Australian motorcycle legends Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan will once again ride the Phillip Island circuit when they complete a series of demonstration laps at the 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

The ‘Legends of MotoGP’ have a special connection to the Phillip Island circuit after both claimed two victories on the Island during their illustrious careers.

“It’s always a great pleasure to ride the Phillip Island circuit, it’s an enjoyable layout and really fast which I love. I enjoyed a lot of special moments of my career there,” said Gardner.

The day will carry extra significance for Gardner, who won the first two Australian Motorcycle Grands Prix at Phillip Island in 1989 and 1990, as he will be joined by his 13 year-old son Remy.

Remy will ride a Honda NSF 250R Moto3 bike. This will be the bike’s first public outing in Australia and a prelude to the four-stroke Moto3 class that will replace the current 125cc two-stroke class in 2012.

“I see it as a real honour to ride on my home track in front of my fans with my son, I’m expecting it to be a really special moment in my life,” Gardner said.

“It’s great to be able to share a place and a sport that I am so passionate about with my family.”

Gardner revealed that despite his dominance on the circuit during his career, he won’t be out there to race son Remy who recently recorded his first victory in the Moto3 250cc class in Spain.

“He’s too fast for me now so I prefer not to race!” he declared. “He’s cheeky and wants to prove he can beat me. It’s lucky I will be on a 1000cc and he will be on a 250cc.”

Along with the Legends of MotoGP, the 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix on track entertainment will include the Australian Superbikes and Australian Superstock 1000 as well as the thundering bikes of the Australian Historics.