Phillip Island, Australia - December 28, 2016. History of  Motorsport display showcases the beginning of Motor sport on Phillip Island from the first car grand prix through to present days.

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History of Motorsport Museum


Located at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, this small museum is dedicated to the history of motorsport on the island. There's a history of the track, where the first Australian Grand Prix – cars, not bikes – was held in 1928, as well as a collection of 24 Grand Prix–winning motorcycles from two famous Italian marques, Aprilia and Cagiva.


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