The design of the Coates Hire Newcastle 500 trophy has been revealed ahead of this year’s inaugural Supercars season finale.

Citizens from Newcastle and the Hunter Valley were challenged to submit their designs for the event’s trophy as part of a competition.

Newcastle resident John Bruce has been selected as the winner after receiving approval from a panel of judges that included six-time Supercars champion Jamie Whincup, Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Supercars CEO James Warburton.

The winning design depicts various elements of  Newcastle where the race will be held, according to Bruce.

“The underlying form of the trophy traces the coastline of the Nobby’s headland where the race will be held,” read a blurb explaining the trophy design.

“The blue glass illustrates our beautiful harbour and the negative space to the right represents the ocean and coastline.

“A steel rail forms the spine of the trophy, a tribute to Newcastle’s industrial foundations.

“The striped pattern along with the steel rail depict rumble strips along a racetrack corner.

“The overall shape of the trophy resembles a surfboard and the hull of a ship, celebrating Newcastle’s vibrant beach and maritime culture.”

Work continues to prepare the Newcastle street circuit which has this week seen the foundations of the hairpin at Nobby’s headland laid.

The inaugural Coates Hire Newcastle 500 will take place from November 24-26.