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Payne Wins Christchurch Feature as Feeney Claims Jason Richards Trophy and Points Lead

A late twist with an engine failure and a steward’s sanction reshaped the New Zealand swing and the title race.

Ryan Wood's near-certain JR Trophy win was ruined by an engine failure. Image: InSyde Media
Broc Feeney lofts the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy at the Christchurch Super440.
Kai Allen ahead of Broc Feeney during the Christchurch Super440 at Ruapuna. Image: InSyde Media
The start of the fourth Repco Supercars Championship race at the Christchurch Super440.

Overview

  • Matt Payne dominated Sunday’s 200 km feature in Christchurch to cap a Ford sweep, leading a Grove Racing 1–2 with teammate Kai Allen.
  • Ryan Wood lost the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy lead when his Walkinshaw TWG Toyota suffered an engine failure seven laps from the finish.
  • Brodie Kostecki’s late bid to pass Chaz Mostert ended in contact that sent Kostecki off; stewards ruled Mostert at fault and issued a 30‑second penalty.
  • Broc Feeney secured the Jason Richards Trophy on countback and moved atop the Supercars standings with 925 points, ahead of Kostecki on 902 and Payne on 879.
  • Grove Racing was docked 30 teams’ points for Payne’s loose right‑rear wheel in Saturday’s opening sprint, a setback that underscored the weekend’s high stakes and tight margins.