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10-08-2025
- Automotive
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Toyota GR Supra Gets V8 Power for Supercars Racing — But Not for the Street
Toyota GR Supra Gets V8 Power for Supercars Racing — But Not for the Street originally appeared on Autoblog. Toyota has confirmed what many enthusiasts have long dreamed of: the GR Supra is getting a V8. There's just one minor issue — it won't be sold to the V8-powered GR Supra is being developed exclusively for Australia's Supercars Championship, with no plans for a road-going version. That might sting for some, but there's still plenty to get excited about, especially if you enjoy seeing Toyota flex its motorsport muscle. V8, But Only For The Track Starting in 2026, Toyota will enter the Supercars series with a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 GR Supra, built with the help of Walkinshaw Andretti United and Brad Jones Racing. Under the hood is the 2UR-GSE, the same Lexus V8 found in the LC 500 and IS 500. That engine will go toe-to-toe with the Mustang and Camaro in what remains one of the most V8-happy race series left on not just a badge swap, either. This is a proper, fire-breathing Supra that will go racing at Bathurst and beyond. But as for customer cars? Toyota's been clear: this one is for racing only. A Supra Caught Between Generations The V8 arrival also highlights where the road-going GR Supra stands today: at the end of its run. Toyota hasn't said much publicly, but the A90 Supra is expected to bow out by mid-2026. Sales have slowed significantly — even as its more affordable siblings continue to perform solidly in the U.S. market. In fact, the cheapest Toyota models, including the Corolla, have recently seen updated pricing and spec tweaks to remain competitive. The 2026 Corolla, for example, still undercuts the Civic by around $2,000 and sold over 120,000 units in the first half of this Toyota continues to promote value-first entries like America's cheapest new Toyota, keeping its entry-level cars relevant in a market increasingly skewed toward pricey crossovers and electric while the Supra has served as a halo car — and let's face it, a very cool one — it hasn't been the volume player. That leaves cars like the Corolla and Camry doing the sales heavy lifting. Even then, Toyota's Q2 sales are being pressured by Ford's year-over-year surge, which could spell trouble heading into Q3. No Road-Going V8 (For Now) Despite some fan speculation — and occasional hints from Toyota engineers — the company has confirmed this V8 isn't road-legal and won't be offered to the public. Internal discussions about a production version reportedly ended before they ever really started. Toyota's sticking with the BMW-sourced inline-six until the model retires, and any hopes of a factory-built V8 Supra for the street remain locked behind a race for brand image alone, this V8 project matters. It shows Toyota hasn't forgotten what made the Supra badge iconic in the first place: noise, aggression, and racing credibility. Even if you'll never drive one, you'll still be able to hear it scream around Mount Panorama come 2026. Toyota GR Supra Gets V8 Power for Supercars Racing — But Not for the Street first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Advertiser
10-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Sleepless Feeney fires for pole in quest for redemption
Broc Feeney is fast staking his claim as the Supercars qualifying king after snaring his 13th pole with blistering pace in Ipswich. Championship leader Feeney blitzed his rivals by 0.4629 seconds to book his spot on the front row for the final 200km sprint at Queensland Raceway on Sunday. Walkinshaw Andretti United youngster Ryan Wood was second-fastest, with Feeney's teammate Will Brown third. The second-to-last driver in Sunday's top 10 shootout, Triple Eight star Feeney set a lap time of one minute and 8.3493 seconds. It sets up the 22-year-old to make amends for falling short of back-to-back wins on Saturday. Feeney had committed a false start in Saturday's second sprint and was made to serve a five-second penalty, effectively gifting Brown a race victory. "I'm bloody chuffed with that," Feeney told Fox Sports. "I didn't sleep well last night, thinking about yesterday, so this one means a lot. "I'll come through for redemption today." Having already claimed the inaugural Sprint Cup and a spot in the finals, Feeney also nets $50,000 in prize money for most poles won. It is the third time this season Feeney has claimed all available poles in a race weekend, having done so in Melbourne and Darwin. Anton De Pasquale, who had pipped Feeney earlier on Sunday to claim provisional pole, qualified fourth. Triple Eight wildcard Zach Bates flaunted his quality to start in fifth after sealing his first shootout appearance on debut. Super2 driver Bates beat out former Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki, who qualified sixth. Tickford driver Cam Waters will need a flawless drive to mark his 300th race with a podium finish after qualifying in 19th. Waters kicked off this season in Sydney by converting three straight pole positions into three wins, but has since struggled to return to the top spot. The 31-year-old has slumped to fourth in the championship, only claiming four podium finishes since Sydney. Waters, struggling to master the new tyre compounds, had finished 17th and fifth respectively in Saturday's two 120km races. Tickford teammate Thomas Randle did not fare any better on Sunday, qualifying in 23rd. "What do they say? If you don't laugh, you cry," Randle told Fox Sports. "It's been a pretty trying weekend for us." Drivers will return for the final Ipswich race at 3.15pm (AEST). RACE 25 TOP 10 SHOOTOUT RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Ryan Wood (Walkinshaw Andretti United) 3. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 4. Anton De Pasquale (Team 18) 5. Zach Bates (Triple Eight) 6. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) 7. James Golding (PremiAir Nulon Racing) 8. Cam Hill (Matt Stone Racing) 9. Chaz Mostert (WAU) 10. David Reynolds (Team 18) Broc Feeney is fast staking his claim as the Supercars qualifying king after snaring his 13th pole with blistering pace in Ipswich. Championship leader Feeney blitzed his rivals by 0.4629 seconds to book his spot on the front row for the final 200km sprint at Queensland Raceway on Sunday. Walkinshaw Andretti United youngster Ryan Wood was second-fastest, with Feeney's teammate Will Brown third. The second-to-last driver in Sunday's top 10 shootout, Triple Eight star Feeney set a lap time of one minute and 8.3493 seconds. It sets up the 22-year-old to make amends for falling short of back-to-back wins on Saturday. Feeney had committed a false start in Saturday's second sprint and was made to serve a five-second penalty, effectively gifting Brown a race victory. "I'm bloody chuffed with that," Feeney told Fox Sports. "I didn't sleep well last night, thinking about yesterday, so this one means a lot. "I'll come through for redemption today." Having already claimed the inaugural Sprint Cup and a spot in the finals, Feeney also nets $50,000 in prize money for most poles won. It is the third time this season Feeney has claimed all available poles in a race weekend, having done so in Melbourne and Darwin. Anton De Pasquale, who had pipped Feeney earlier on Sunday to claim provisional pole, qualified fourth. Triple Eight wildcard Zach Bates flaunted his quality to start in fifth after sealing his first shootout appearance on debut. Super2 driver Bates beat out former Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki, who qualified sixth. Tickford driver Cam Waters will need a flawless drive to mark his 300th race with a podium finish after qualifying in 19th. Waters kicked off this season in Sydney by converting three straight pole positions into three wins, but has since struggled to return to the top spot. The 31-year-old has slumped to fourth in the championship, only claiming four podium finishes since Sydney. Waters, struggling to master the new tyre compounds, had finished 17th and fifth respectively in Saturday's two 120km races. Tickford teammate Thomas Randle did not fare any better on Sunday, qualifying in 23rd. "What do they say? If you don't laugh, you cry," Randle told Fox Sports. "It's been a pretty trying weekend for us." Drivers will return for the final Ipswich race at 3.15pm (AEST). RACE 25 TOP 10 SHOOTOUT RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Ryan Wood (Walkinshaw Andretti United) 3. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 4. Anton De Pasquale (Team 18) 5. Zach Bates (Triple Eight) 6. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) 7. James Golding (PremiAir Nulon Racing) 8. Cam Hill (Matt Stone Racing) 9. Chaz Mostert (WAU) 10. David Reynolds (Team 18) Broc Feeney is fast staking his claim as the Supercars qualifying king after snaring his 13th pole with blistering pace in Ipswich. Championship leader Feeney blitzed his rivals by 0.4629 seconds to book his spot on the front row for the final 200km sprint at Queensland Raceway on Sunday. Walkinshaw Andretti United youngster Ryan Wood was second-fastest, with Feeney's teammate Will Brown third. The second-to-last driver in Sunday's top 10 shootout, Triple Eight star Feeney set a lap time of one minute and 8.3493 seconds. It sets up the 22-year-old to make amends for falling short of back-to-back wins on Saturday. Feeney had committed a false start in Saturday's second sprint and was made to serve a five-second penalty, effectively gifting Brown a race victory. "I'm bloody chuffed with that," Feeney told Fox Sports. "I didn't sleep well last night, thinking about yesterday, so this one means a lot. "I'll come through for redemption today." Having already claimed the inaugural Sprint Cup and a spot in the finals, Feeney also nets $50,000 in prize money for most poles won. It is the third time this season Feeney has claimed all available poles in a race weekend, having done so in Melbourne and Darwin. Anton De Pasquale, who had pipped Feeney earlier on Sunday to claim provisional pole, qualified fourth. Triple Eight wildcard Zach Bates flaunted his quality to start in fifth after sealing his first shootout appearance on debut. Super2 driver Bates beat out former Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki, who qualified sixth. Tickford driver Cam Waters will need a flawless drive to mark his 300th race with a podium finish after qualifying in 19th. Waters kicked off this season in Sydney by converting three straight pole positions into three wins, but has since struggled to return to the top spot. The 31-year-old has slumped to fourth in the championship, only claiming four podium finishes since Sydney. Waters, struggling to master the new tyre compounds, had finished 17th and fifth respectively in Saturday's two 120km races. Tickford teammate Thomas Randle did not fare any better on Sunday, qualifying in 23rd. "What do they say? If you don't laugh, you cry," Randle told Fox Sports. "It's been a pretty trying weekend for us." Drivers will return for the final Ipswich race at 3.15pm (AEST). RACE 25 TOP 10 SHOOTOUT RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Ryan Wood (Walkinshaw Andretti United) 3. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 4. Anton De Pasquale (Team 18) 5. Zach Bates (Triple Eight) 6. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) 7. James Golding (PremiAir Nulon Racing) 8. Cam Hill (Matt Stone Racing) 9. Chaz Mostert (WAU) 10. David Reynolds (Team 18)
News.com.au
10-08-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Supercars Ipswich Super 440: Broc Feeney confirms status as qualifying king
Broc Feeney has ensured a bumper Triple Eight Christmas party with a $50,000 pay day after sealing the season's pole position award with nine races still to run this year. Confirming his status as the series' new qualifying king, the championship leader claimed his 13th pole for the year in 25 races after blitzing the field with a blistering top-10 shootout lap. Feeney put his car at the front of the grid for Sunday's finale at Queensland Raceway to sweep all three poles for the Ipswich round. The 22-year-old finished almost half a second clear of Walkinshaw Andretti United's Ryan Wood with his brilliant 1:08.349 lap to bounce back after his false start penalty in Saturday's second sprint race when he finished to teammate Will Brown. Feeney indicated on Saturday night the prize money would go into the kitty for the team's Christmas party at the end of the year if he sewed up the award on Sunday. 'I'm pretty pumped. I knew we've had a fast car all weekend and I always love these shootout, I think that's four in a row now this year,' Feeney said. 'It's bloody awesome and to do it by nearly half a second around here at QR is fantastic in front of all my friends and family, I've got my Nan upstairs watching and everyone here. 'It's fantastic to wrap up the Boost pole award already this year, 50 grand is pretty awesome. 'I was obviously a little bit gutted yesterday, throwing away that race win, I just wanted to really execute and do a really good job today and I know how important it is to qualify up front. 'I've just got so much confidence in the car and also myself, I can really back myself in qualifyings. It's something I'm really thriving on. 'To think that I've got 13 poles this year is absolute insanity.' The Pole King ðŸ'' @brocfeeney93 secures @BoostAus Pole for Race 25 as well as clinching the 2025 @BoostAus Pole Award! #RepcoSC #Supercars — Supercars (@supercars) August 10, 2025 Brown will start third on the grid for the 63-lap finale with Team 18's Anton De Pasquale and Triple Eight wildcard Zach Bates, who has impressed in his first Supercars hitout this weekend, rounding out the top five. Brodie Kostecki, James Golding, Cameron Hill, Chaz Mostert and David Reynolds completed the top 10. Reynolds was the first driver out in the top-10 shootout and received a nice present on his windscreen. 'You wouldn't believe it, something happened like a bird shat on my window at the last corner as I was coming up to start my lap and it put me off,' Reynolds told the broadcast after his lap. It started off as a miserable day for Tickford star Cam Waters ahead of his 300th race after he struggled in qualifying and missed the top-10 shootout. The Ford ace, who was 17th and fifth in Saturday's two sprint races, will start from 19th on the grid for Sunday's Ipswich finale. Waters started off the year as the qualifying pacesetter with three straight poles - and three straight victories - in Sydney, but has not had a pole since then. His Tickford teammate Thomas Randle didn't fare much better and will start 23rd. Brown upstages Feeney after Sprint Cup success Championship leader Broc Feeney became the first driver to book his ticket to the Supercars finals with a Sprint Cup win before he was later upstaged by his teammate Will Brown in a Triple Eight one-two after being hit with a costly penalty at Queensland Raceway. After Feeney continued his hot streak to claim his 11th win of the year in Saturday's opening sprint battle at the Ipswich circuit to clinch the inaugural Sprint Cup, it was Brown who took the honours in the second race as he secured a drought-breaking victory. The defending Supercars champion claimed his first win since the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in March and his second for the year as he capitalised on a rare Feeney error. Pole sitter Feeney looked to have made a blistering start to the race, but it proved to be a little too good and he was soon under investigation by the stewards. The stewards ruled Feeney had jumped the gun off the start line and he was hit with a five-second time penalty for a false start. The changing of the guard ðŸ'° @brocfeeney93 is your @RepcoAustralia Race 23 winner at the Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440! #RepcoSC #Supercars — Supercars (@supercars) August 9, 2025 After both Triple Eight drivers had pitted and Feeney had served his time penalty, there was little separating the pair, but Brown held off his teammate for a confidence-boosting win. Brown and Feeney finished ahead of Walkinshaw Andretti United's Ryan Wood, who claimed his second podium of the day. 'It's great to get a win finally, it's been a fair while now,' Brown said after the race. 'To be honest, it's not really the way we want to do it, but unfortunately Broc got a jump-start there. 'But I'm a race car driver and I'm selfish, so I'll take that win. 'Stoked for our side of the garage to get a win, everyone in the team did a fantastic job. The cars were super fast and we were able to gap a lot of the field and work with our strategy. 'We knew Broc had a five-second penalty, but he's super fast and he's hard to beat this weekend and he's been hard to beat all year but he's doing a fantastic job. 'I wasn't going to let him pass, that's for sure. He's had enough wins this year.' Brown sits 232 points behind Feeney in the championship standings with one more 63-lap race at Ipswich on Sunday before Supercars moves into the Enduro Cup. Feeney had been targeting a pair of sprint wins after grabbing back-to-back poles amid wild weather earlier in the day and said he was 'gutted' he cost himself the win in the second race. 'I obviously didn't do anything different, just hence the question at the start, but they said I was moving at the start,' Feeney. 'Fair enough, if you're moving, you get a penalty. We'll go back and have a look at why. I didn't feel like I was moving as such. 'But obviously a great job for a one-two and obviously gutted I slipped up there and cost us a win, but overall we still had a really fast car.' An Ipswich victory on his 150th race! @will_brown87 is your @RepcoAustralia Race 24 winner ðŸ�† #RepcoSC #Supercars — Supercars (@supercars) August 9, 2025 It was a dramatic start to the second sprint race when a safety car was deployed on the opening lap after multiple cars got caught up in a turn-one skirmish. Brodie Kostecki, Jack Le Brocq and Jaxon Evans were among those to come off second-best and were forced back to the pits for repairs. Kostecki was able to rejoin the race after his car was patched up, while Le Brocq and Evans' races were over. Earlier, Feeney became the first driver to book his place in the Supercars finals after he clinched the Sprint Cup when he converted from pole in the opening sprint race. After the Triple Eight star enhanced his status as this year's qualifying king with two more poles, Feeney claimed his 10th win from the past 13 races to win ahead of Grove Racing rookie Kai Allen and Kiwi Wood. Last year's championship runner-up was surging to the victory in his Red Bull 'rocket ship' before a late safety car, which was deployed after David Reynolds skidded off the track, saw the race finish under the yellow flags. The Sprint Cup gives Feeney a ticket straight to Supercars' end-of-season finals, which start at the Gold Coast 500 in late October, and 25 bonus points for the start of the three-round play-offs. In a sign of the changing Supercars guard, the Feeney (22) Allen (20) and Wood (21) podium was the youngest ever.
The Advertiser
09-08-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Controversial penalty denies 'gutted' Supercars star
Supercars champion Will Brown has denied Triple Eight teammate Broc Feeney's bid for back-to-back wins in Ipswich thanks to a controversial five-second penalty. Pole-sitter Feeney was comfortably leading the pack at Queensland Raceway before being made to serve the time penalty - and give up the top spot to Brown - for a false start in the second sprint on Saturday. The 22-year-old desperately tried to hunt down defending champion Brown across the final 13 laps, but his teammate prevailed by 0.884 seconds. Walkinshaw Andretti United's Ryan Wood followed in third. Feeney, who was sharing the front row with Wood, was adjudged by race stewards to have begun moving off the starting line just marginally before lights off. "I'm obviously gutted that I slipped up there and cost us a win," Feeney told Fox Sports. Feeney will at least find consolation in having automatically qualified for this year's inaugural finals by claiming the Sprint Cup with a victory in Saturday's opening sprint. He won largely unchallenged, leading Grove Racing rookie Kai Allen in second and sophomore driver Wood in third for the youngest-ever Supercars podium. Feeney now boasts a 232-point lead ahead of Brown with one race left in Ipswich and will take 25 bonus points into the elimination finals series. Brown had to settle for a finish in fourth in the opening race, which ended under the safety car. The yellow flag had been brought out with three laps remaining when David Reynolds, in a bid to overtake James Golding, veered off track after locking up. The safety car came out again before the first lap of the second sprint could be completed when Blanchard Racing Team driver Aaron Cameron spun off track at the first turn, causing a traffic jam. Cameron tried to evade a red-hot Matt Payne on his tail but instead misjudged the open space between Tickford's Thomas Randle and Erebus rookie Cooper Murray. Murray's teammate Jack Le Brocq and Brad Jones Racing driver Jaxon Evans suffered race-ending damage in the jam. RACE 23 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Kai Allen (Grove Racing) 3. Ryan Wood (Walkinshaw Andretti United) 4. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 5. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) RACE 24 RESULTS: 1. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 2. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight) 3. Ryan Wood (WAU) 4. Anton De Pasquale (Team 18) 5. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight) 1918points 2. Will Brown (Triple Eight) +232pts 3. Matt Payne (Grove) +309pts 4. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) +499pts 5. Chaz Mostert (WAU) +599pts Supercars champion Will Brown has denied Triple Eight teammate Broc Feeney's bid for back-to-back wins in Ipswich thanks to a controversial five-second penalty. Pole-sitter Feeney was comfortably leading the pack at Queensland Raceway before being made to serve the time penalty - and give up the top spot to Brown - for a false start in the second sprint on Saturday. The 22-year-old desperately tried to hunt down defending champion Brown across the final 13 laps, but his teammate prevailed by 0.884 seconds. Walkinshaw Andretti United's Ryan Wood followed in third. Feeney, who was sharing the front row with Wood, was adjudged by race stewards to have begun moving off the starting line just marginally before lights off. "I'm obviously gutted that I slipped up there and cost us a win," Feeney told Fox Sports. Feeney will at least find consolation in having automatically qualified for this year's inaugural finals by claiming the Sprint Cup with a victory in Saturday's opening sprint. He won largely unchallenged, leading Grove Racing rookie Kai Allen in second and sophomore driver Wood in third for the youngest-ever Supercars podium. Feeney now boasts a 232-point lead ahead of Brown with one race left in Ipswich and will take 25 bonus points into the elimination finals series. Brown had to settle for a finish in fourth in the opening race, which ended under the safety car. The yellow flag had been brought out with three laps remaining when David Reynolds, in a bid to overtake James Golding, veered off track after locking up. The safety car came out again before the first lap of the second sprint could be completed when Blanchard Racing Team driver Aaron Cameron spun off track at the first turn, causing a traffic jam. Cameron tried to evade a red-hot Matt Payne on his tail but instead misjudged the open space between Tickford's Thomas Randle and Erebus rookie Cooper Murray. Murray's teammate Jack Le Brocq and Brad Jones Racing driver Jaxon Evans suffered race-ending damage in the jam. RACE 23 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Kai Allen (Grove Racing) 3. Ryan Wood (Walkinshaw Andretti United) 4. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 5. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) RACE 24 RESULTS: 1. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 2. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight) 3. Ryan Wood (WAU) 4. Anton De Pasquale (Team 18) 5. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight) 1918points 2. Will Brown (Triple Eight) +232pts 3. Matt Payne (Grove) +309pts 4. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) +499pts 5. Chaz Mostert (WAU) +599pts Supercars champion Will Brown has denied Triple Eight teammate Broc Feeney's bid for back-to-back wins in Ipswich thanks to a controversial five-second penalty. Pole-sitter Feeney was comfortably leading the pack at Queensland Raceway before being made to serve the time penalty - and give up the top spot to Brown - for a false start in the second sprint on Saturday. The 22-year-old desperately tried to hunt down defending champion Brown across the final 13 laps, but his teammate prevailed by 0.884 seconds. Walkinshaw Andretti United's Ryan Wood followed in third. Feeney, who was sharing the front row with Wood, was adjudged by race stewards to have begun moving off the starting line just marginally before lights off. "I'm obviously gutted that I slipped up there and cost us a win," Feeney told Fox Sports. Feeney will at least find consolation in having automatically qualified for this year's inaugural finals by claiming the Sprint Cup with a victory in Saturday's opening sprint. He won largely unchallenged, leading Grove Racing rookie Kai Allen in second and sophomore driver Wood in third for the youngest-ever Supercars podium. Feeney now boasts a 232-point lead ahead of Brown with one race left in Ipswich and will take 25 bonus points into the elimination finals series. Brown had to settle for a finish in fourth in the opening race, which ended under the safety car. The yellow flag had been brought out with three laps remaining when David Reynolds, in a bid to overtake James Golding, veered off track after locking up. The safety car came out again before the first lap of the second sprint could be completed when Blanchard Racing Team driver Aaron Cameron spun off track at the first turn, causing a traffic jam. Cameron tried to evade a red-hot Matt Payne on his tail but instead misjudged the open space between Tickford's Thomas Randle and Erebus rookie Cooper Murray. Murray's teammate Jack Le Brocq and Brad Jones Racing driver Jaxon Evans suffered race-ending damage in the jam. RACE 23 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Kai Allen (Grove Racing) 3. Ryan Wood (Walkinshaw Andretti United) 4. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 5. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) RACE 24 RESULTS: 1. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 2. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight) 3. Ryan Wood (WAU) 4. Anton De Pasquale (Team 18) 5. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight) 1918points 2. Will Brown (Triple Eight) +232pts 3. Matt Payne (Grove) +309pts 4. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) +499pts 5. Chaz Mostert (WAU) +599pts
7NEWS
09-08-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Broc Feeney punches ticket to Supercars finals as inaugural Sprint Cup champion
Broc Feeney has punched his ticket to the Supercars finals after claiming the inaugural Sprint Cup in Ipswich with two races to spare. Championship leader Feeney blitzed his rivals from pole position to take the chequered flag under a safety car in Saturday's opening 120km sprint at Queensland Raceway. Aside from a brief exchange of the top spot with Triple Eight teammate Will Brown in the opening laps, Feeney went largely unchallenged on the way to his 11th win of the season. Grove Racing rookie Kai Allen was second, while sophomore driver Ryan Wood followed in third for the youngest-ever Supercars podium. Defending champion Brown crossed the finish line in fourth. The safety car had been brought out with three laps remaining when David Reynolds, in a bid to overtake James Golding, veered off track after locking up. Triple Eight ace Feeney now boasts a 243-point lead - a gulf that second-placed Brown will be unable to cross given there are only 230 points up for grabs with two races left in Ipswich. By winning the Sprint Cup, Feeney automatically qualifies for this year's inaugural finals and nets 25 bonus points to take into the elimination series. The 22-year-old's race haul so far consists of 13 podium finishes and 11 race wins from 11 poles. He is poised to add to his remarkable record after snaring pole for the second 120km lap on Saturday. Wood's experienced teammate Chaz Mostert finished second-last in 25th after a braking issue threatened to end his race early. Walkinshaw Andretti United driver Mostert qualified in fourth but was forced to start from pit lane after reporting he had no brakes while on the warm-up lap. Brad Jones Racing driver Macauley Jones was 26th after suffering a gearbox issue. In his 600th race since his 2005 debut, James Courtney could only finish 14th. Fellow milestone man Cam Waters, in his 300th race, finished 19th. RACE 23 RESULTS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Race Engineering) 2. Kai Allen (Grove Racing) 3. Ryan Wood (Walkinshaw Andretti United) 4. Will Brown (Triple Eight) 5. Brodie Kostecki (Dick Johnson Racing) CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS: 1. Broc Feeney (Triple Eight) 1844 points 2. Will Brown (Triple Eight) +243pts 3. Matt Payne (Grove) +288pts 4. Cam Waters (Tickford Racing) +482pts 5. Chaz Mostert (WAU) +574pts Stream free on
