It makes sense, really; Whincup won a record seven championships, and ran the #1 each time in the subsequent season. In fact, Whincup won 10 or more races in a season with the #1; 14 wins in 2014, 12 ...

Connor Zilisch banged into the wall, and at least seven cars caught ... way as Stage 1 — with the three-time defending champ of this race in the lead. Austin Hill fronted the pack with 60 laps left.