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Title: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: drivexby on September 30, 2021, 09:07:29 AM
Newcastle street circuit returns for 2022: -

https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/supercars/v8-supercars-news-2022-season-newcastle-dates-march-4-6-start-time-when-calendar/news-story/7ae6670d7327caff8f2e9754d4d7658f
Title: Re: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: skaifeman on September 30, 2021, 09:08:24 AM
Awesome news. Still prefer Adelaide, but this is a solid replacement for the time being.
Title: Re: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: kennymiesta on September 30, 2021, 06:55:24 PM
It's certainly going to have a different feel about it being the first round as opposed to the last. Should hopefully see a little more risk taking.
Title: Re: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: SetonFan on September 30, 2021, 07:44:55 PM
I'm glad to see them pursuing this as it likely means they will go ahead with the 12 Hour in a local capacity.
Title: Re: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: Troy01505 on September 30, 2021, 09:37:47 PM
Quote from: kennymiesta on September 30, 2021, 06:55:24 PM
It's certainly going to have a different feel about it being the first round as opposed to the last. Should hopefully see a little more risk taking.

Not sure about that, some drivers just try to come out unscathed to get a good start on the year. Only way we'll see more action is to either have a bigger point difference between positions or cash per placing.
Title: Re: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: mikeamerica84 on October 01, 2021, 11:05:35 AM
Quote from: kennymiesta on September 30, 2021, 06:55:24 PM
It's certainly going to have a different feel about it being the first round as opposed to the last. Should hopefully see a little more risk taking.
Welcome aboard, Kenny.

Allow me to introduce you:  Kenny is a good hitter on a few sites I frequent to "find" my Supercars fix.  And years ago, he was a regular on an old website run by our good buddy Craig (Wiked), which is now no longer.  A welcome addition to our "new" site.
Title: Re: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: Sonic on October 01, 2021, 04:02:10 PM
Mar 4-6 would seem to put to bed early any talk of the F1 labour day weekend in Vic. (the next weekend)
Title: Re: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: kennymiesta on October 01, 2021, 06:22:37 PM
Quote from: mikeamerica84 on October 01, 2021, 11:05:35 AM
Quote from: kennymiesta on September 30, 2021, 06:55:24 PM
It's certainly going to have a different feel about it being the first round as opposed to the last. Should hopefully see a little more risk taking.
Welcome aboard, Kenny.

Allow me to introduce you:  Kenny is a good hitter on a few sites I frequent to "find" my Supercars fix.  And years ago, he was a regular on an old website run by our good buddy Craig (Wiked), which is now no longer.  A welcome addition to our "new" site.

Cheers Mike! It's good to be on board!
Title: Re: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: SetonFan on October 01, 2021, 08:02:25 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 01, 2021, 04:02:10 PM
Mar 4-6 would seem to put to bed early any talk of the F1 labour day weekend in Vic. (the next weekend)
The GP is likely to be 10th April so I reckon Round 3 of both our calendar and F1.
Title: Re: Newcastle back as 2022 Season Opener
Post by: CP on October 03, 2021, 04:54:43 PM
Quote from: Sonic on October 01, 2021, 04:02:10 PM
Mar 4-6 would seem to put to bed early any talk of the F1 labour day weekend in Vic. (the next weekend)

Also means that any covid concerns around that part of the world may have quelled by then. It is pretty bad down that way at the moment.