Supercars lodges appeal with Supercars National Court of Appeal administered by Motorsport Australia
Appeal lodged to seek clarification, determination relating to application of regulations
Alleged breach of minimum tyre pressure requirements had been proven
Supercars has exercised its right of appeal with the Supercars National Court of Appeal following a decision concerning Kai Allen's Penrite Racing Ford in Sunday’s Perth finale.
It emerged during Sunday's race that Allen's car was under investigation over an alleged breach of Rule D17.1.18, as the tyre pressures in two of the tyres were detected to be below the minimum prescribed pressure of 16psi.
Following a hearing on Sunday night, Motorsport Australia stewards accepted breaches had occurred, but acknowledged mitigating factors, determining that no penalties be applied to driver or team.
Supercars reinforced the integrity of both the stewards and Motorsport Australia's independent appeal processes, while clarifying that the appeal has been lodged “to seek clarification and determination of issues relating to the application of the Championship's technical regulations and the consistency of outcomes arising from those regulations.”
The appeal will be heard in the lead-up to Round 9 in Ipswich later this month.
The full Supercars statement reads: “Supercars has today exercised its right of appeal with the Supercars National Court of Appeal in relation to a stewards decision arising from Race 25 at the 2026 Perth Super440. The appeal concerns the sanction imposed following a finding that a breach of the minimum tyre pressure requirements had been proven.
“Supercars acknowledges and respects the role of the Stewards in the administration of the Championship and the important function of Motorsport Australia's independent appeal processes.
“The appeal has been lodged to seek clarification and determination of issues relating to the application of the Championship's technical and sporting regulations and the consistency of outcomes arising from those regulations. Supercars considers that clear and consistent application of the rules is fundamental to maintaining the integrity, fairness and credibility of the Championship.
“As the matter is now before the Supercars National Court of Appeal, Supercars will not be making any further comment on the substance of the proceedings while the appeal process is underway.
“Supercars will respect the Court's process and will provide any further update at the conclusion of the appeal.”
Allen drove from 23rd to fifth in the race, and sits fifth in the championship heading to the Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440 on August 21-23.
