Prior to the racing and to help entice locals out to enjoy the spectacular event  riders participated in a meet and greet in the Goulburn Shopping Square. As well as signing posters or other items brought along by fans. Those present had a chance to win a tandem ride on a superbike, tickets into round two and a cap signed by some of the top riders from 2017.

The meet and greet was so popular that some of the riders ran out of posters, including Troy Herfoss and local teenage supersport rider Tom Toparis.

 Earlier in the day Tom Toparis, Troy and Oli Bayilss visited Trinity Catholic College and talked to the student and staff about their racing experiences.