Matt Payne Extends Supercars Lead with Perth Double

Matt Payne took the lead in the Supercars championship after a victory in race one and a second-place finish in race two at Perth’s Wanneroo Raceway. Starting from pole in both 50‑lap events, the New Zealander avoided any major mistakes, though a safety car in the first race temporarily wiped out his advantage.

Despite a slow start in the opening race, Payne’s consistent driving secured the win, and he followed it up with a strong finish in the second race, further widening the points gap to his rivals. goldparty.lat