Sports fans are strapping themselves in for a thrilling 2023 Supercars season, as the Supercars Championship kicks off with this weekend’s Newcastle 500, live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus.
With five hours of live coverage each day, leading sports broadcaster Mark Beretta and Super2 driver Jack Perkins will take viewers live to the Newcastle Street Circuit for all the action from 12.30pm AEDT this Saturday and Sunday on Seven.
In an exciting first, Seven’s coverage will be co-anchored by a driver in the race, as Jack Perkins switches from behind the microphone to behind the wheel for the Super2 throughout the thrilling weekend.
Ahead of the historic race – which will see the unveiling of the new Gen 3 liveries – Perkins shared his excitement, as he embarks on his first race as a primary driver in three years, with Erebus Motorsport.
“I’m rapt to be back with Seven, alongside Beretts for this weekend’s live and free Newcastle 500 broadcast,”
Perkins said.
“Doubling broadcast duties while I race Super2 also gives me a chance to offer unique insights for the viewers, which I’m really looking forward to.
“It’s such an exciting time for Supercars as we finally welcome the Gen 3 cars in the new Chevrolet versus Ford era, which is so exciting for the drivers, teams and fans. We’re all looking forward to some great racing this weekend in Newcastle. Bring it on,
Supercars on Seven – Newcastle 500 – From 12.30pm AEDT Saturday and Sunday on Channel 7 and 7mate
Stream all the action live, free and in HD on 7plus
