It’s been ten years since Casey Stoner last raced at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, and nine years since he visited the region that made him an Australian legend.
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Casey Stoner, the Queenslander’s name is synonymous with MotoGP™ and for good reason.
A two-time World Champion, Stoner’s first win on home soil in 2007 kick-started a run of six consecutive wins at Phillip Island, with 2012 marking the final time he’d stand atop the Australian podium.
Now, a decade later, he’s back.
To mark the occasion, Casey Stoner was joined by friend and fellow retired MotoGP™ race-winner, Chris Vermeulen for a very special return trip to Phillip Island where the these two icons share memories of a combined 13 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix starts and the secret to being quick at The Island.
During his career, Casey Stoner was described as a genius in the way he approached racing at Phillip Island. This is Casey Stoner like you’ve never heard him before, speaking candidly about the nuances of racing at the iconic circuit and the tactics that made him a legend and seemingly unbeatable around The Island.
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Casey Stoner and Chris Vermeulen
Produced by :
Matt Gallant
Ben Timony
Directed by
Ben Timony
Associate Producer
Joel Mackenzie
Camera Operators
Ben Timony
Richard Wynn
Camera Assistant
Zak Norris
Tracking Vehicle Camera Operators
Daniel De Silva
Michael Ciarlo
Tracking Vehicle Driver
Glen McGarry
Sound Recordist
Bart Bee
Photographer
Kelly Gardner
Editor
Ben Timony
Sound Mix
Pip Atherstone-Reid
Windmill Audio
Intercom Technician
Max Rogers
Production Assistant
Madison Pearce
Medical Support
Medical Edge
Circuit Vehicle Recovery
WAP Motorsport
Archival Footage Courtesy
Dorna Sports
Special thanks
Dorna Sports
PS Imports
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Triumph Motorcycles
Stuzzichino Ristorante e Bar
Caldermeade Farm
Carlie Green-Medina
Caitlin Gentle
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