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Toyota effect: Japanese fans lured to Supercars
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (405+ words) Not world famous beaches or the Sydney Opera House, but the Supercars championship lured two Japanese fans for a few days in Australia. The Toyota effect is starting for Australia's premier motorsport category, with fans Shunya and Ryuji heading straight…...
Golding nabs provisional pole, Mostert struggles again
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (342+ words) Rising star James Golding is primed to nab back-to-back Supercars poles in Sydney as Chaz Mostert's lacklustre start to his championship defence continues. Blanchard Racing Team (BR) driver Golding navigated the ever-changing weather at Sydney Motorsport Park the best on…...
Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on final day of F1 testing
12+ hour, 35+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (25+ words) Oscar Piastri had another fruitful day at Bahrain pre-season testing, but his world champion teammate Lando Norris suggested McLaren were still off the pace....
No rest as Kiwi young gun eyes breakout Supercars year
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (28+ words) Rising Supercars star Ryan Wood kept busy across the Tasman in the aftermath of a controversial grand final and is out to prove himself as a genuine contender....
Hall Jr avalanched on night one of Ultimate Driver Champs
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (379+ words) A longtime racing fan, Hayden made his debut as a commentator for Racing and Wagering Western Australia in 2019. After five years of calling and other media roles within racing, Hayden started at The West in 2024 to pursue a new medium…...
Supercars teams to watch as 2026 season gets underway
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (104+ words) A GLANCE AT THE TOP TEAMS VYING FOR HONOURS IN THE 2026 SUPERCARS SEASON: WALKINSHAW TWG RACING (TOYOTA SUPRA) TRIPLE EIGHT RACE ENGINEERING (FORD MUSTANG) GROVE RACING (CHEVROLET CAMARO) TEAM 18 (CHEVROLET CAMARO) Anton De Pasquale is out to upset the Supercars…...
New car, no worries for Supercars star's title defence
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (611+ words) Chaz Mostert is ready to "have a go in anger", saying there's no reason why he can't defend his Supercars championship in a Toyota. For the first time in six years, Australia's premier motorsport category will have something other than…...
Piastri tests well in Bahrain as Russell sets pace
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Huge numbers on the track for Freo as competition heats up
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (61+ words) Cancel anytime. Min cost $244.80 LIMITED TIME -SAVE 25% FREE WA AAMI AFL Origin Guernsey (RRP $130). Access to expert AFL and WAFL analysis. Exclusive footy offers and competitions. Daily digital newspaper edition, footy lift-outs, and magazines. Unlimited access to thewest.com.au…...