Is MotoGP Insane? 340km/h Through Adelaide Streets (RIP Phillip Island)

It’s the end of an era for world-class racing. After nearly 30 years, MotoGP is officially leaving the legendary Phillip Island for a world-first downtown street circuit in Adelaide starting in 2027.Ride Along Trackside with us and SUBSCRIBE for more MotoGP content: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside_________In this podcast discussion, we dive deep into the high-stakes gamble that has the racing world divided.How can a street circuit safely handle modern MotoGP bikes hitting speeds of **340km/h**? From the logistical nightmares of "The Island" to the commercial goldmine of Adelaide, we break down why the Victorian government let this iconic race slip away and what riders like Casey Stoner really think about the move.We compare the new 16-turn layout to the historic F1 track, discuss the "Isle of Man TT" comparisons, and ask the big question: Is Liberty Media turning MotoGP into a "city festival" at the expense of pure racing?Let us know what you think in the comments below._________Lap Times:0:00 MotoGP Moves to Adelaide1:47 Melbourne vs Adelaide4:04 Street Circuit4:51 Rider Perspectives5:47 First Trip to Phillip Island7:16 More Motorbikes on the Street7:36 90,000 Attendees in Phillip Island8:04 Accessibility Around the Track8:44 Only One Bridge10:43 Current vs Prior Riders11:44 Isle of Man TT13:40 Accommodation Options14:38 Commercial Opportunity15:52 Should They Race in Sydney?16:16 More Corners17:30 Track Design Software18:04 Tarmac19:12 Overtaking is Exciting19:50 Comparison to F120:28 Liberty Media Business Model21:46 We’re Just Big Kids22:33 Grandstands Aren’t Always Good23:00 Budget Friendly?24:12 Expanding Viewership24:43 When is Drive to Survive Coming?25:53 Being Seen on the Road26:49 Last and First Trips_________Find us everywhere: linktr.ee/ridealongtrackside#MotoGP #AdelaideGP #PhillipIsland #AustralianGP #MotoGP2027 #StreetCircuit #LibertyMedia #RideAlongTrackside #F1vsMotoGP #MotoGPNews