Kostecki and Brown win on opening day at Supercars Ipswich
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:58 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown each secured a victory during the opening day of Supercars action at Queensland Raceway near Ipswich on August 22. Kostecki clinched the first race in Dick Johnson Racing's Ford Mustang, finishing ahead of Matt Payne and Brown. In the second race, Brown emerged victorious, overcoming technical struggles from earlier in the season. The competition remained intense, with notable performances from both Kostecki and Payne, who held the points lead despite placing second in race two. The Supercars will return to the track for a longer race on August 23.
- •Kostecki won the first race at Queensland Raceway.
- •Brown secured his first win in a year during the second race.
- •Payne retained his points lead despite a sixth-place finish in race two.
- •The next race will take place on August 23.
- 7:58 AMAutosport — Supercars Ipswich: Kostecki and Brown take a win each in hectic first day
- 7:57 AMYahoo Sports — Supercars Ipswich: Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown take a win each in first day’s races
- 7:57 AMMotorsport.com — Supercars Ipswich: Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown take a win each in first day’s races
"Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown shared the wins in what was a hectic day of Supercars action at Queensland Raceway, near Ipswich in Queensland. Kostecki won the opening race in Dick Johnson Racing’s Ford Mustang from Matt Payne (Kelly Racing Ford) and Will Brown (Triple Eight Ford) before a second, blockbuster of a race saw Brown put a full stop on his recent technical issues to take the win ...Keep reading
"Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown shared the wins in what was a hectic day of Supercars action at Queensland Raceway, near Ipswich in Queensland. Kostecki won the opening race in Dick Johnson Racing’s Ford Mustang from Matt Payne (Grove Racing Ford) and Will Brown (Triple Eight Ford) before a second, blockbuster of a race saw Brown put a full stop on his recent technical issues to take the win ...Keep reading
"Ford had a strong opening day at Queensland Raceway, with Dick Johnson Racing and Triple Eight both picking up victories
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External links- AutosportAug 22, 2026, 7:58 AMSupercars Ipswich: Kostecki and Brown take a win each in hectic first day
Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown shared the wins in what was a hectic day of Supercars action at Queensland Raceway, near Ipswich in Queensland. Kostecki won the opening race in Dick Johnson Racing’s Ford Mustang from Matt Payne (Kelly Racing Ford) and Will Brown (Triple Eight Ford) before a second, blockbuster of a race saw Brown put a full stop on his recent technical issues to take the win ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:57 AMSupercars Ipswich: Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown take a win each in first day’s races
Ford had a strong opening day at Queensland Raceway, with Dick Johnson Racing and Triple Eight both picking up victories
- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 7:57 AMSupercars Ipswich: Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown take a win each in first day’s races
Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown shared the wins in what was a hectic day of Supercars action at Queensland Raceway, near Ipswich in Queensland. Kostecki won the opening race in Dick Johnson Racing’s Ford Mustang from Matt Payne (Grove Racing Ford) and Will Brown (Triple Eight Ford) before a second, blockbuster of a race saw Brown put a full stop on his recent technical issues to take the win ...Keep reading
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