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The Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Feeney leads Brown in Triple Eight one-two at Townsville 500
Broc Feeney put one hand on the Supercars Championship's new Sprint Cup trophy with victory in the Sunday leg of the NTI Townsville 500. Feeney started from pole position and controlled the race for its 70-lap duration, losing the lead only during the pit stop cycles. The driver took the chequered flag three seconds clear of teammate Will Brown, who rose from seventh on the grid on a day where Triple Eight ruled the roost. It gives Feeney a 220-point lead over Brown in the standings with just a single round of the Sprint Cup remaining at Queensland Raceway next month. Broc Feeney holds a 220-point lead over Will Brown with one round of the Sprint Cup left. Picture: Getty Images 'Huge credit to Will. That was the hardest race I've had in a long time,' said Feeney. 'He was definitely the faster guy today and put a lot of pressure on me. In that second stint, I had newer tyres, and he was coming back at me. He had so much pace on me in that last stint. 'But once he got close, within about half a second, he sort of dropped off and I'm guessing his car overheated from being behind. 'There was a lot of that last stint where I didn't think I was going to be able to hang on, I was asking all of the questions about where I need to improve. 'This means a lot; this is a huge win for us. It's been an awesome roll we've been on; I couldn't be prouder of everyone at Red Bull Ampol Racing.' Chaz Mostert moved from eighth on the grid to third, taking the final podium spot from fellow Ford man Cam Waters in the closing stages. Waters had sat fourth behind Feeney, Matt Payne and Anton De Pasquale on lap 14 when Tickford Racing brought him to pit lane, committing to an aggressive undercut strategy. Broc Feeney ended his Townsville drought in style. Picture: Getty Images That allowed the Monster Mustang to take the lead of the race once the first round of stops was completed some 15 laps later. However, Feeney and Brown were able to overtake Waters – by that point on far older rubber – during the middle stint and retained their track position through the second round of stops. Brown then emerged as Feeney's biggest threat, closing down the margin to the leader as the second stops approached. While Brown wanted to undercut his teammate, Triple Eight pulled rank in giving Feeney pit priority – stopping him for the final time on lap 48, with Brown in two circuits later. That shook out with Feeney two seconds clear. Brown initially closed in on his teammate but proved unable to mount a late challenge. Broc Feeney leads the Supercars drivers' standings by 201 points. Picture: Getty Images Payne ended up fifth having faded from his early high of second. The Penrite Mustang lost time in its first pit stop with refuelling trouble and did not have the race pace to contend. De Pasquale threatened Feeney for the lead in the early laps beforehand but gradually fell backwards from there, eventually taking the flag seventh. Ryan Wood overtook Thomas Randle for seventh on the penultimate lap, while Bryce Fullwood and Kai Allen rounded out the top 10. Fullwood drove through from 16th on the grid, while Brad Jones Racing teammate Andre Heimgartner was another charger – rising 10 places to 11th. Nick Percat was another mover, up 10 spots to 11th, on a day where teammate Cam Hill was running inside the top 10 mid-race only to be forced to the garage with brake trouble. Others to strike trouble were Will Davison (23rd after a loose wheel forced an extra pit stop) and David Reynolds (21st after a tangle with James Courtney drew a 15 second penalty). Erebus Motorsport tried a three-stop strategy for Jack Le Brocq, who rose five spots to 17th and ran out of fuel on the cool-down lap. The Supercars Championship continues at Queensland Raceway on August 8-10. This story was written by Speedcafe
News.com.au
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Adrian Portelli-backed racing star James Moffat lists Donvale house
Supercars Championship and Trans Am Series racing driver James Moffat is selling his first luxury home build, recently completed in Donvale. Racing with the support of high-profile car enthusiast and billionaire Adrian Portelli's LMCT+ lottery business since 2021, the son of motorsport legend Allan Moffat claimed the 2023 Trans Am title. He's also been on the podium at Bathurst on multiple occasions, though said he was still hoping to claim first place in the iconic racing meet. Bonnie Doon listing proves Darryl Kerrigan was a real estate genius But after watching renovation shows on TV a number of years ago Moffat figured he could give that a crack and has built from renovating homes with his wife Leah, to developing townhouse complexes with Sapporo Developments. 'I'm spending more time on building at this point … but any time I get to jump back into the racing car is always enjoyable,' Moffat said. 'When I was first out of school I was hell bent and fully focused on trying to become a supercar driver. 'But my interest in the building industry was sparked by all those years when the reality TV shows popped up. I look at most things and think 'I can have a crack at that'.' He and wife Leah even put in an application to be on The Block. Moffat has just finished his first luxury home at 12 Cabena St, Donvale, a four-bedroom home he designed alongside a draftsman and now has listed for $2.7m-$2.9m ahead of a forthcoming auction. 'We are very happy with the outcome at Donvale,' he said. 'I have built it almost as if it was for me with all the things I would like.' Naturally there's a three-car garage in the home, but there's a number of other features that could easily slip past buyers — like the concealable sliding glass door that can wall the home's main living zone off from the rest of the home, helping to save heating rooms you aren't using. The butler's pantry is also cleverly designed so that when its door is left open the only thing in sight is the pantry cupboards — but with the benchspace just out of guests eyelines. Other features that stand out include the 5m-high sloped ceiling of the rear living zone, the 6m-high void above the entry hall, curved sections of the facade that are reflected in the kitchen's island bench and options for a main bedroom on the ground and first floors. 'So it's a project we think of as second to none, and there's not really anything like it in Donvale,' he said. The home also features bluetooth connectivity to allow certain features to be controlled from your phone, a Swan Security system, 50-bottle wine fridge and a backyard barbecue kitchen set amid low-maintenance gardens. Jellis Craig Doncaster's Kristy Djordevic and Chris Savvides are handling the home's sale, with Mr Savvides noting it was in an enviable location near Donvale Reserve, a range of sought-after private and public schools as well as shops and eateries at Tunstall Square. Mr Savvides said between the home's custom design and Moffat's attention to detail there were few homes like it in Donvale. 'We have had buyers look at it from Mt Waverley, the local area and across Boroondara and Stonnington,' he said.
Scoop
17-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Christchurch Has Plenty Of Beds For Visitors Drawn By Large Events
This is welcome news to the city, which is becoming more attractive to visitors and, with the forthcoming opening of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, to large event promoters. July 17, 2025: New research has confirmed there is enough commercial accommodation capacity in Christchurch city and the adjacent Waimakariri and Selwyn districts to host around 39,200 people per night. This is welcome news to the city, which is becoming more attractive to visitors and, with the forthcoming opening of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, to large event promoters. Electric Avenue 2025 generated 62,902 visitor nights with an average stay of 2.97 nights, and Supercars Championship which is confirmed for April 17-19, 2026, is projected to generate about 38,000 visitor nights across those three days. The research by Fresh Info was commissioned by ChristchurchNZ to help its understanding of the accommodation market in the city and its surrounds ahead of a bumper year of major events in 2026. ChristchurchNZ also bids or supports major events in the city, such as SailGP, Electric Avenue and Supercars Championship. Where are all these beds? Accommodation across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri includes capacity for 6928 people in hotels, 4984 in motels, 1945 in backpackers, 8912 in holiday parks and hosted Bed and Breakfasts, and 16,435 in peer-to-peer accommodation such as AirBnB and holiday homes. Capacity in peer-to-peer accommodation is spread across 3863 unique listings in the region containing 9,839 beds. Christchurch city can accommodate around 32,000 people per night in commercial accommodation and the adjacent Waimakariri and Selwyn districts can accommodate around 7,200. How do large events impact hotel prices? The research also showed large events do impact hotel rates, although the average increases are well below the occasional highly priced hotel listing that makes headlines. Electric Avenue 2024 increased average hotel prices by $20-36 per night relative to one week before and after the event (excluding GST). SailGP 2024 increased average hotel prices by $48-69 per night by the same criteria and Electric Avenue 2025 increased average hotel prices by $69-71 per night. What about staying with friends or family? The research also indicated that Greater Christchurch residents are supporting friends and relatives who come to the region for a major event. For most events, about 60% stay in commercial accommodation with another 40% staying with a friend or relative in town. ChristchurchNZ General Manager of Destination and Attraction Loren Aberhart says the research findings should give both event attendees and promoters confidence in the city's ability to continue holding large events. 'With the opening of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, Ōtautahi Christchurch has the perfect opportunity to become the events capital of the country. This data shows our city has the capacity to welcome these large events in a balanced way, where we can enjoy both the excitement and economic benefits of events. It shows perceptions of accommodation price gouging are largely one-off, but also that our resident population are doing their share, hosting friends and family and showing them a good time while in the city.' What does this mean for Christchurch? The research showed a clear lift in accommodation pricing, demand, and occupancy across the year reviewed, demonstrating the positive impact events have on the accommodation sector. Fresh Info Managing Director Shane Vuletich says, 'This research is the first of its kind in New Zealand, and will support Christchurch in assessing periods of peak demand and accommodation surge in order to tailor timing for hosting major events. It should also give Christchurch and event promoters confidence that the city can cope with large volumes of visitors, and to future hotel investors that the Christchurch market will continue to perform well once One New Zealand Stadium opens.' ABOUT CHRISTCHURCHNZ | ChristchurchNZ is the city's sustainable economic development and city profile agency. Our purpose is to stimulate sustainable economic growth for a more prosperous Christchurch.
Scoop
17-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Christchurch Has Plenty Of Beds For Visitors Drawn By Large Events
July 17, 2025: New research has confirmed there is enough commercial accommodation capacity in Christchurch city and the adjacent Waimakariri and Selwyn districts to host around 39,200 people per night. This is welcome news to the city, which is becoming more attractive to visitors and, with the forthcoming opening of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, to large event promoters. Electric Avenue 2025 generated 62,902 visitor nights with an average stay of 2.97 nights, and Supercars Championship which is confirmed for April 17-19, 2026, is projected to generate about 38,000 visitor nights across those three days. The research by Fresh Info was commissioned by ChristchurchNZ to help its understanding of the accommodation market in the city and its surrounds ahead of a bumper year of major events in 2026. ChristchurchNZ also bids or supports major events in the city, such as SailGP, Electric Avenue and Supercars Championship. Where are all these beds? Accommodation across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri includes capacity for 6928 people in hotels, 4984 in motels, 1945 in backpackers, 8912 in holiday parks and hosted Bed and Breakfasts, and 16,435 in peer-to-peer accommodation such as AirBnB and holiday homes. Capacity in peer-to-peer accommodation is spread across 3863 unique listings in the region containing 9,839 beds. Christchurch city can accommodate around 32,000 people per night in commercial accommodation and the adjacent Waimakariri and Selwyn districts can accommodate around 7,200. How do large events impact hotel prices? The research also showed large events do impact hotel rates, although the average increases are well below the occasional highly priced hotel listing that makes headlines. Electric Avenue 2024 increased average hotel prices by $20-36 per night relative to one week before and after the event (excluding GST). SailGP 2024 increased average hotel prices by $48-69 per night by the same criteria and Electric Avenue 2025 increased average hotel prices by $69-71 per night. What about staying with friends or family? The research also indicated that Greater Christchurch residents are supporting friends and relatives who come to the region for a major event. For most events, about 60% stay in commercial accommodation with another 40% staying with a friend or relative in town. ChristchurchNZ General Manager of Destination and Attraction Loren Aberhart says the research findings should give both event attendees and promoters confidence in the city's ability to continue holding large events. 'With the opening of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha, Ōtautahi Christchurch has the perfect opportunity to become the events capital of the country. This data shows our city has the capacity to welcome these large events in a balanced way, where we can enjoy both the excitement and economic benefits of events. It shows perceptions of accommodation price gouging are largely one-off, but also that our resident population are doing their share, hosting friends and family and showing them a good time while in the city.' What does this mean for Christchurch? The research showed a clear lift in accommodation pricing, demand, and occupancy across the year reviewed, demonstrating the positive impact events have on the accommodation sector. Fresh Info Managing Director Shane Vuletich says, 'This research is the first of its kind in New Zealand, and will support Christchurch in assessing periods of peak demand and accommodation surge in order to tailor timing for hosting major events. It should also give Christchurch and event promoters confidence that the city can cope with large volumes of visitors, and to future hotel investors that the Christchurch market will continue to perform well once One New Zealand Stadium opens.' ABOUT CHRISTCHURCHNZ | ChristchurchNZ is the city's sustainable economic development and city profile agency. Our purpose is to stimulate sustainable economic growth for a more prosperous Christchurch.
Courier-Mail
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Feeney leads Brown in Triple Eight one-two at Townsville 500
Don't miss out on the headlines from Motorsport. Followed categories will be added to My News. Broc Feeney put one hand on the Supercars Championship's new Sprint Cup trophy with victory in the Sunday leg of the NTI Townsville 500. Feeney started from pole position and controlled the race for its 70-lap duration, losing the lead only during the pit stop cycles. The driver took the chequered flag three seconds clear of teammate Will Brown, who rose from seventh on the grid on a day where Triple Eight ruled the roost. It gives Feeney a 220-point lead over Brown in the standings with just a single round of the Sprint Cup remaining at Queensland Raceway next month. Broc Feeney holds a 220-point lead over Will Brown with one round of the Sprint Cup left. Picture: Getty Images 'Huge credit to Will. That was the hardest race I've had in a long time,' said Feeney. 'He was definitely the faster guy today and put a lot of pressure on me. In that second stint, I had newer tyres, and he was coming back at me. He had so much pace on me in that last stint. 'But once he got close, within about half a second, he sort of dropped off and I'm guessing his car overheated from being behind. 'There was a lot of that last stint where I didn't think I was going to be able to hang on, I was asking all of the questions about where I need to improve. 'This means a lot; this is a huge win for us. It's been an awesome roll we've been on; I couldn't be prouder of everyone at Red Bull Ampol Racing.' Chaz Mostert moved from eighth on the grid to third, taking the final podium spot from fellow Ford man Cam Waters in the closing stages. Waters had sat fourth behind Feeney, Matt Payne and Anton De Pasquale on lap 14 when Tickford Racing brought him to pit lane, committing to an aggressive undercut strategy. Broc Feeney ended his Townsville drought in style. Picture: Getty Images That allowed the Monster Mustang to take the lead of the race once the first round of stops was completed some 15 laps later. However, Feeney and Brown were able to overtake Waters – by that point on far older rubber – during the middle stint and retained their track position through the second round of stops. Brown then emerged as Feeney's biggest threat, closing down the margin to the leader as the second stops approached. While Brown wanted to undercut his teammate, Triple Eight pulled rank in giving Feeney pit priority – stopping him for the final time on lap 48, with Brown in two circuits later. That shook out with Feeney two seconds clear. Brown initially closed in on his teammate but proved unable to mount a late challenge. Broc Feeney leads the Supercars drivers' standings by 201 points. Picture: Getty Images Payne ended up fifth having faded from his early high of second. The Penrite Mustang lost time in its first pit stop with refuelling trouble and did not have the race pace to contend. De Pasquale threatened Feeney for the lead in the early laps beforehand but gradually fell backwards from there, eventually taking the flag seventh. Ryan Wood overtook Thomas Randle for seventh on the penultimate lap, while Bryce Fullwood and Kai Allen rounded out the top 10. Fullwood drove through from 16th on the grid, while Brad Jones Racing teammate Andre Heimgartner was another charger – rising 10 places to 11th. Nick Percat was another mover, up 10 spots to 11th, on a day where teammate Cam Hill was running inside the top 10 mid-race only to be forced to the garage with brake trouble. Others to strike trouble were Will Davison (23rd after a loose wheel forced an extra pit stop) and David Reynolds (21st after a tangle with James Courtney drew a 15 second penalty). Erebus Motorsport tried a three-stop strategy for Jack Le Brocq, who rose five spots to 17th and ran out of fuel on the cool-down lap. The Supercars Championship continues at Queensland Raceway on August 8-10. This story was written by Speedcafe Originally published as Broc Feeney leads a Triple Eight 1-2 with Will Brown to put one hand on the Supercars Sprint Cup
