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Newcastle revs up for another round of Supercars in 2022

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Love it or hate it, one of the region’s biggest extravaganzas – Supercars – will return to the Hunter in 2022 with Newcastle to host the season opener.

The 2022 Repco Supercars Championship is listed to officially start on the weekend of 4-6 March.

And, next year’s event will mark the first round in Newcastle since the 2019 finale, courtesy of COVID-19 playing havoc with the schedule.

Sydney Motorsport Park was also approved to stage four consecutive races ahead of the Repco Bathurst 1000.

Supercars CEO Sean Seamer is excited to confirm the dates for the championship’s reappearance to the picturesque track.

“We’re thrilled to have locked in our 2022 championship opener as a return to the stunning Newcastle Street Circuit,” he said.

“The spectacular shots of Supercars racing in the CBD while ships sail in the background have become images that are embedded in the minds of tens of millions of motor racing fans around the world.

“Newcastle has established itself as one of the most popular stops on the Supercars calendar with both fans and drivers.

“We look forward to seeing as many familiar faces as possible trackside in March.”

Newcastle made its championship debut in 2017 and staged the finale between 2017 and 2019.

The 2017 and 2018 title fights were decided on the final day.

However, 2022 will mark a new dawn for the Hunter as it kicks off the championships for the first time.

“We’re excited to host the 2022 season opener in Newcastle, reconnecting event-goers with the stunning Newcastle coastline and the high-octane action on track, while ensuring local businesses benefit from the economic boost that comes with staging this major event,” NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said.

“No city anywhere in Australia offers what Newcastle does in terms of providing stunning aerial pictures of some of our country’s most beautiful beaches.”

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the announcement would provide a much-welcome boost for local businesses.

“Newcastle and the Hunter enjoy a huge racing supporter base,” she stated.

“I’m confident they will love the promotion to the season opener and will continue to pour into the city for the three days in massive numbers.

“This is a welcome announcement for our residents and businesses, which confirms that the Christmas/January holidays will be unaffected by work on the circuit.

“Newcastle’s beaches will remain accessible to the public during the track installation period in February through the usual road connections, and during the three-day event by following Bathers Way from King Edward Park. 

“This timing ensures locals will have no issue accessing our pristine beaches over the summer holidays.

“Businesses can now prepare for the busy period of trading over the summer holidays through February into the Newcastle 500 in early March, which is ideal.”

Supercars will work closely with health authorities around COVIDSafe measures and Public Health Order requirements to ensure the safety of all staff and patrons.

“All teams and officials will follow the relevant health guidelines for the event,” Mr Seamer said.

“Further details regarding the full calendar will be released over coming weeks.

“Ticketing, broadcast details, support categories and entertainment for the event will also be announced in due course.”

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