Get ready for a thrilling ride as we dive into the heart-pounding action of the Supercars Adelaide Grand Final! But here’s where it gets intense: Broc Feeney stole the spotlight in Saturday’s qualifying, clinching pole position for Triple Eight in a race that was anything but predictable. And this is the part most people miss—the drama, the strategy, and the sheer grit that unfolded on the track. Let’s break it down.
The day kicked off with the championship’s second qualifying round, where Feeney emerged victorious after a nail-biting Top Ten Shootout. But here’s the kicker: the track was still drying from a heavy downpour that had drenched Adelaide’s parklands earlier, adding an extra layer of challenge for the drivers. Thomas Randle, for instance, had a heart-stopping moment when he hit the wall at Turn 8, eerily reminiscent of his race-ending crash the day before. Talk about a tough break!
Matt Payne dominated the first half of Qualifying 1 with a blistering time of 1:19.757, but the real action began when drivers pitted for fresh tires to tackle their final laps. Randle and Aaron Cameron briefly took the lead, with Triple Eight’s dynamic duo, Feeney and Will Brown, hot on their heels. Controversial question: Did the tire strategy make or break the race for some drivers? Let’s discuss in the comments!
Tensions were sky-high at Walkinshaw Andretti United as Chaz Mostert found himself in the elimination zone. But the Melbourne native pulled off a stunning comeback, securing fifth place with his final lap. Meanwhile, two big names—Cam Waters and David Reynolds—were shockingly eliminated. Waters, who had topped both practice sessions and started on the second row on Friday, and Reynolds, a consistent top-10 performer, were left reeling. Reynolds will now start from 19th for Team 18—a tough pill to swallow.
As Qualifying 2 unfolded, Feeney set the pace early, followed by Ryan Wood, who had dominated the first phase. But here’s where it gets controversial: Mostert was stranded in the pit lane for the first half of the session, entering the track out of sequence and forfeiting a crucial second qualifying run. Did this tactical blunder cost him the title fight? You tell us!
Cooper Murray briefly led the pack as the session neared its end, but three of the four title contenders quickly surged to the top. Mostert, however, crossed the line in eleventh, missing the Top Ten Shootout—a devastating blow to his championship hopes.
With the grid trimmed to 10 cars, the final battle for pole began under sunny skies. Brodie Kostecki was first on track but slid into the barriers at Turn 5 after hitting a patch of oil—a costly mistake. Murray followed, also struggling for grip, and narrowly avoided the barriers at Turn 8. Oversteering on the oily tarmac became the common challenge, with Thomas Randle coming perilously close to the wall.
Matt Payne set a strong pace for Grove Racing with a time of 1:21.001, but it was Aaron Cameron who stunned everyone with a career-best 1:20.489 for Blanchard Racing Team, securing third place. And this is the part most people miss: Feeney, the championship leader, masterfully avoided the oil at Turn 4, setting all purple sectors before clinching pole with a time of 1:19.972. Was this a display of sheer skill or a stroke of luck? Share your thoughts below!
Home-state favorite Jack Allen faced technical issues with his Mustang, finishing eighth, while Ryan Wood secured a front-row start. But the day belonged to Feeney, who claimed his second pole of the season and 18th overall. Final thought-provoking question: With such unpredictable conditions and high stakes, is this the most thrilling Supercars season yet? Let the debate begin!
