HIGH DEMAND FOR ISLAND MAGIC

PIARC has confirmed 238 entries for its 2021 Island Magic event, which is now just three weeks away.

Held at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, the 31st edition of Island Magic will host nine categories from November 27-28.

Excel Challenge is currently the category with the largest field, 46 cars have been confirmed to this point with 58 entries possible.

Sports Sedans will headline the event, the historic 50K Plate for Sports Sedans hosting the final round of the 2021 Australia Sports Sedan Series with 38 cars in the field currently.

The 50k Plate dates back to 1972 when Bryan Thomson took victory in his V8 Torana, while other previous winners include Phil Brock, Garry Rogers and 11-time national champion Tony Ricciardello.

For the 16th consecutive year, Island Magic will hold two 1 Hour Victorian Tourist Trophy races, battled by 25 traditional Sports Cars and some later GT-type cars.

Formula Vee’s also return with a large 27-car field, with more entries expected by the event date.

Joining the open-wheeler competition will be Formula Ford and Formula Ford 1600, each boasting 17 and 10 cars, respectively, with more cars expected after last year’s cancellation.

The Formula Ford’s will compete for the Phillip Island Formula Ford Trophies.

The PIARC Victorian Historic Touring Car Trophy has 25 entries so far, including a mix of nostalgic BMWs, Chevrolet Camaro’s, Dodge Charger’s, Ford Cortina’s, Mazda’s, Ford Mustangs and Holden Torana’s.

Improved Production Cars has 32 cars entered to date, with a small group of Saloon Cars in addition.

Fans of German marque Porsche won’t be let down, with a 944 Challenge event also scheduled.

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