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MotorsportCommentsV8 Supercars rookie concussed in scary Adelaide carnage

Supercars luminaries have called for changes to a notorious corner that has claimed four drivers to high-speed crashes at the Adelaide 500.

Jacob Shteyman

MotorsportCommentsBrodie Kostecki claims consecutive Bathurst 1000 poles

A year on from starting at the top of the grid at Mount Panorama, Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has once again claimed pole position for the Bathurst 1000.

Joanna Guelas

THE NIGHTLYAussie motorsport giant in bid for Ricciardo

An Australian motorsport juggernaut is pulling no punches and going after Daniel Ricciardo.

Matt Shrivell

V8 SupercarsCommentsToyota set to join Supercars championship in 2026

Australia's top-selling automotive brand has announced plans to join the Supercars championship, insisting it won't be a short-term player.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

NewsCommentsRace-winning Ford Mustang Supercar could be yours for a ‘bargain’ price

Walkinshaw Andretti United is selling Chaz Mostert’s Ford Mustang before it even shows its true pace at the 2024 Bathurst 1000.

Jordan Mulach

SupercarsCommentsPremiumThe Toowoomba link between V8 ace and Western Force trio

While V8 Supercars was Will Brown’s calling and not Super Rugby, his connection to rugby has remained strong through three Western Force friends.

Ben Smith

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Why ‘weird’ Perth track can end Red Bull’s dominance

No driver on the current V8 Supercars grid has stood on the top step at Wanneroo more than Mark Winterbottom, but the champion driver says that will mean little come lights out this weekend.

Jake Santa Maria

AFLCommentsRunaway leaders hope to continue hot start in Perth

Formula One isn’t the only racing category Red Bull is dominating as Will Brown and Broc Feeney hope to strengthen their hold on the V8 Supercars Championship in Perth this weekend. 

Jake Santa Maria

V8 SupercarsCommentsWA Supercars champion Kostecki returns to race for Erebus

Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will make a shock return for the next round in New Zealand after settling his dispute with Erebus Motorsport.

Oliver Caffrey

23 for 2023CommentsPremium23 of 2023 Part 3: The local stars who dominated headlines

As we head towards the new year, The West Australian is counting down our 23 sports stars of 2023. See 15-11 here.

SPORTMassive blunder at Bathurst 1000

Aussies watching the action at Bathurst were left stranded over a move that one fan wondered was in response to being “bored”.

Eli Green

Brodie Kostecki CommentsPremiumUnder-the-radar WA star primed for Bathurst, Supercars glory

NASCAR racer, V8 Supercars Championship leader and diehard Collingwood fan who made it into the rooms after their premiership triumph. Brodie Kostecki hopes to add a Bathurst 1000 crown to that list.

Aaron Kirby

Endurance machine CommentsWhincup to make 22nd-straight assault on Mount Panorama

Retired Supercars legend Jamie Whincup will partner Red Bull Ampol's Broc Feeney for his 22nd-straight Bathurst 1000.

Oliver Caffrey

Good comebackCommentsVan Gisbergen claims pole for Saturday Supercars race

Two-time defending champion Shane van Gisbergen will start from pole in the first race of the Perth Supersprint after blitzing qualifying at Wanneroo.

Oliver Caffrey

Chaotic sessionCommentsPremiumHazelwood stuns late as Reynolds tops V8’s Perth practice

Chaos reigned at CARCO.com.au Raceway in Wanneroo on Friday as the newest generation of V8 Supercars were run through their paces during Practice for the Perth SuperSprint.

Aaron Kirby

Milestone manCommentsFrosty’s pedometer set to tick over 600 starts this weekend

Mark Winterbottom does not remember his previous milestone races, but he can tell you where his last win was, and he is always on the hunt for the next one.

Ben Smith

Action packedCommentsJones tips Perth SuperSprint to be early-season trend setter

There’s been no shortage of action in the opening rounds of the V8 Supercars championship, and Brad Jones Racing driver Macauley Jones has tipped another fast and furious weekend at the Perth SuperSprint.

Aaron Kirby

Good as goldCommentsPremiumGolden hope! Brad Jones Racing’s 24-carat Perth makeover

Brad Jones Racing is bringing bling to the Perth SuperSprint, unveiling a unique 24-carat makeover ahead of Gen3’s Perth debut.

Aaron Kirby

Hometown heroCommentsBallajura boy eyes extending Supercars lead on home track

As a kid, Brodie Kostecki used to park himself at Wanneroo’s CARCO.com.au Raceway and dream of one day leading the chasing field into turn one - this weekend, the Supercars leader might do just that.

Ben Smith

Desperate diveVideoCommentsHoly smokes! V8 Supercar goes up in flames in pit lane

Flames erupting from V8 Supercars driver James Courtney’s front wheel arch forced the veteran to make an emergency dash into pit lane at Albert Park on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

ControversyCommentsPremiumSupercars drama: Red Bulls disqualified from 1-2 finish

Red Bull Ampol Racing have been disqualified from their Supercars season-opening one-two victory while David Reynolds scored pole for Sunday's race two.

Fraser Barton

MotorsportCommentsSVG a back-to-back Supercars champion

Shane van Gisbergen has secured a second consecutive Supercars title after an emphatic win on the Gold Coast, his 20th victory of the season.

Fraser Barton

MotorsportCommentsPremiumShane van Gisbergen claims Bathurst 1000

Shane van Gisbergen still can't fathom another Bathurst 1000 triumph with Garth Tander after two late safety cars set up a thrilling finish at Mount Panorama.

Fraser Barton

SupercarsPremiumCouple rescued from burning supercar

Professional race car driver Chris Pappas was pulled from his burning McLaren supercar after a horror crash.

Carly Douglas