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Study Guide: Newcastle Street Circuit: Motorsport History and Data

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Newcastle Street Circuit: Motorsport History and Data Study Guide

Circuit Overview and Identification

The Newcastle Street Circuit was a permanent, purpose-built racing facility.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Newcastle Street Circuit was a temporary street circuit established on public roads, not a permanent, purpose-built facility.

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The Newcastle Street Circuit measured approximately 3.5 kilometers in length.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Newcastle Street Circuit measured 2.641 kilometers in length, not approximately 3.5 kilometers.

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The Newcastle Street Circuit was assigned an FIA Grade 1.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Newcastle Street Circuit was assigned an FIA Grade 3, not an FIA Grade 1.

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The circuit's coordinates are listed as 32°55′35.25″N 151°47′16.75″E.

Answer: False

Explanation: The coordinates for the Newcastle Street Circuit are 32°55′35.25″S 151°47′16.75″E, not 32°55′35.25″N.

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What was the length of the Newcastle Street Circuit?

Answer: 2.641 kilometers

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What was the FIA Grade assigned to the Newcastle Street Circuit?

Answer: Grade 3

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What does an FIA Grade 3 classification typically imply for a circuit?

Answer: It meets specific safety and technical standards for national and international racing, but not necessarily the highest tiers.

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What was the time zone observed at the Newcastle Street Circuit?

Answer: GMT+10:00

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Event History and Operations

The Newcastle Street Circuit hosted rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Newcastle Street Circuit primarily hosted rounds of the Supercars Championship, not the Formula 1 World Championship.

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The Newcastle 500 event was held annually from 2017 to 2023 without any cancellations.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Newcastle 500 event was not held annually from 2017 to 2023 without cancellations; events were cancelled in 2020, 2021, and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The final Newcastle 500 event was held in 2023 because the local council voted to continue supporting the event.

Answer: False

Explanation: The final Newcastle 500 event was held in 2023 because the local council voted not to support the event further and to remove permanent sections of the racetrack, not to continue supporting it.

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The Newcastle Street Circuit's official closing date was March 11, 2023.

Answer: False

Explanation: The official closing date for the Newcastle Street Circuit was March 12, 2023, not March 11, 2023.

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What major motorsport championship did the Newcastle Street Circuit primarily host?

Answer: Supercars Championship

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In which years were the Newcastle 500 events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Answer: 2020, 2021, 2022

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What was the primary reason for the final Newcastle 500 event being held in 2023?

Answer: The council voted to remove permanent sections of the racetrack and not support it further.

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What was the official opening date of the Newcastle Street Circuit for racing?

Answer: November 24, 2017

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What was the official closing date of the Newcastle Street Circuit?

Answer: March 12, 2023

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Circuit Layout and Design

The initial section of the circuit involved descending a steep hill on Watt Street.

Answer: False

Explanation: The initial section of the circuit involved ascending a steep hill on Watt Street, not descending it.

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On Shortland Esplanade, the circuit featured a 90-degree right turn onto Scott Street.

Answer: True

Explanation: On Shortland Esplanade, the circuit did indeed feature a 90-degree right turn onto Scott Street, following a left turn at Zaara Street.

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Nobbys Road, running past Fort Scratchley, was the slowest section of the circuit.

Answer: False

Explanation: Nobbys Road, running past Fort Scratchley, was the fastest stretch of the circuit, not the slowest.

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How did the circuit proceed after ascending the steep hill on Watt Street?

Answer: It turned left onto Shortland Esplanade.

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Which turn on Shortland Esplanade involved a 90-degree right turn?

Answer: The turn onto Scott Street

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What feature was located at the end of Nobbys Road, the circuit's fastest stretch?

Answer: A left-handed hairpin bend

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Circuit Modifications and Construction

The originally proposed layout for the circuit included a section through Pacific Park.

Answer: True

Explanation: The originally proposed layout for the circuit did include a section through Pacific Park, which differed from the final implemented design.

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The Camp Shortland hairpin was modified in 2019 to decrease overtaking opportunities.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Camp Shortland hairpin was modified in 2019 to improve overtaking opportunities, not decrease them.

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Preparatory works for the circuit commenced in August 2017.

Answer: False

Explanation: Preparatory works for the circuit commenced in July 2017, not August 2017.

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Three permanent roundabouts were removed to facilitate the circuit's layout.

Answer: False

Explanation: Two permanent roundabouts were removed to facilitate the circuit's layout, not three.

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The modification to the Camp Shortland hairpin in 2019 was intended to create a longer and deeper braking zone.

Answer: True

Explanation: The modification to the Camp Shortland hairpin in 2019 was intended to improve overtaking opportunities, which involved creating a longer and deeper braking zone.

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What was the purpose of modifying the Camp Shortland hairpin in 2019?

Answer: To improve overtaking opportunities for drivers.

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What civil engineering project was undertaken in Foreshore Park as part of the circuit's construction?

Answer: Creation of a pit area

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What was the purpose of the civil works undertaken in Foreshore Park?

Answer: To create a pit area for the racing events.

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The originally proposed layout for the circuit differed from the final design in which specific area?

Answer: A section through Pacific Park and Camp Shortland

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What was the purpose of the modification to the Camp Shortland hairpin in 2019?

Answer: To improve overtaking opportunities.

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Motorsport Records and Achievements

David Reynolds set the fastest official race lap record for Supercars under Gen2 regulations at the circuit.

Answer: True

Explanation: David Reynolds achieved the fastest official race lap record for Supercars under Gen2 regulations at the Newcastle Street Circuit.

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Shane van Gisbergen holds the fastest lap record for Supercars under Gen3 regulations at this circuit.

Answer: True

Explanation: Shane van Gisbergen holds the fastest lap record for Supercars under Gen3 regulations at the Newcastle Street Circuit.

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Brodie Kostecki recorded his fastest lap time in a Holden Commodore FG.

Answer: False

Explanation: Brodie Kostecki recorded his fastest lap time in a Ford Falcon FG, not a Holden Commodore FG.

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Steven Johnson set the lap record for the Touring Car Masters category in a Ford Mustang Mk.1 Fastback.

Answer: True

Explanation: Steven Johnson set the lap record for the Touring Car Masters category in a Ford Mustang Mk.1 Fastback.

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Kel Treseder holds the lap record for the Aussie Racing Cars series, driving a Ford Mustang.

Answer: False

Explanation: Kel Treseder holds the lap record for the Aussie Racing Cars series, driving a Chevrolet Camaro-Yamaha, not a Ford Mustang.

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Jeremy Gray set the V8 Utes lap record at Newcastle in a Ford Falcon FG Ute.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jeremy Gray set the V8 Utes lap record at Newcastle in a Ford Falcon FG Ute.

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Declan Fraser achieved the lap record for the Toyota 86 Series with a time of 1:25.1035.

Answer: False

Explanation: Declan Fraser achieved the lap record for the Toyota 86 Series with a time of 1:26.1035, not 1:25.1035.

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Tom Alexander set the lap record for the SuperUtes Series driving an Isuzu D-Max.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tom Alexander set the lap record for the SuperUtes Series driving an Isuzu D-Max.

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Who set the fastest official race lap record for Supercars under Gen2 regulations at the Newcastle Street Circuit?

Answer: David Reynolds

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What car did Shane van Gisbergen drive when setting the fastest Supercars Gen3 lap record?

Answer: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

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What was Brodie Kostecki's fastest lap time recorded at the circuit?

Answer: 1:12.9790

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Which driver set the lap record for the Touring Car Masters category?

Answer: Steven Johnson

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What vehicle did Kel Treseder drive when setting the Aussie Racing Cars lap record?

Answer: Chevrolet Camaro-Yamaha

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Which driver set the lap record for the Toyota 86 Series at the circuit?

Answer: Declan Fraser

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What was the fastest lap time recorded by Brodie Kostecki, and under which regulations was it set?

Answer: 1:12.9790 (Project Blueprint)

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What was the specific date of the Newcastle 500 event in 2017 when David Reynolds set the fastest Supercars Gen2 lap record?

Answer: November 26, 2017

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Community and Resident Perspectives

Local residents' primary criticisms of the circuit focused on traffic congestion.

Answer: False

Explanation: Local residents' primary criticisms focused on noise levels and lack of property access, not traffic congestion.

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Some residents suggested the event would encourage safe and responsible driving practices.

Answer: False

Explanation: Some residents suggested the event would encourage "hoon" behaviour (reckless driving), not safe and responsible practices.

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A protest by residents in March 2017 resulted in peaceful negotiations with motorsport officials.

Answer: False

Explanation: The protest by residents in March 2017 resulted in confrontations with motorsport fans, not peaceful negotiations.

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What was a primary concern voiced by local residents regarding the circuit?

Answer: Excessive noise levels and lack of property access

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