NOV 4-5th, 2024 - Phillip Island Track Day – 14 Years Later on the Ducati V4S Panigale
Hey everyone!
Just got back from an epic 2-day track day at Phillip Island (Nov 4-5). Revisiting this circuit after 14 years was a blast, especially on a completely different beast this time around – my Ducati V4S Panigale. This bike was a reminder of why Phillip Island is such a legendary circuit.
Conditions & Setup:
The track was incredibly grippy, and the V4S performed faultlessly on Street/Track Supercorsa V4 tires. I started with rear tire pressure at 30 psi and front at 33.5 psi on Day 1, which was slightly cooler. Day 2 saw a temp jump, so I dropped pressures to rear 28 psi and adjusted the front accordingly.
Experience in the Green Group:
Entered the Green Group (medium fast) and stayed there throughout the event. My first true session was a warm-up, just reacquainting myself with the track and bike. Kicked off with lap times around 1:58 in the morning, which felt like a good base.
Getting into the Flow:
By the fourth session, just after lunch, I started hitting consistent 1:52’s and held that pace for the rest of the event. It felt great to be back on the bike and to be riding at a good, steady pace without pushing to the extreme. My best lap over the two days clocked in at 1:52.40, with a top speed of 293 km/h and a max lean angle of 51 degrees.
The goal was just to have fun, get comfortable, and stay upright. Riding the V4S out there, even as a street bike, reminded me why I love this circuit so much.
Looking forward to more days like this!