From Sport Radio - Australia by Thunder Media

April 29, 2026 · 12 min · Season 19 · Episode 570

About this episode

The episode provides an insightful wrap-up of the New Zealand Supercars events, highlighting key performances and future implications for the championship.

New Zealand Wrap Inside Supercars wraps up the New Zealand swing with Tony Whitlock and James McCabe unpacking two weekends that delivered both spectacle and substance across Taupo and Christchurch. The headline out of Ruapuna was Broc Feeney’s glowing assessment of the old school circuit, praising the revamped layout, tighter margins, and the return of real consequences when drivers pushed beyond the limit. With Supercars committing to Christchurch for at least three years, the pair explore how the Canterbury Car Club’s planned upgrades from permanent garages to expanded safety infrastructure signal a long term future for the event. They also reflect on how the Kiwi fans once again elevated the atmosphere, turning Ruapuna into a genuine Supercars cauldron. Across the Tasman double, Tony and James break down the competitive picture as the championship tightens. Feeney leaves New Zealand with momentum and the points lead, while Brodie Kostecki, Matt Payne, and Cam Waters each showed flashes that hint at a wide open title fight. Passing was at a premium at Ruapuna, tyre life became a strategic weapon, and pit lane execution proved decisive all themes the team dives into as they…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tony Whitlock, James McCabe

Topics covered

  • Supercars
  • New Zealand motorsport
  • race analysis
  • championship standings
  • fan engagement

Keywords

  • Supercars
  • New Zealand
  • Broc Feeney
  • Ruapuna
  • championship
  • motorsport
  • race analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canterbury Car Club

Places: New Zealand, Taupo, Christchurch, Ruapuna

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