The 1987 500cc World Champion took to social media on Sunday with a swipe on the Australian Grand Prix Company over the matter.
Within the put up, he highlighted his private involvement with bringing the world championship to Australia within the first place again within the late Nineteen Eighties, in addition to his 500cc wins at Phillip Island in 1989 and 1990.
“After 35 years of dedication and dedication to the AGP occasion, which began approach again in 1988 when Bob Barnard approached me with an thought about making an attempt to convey the MotoGP occasion to Australia after my profitable yr of the World Championship in 1987…” wrote Gardner.
“…sadly my companies this yr is not going to be wanted as the brand new administration of the AGP occasions group have determined to not assist my look in 2024, which is disappointing contemplating my previous involvement and historical past from the rebuilding of the observe in 1988 to advertising of the primary occasion and profitable the primary two races at Phillip Island AGP occasion.
“Pics beneath are some nice reminders of the historical past and the wonderful first occasions that the entire world will keep in mind.”
Because the posts suggests, it was accompanied by photographs of a few of Gardner’s Phillip Island highlights.
Though not confirmed by the AGPC, it’s understood Gardner had requested a big enhance to his annual look charge for 2024.
The AGPC did reply to Gardner’s claims, although, clarifying that Gardner has a standing invite to attend the occasion and explaining why there will probably be an emphasis on Mick Doohan this yr.
“AGPC engages numerous motorsport figures to assist actions across the occasion annually,” a spokesperson informed Speedcafe.
“In 2024, AGPC has chosen to deal with celebrating Mick Doohan’s 30-year anniversary of his first of 5 consecutive World Championships.
“Wayne will at all times have an invite to attend the Australian Motorbike Grand Prix and we hope to host him again at Phillip Island sooner or later.”
The 2024 Australian Motorbike Grand Prix will happen on October 18-20.
