Talks underway with teams on pit lane incidents

Supercars has responded amid two separate car fire incidents at the Beaurepaires Melbourne SuperSprint.

Nick Percat was forced out of Friday’s Race 4 after his #2 Mobil 1 NTI Mustang caught ablaze in its left-front corner.

Early in Saturday’s Race 5, a similar fate occurred on James Courtney’s #5 Snowy Rivers Caravans Mustang.

Percat and Courtney managed to return their cars to pit lane, with team members and marshals extinguishing both fires.

Both drivers walked away unharmed.

In the wake of the Courtney incident, Supercars released a statement, with Saturday’s fire being investigated.

Supercars also praised teams and marshals for their responses to both incidents.

Supercars statement

Supercars, Motorsport Australia and teams are committed to investigating the causes of the incidents in pit lane and working together on any necessary measures that need to be made moving forward.

It is of our highest priority to ensure all drivers, teams, and spectators are able to enjoy Supercars events in a safe and secure environment.

The teams and fire marshals demonstrated outstanding professionalism and quick thinking in their response to the incidents over recent days.

These incidents highlight the critical role that volunteer marshals play in ensuring the safety of everyone involved.

The incidents also showcased the strong sense of camaraderie and support within the racing community, as teams rallied around each other regardless of whose car was affected.

We are working through this matter, further updates will be provided as soon as they become available.

Both races were won by Erebus Motorsport driver Brodie Kostecki.

The Beaurepaires Melbourne SuperSprint will conclude with the 13-lap Race 6 at 10:25am local time on Sunday.