Cessnock Mayor Suvaal Pushes for Supercars in the Hunter Valley
Following the recent news of the V8 Supercars not returning to Newcastle, Mayor Suvaal took to social media to express his interest in bringing the racing event to the Cessnock LGA. In a statement to NBN Television, he emphasized the region’s potential as a premier tourism spot and emphasized the positive impact such an event could have on the local economy.
“We are a world-class tourism destination,” Mayor Suvaal stated, “and we know the benefits a major event like this would bring to our local economy.” Highlighting the importance of such an opportunity, he asserted his commitment to reaching out to key stakeholders, including Supercars, the NSW Government, and Destination NSW, with the intention of initiating discussions at the earliest.
With a strong belief in the capacity of the Hunter Valley to host an event of this magnitude, Mayor Suvaal remains steadfast in his pursuit to ensure that the Cessnock LGA becomes a prime location for the highly acclaimed racing spectacle, promising potential economic growth and heightened regional prominence.