V8 Supercars 2026 3 2026-04-11 2026-04-11 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/ny6kpn1740515919.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/401wwe1740515904.jpg The second leg of Saturday’s double-header at Taupō International Motorsport Park steps up the intensity with a 60-lap (200km) feature race. The primary challenge for the field is navigating a track that has become increasingly "greasy" as rubber builds up, combined with the looming threat of unpredictable spring showers from a nearby weather system. The objective for the drivers is to manage the two mandatory pit stops and fuel strategy while preserving their tires for the critical final sprint on the abrasive New Zealand surface. Strategically, this race tests the versatility of the new 2026 technical regulations. The goal for pole-sitter Ryan Wood is to secure a clean getaway and prove that the Walkinshaw TWG Racing Toyota Supra has the long-run pace to match its qualifying speed. The tactical focus for the Triple Eight and Dick Johnson Racing camps is to use the "undercut" during the pit cycles to jump the leaders. With home-town hero Wood starting from the front, the ultimate goal for the Kiwi fans is to witness a historic maiden victory for the Toyota brand on home soil. 2418744