Supercars has officially confirmed that the Newcastle 500 will return to the calendar in 2023 – and as the dawn of the Gen3 era.
It will also be the first Newcastle 500 since 2019, after coronavirus put a halt to the event.
But after receiving approval from Heritage NSW, the new Gen 3 Supercars will debut on Novocastrian streets on March 10-12, where the Chevrolet Camaro begins its battle with the new Ford Mustang.
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“We’re thrilled that the dates are now locked in for our return to Newcastle and the debut of the Gen3 Camaro and Mustang,” said Supercars CEO Shane Howard.
“The Newcastle 500 is a world-class motorsport event, and we look forward to attracting the attention of motorsport enthusiasts and, once again, stage an event which sees flow-on benefits for the city’s hotels, bars, restaurants and retailers.
“We’ve waited three years for our return, and we want to make sure Newcastle 2023 is an event to remember for years to come.”
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City of Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said: “Newcastle and the Hunter enjoy a huge racing supporter base and I’m confident they will love to attend the season opener.
“Local tourism and accommodation providers that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19 will be looking forward to and benefit from the economic stimulus provided by the Newcastle 500’s return.”
The entire 2023 calendar was set to be released during the Bathurst 1000 this weekend, but has now been pushed back to a later date.
Tickets for the Newcastle 500 are now on sale.
