Tag: NEWCASTLE 500
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EXPECT POLICE TO BE OUT AND ABOUT DURING THE NEWCASTLE 500
Police are planning a high-visibility operation ahead of the Supercars event in Newcastle this weekend, in an effort to curb anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence. Police will also focus on road safety during the inaugural Newcastle 500, with motorists urged to allow extra travel time due to heavy traffic, and to make smart decisions to…
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HOON CRACKDOWN AHEAD OF SUPERCARS
Police operations have gone up a gear, just days out from the Newcastle 500. Overnight, officers hit the road in numbers as part of a crackdown on reckless driving, as Supercar enthusiasts roll into town.
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VADALS TARGET NEWCASTLE 500 SUPERCARS
Vandals have struck the Newcastle 500 supercars event. It appears poison was used to write the words ‘super corrupt’ on the grass at Foreshore Park, which is located inside the race precinct. Crash barriers along the track were also vandalised with anti-supercars graffiti. A spokesperson for the event says “the overwhelming community support, reflected in…
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EMERGENCY SERVICES PREPARE FOR SUPERCARS
Months of planning by emergency services will be put into practice in just a week, when the Supercars take to Newcastle. Police, fire fighters and paramedics will be based inside the precinct, while a dedicated medical service for residents will also be set-up.
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SUPERCARS STARS TAKE TO STOCKTON SAND DUNES
One of the contenders for the Supercar championship jumped behind the wheel in the Hunter today – but not on the track. Scott McLaughlin tackled the iconic Stockton sand dunes, AND inspected the circuit that will host the title decider.
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POLICE PATROL SUPERCARS TRACK AROUND THE CLOCK
With parts of the Newcastle 500 track accessible to motorists, police are cracking down on hoon behaviour. Officers say they’re patrolling the area, around the clock.
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WHINCUP EXPECTING A BATTLE FOR SUPERCARS TITLE
As we reported earlier, Jamie Whincup was in town today, inspecting the Newcastle 500 track, just two weeks from the Supercars decider. The Holden driver leads Ford’s Scott McLaughlin in the title race by a narrow 30 points. ” I think if it was his first or second then potentially my experience would be valuable…
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JAMIE WHINCUP CHECKS OUT SUPERCARS TRACK
Police are already putting Supercar fans on notice, saying they won’t tolerate any anti-social behaviour during the Newcastle event. The warning came as current series leader Jamie Whincup hit town to inspect the track.
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SUPERCARS TRACK BUILD KICKS UP A GEAR
With 30,000 fans expected to hit Newcastle for the first day of the Supercars, the city council is now calling for businesses to help out – amid concerns the CBD will be bursting at the seams. Meanwhile, the track build has gone up a gear, as the race to finish draws closer.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES SUPERCHARGED FOR SUPERCARS
Three weeks out from the Newcastle 500, organisers have released their transport plan. Additional bus, train and ferry services have been added, with motorsport fans being urged to leave their own cars at home.