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Supercars New Zealand: Heimgartner splashes to Taupo opener victory
New Zealand native driver Andre Heimgartner secured first place at Taupō International Motorsport Park, benefiting from the exceptional pit crew of Brad Jones Racing to overtake early leader Will Brown. Heimgartner held off Chaz Mostert and ultimately clinched a 1.01s victory, expressing his excitement over the wet conditions and the thrilling race. Following Heimgartner, Will Davison and Anton de Pasquale took second and third place, showcasing an impressive performance in their Ford Mustangs after struggling in the previous round. Rookie Ryan Wood impressed with a fourth-place finish for Walkinshaw Andretti United, while Jack Le Brocq and Richie Stanaway also delivered solid performances in the event. Despite various incidents and penalties, the race resulted in an exciting competition, setting the stage for a second 60-lap race scheduled for Sunday at 3:05pm local time.
