Kerb Sensor Policy Shakes Up Gold Coast 500: What Does it Mean for Supercars?

Supercars has confirmed a change to the kerb sensor policy for the upcoming Gold Coast 500, and the move is set to shake things up in the world of Australian motorsport. The policy change is designed to reduce the number of kerb-hopping incidents that have been a hallmark of the event in recent years.

According to reports, the new policy will see sensors placed at various points around the track to monitor drivers’ kerb usage. These sensors will be used to enforce penalties on drivers who are deemed to have exceeded the acceptable limits of kerb-hopping.

The move has been welcomed by many in the Supercars community, with some drivers and teams expressing relief that the issue is finally being addressed. “The kerb-hopping has been getting out of hand,” said one driver. “It’s not just a safety issue, but it’s also affecting the racing. I think this new policy will help to promote cleaner racing and reduce the number of incidents.”

However, not everyone is convinced that the new policy is the answer. Some have expressed concerns that the sensors will not be effective in detecting kerb-hopping incidents, or that they will lead to inconsistent penalties being handed out.

One of the drivers who has spoken out against the policy is Brodie Feeney, who has expressed concerns that the sensors will lead to a “kerb-hop drama” during the event. Feeney has argued that the sensors will not be able to detect every kerb-hopping incident, and that this will lead to inconsistent penalties being handed out.

Despite these concerns, the new kerb sensor policy has been locked in for the Gold Coast 500, and drivers and teams will need to adapt quickly if they want to succeed. The event is set to take place in the coming weeks, and it will be interesting to see how the new policy plays out.

One driver who is in favor of the new policy is Cameron Waters, who has predicted that it will lead to a “better spectacle” for fans. Waters has argued that the sensors will help to reduce the number of kerb-hopping incidents, and that this will lead to cleaner and more exciting racing.

Only time will tell if Waters’ prediction is correct, but one thing is for sure - the new kerb sensor policy has added an extra layer of intrigue to the Gold Coast 500.