New Zealand driver Ryan Wood claimed an emotional home victory in the ITM Taupō Super400 on Saturday, April 12, 2026, moving into the lead of the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy standings. The 22-year-old, driving for Walkinshaw Andretti United, secured the win in challenging wet conditions at the new Taupō International Motorsport Park.
Supercars officials were forced to cancel the entire race schedule for Sunday, April 13, due to persistent heavy rain and unsafe track conditions. The decision was made following a series of delays and assessments, with the category declaring the Saturday results as the official event outcome.
The inaugural Supercars event at the Taupō circuit was met with mixed reviews from drivers regarding the spectator experience compared to the former venue at Pukekohe Park Raceway. Wood's victory marks a significant milestone in his rookie Supercars season.
