Gold Coast’s Broc Feeney has stamped his authority on the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship, claiming a commanding fourth consecutive race victory—and his second for the day—amid sweltering conditions at the betr Darwin Triple Crown.
Feeney’s afternoon triumph didn’t just cap a perfect Saturday; it doubled the lead he brought into the Northern Territory weekend. With 18 races now completed, he holds a 148-point buffer over his Red Bull Ampol Racing teammate Will Brown, setting the stage for a decisive 200km finale in Darwin tomorrow.
Strong Competition, Firsts and Fireworks
While Feeney once again stole the show, the afternoon race delivered big moments elsewhere. Chevrolet’s Anton De Pasquale delivered his first podium finish for Team 18 after switching from Ford in 2025, taking second place. Meanwhile, teenage rookie Kai Allen from Mount Gambier earned his first-ever Supercars podium. Driving the Penrite Ford Mustang, the 19-year-old’s third-place finish came in just his 22nd top-level race—a standout performance in a pressure-filled field.
The race got off to a heated start as Feeney and De Pasquale powered side-by-side into Turn 1, while Allen outmuscled Cam Waters in a gutsy move. Behind them, Matt Payne sent Richie Stanaway into a spin on the second lap, though no penalty followed as Stanaway appeared to move under braking.
De Pasquale kept Feeney honest in the early laps, while Allen held his ground against Waters. But by lap 9, Feeney had opened up a margin and set the fastest lap of the race. The stops began to shake up the order from lap 15 onwards, with Feeney maintaining control at the front.
Drama in the Pits and Late-Race Chaos
As strategy unfolded, a few pit lane dramas kept things tense. When Allen pitted, a loose wheel rolled into the fast lane—an incident flagged for post-race investigation. Meanwhile, De Pasquale rejoined the field behind earlier stoppers after his own stop on lap 27.
Triple Eight Racing responded swiftly, bringing Feeney in for a rapid service. Once the pit cycle resolved, Feeney led Brodie Kostecki by a second, followed by Payne, De Pasquale and Allen.
From there, Feeney picked up the pace, clocking the fastest lap again on lap 30. De Pasquale fought back to pass Payne and then Kostecki for second. Allen soon followed suit, reclaiming third and holding on to make history with his maiden podium.
But the drama wasn’t over. In the final laps, chaos at the hairpin saw David Reynolds spun in a concertina incident triggered by Thomas Randle, who was later slapped with a 15-second penalty. The incident brought out the bp Safety Car, freezing the field with two laps to go and handing Feeney his 19th career win.
Big Picture
The result solidifies Feeney’s grip on the 2025 title chase, while also showcasing the depth of talent across the field. Through 17 completed races, 15 of the 24 drivers have now stood on the podium at least once—a testament to how fiercely competitive this season has been.
Sunday’s final race in Darwin looms large, with Boost Mobile Qualifying and the Top Ten Shootout kicking off the day before the lights go out for Race 19.
