First Super2 Shootout coming to Tassie
By Thomas Miles
Date posted: 18 March 2025
For the first time in the 25-year history of the category, Super2 pole will be decided by a Shootout at Symmons Plains.
They first one-lap dash in the development series will feature five cars and will take place ahead of Sunday’s second 40-minute race.
In addition to Super2, Supercars pole on the same day will be decided by the familiar Top 10 Shootout, which is mainly seen at enduros and street circuits.
Shootouts will be a significant part of the 2025 season, with last weekend’s Melbourne SuperSprint the only event of the 13-round season that will not feature one.
As part of the shake up of formats, the Sunday of each Sprint Cup round aside from Albert Park will see a one-lap dash for pole.
It will be decide pole for Sunday’s 200km Super Soft tyre race after one 120km sprint each on the Soft and Super Soft on Saturday.
The first time the new format will be take place will be in April’s Taupo Super440.
Whilst it is familiar for Supercars, it will be a new experience for those in Super2.
The short, sharp lap of the historic Symmons Plains ensures the venue is the perfect place to trail it according to Supercars General Manager of Motorsport Tim Edwards.
“Tasmania has some of the most passionate motorsport fans in the country, and we’re always looking for ways to bring them closer to the action,” Edwards said.
“With a Boost Mobile Top 10 Shootout in Supercars and a Boost Mobile Top 5 Shootout in the Dunlop Super2 Series, fans at Symmons Plains will witness high-pressure, single-lap qualifying battles that will set the stage for Sunday’s races.
“It’s an exciting new element that will give drivers a chance to shine and add another layer of unpredictability to the weekend.
“We have two born and bred Tasmanian drivers in the Dunlop Super2 Series this year in Lochie Dalton and Campbell Logan so fans will be hoping local talent can shine in the Shootout ahead of Sunday’s race.”
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