The 2026 Repco Sprint Cup is now in the history books, and will be remembered for Broc Feeney's remarkable final day comeback to deny a broken down Matt Payne.
Whilst it's just the first chapter in the fight for the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship, it wasn't short on storylines right the way from the first race in Sydney to the 28th and final race in Ipswich.
Whilst the Sprint Cup has provided answers to some key questions for the season, there are many others that don't have a clear answer.
Supercars.com takes a look at the key questions that have (and haven't) been answered in the 2026 Sprint Cup.
The questions it answers
Who are the best teams?
Though it hasn't been a trademark season of dominance for Triple Eight, you can't question that their place as one of Supercars' top teams, especially with Feeney's Sprint Cup win. However, Penrite Racing's rise has taken them to the top of the team's championship, both teams well clear of the chasing pack.
Was Feeney's 2025 performance a fluke?
He may have done it a very different way this year, but Broc Feeney's name remains the only one on the Repco Sprint Cup. Driving a Ford Mustang package that hasn't been as dominant as the Chevrolet Camaro he drove last year, four poles, six wins, and 13 podiums is proof that he is still one of Supercars' absolute elite.
Is Payne the real deal?
Many will say that Matt Payne should've won the Sprint Cup, having beaten Feeney on every metric, however it was still a statement sprint campaign. He may not have the trophy or the bonus points to go with it, but this has without question been his best season yet, which is remarkable given the silverware he won last year.
Do drivers know the combat ground rules?
The racing this year has been absolutely breathless at times, as drivers gain a stronger understanding of the rules of engagement ushered in at the start of last year. Whilst some push the limits right to the edge (and in some cases over it), for the most part the spectacle has been incredible, and should only get better through Finals.
Is Kostecki the right guy for DJR?
There were flashes of brilliance through their first season in 2025, but this year Brodie Kostecki and Dick Johnson Racing have become serious title threats. Save for Perth, they've looked a race winning threat at every round this year, and with more wins than anyone else this year, Kostecki has well and truly brought DJR back to the front.
The questions it doesn't
Who is the favourite?
This could well be the most wide open championship in Supercars history. Favourites like Feeney, Payne, and Kostecki have emerged, with the likes of Cam Waters and Kai Allen nipping at their heels. There is also Will Brown, who roared back to life with a stunning weekend in Ipswich, following a tumultuous start to the season.
Can McPherson turn Chevy ship around?
Chevrolet's stocks will be boosted by the addition of Grant McPherson, the former Penrite Racing technical director now overseeing the GM program in a similar capacity. McPherson starts in the role ahead of the opening enduro at The Bend,
Can Walkinshaw go back-to-back?
When the Toyotas are on song, they've proven to be right in the conversation for race wins, claiming three in their first season across drivers Ryan Wood, Chaz Mostert, and Andre Heimgartner. However, reliability troubles have plagues their season, with a 'B-grade' engine suffering a failure for Mostert on debut in Ipswich. Similar stumbles could be catastrophic across both the enduros and Finals.
Who will be the first silly season domino?
Though there won't be as much movement as there was over the last off-season, who the first movers will be in the off-season are yet to made official. The top end of town is locked down well into the future, however the likes of Declan Fraser at PremiAir Racing continue to be under pressure heading into the back end of the season.
The 2026 Repco Supercars Championship continues at the AirTouch 500 at The Bend from September 11-13.
