Newcastle V8's Comms Bunker

21/11/2019

Stoked to have Total Tools and Sandgate on board this weekend! We had a really fun night tonight at the trade night😁 Make sure you get down into the stores, the guys and girls are so friendly and helpful!

21/11/2019

Police have launched a high-visibility operation for this year’s Coates Hire Newcastle 500 to ensure racegoers enjoy the event safely.
The finale of the Supercars Australia Championship Series begins with practice laps tomorrow (Friday 22 November), with the final race taking place at 4.15pm on Sunday (24 November 2019).

Operation Newcastle Supercars 2019 has been launched today to ensure the safety and security of more than 150,000 people – including competitors, officials and spectators – expected to descend on Newcastle this weekend.

General duties officers from Newcastle City Police District and across Northern Region, will be assisted by specialist police, from the Public Order and Riot Squad (PORS), Operations Support Groups (OSG), Dog Unit, PolAir, Licensing Police, Bicycle Unit, Youth Command (PCYC), Police Transport Command and Traffic & Highway Patrol Command throughout the operation.

Operation Newcastle Supercars 2019 Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell APM, was joined by General Manager of Operations Supercars Australia, Kurt Sakzewski, City of Newcastle councillor, Cr Peta Winney-Baartz, and Keolis Downer Hunter General Manager, Mark Dunlop today to officially launch the operation.

“We want all locals and visitors to have a great time, but our top priority is to ensure all spectators, officials and competitors are safe. There will be a large high-visibility police presence and any anti-social or dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated,” Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.

“The past two years we have been very pleased with crowd behaviour, and we hope we can maintain this standard going forward. Local officers and specialist police will be out in force across the event footprint, focusing on road safety, crowd behaviour, alcohol-related violence, and minimising disruption to the local community.

“With more than 150,000 people expected to attend, police are urging motorists to be patient, remain vigilant with speed and fatigue, and drive to the conditions.

“The message is simple – do not drink to excess and if you’re planning on driving please make sure you have a Plan B,” Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.

Additional Traffic & Highway Patrol officers will also be deployed to ensure racegoers and other motorists make it to and from their destinations safely.

Supercars Australia’s General Manager of Operations, Kurt Sakzewski said the drivers and the Supercars team love concluding their year in Newcastle.

“This is the third time Newcastle has hosted our final round and our teams can’t wait to get back here every year.

“Newcastle does a fantastic job of not only providing a beautiful backdrop to our Championship but is also a great host city to our teams and fans, many of whom bring their families from around Australia to enjoy the event.

“The event continues to evolve as a family-friendly event, with exhilarating racing and a well-coordinated transport system. We’re looking forward to seeing what Newcastle has to offer in 2019,” Mr Sakzewski said.

City of Newcastle Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz said the city was excited to host the third consecutive Newcastle 500, with the city continuing to be highlighted on the world stage.

"Newcastle continues to show Australia, and in fact the world, that it is one of the premier locations to host a major event," Cr Winney-Baartz said.

"We look forward to delivering another safe, inclusive event for residents and visitors alike in 2019."

For all special event traffic information, including road closures, special event clearways and live traffic reports, visit www.livetraffic.com.

Further information about the event, including venue maps, transport and parking availability, can be found at: www.supercars.com/newcastle/

Plan your trip to and from the venue precinct ahead of time. Extra bus, train, and light rail services have been scheduled, for more visit https://transportnsw.info/events/2019/11/supercars-newcastle-500

With huge crowds expected the best way to get to and from the Newcastle 500 is by public transport. Your ticket to the event covers your travel on all public transport services. Use the Trip Planner to plan your trip with up-to-date transport information or use one of the many real-time apps to trac...

20/11/2019

We have checked our comms, all working well.

How will you tune in to us this weekend?

20/11/2019

Start your engines... It's all systems go here at Newcastle Airport with Coates Hire Newcastle 500 drivers touching down ahead of this weekend's race 🚘

19/11/2019

19/11/2019

Preparations are well underway for this weekend's Coates Hire Newcastle 500 where NSW Ambulance will have a number of extra resources within the event precinct

18/11/2019

NSW Police are urging racegoers to plan their trip ahead of time and travel safely on the roads as tens of thousands of people are expected for the finale of the Supercars Australia Championship series, the Coates Hire Newcastle 500.

A high-visibility police operation will be in place from Thursday 21 November to Monday 25 November 2019 in Newcastle, for the third event held in the Hunter.

General duties officers from Newcastle City Police District and across Northern Region, will be assisted by specialist police and Traffic & Highway Patrol Command throughout the operation, focusing on road safety as well as anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence.

Operation Newcastle Supercars Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell APM said the event showcases Newcastle on the world stage, with the city welcoming more than 150,000 spectators and visitors over the weekend.

“Our main priority is ensuring everyone is able to enjoy this fantastic event in Newcastle safely, and with minimal disruption to our locals and residents,” Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.

“Police will be out in numbers over the weekend targeting speeding, drink-driving, mobile phone and seat-belt offences, to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely.

“Here in the Northern Region, 102 people have lost their lives on our roads so far in 2019, so we will be driving a particular focus on road safety before, during and after the event.

“Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and allow extra travel time as there will be heavy traffic and delays on major and local roads headed into Newcastle, particularly as crowds arrive on Friday and Saturday, and leave on Sunday and Monday,” Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.

Centre for Road Safety Executive Director, Bernard Carlon, said speeding, drink and drug driving, and fatigue remain the biggest killers on our roads.

“We want everyone to travel safely this weekend, so if you are driving, don’t speed and take a break if you’re feeling tired, and NEVER drive if you’re affected by alcohol or drugs,” Mr Carlon said.

Keolis Downer Hunter General Manager, Mark Dunlop, said there are more ways to travel to and from the event precinct this year, with the light rail network officially in use.

“This will be the first year we have light rail services bringing people into the CBD. Additional services will be running to Queens Wharf, alongside extra bus and ferry services.

“We ask event goers to be alert of their surroundings and be aware of trams when arriving and leaving the event,” Mr Dunlop said.

For all special event traffic information, including road closures, special event clearways and live traffic reports, visit: www.livetraffic.com

Further information about the event, including venue maps, transport and parking availability, can be found at: www.supercars.com/newcastle/

Live updates and traveller information for NSW roads

18/11/2019

We're ready,,, are you?

27/10/2019

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Scott McLaughlin has turned over his Shell V-Power Racing Team Mustang at Surfers Paradise.

Luckily he is ok, unfortunately not so for the car.

Great sportsmanship by Shane van Gisbergen to stop on the scene to make sure Scott was ok.

26/08/2019

It’s getting closer

25/11/2018

24/11/2018

Busy, busy day

12/10/2018