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The Newcastle Street Circuit was a permanent, purpose-built racing facility.
Answer: False
The Newcastle Street Circuit was a temporary street circuit established on public roads, not a permanent, purpose-built facility.
The Newcastle Street Circuit measured approximately 3.5 kilometers in length.
Answer: False
The Newcastle Street Circuit measured 2.641 kilometers in length, not approximately 3.5 kilometers.
The Newcastle Street Circuit was assigned an FIA Grade 1.
Answer: False
The Newcastle Street Circuit was assigned an FIA Grade 3, not an FIA Grade 1.
The circuit's coordinates are listed as 32°55′35.25″N 151°47′16.75″E.
Answer: False
The coordinates for the Newcastle Street Circuit are 32°55′35.25″S 151°47′16.75″E, not 32°55′35.25″N.
What was the length of the Newcastle Street Circuit?
Answer: 2.641 kilometers
What was the FIA Grade assigned to the Newcastle Street Circuit?
Answer: Grade 3
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.
What was the time zone observed at the Newcastle Street Circuit?
Answer: GMT+10:00
The Newcastle Street Circuit hosted rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Answer: False
The Newcastle Street Circuit primarily hosted rounds of the Supercars Championship, not the Formula 1 World Championship.
The Newcastle 500 event was held annually from 2017 to 2023 without any cancellations.
Answer: False
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.
The final Newcastle 500 event was held in 2023 because the local council voted to continue supporting the event.
Answer: False
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.
The Newcastle Street Circuit's official closing date was March 11, 2023.
Answer: False
The official closing date for the Newcastle Street Circuit was March 12, 2023, not March 11, 2023.
What major motorsport championship did the Newcastle Street Circuit primarily host?
Answer: Supercars Championship
In which years were the Newcastle 500 events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Answer: 2020, 2021, 2022
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.
What was the official opening date of the Newcastle Street Circuit for racing?
Answer: November 24, 2017
What was the official closing date of the Newcastle Street Circuit?
Answer: March 12, 2023
The initial section of the circuit involved descending a steep hill on Watt Street.
Answer: False
The initial section of the circuit involved ascending a steep hill on Watt Street, not descending it.
On Shortland Esplanade, the circuit featured a 90-degree right turn onto Scott Street.
Answer: True
On Shortland Esplanade, the circuit did indeed feature a 90-degree right turn onto Scott Street, following a left turn at Zaara Street.
Nobbys Road, running past Fort Scratchley, was the slowest section of the circuit.
Answer: False
Nobbys Road, running past Fort Scratchley, was the fastest stretch of the circuit, not the slowest.
How did the circuit proceed after ascending the steep hill on Watt Street?
Answer: It turned left onto Shortland Esplanade.
Which turn on Shortland Esplanade involved a 90-degree right turn?
Answer: The turn onto Scott Street
What feature was located at the end of Nobbys Road, the circuit's fastest stretch?
Answer: A left-handed hairpin bend
The originally proposed layout for the circuit included a section through Pacific Park.
Answer: True
The originally proposed layout for the circuit did include a section through Pacific Park, which differed from the final implemented design.
The Camp Shortland hairpin was modified in 2019 to decrease overtaking opportunities.
Answer: False
The Camp Shortland hairpin was modified in 2019 to improve overtaking opportunities, not decrease them.
Preparatory works for the circuit commenced in August 2017.
Answer: False
Preparatory works for the circuit commenced in July 2017, not August 2017.
Three permanent roundabouts were removed to facilitate the circuit's layout.
Answer: False
Two permanent roundabouts were removed to facilitate the circuit's layout, not three.
The modification to the Camp Shortland hairpin in 2019 was intended to create a longer and deeper braking zone.
Answer: True
The modification to the Camp Shortland hairpin in 2019 was intended to improve overtaking opportunities, which involved creating a longer and deeper braking zone.
What was the purpose of modifying the Camp Shortland hairpin in 2019?
Answer: To improve overtaking opportunities for drivers.
What civil engineering project was undertaken in Foreshore Park as part of the circuit's construction?
Answer: Creation of a pit area
What was the purpose of the civil works undertaken in Foreshore Park?
Answer: To create a pit area for the racing events.
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
What was the purpose of the modification to the Camp Shortland hairpin in 2019?
Answer: To improve overtaking opportunities.
David Reynolds set the fastest official race lap record for Supercars under Gen2 regulations at the circuit.
Answer: True
David Reynolds achieved the fastest official race lap record for Supercars under Gen2 regulations at the Newcastle Street Circuit.
Shane van Gisbergen holds the fastest lap record for Supercars under Gen3 regulations at this circuit.
Answer: True
Shane van Gisbergen holds the fastest lap record for Supercars under Gen3 regulations at the Newcastle Street Circuit.
Brodie Kostecki recorded his fastest lap time in a Holden Commodore FG.
Answer: False
Brodie Kostecki recorded his fastest lap time in a Ford Falcon FG, not a Holden Commodore FG.
Steven Johnson set the lap record for the Touring Car Masters category in a Ford Mustang Mk.1 Fastback.
Answer: True
Steven Johnson set the lap record for the Touring Car Masters category in a Ford Mustang Mk.1 Fastback.
Kel Treseder holds the lap record for the Aussie Racing Cars series, driving a Ford Mustang.
Answer: False
Kel Treseder holds the lap record for the Aussie Racing Cars series, driving a Chevrolet Camaro-Yamaha, not a Ford Mustang.
Jeremy Gray set the V8 Utes lap record at Newcastle in a Ford Falcon FG Ute.
Answer: True
Jeremy Gray set the V8 Utes lap record at Newcastle in a Ford Falcon FG Ute.
Declan Fraser achieved the lap record for the Toyota 86 Series with a time of 1:25.1035.
Answer: False
Declan Fraser achieved the lap record for the Toyota 86 Series with a time of 1:26.1035, not 1:25.1035.
Tom Alexander set the lap record for the SuperUtes Series driving an Isuzu D-Max.
Answer: True
Tom Alexander set the lap record for the SuperUtes Series driving an Isuzu D-Max.
Who set the fastest official race lap record for Supercars under Gen2 regulations at the Newcastle Street Circuit?
Answer: David Reynolds
What car did Shane van Gisbergen drive when setting the fastest Supercars Gen3 lap record?
Answer: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
What was Brodie Kostecki's fastest lap time recorded at the circuit?
Answer: 1:12.9790
Which driver set the lap record for the Touring Car Masters category?
Answer: Steven Johnson
What vehicle did Kel Treseder drive when setting the Aussie Racing Cars lap record?
Answer: Chevrolet Camaro-Yamaha
Which driver set the lap record for the Toyota 86 Series at the circuit?
Answer: Declan Fraser
What was the fastest lap time recorded by Brodie Kostecki, and under which regulations was it set?
Answer: 1:12.9790 (Project Blueprint)
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
Local residents' primary criticisms of the circuit focused on traffic congestion.
Answer: False
Local residents' primary criticisms focused on noise levels and lack of property access, not traffic congestion.
Some residents suggested the event would encourage safe and responsible driving practices.
Answer: False
Some residents suggested the event would encourage "hoon" behaviour (reckless driving), not safe and responsible practices.
A protest by residents in March 2017 resulted in peaceful negotiations with motorsport officials.
Answer: False
The protest by residents in March 2017 resulted in confrontations with motorsport fans, not peaceful negotiations.
What was a primary concern voiced by local residents regarding the circuit?
Answer: Excessive noise levels and lack of property access