Mr Stewart and NSW Police Highway Patrolâs Steve Planinic, a frequent driver at the track, argue that driving on the track is a safe and legal way to satiate a desire to speed.
Non-professional motorists got the âadrenalinâ hit of driving fast rather than putting others at risk on the roads, acting Sergeant Planinic said. For many, one night is enough. Like Mr Yu, many drivers admitted to feeling scared and sick after driving around the track at twice the speed of the open road.
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Across NSW, councils and police are grappling with increased incidences of hooning, which includes driving at 45km/h over the speed limit.