiences at Phillip Island that lie outside the circuit.
Interest in the television programme has been strong with MAVTV picking up screening rights for the USA and Canada; Fox Asia broadcasting to 14 million subscribers across the region; commitments from networks across UK and Europe, and Foxsports picking up the feed in New Zealand. The largest digital channel for motorsport content in the world today, MotorsTV/MotorTrend will also showcase the 2019 International Island Classic production.
In Australia the Island Classic broadcast will be screened on delay on SBS’s Speed Week and on Foxsports, plus a video streaming of the International Challenge will occur via the circuit website www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au (link) and other online platforms.
Kim Storey – General Manager of Destination Phillip Island
“The Island Classic celebrates the Island’s motorsport history with international teams from key markets staying multiple nights and contributing to the local economy. The program production will provide a unique opportunity for us to engage with viewers and share the many reasons why they should visit Phillip Island.”
David Bennett – General Manager of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
“Visit Phillip Island is a great alliance with the Island Classic. We welcome race fans and visitors from around the world to book a trip to our home and explore the idyllic beaches, nature reserves and breathtaking scenery. So many motorsport fans from around the world, will have seen the rugged coastline and rolling surf that surrounds the circuit on television. Those aerial views truly capture the beauty of this island, so put a trip to the island on your bucket list.”
The International Challenge line-up has just been confirmed with great names of motorcycle racing competing including Josh Hayes, Jason Pridmore and Mark Miller for Team USA; a New Zealand line-up including Alex Phillis and the Taupo based Carl Cox team including John Reynolds, Jay Lawrence and Michael Neeves; and racing for defending champions Australia, David Johnson, Jed Metcher and Cam Donald.
Celebrating a century of motorcycling, the Island Classic is a pilgrimage for so many riders and spectators. A myriad of characters and bikes converge on the island with some of the quirkier stories to also be featured in the Island Classic television broadcast. There will be 56 races held across the weekend, catering for pre-WW1 bikes through to Vintage (1920-1945), Classic and Post Classic (from 1946 to 1972) and the more recent Forgotten Era and New Era classes.
Tickets for the International Island Classic, held over the January 25-27 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, are available at islandclassic.com.au (link). A three-day adult ticket, purchased in advance, is just $82, and free for children 15 and under (accompanied by a full-paying adult). Event-goers can camp at the circuit for four nights for just over $20 per night (with kids once again free). Tickets are also available at the gate, but save by purchasing in advance. *All prices quoted are advance tickets. Advance ticket sales end midday Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Buy advance and save. Gate ticket prices are additional.
