In a stunning display of skill and determination, Broc Feeney clinched pole position for Sunday’s Supercars race at the Dunlop Sydney 500 after a thrilling Top 10 Shootout. Starting from 10th, Feeney’s leap to the front marks a significant achievement in Supercars history, as he became the fourth driver ever to transition from that position to pole, following in the footsteps of legends like Shane van Gisbergen and Garth Tander.
"It’s unbelievable to get this pole position here today, especially after starting 10th," said Broc Feeney, championing the accomplishment that echoed the remarkable achievements of previous legends. His performance was enhanced by new tyres, allowing him to clock a blistering lap time of 1m29.6792s.
Feeney’s path to pole wasn’t straightforward, as the session unfolded in a dramatic fashion. One by one, contenders attempted to outdo Feeney’s time, but none could match his speed. His time not only improved upon his previous qualifying performance but also brought him within a mere 0.0046 seconds of Matt Payne’s provisional pole time.
Jack Le Brocq encountered difficulties, struggling on his run with a used set of tyres that left him nearly a second off the pace. Meanwhile, Zach Bates demonstrated better form than his teammate, yet still couldn't match Feeney’s impressive time, finishing half a second behind.
The competition intensified as other drivers took their turns. "I felt good out there but just couldn’t find the extra speed to get close to Broc," said Bates, highlighting the fierce competition among the drivers. Kai Allen nearly pulled off the upset, initially matching Feeney in the first sector and surpassing him in the second, only to finish just short by 0.0046 seconds.
Despite the promising start by Thomas Randle, who benefitted from fresh rubber, his time placed him 0.9033 seconds behind Feeney, nudging him just ahead of Le Brocq. Additionally, James Golding showed early promise by achieving the fastest first sector time but ultimately fell short, landing behind Allen by 0.0764 seconds.
Aaron Cameron began his lap with vigor; however, the car experienced oversteering issues as the lap progressed, which limited his progression. "I knew I had something in the car, but it just slipped away in the end," Cameron reflected after his run, which placed him behind Brown and 0.3997 seconds off Feeney’s time.
As the Shootout climaxed, anticipation grew with just two cars remaining. Anton De Pasquale gave a commendable performance, finishing only 0.0543 seconds behind Feeney, slotted between Allen and Golding in the final standings. Payne, initially in contention, ultimately ended up sixth, as Feeney basked in the spotlight of his first pole of the season and secured Allen's first front-row start.
The excitement for Race 3 of the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship kicks off at 4:05 PM AEDT, where Feeney will lead the pack, aiming for victory on home soil. This Shootout not only heightened the anticipation for the race but reiterated Feeney's growing status in the Supercars echelon.
The Top 10 Shootout results showcased the competitive nature of the series and hinted at a thrilling race ahead, continuing to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
