Reynolds leads early Supercars test running
David Reynolds leads the way at the midway point of the pre-season Supercars test at Phillip Island.
The Erebus driver went quickest around 90 minutes into the day, a 1m30.953s after a switch to better rubber putting him 0.07s ahead of Scott Pye.
Reynolds then handed the #9 Erebus Holden over to endurance co-driver Luke Youlden for the rest of the morning, before returning to the track at the wheel of teammate Anton De Pasquale's #99 Holden for a comparison test just after lunch.
"It's been good," said Reynolds.
"We rolled out and the car had good balance. I knocked around on some old tyres, put a decent set on, and it's not too bad.
"I still think the Fords are better in the high-speed – the [Scott] McLaughlin Ford is better in the high-speed – but we're a bit better in the slow-speed. We kind of expected that.
"We've got a few tuning items to go through this afternoon and then we'll see what happens."
Pye currently sits second, while De Pasquale set the third quickest time during the morning session.
McLaughlin is fourth quickest and best of the Mustangs, the reigning champion having led the way for much if the first 45 minutes of the day.
His Penske teammate Coulthard sits fifth, James Courtney in sixth, and James Moffat seventh in Chaz Mostert's Tickford Mustang.
James Golding is eighth, Rick Kelly is the best Nissan in ninth, and Shane van Gisbergen leads the way for Triple Eight in 10th.
There's only been one red flag so far today, a 27-minute stoppage to clean the circuit.
Previous article
Nissan Supercars engine upgrade brought to Phillip Island test
Next article
Erebus kicked out of Supercars test after noise breach
About this article
| Series | Supercars |
| Drivers | David Reynolds |
| Teams | Erebus Motorsport |
| Author | Andrew van Leeuwen |
Can Whincup be Triple Eight's ruthless leader?
Supercars' most successful team of the past 15 years is set for a radical shakeup next year when Jamie Whincup retires from driving and takes over the reins at Triple Eight. But does he have what it takes to be the new Roland Dane?
How a lifetime Supercars deal broke down in one year
David Reynolds inked what was effectively a lifetime deal with Erebus in 2019 – only to walk out a year later. What went wrong?
Why Supercars now needs a new "human salt harvester"
Scott McLaughlin has been a controversial figure in Supercars over the past few years but, as he heads off to a fresh challenge in IndyCar, the Australian tin-top series needs to find someone else to fill his drama-filled boots as the category enters a new era...
Why 2020 isn't McLaughlin's greatest title
Scott McLaughlin was quick to describe his third Supercars title as his best yet. But even though it didn't match the dramatic backstory of his 2018 triumph, there's a good reason for him wanting to control the narrative this time around.
Why a Bathurst finale is risky business for Supercars
The Bathurst Grand Final may provide Supercars its greatest spectacle yet – but there's a risk it will force the series to face a hard truth.
Why Scott McLaughlin must become an IndyCar driver
Scott McLaughlin, two-time and current Supercars champion, should have been making his NTT IndyCar Series debut for Team Penske at the GP of Indianapolis, but the Covid-19 pandemic forced a rescheduling that has put the brakes on his career switch. But David Malsher-Lopez explains why the New Zealander deserves this opportunity as soon as possible.
Tickford's 10-year wait for James Courtney
When the Supercars season resumes James Courtney will be a Tickford Racing driver – but it's not the first time the star driver has flirted with the famous Ford squad.
Is Australia facing a fresh touring car war?
Supercars has fought off two-litre touring car competition in the past, so does the launch of TCR Australia mean it will have to do it again?
