Payne’s perfect start, Kostecki’s comeback: Taupō qualifying shakes up the grid

Matt Payne dominated Q1 and Q2 for Race 8 at Taupō International Motorsport Park, piloting the Grove Racing #19 Ford Mustang to the top of the timesheets. He edged out fellow Ford racer Brodie Kostecki, who was second quickest in the Dick Johnson Racing #38 Mustang. Payne laid down a scorching 1:25.7084 in the first …