Will Brown becomes Supercars Champion

Will Brown Clinches Supercars Title Amid Adelaide 500 Drama

In a thrilling opener for the Adelaide 500, Triple Eight's Will Brown clinched the 2024 Supercars Championship title, despite teammate Broc Feeney's impressive victory. Feeney’s strong pace and strategic prowess allowed him to overtake the Tickford Racing Mustangs of Cam Waters and Thomas Randle, who had secured the front row, in a high-stakes battle that showcased both speed and precision.

Starting from fifth, Brown maneuvered his way through the pack to secure third place with just over 20 laps remaining—exactly where he needed to be to claim the championship. Ten laps from the end, he pulled off a decisive overtake on Waters, creating a memorable 1-2 finish for Triple Eight and cementing his title win.

The 78-lap race took place under hot and overcast skies, with Brown admitting the challenging conditions made the victory even sweeter. “I think I was more glad it finished because it was so hot out there,” he said with a grin. “I wish I could celebrate tonight, but I’ve got to wait—tomorrow’s the night for that!”

The race began with Randle gaining an early edge over pole-sitter Waters, as the Tickford pair led into the opening laps. Meanwhile, Feeney capitalized on a clean Turn 6 pass to climb into third, soon followed by Brown, who passed Payne to position himself among the frontrunners.

Tickford’s Randle led the first stint with a narrow margin until pit stops began shaking up the order. Feeney’s early pit stop on lap 26 put him in the lead, applying pressure on the Tickford drivers. In a strategic twist, Feeney’s short refuel allowed him to take track position, putting Triple Eight on top.

Drama unfolded when Dale Wood, subbing for Richie Stanaway at Grove Racing, found himself in the gravel at Turn 5. Although he managed to recover without a Safety Car, the incident added tension to an already intense race.

As the final pit stops unfolded, Brown executed a calculated move on Randle at Turn 9 to secure fourth, then closed a six-second gap to Waters, overtaking him on lap 67. The Monster Mustang of Waters barely held off Payne’s Penrite Mustang for the last podium position, while Randle rounded out the top five.

With this victory, Brown solidified his place in the Supercars history books, turning the heat of Adelaide into a championship triumph. As the season finale awaits, all eyes will be on the newly crowned champion and his plans for celebration.