Friday, August 1 2008 -- Despite retirement, three former premier-class riders have been regular attendees at many MotoGP events in the calendar season. Mick Doohan, Wayne Gardner and Randy Mamola may not be racing these days, but they will definitely be grabbing attention when they undertake a series of laps as part of a demonstration in front of the Aussie crowd.

Doohan and Gardner, who are local heroes as well, will be lapping the Philip Island circuit on a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade while Mamola will be using Ducati weaponery. The trio cannot wait to get out there and perform in front of a packed audience.

"Phillip Island was always such an amazing place to race and to have the opportunity to get on a bike again in front of the tremendously passionate Aussie crowd down there is an experience I'm very much looking forward to," says the 1987 World Champion, the first to come out of Australia.

"The Phillip Island circuit holds such great memories for me, and winning the first two Australian Grands Prix was very special."

On Saturday and Sunday, the trio will perform and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO, Drew Ward, has emphasized the honour of giving another ride to these legends of Motorsport.

"I encourage anyone with a passion for sport to join us at Phillip Island in October as we relive a bit of history and salute these legends of the sport with this very special demonstration ride," said Mr Ward.

"Not only will it be an extraordinary spectacle for race-goers, but it will also present a unique opportunity for Mick, Wayne and Randy to acknowledge the tremendous support they received throughout their careers from their loyal Australian fans."