Broc Feeney of Red Bull Racing kicked off his weekend in style, leading the first practice session at the Snowy River Caravans Tasmania Super440 at Symmons Plains Raceway on May 9, 2025. As he gears up for his 100th Supercars race start, the Gold Coast native topped the time sheets on Supercars’ shortest circuit, setting the stage for an action-packed weekend of racing just outside Launceston.
Feeney clocked an impressive lap time that placed him ahead of Albury’s David Reynolds, who finished a mere 0.001 seconds behind. This tight margin highlights the competitive nature of the session, where 21 of the 24 entered cars were within half a second of Feeney’s best time. The atmosphere was electric as drivers pushed their limits, with some running off the track or down escape roads, but fortunately, there were no major incidents or damage reported.
The Repco Supercars Championship returns to the track at 3:00 p.m. AEST for Practice 2, a crucial 30-minute session that will precede two 120-kilometre races on Saturday and a 200-kilometre race on Sunday. Feeney's teammate at Triple Eight Race Engineering, Will Brown, leads the championship standings heading into this weekend’s racing, although he struggled in the opening session, finishing in 12th place.
In a contrasting turn of events, EREBUS Motorsport faced a significant setback when both of its cars were disqualified from Practice 1 due to a technical infringement. Jack Le Brocq and Cooper Murray had completed just five laps before the issue with the wrong drop gear ratio was identified, forcing both cars to spend the rest of the session in the garage while the correct gears were installed.
According to the 2025 Supercars Operations Manual, the base drop gear ratio for the previous round in Taupō was set at 1.074 (teeth 27/29), while for Symmons Plains, it is 1.042 (teeth 24/25). The tight turnaround between events left teams with limited time to prepare, which may have contributed to the oversight. Initially, Le Brocq and Murray were positioned 19th and 22nd respectively, but the disqualification meant they lost those results.
Despite the rocky start, both drivers bounced back in Practice 2, finishing impressively within the top 10, with Le Brocq in fifth and Murray in sixth. This rebound showcases their resilience and determination as they look to make a mark in the upcoming races.
The dynamic nature of the Supercars Championship was on full display as teams prepared for a weekend filled with high stakes and fierce competition. With Feeney’s strong performance and EREBUS Motorsport’s recovery, fans can expect thrilling action on the track.
As the teams gear up for the next practice session, all eyes will be on Feeney to see if he can maintain his momentum and secure a strong position heading into the races. The excitement is palpable as the Supercars Championship continues to unfold in Tasmania, promising a weekend of unforgettable racing.
