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Supercars won’t return to Newcastle in 2024
The final government approval necessary for Newcastle to host the opening round of the 2024 Supercars season has not been granted. As a result, Supercars is now exploring other options for a replacement event. The future of Newcastle on the Supercars calendar has been uncertain since the previous contract expired earlier this year. Talks were underway for a contract renewal, and it seemed likely that the event would continue next year after the New South Wales government agreed to a one-year extension. However, the Newcastle City Council failed to finalize the deal, and the event will not take place in 2024. Supercars is currently considering a race at Mount Panorama alongside the Bathurst 12 Hour as an alternative season opener. Discussions are ongoing with relevant authorities, and there is still a chance that Newcastle could return to the calendar in the future. The 2024 season opening event details will be confirmed at a later date. In the meantime, the current season will conclude with two endurance events – the Gold Coast 500 and the Adelaide 500 round in late November.
Source: motorsport