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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Burswood boost: Supercars drivers back plans for new circuit
V8 Supercars veteran Will Davison says a street circuit in Burswood would bring the sport 'to the people', creating a whole new generation of fans and potentially racers in WA. Wanneroo Raceway, currently known as Raceway, will notch its 100th race this weekend at the Perth Super 440, the first track in Australia to do so, but the circuit has long been dated. For many categories, it is far too short, and the raceway itself is located in a hard-to-get-to corner of Perth that fans would be forgiven for not knowing existed. However, proposed plans for a track in the heart of Burswood that hosts Crown Resorts and Casino as well as state-of-the-art sporting coliseum Optus Stadium would ensure everybody knew the Supercars were in town. 'I've been around this sport for a long time, and I've been a part of a lot of the street races that have started from scratch over the last 10 or 15 years,' Davison said. 'Some have worked. Some haven't. I'm a huge supporter of supporting local motorsport circuits, but our cars and street events, you explain it in a way where you're bringing your sport to the people, particularly in the heart of the CBD. 'We have our die-hard fans that love supercars and love motorsport. There's a lot of people that are on the fence until they come and experience it first-hand and feel that it's much more than a motorsport event. 'There's so much going on at street events that are good for the kids, good for the family. There's entertainment everywhere you look. V8 driver Will Davison. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian 'And until you sort of feel that around a street track experience, the atmosphere that it creates... it's probably impossible to explain it to people.' Perth-born Supercars and Bathurst 1000 champion Brodie Kostecki was involved in the design process for the new circuit and said it was an 'exciting' prospect for motorsport fans in his hometown. 'I've been pretty privileged to be a part of the circuit design, which has been a great process,' he told The West Australian. 'I've been able to work with some really smart people in that field, and I think it will be an exciting time for everyone in Western Australia. 'It's going to be multi-use across multiple different sports and disciplines, so it's going to be great. 'I was part of the process to make sure the track's competitive, entertaining and good to drive, but I'm a very small cog in the wheel.'
West Australian
4 days ago
- Automotive
- West Australian
V8 Supercars: Will Davison backs proposed Burswood track to boost motorsport in Western Australia
V8 Supercars veteran Will Davison says a street circuit in Burswood would bring the sport 'to the people', creating a whole new generation of fans and potentially racers in WA. Wanneroo Raceway, currently known as Raceway, will notch its 100th race this weekend at the Perth Super 440, the first track in Australia to do so, but the circuit has long been dated. For many categories, it is far too short, and the raceway itself is located in a hard-to-get-to corner of Perth that fans would be forgiven for not knowing existed. However, proposed plans for a track in the heart of Burswood that hosts Crown Resorts and Casino as well as state-of-the-art sporting coliseum Optus Stadium would ensure everybody knew the Supercars were in town. 'I've been around this sport for a long time, and I've been a part of a lot of the street races that have started from scratch over the last 10 or 15 years,' Davison said. 'Some have worked. Some haven't. I'm a huge supporter of supporting local motorsport circuits, but our cars and street events, you explain it in a way where you're bringing your sport to the people, particularly in the heart of the CBD. 'We have our die-hard fans that love supercars and love motorsport. There's a lot of people that are on the fence until they come and experience it first-hand and feel that it's much more than a motorsport event. 'There's so much going on at street events that are good for the kids, good for the family. There's entertainment everywhere you look. 'And until you sort of feel that around a street track experience the atmosphere that it creates, it's probably impossible to explain it to people.' Perth-born Supercars and Bathurst 1000 champion Brodie Kostecki was involved in the design process for the new circuit and said it was an 'exciting' prospect for motorsport fans in his hometown. 'I've been pretty privileged to be a part of the circuit design, which has been a great process,' he told The West Australian. 'I've been able to work with some really smart people in that field, and I think it will be an exciting time for everyone in Western Australia. 'It's going to be multi-use across multiple different sports and disciplines, so it's going to be great. 'I was part of the process to make sure the track's competitive, entertaining and good to drive, but I'm a very small cog in the wheel.'
AU Financial Review
26-05-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Blackstone's Crown nears final regulatory hurdle in WA
Blackstone's Crown Resorts could clear its last regulatory hurdle within months as the West Australian government finalises a suitability assessment of its Perth casino after years of strict oversight. The government confirmed an independent monitor assigned to oversee the operation following a 2022 royal commission had finished and presented the state with findings on whether the casino has properly remediated.
AU Financial Review
18-05-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
The complexity behind Crown's hotel refurbishment ambitions
There was a time long ago when Crown Resorts was likened to the famous Ritz hotel in London. The year was 1997 and American casino mogul Steve Wynn had just watched his friend Lloyd Williams launch a luxury casino hotel complex in the heart of Melbourne. Wynn had provided plenty of assistance, including the architect Joel Berman. But the result was something he'd never seen.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Spot on! Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer makes a fashion statement in an eye-catching black and white polka dot jumpsuit paired with Valentino heels and a Chanel tweed handbag
Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer turned heads in Potts Point, Sydney over the weekend when she stepped out in an eye-catching black and white polka dot jumpsuit. The one-piece featured flared trousers and a black tie at the waist. Packer paired the all-in-one with $1690 Valentino black one stud patent heels and a pricey Chanel tweed handbag. She also wore designer shades as she strutted down the street scrolling on her iPhone. The brunette appeared to be makeup free and had her chocolate locks down in a straight style. She did show off a set of freshly manicured nails in a deep red shade. Francesca is the daughter of Australian investor Gretel and the granddaughter of the late media mogul Kerry Packer. Her uncle, Australian billionaire James, is the former owner and chairperson of of the high-profile Crown Resorts. Francesca recently offloaded her amazing Sydney apartment after first listing the luxury pad almost a year ago. She reputedly pocketed $30million in the sale after purchasing the five-bedroom spread back in 2019 for $16.75million. Located in Darlinghurst, 2km from the CBD, the penthouse covers an entire floor of the prestigious Horizon building and features spectacular views of the city skyline. Francesca first listed the luxury flat in November 2023 for an eye-watering $32million. But after languishing on the market for seven months, the beautifully appointed apartment was re-listed in June 2024 for $30million. The agent involved in the sale would not confirm the purchase, reported the Wentworth Courier. However, real estate insiders informed the publication that Francesca's apartment recently went under the hammer to a local buyer for 'close to' the asking price. According to the report, the cashed-up heiress sold off the pad because she wanted to spend more time in her alternate home base of London. Designed by famed Australian-Austrian architect Harry Seidler, the apartment boasts five-bathrooms, Cote D'Azure marble. A balcony that offers a 360-degree view of Sydney's famed harbour.
