Supercars Perth: Matt Payne builds championship lead with near-perfect day
Matt Payne has extended his lead in the Supercars championship with a win and a second place in the two races at Wanneroo Raceway in Perth. The Grove Racing Ford driver started from pole position in both 50-lap races and except for a slow start to the opening race, the New Zealander made no mistakes worth mentioning, to take the win. Even a safety car in race one, which erased a lead of ... Keep…
Matt Payne secured a commanding lead in the Supercars championship after delivering an impeccable performance in the two races held at Wanneroo Raceway, Perth. The Grove Racing Ford driver started from pole in both 50-lap heats and demonstrated no room for error, aside from a sluggish start in the first race. Despite a safety car intervention that reduced his lead by nearly five seconds, Payne re-established his advantage and emerged victorious.
In the second race, he overcame a minor setback caused by a car attempting to enter the pit lane, allowing Triple Eight's Broc Feeney to claim the win and end a seven-race winless streak. Payne expressed his relief, acknowledging his teammate's strong performance and admitted to being caught off-guard by the lapped traffic during a crucial moment.
Fellow Grove teammate Kai Allen secured third place, overcoming a challenging start and battling with Team 18 Chevrolet's Anton De Pasquale. Kostecki, Payne's former teammate, was last in the second race after an epic duel with his former rival. The third podium spot went to Ryan Wood of Walkinshaw TWG Toyota, while team-mate Chaz Mostert secured fourth place.
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