Matt Payne extends Supercars championship lead at Perth races
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:39 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 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.
- 9:39 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 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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External links- 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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