A motion by Newcastle Greens councillors overnight to withdraw support for the V8 Supercars event in Newcastle has been defeated.
Councillor Therese Doyle argued the sport was a "highly destructive event" at council's meeting last night, and said it would cause harm to the community.
She also argued the race would cause excessive and dangerous emissions and noise pollution.
However, the motion was slapped down by every councillor except the Greens.
The Herald reports East End residents packed the public gallery and shouted down the council when the motion was defeated.
