COVID-19 is already throwing the 2022 Supercars calendar into disarray with the opening round already changing from its original Newcastle opener. New Supercars CEO Shane Howard believed it was a decision that had to be made due to the continuing uncertainty in the New South Wales seaside city.

It’s Bridget Bell and I’m running late. I hurriedly send a link for the Zoom meeting to Veronica McCann, notable WA Speedway icon, as I’m kicking off my shoes and dragging the laptop to the table.