We were up at 5 o’clock this morning so that we could witness a great sporting event. Today was Victoria’s other grand prix, the Moto GP down on Phillip Island.

Having been to quite a number of motor sport events, this was actually my first trip to see two-wheelers fighting it out on the tarmac and I have to say that it was really very enjoyable indeed.

Starting from third on the grid, it was excellent to see (Australia’s) Casey Stoner in the last as he passed us into Turn 1. Stoner retained the lead from there to the chequered flag but there were some great battles going on behind him. Very exciting to watch. It was great to see the World champion win on his home soil.

The circuit itself is one of the nicest I have been at; even with general admission tickets, we could see the majority of the track from the grass opposite the pit exit. The fact that the sun shone all day form about 10am really helped matters. It was pretty parky when we arrived there, I can tell you.

Now I’m (really) looking forward to the Formula 1.