Motorcycling Australia has announced that Phillip Island Operations have been appointed promoter of the 2011 Australian Endurance Championship to be held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on 2-4 December.

The championship will be undertaken in a six hour format with further information regarding the event to be released by Phillip Island Operations shortly.

“In 2010 we saw the return of Endurance racing to Australia to great success with promoter James Spence managing the event,” MA CEO David White said.

“Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, it has become necessary for MA to appoint a new promoter for this Australian championship in 2011. On behalf of MA I would like to thank Mr Spence for his efforts and contribution to motorcycle sport.

“Looking ahead to the 2011 event, I am confident Phillip Island Operations will provide the same high standard of organisation and promotion to the Championship, as they do to the other major events on their calendar.

“As such I very much look forward to seeing the event unfold on 2-4 December.”

Spence had reignited the 6 Hour concept in Australia during 2009 at Oran Park with support from Bel-Ray, before the 2010 running of the event attracted some of Australia’s top domestic and international riders and teams.

Last year’s event was won by the Demolition Plus GAS Honda Racing team of Wayne Maxwell and Josh Brookes.

Further information regarding the 2011 Australian Endurance Championship can be found on the MA website at: www.ma.org.au.