Police have praised the good behaviour of the 162,000 strong crowd gathered in Newcastle for the Supercars event across the weekend
Operation Axils saw the dog squad, PolAir and bicycle unit take to the streets, but only a few arrests were made; among them, a woman is accused of throwing paint onto Supercars signage.
Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell said it was good to see most participants acting appropriately for the event.
"Police were out in force across the event footpath, focusing on road safety, crowd behaviour, and minimizing the impact of the event on the local community.
"We were very pleased with the behaviour of most people who attended the race, and it was great to see so many families return to the city this year in support of the Newcastle 500.
"Police worked closely with Supercars and Transport NSW in the lead-up and throughout the event to create a safe and family-friendly atmosphere."
There were, however, a small number of incidents for police to handle including the arrest of a 40-year-old man who allegedly exposed his buttocks to police on Saturday evening.
The man was taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was issued with an infringement notice for offensive conduct.
"There were a small number of attendees who ignored our warnings and tried to spoil the fun for others, but they were identified and dealt with quickly," Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.
Motorists are being assured the city will be largely back to normal tonight as works get underway to deconstruct the Supercars track.
Roads will reopen and barriers will be pulled down by 6 o'clock tonight, with everything packed away by December 14.
Event Manager Kurt Saksweski says any concerns about the new light rail tracks have been alleviated, as temporary coverings have proved no issue for the Supercars or for the tram line.
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