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7NEWS
5 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Runaway Supercars leader Broc Feeney continues domination with back-to-back wins in Townsville
Runaway Supercars leader Broc Feeney has overcome self doubt and a late challenge from teammate Will Brown to post back-to-back victories at the Townsville 500. Brodie Kostecki, the 2023 champion, came up trumps in Friday's 35-lap sprint to win for Shell V-Power Racing, but the weekend well and truly belonged to Feeney. Feeney finished more than six seconds ahead of Walkinshaw Andretti United's Chaz Mostert on Saturday, and made the most of his pole position on Sunday to beat Triple Eight teammate Brown by more than three seconds. Brown was right on Feeney's tail with less than 10 laps remaining, but Feeney held his nerve and edged further ahead to wrap up the 70-lap race at Reid Park. Penrite Racing star Matt Payne started Sunday's event second on the grid, but slipped to third early before finishing fifth. Mostert came third, more than 12 seconds behind Feeney, with Cameron Waters fourth. Feeney celebrated his 10th race win of the season with a big burnout before hugging his family members in attendance. 'Huge credit to Will. That was the hardest race I've had in a long time,' Feeney said. 'He was definitely the faster guy today and put a lot of pressure on me. 'He had so much pace on me in that last stint. 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 the questions about where I need to improve. 'But once he got close, within about half a second, he dropped off. I'm guessing his car probably overheated from being behind.' The 120 points Feeney received for Sunday's win boosted his season tally to a dominant 1759 points. Brown is 220 points behind in second spot, with Matthew Payne a further 15 points away in third. Feeney became just the ninth driver to claim 10 or more wins in a season, after Shane van Gisbergen, Scott McLaughlin, Craig Lowndes, Jamie Whincup, Mark Skaife, Garth Tander, Marcos Ambrose and Glenn Seton. 'This means a lot. This is a huge win for us. It's an awesome roll we've been on,' Feeney said. 'I can't be prouder of everyone at Red Bull Empire racing.' Brown ensured a one-two finish for Triple Eight. 'It was a tough one. I was tyring to get on the back of Broc,' he said. 'I didn't have anything for him at the end there, which was disappointing. 'But it was good to be back on the podium. I've had a tough few rounds, that's for sure.' Cameron Hill finished last following brake problems, while Dave Reynolds came 21st after being handed a 15-second penalty for spinning James Courtney. A loose right wheel forced Will Davison back into the pits in a costly malfunction, with the veteran finishing second last in 23rd spot as a result.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Supercars star Feeney crowned king of Townsville
Runaway Supercars leader Broc Feeney has overcome self doubt and a late challenge from teammate Will Brown to post back-to-back victories at the Townsville 500. Brodie Kostecki, the 2023 champion, came up trumps in Friday's 35-lap sprint to win for Shell V-Power Racing, but the weekend well and truly belonged to Feeney. Feeney finished more than six seconds ahead of Walkinshaw Andretti United's Chaz Mostert on Saturday, and made the most of his pole position on Sunday to beat Triple Eight teammate Brown by more than three seconds. Brown was right on Feeney's tail with less than 10 laps remaining, but Feeney held his nerve and edged further ahead to wrap up the 70-lap race at Reid Park. Eyes on the lead battle 👀 Will the Bulls be allowed to race?#RepcoSC #Supercars — Supercars (@supercars) July 13, 2025 Penrite Racing star Matt Payne started Sunday's event second on the grid, but slipped to third early before finishing fifth. Mostert came third, more than 12 seconds behind Feeney, with Cameron Waters fourth. Feeney celebrated his 10th race win of the season with a big burnout before hugging his family members in attendance. "Huge credit to Will. That was the hardest race I've had in a long time," Feeney said. "He was definitely the faster guy today and put a lot of pressure on me. "He had so much pace on me in that last stint. 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 the questions about where I need to improve. "But once he got close, within about half a second, he dropped off. I'm guessing his car probably overheated from being behind." The 120 points Feeney received for Sunday's win boosted his season tally to a dominant 1759 points. Brown is 220 points behind in second spot, with Matthew Payne a further 15 points away in third. Feeney became just the ninth driver to claim 10 or more wins in a season, after Shane van Gisbergen, Scott McLaughlin, Craig Lowndes, Jamie Whincup, Mark Skaife, Garth Tander, Marcos Ambrose and Glenn Seton. "This means a lot. This is a huge win for us. It's an awesome roll we've been on," Feeney said. "I can't be prouder of everyone at Red Bull Empire racing." Reynolds gets into JC and the BRT driver ends up facing the wrong way!#RepcoSC #Supercars — Supercars (@supercars) July 13, 2025 Brown ensured a one-two finish for Triple Eight. "It was a tough one. I was tyring to get on the back of Broc," he said. "I didn't have anything for him at the end there, which was disappointing. "But it was good to be back on the podium. I've had a tough few rounds, that's for sure." Cameron Hill finished last following brake problems, while Dave Reynolds came 21st after being handed a 15-second penalty for spinning James Courtney. A loose right wheel forced Will Davison back into the pits in a costly malfunction, with the veteran finishing second last in 23rd spot as a result.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Supercars star Feeney crowned king of Townsville
Runaway Supercars leader Broc Feeney has overcome self doubt and a late challenge from teammate Will Brown to post back-to-back victories at the Townsville 500. Brodie Kostecki, the 2023 champion, came up trumps in Friday's 35-lap sprint to win for Shell V-Power Racing, but the weekend well and truly belonged to Feeney. Feeney finished more than six seconds ahead of Walkinshaw Andretti United's Chaz Mostert on Saturday, and made the most of his pole position on Sunday to beat Triple Eight teammate Brown by more than three seconds. Brown was right on Feeney's tail with less than 10 laps remaining, but Feeney held his nerve and edged further ahead to wrap up the 70-lap race at Reid Park. Penrite Racing star Matt Payne started Sunday's event second on the grid, but slipped to third early before finishing fifth. Mostert came third, more than 12 seconds behind Feeney, with Cameron Waters fourth. Feeney celebrated his 10th race win of the season with a big burnout before hugging his family members in attendance. "Huge credit to Will. That was the hardest race I've had in a long time," Feeney said. "He was definitely the faster guy today and put a lot of pressure on me. "He had so much pace on me in that last stint. 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 the questions about where I need to improve. "But once he got close, within about half a second, he dropped off. I'm guessing his car probably overheated from being behind." The 120 points Feeney received for Sunday's win boosted his season tally to a dominant 1759 points. Brown is 220 points behind in second spot, with Matthew Payne a further 15 points away in third. Feeney became just the ninth driver to claim 10 or more wins in a season, after Shane van Gisbergen, Scott McLaughlin, Craig Lowndes, Jamie Whincup, Mark Skaife, Garth Tander, Marcos Ambrose and Glenn Seton. "This means a lot. This is a huge win for us. It's an awesome roll we've been on," Feeney said. "I can't be prouder of everyone at Red Bull Empire racing." Brown ensured a one-two finish for Triple Eight. "It was a tough one. I was tyring to get on the back of Broc," he said. "I didn't have anything for him at the end there, which was disappointing. "But it was good to be back on the podium. I've had a tough few rounds, that's for sure." Cameron Hill finished last following brake problems, while Dave Reynolds came 21st after being handed a 15-second penalty for spinning James Courtney. A loose right wheel forced Will Davison back into the pits in a costly malfunction, with the veteran finishing second last in 23rd spot as a result.
West Australian
5 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Supercars star Feeney crowned king of Townsville
Runaway Supercars leader Broc Feeney has overcome self doubt and a late challenge from teammate Will Brown to post back-to-back victories at the Townsville 500. Brodie Kostecki, the 2023 champion, came up trumps in Friday's 35-lap sprint to win for Shell V-Power Racing, but the weekend well and truly belonged to Feeney. Feeney finished more than six seconds ahead of Walkinshaw Andretti United's Chaz Mostert on Saturday, and made the most of his pole position on Sunday to beat Triple Eight teammate Brown by more than three seconds. Brown was right on Feeney's tail with less than 10 laps remaining, but Feeney held his nerve and edged further ahead to wrap up the 70-lap race at Reid Park. Penrite Racing star Matt Payne started Sunday's event second on the grid, but slipped to third early before finishing fifth. Mostert came third, more than 12 seconds behind Feeney, with Cameron Waters fourth. Feeney celebrated his 10th race win of the season with a big burnout before hugging his family members in attendance. "Huge credit to Will. That was the hardest race I've had in a long time," Feeney said. "He was definitely the faster guy today and put a lot of pressure on me. "He had so much pace on me in that last stint. 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 the questions about where I need to improve. "But once he got close, within about half a second, he dropped off. I'm guessing his car probably overheated from being behind." The 120 points Feeney received for Sunday's win boosted his season tally to a dominant 1759 points. Brown is 220 points behind in second spot, with Matthew Payne a further 15 points away in third. Feeney became just the ninth driver to claim 10 or more wins in a season, after Shane van Gisbergen, Scott McLaughlin, Craig Lowndes, Jamie Whincup, Mark Skaife, Garth Tander, Marcos Ambrose and Glenn Seton. "This means a lot. This is a huge win for us. It's an awesome roll we've been on," Feeney said. "I can't be prouder of everyone at Red Bull Empire racing." Brown ensured a one-two finish for Triple Eight. "It was a tough one. I was tyring to get on the back of Broc," he said. "I didn't have anything for him at the end there, which was disappointing. "But it was good to be back on the podium. I've had a tough few rounds, that's for sure." Cameron Hill finished last following brake problems, while Dave Reynolds came 21st after being handed a 15-second penalty for spinning James Courtney. A loose right wheel forced Will Davison back into the pits in a costly malfunction, with the veteran finishing second last in 23rd spot as a result.
News.com.au
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
V8 pit stop one weekend a year, charming Qlder the rest
If the sound of V8s gets your motor revving, check out this character-filled Queenslander that hit the NQ property market just in time for the Townsville 500. The three-bedroom property backs onto the Townsville street circuit between turns 10 and 11, sitting on an 878 sqm block at 20 Flowers St, Railway Estate. It is listed for sale for offers over $529,000, which is almost half of the Brisbane median house price of $1.015m. Imagine hearing the roar of V8s from your own back deck – only once a year, mind you – or being able to stroll to the race from your front door. Selling agent Ben Waugh of Elevate Property Partners said there were glimpses of the track from the back deck of the home, but with some lifting and renovations, the home could be the perfect spot for a Supercars party. 'You'd almost be able to feel the cars with how close (the property) is to the track,' he said. 'The area also has completely restricted street parking for residents only when the V8s are on, but this home has big side gate access, which means there is plenty of parking for friends and family.' The elevated house has three bedrooms, an open plan kitchen and dining room, a separate lounge and a sunroom running along the front of the house. Out the back there is a large deck looking out over the yard and swimming pool with glimpses of the track through the trees. The home has plenty of character with timber floors, VJ walls, high ceilings and stained glass windows. Downstairs there is a laundry and loads of storage space with breeze blocks adding further character. Mr Waugh said when the Townsville 500 wasn't on, Flowers St was a quiet pocket close to Townsville CBD and walking distance to Queensland Country Bank Stadium. 'It's a hugely wide, tree-lined street and the area is largely owner-occupier,' he said. Mr Waugh said the home had been listed for sale for just two days and had already attracted huge interest from investors and owner-occupiers. 'The sub-$550,000 price point is very attractive to buyers,' he said. 'It's also a great location, and you're getting a large almost-900 sqm block and a structurally sound home with a brand new roof and gutters. 'You've also got an in-ground pool, side access and plenty of room for a big shed.' Mr Waugh said he was opening the house at 5pm on Thursday afternoon, to allow potential buyers through the property before street access was restricted for the V8s. 'I'm looking forward to this early open home … we've had a lot of interest already,' he said.
