2015 Italian Festival Barbagallo Raceway

P42’s Simon Phillips has returned to his old hunting ground, Perth, Western Australia. Although he may be a few 1000 miles away he will still be reporting for Paddock42, capturing the Aussie motorsport scene. Last weekend (20th September) he was back trackside…

Barbagallo Raceway is located a mere 30 minutes north of Western Australia’s capital city, Perth city and this years ‘The Italian Festival’ welcomed the members of the public to bring their Italian cars and bikes not only to display, but also get in some quality track time at the circuit over the course of the day. Groups were divided into the usual ‘expert’ and ‘novice’ for the sake of safety and later in the day a 2hr endurance race was held for those who really know how to ‘pedal’ with some stunning Alfas, Abarths and Ferraris all being driven as they were truly intended.

The event was held by the WA Ducati Owners Club and the WA Sporting Car Club and with a a steady 22 degrees and plenty of sun in the sky a good day was had by all.