Matt Payne extends Supercars championship lead at Perth races
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Matt Payne solidified his position in the Supercars championship following a strong performance at Wanneroo Raceway in Perth on August 1. The Kelly Racing Ford driver secured a victory and a second-place finish in both 50-lap races after starting from pole position. Despite a slow start in the first race and a safety car interruption, Payne executed a near-flawless day. This performance enhances his lead in the championship standings.
- •Payne won one race and finished second in the other at Perth.
- •He started both races from pole position.
- •A safety car in the first race did not deter his performance.
- •The event took place at Wanneroo Raceway on August 1.
- 9:15 AMAutosport — Supercars Perth: Payne outduels Feeney for victory
- 9:14 AMMotorsport.com — Supercars Perth: Matt Payne outduels Broc Feeney for victory
- 9:14 AMYahoo Sports — Supercars Perth: Matt Payne outduels Broc Feeney for victory
- 9:39 AMAutosport — Supercars Perth: Payne builds championship lead with near-perfect day
- 9:38 AMMotorsport.com — Supercars Perth: Matt Payne builds championship lead with near-perfect day
- 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — 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 Kelly 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 reading
"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 reading
"Matt Payne and Broc Feeney left the field behind as Supercars' elite drivers fought for the win in the third Supercars race at Wanneroo Raceway, Payne emerging victorious in the Kelly Racing Ford Mustang. Read Also: SupercarsSupercars Perth: Payne builds championship lead with near-perfect day Feeney took pole position in his Triple Eight Ford and led the opening stint ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 2, 2026, 9:15 AMSupercars Perth: Payne outduels Feeney for victory
Matt Payne and Broc Feeney left the field behind as Supercars' elite drivers fought for the win in the third Supercars race at Wanneroo Raceway, Payne emerging victorious in the Kelly Racing Ford Mustang. Read Also: SupercarsSupercars Perth: Payne builds championship lead with near-perfect day Feeney took pole position in his Triple Eight Ford and led the opening stint ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 2, 2026, 9:14 AMSupercars Perth: Matt Payne outduels Broc Feeney for victory
Matt Payne and Broc Feeney left the field behind as Supercars' elite drivers fought for the win in the third Supercars race at Wanneroo Raceway, Payne emerging victorious in the Grove Racing Ford Mustang. Read Also: SupercarsSupercars Perth: Matt Payne builds championship lead with near-perfect day Feeney took pole position in his Triple Eight Ford and led the opening ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:14 AMSupercars Perth: Matt Payne outduels Broc Feeney for victory
Payne banged wheels with Feeney on his way to the win at Perth’s Wanneroo’s Raceway
- AutosportAug 1, 2026, 9:39 AMSupercars Perth: 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 Kelly 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 reading
- Motorsport.comAug 1, 2026, 9:38 AMSupercars 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 reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:38 AMSupercars Perth: Matt Payne builds championship lead with near-perfect day
Matt Payne took a win and a second place in the two Saturday races at Wanneroo Raceway in Perth to extend his Supercars championship lead
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