Overview
- Matt Payne won Race 3 at Wanneroo Raceway on Sunday after a late undercut and close on‑track battle that denied Broc Feeney the victory.
- The decisive moment came when Payne pitted a lap earlier, Feeney rejoined ahead and the pair made wheel‑to‑wheel contact that left Payne with a bent left‑rear rim and both drivers reporting vibrations.
- Pit strategy and stop timing proved decisive across the weekend as Grove Racing’s call paid off while mechanical missteps altered others’ races, including Brodie Kostecki’s incomplete fuel fill that forced an extra stop and Will Brown’s 15‑second penalty for contact with Rylan Gray.
- Kai Allen recovered from a qualifying power‑steering failure to charge from the back and finish fifth, underscoring how mechanical issues and tyre stinting can rapidly swing results in the sprint format.
- The result extended Payne’s championship lead to 118 points over Feeney and confirmed Grove Racing’s strong strategic form, with the Repco Supercars Championship returning for the final Sprint Cup round at Queensland Raceway on 21–23 August.