Aboard a brand new Ian Boettcher Race Parts Dominator-Mazda RX8, Kane qualified on pole position but found himself languishing behind runaway leader Gary Pagel in the opening stages of the race until the latter inexplicably spun to a halt in turn four. Kane assumed the lead at this point before ultimately succumbing to Pascoes highline swoop to finish in second spot.

After enduring a week of misfortune, Steve Jordan salvaged some joy with a methodical drive into third place ahead of a barnstorming Michael Nicola, who picked up the Super Charge Hard Charger Award after advancing from position 18. Shane Best finished in fifth spot ahead of Brad Smith, Wayne Miles, Ashley Bergmeier, Chris Jensen and Bill Miller, with Graeme Elliot the only other driver to go the distance.

Following the loss of the opening round to inclement weather, teams gathered in Gympie under threatening skies and, although there was a heavy downpour just a couple of hours before showtime, the race meeting was completed without interruption in front of a very sizeable crowd. The racing, for the most part, was excellent and included some strong performances from several drivers who had never previously visited this utterly unique circuit.

Hard luck stories in the feature event included Jamie McHugh and Clayton Pyne, both of whom exited with flat right rear tyres whilst safely ensconced inside the top four. Tony Barklimore was another who endured miserable luck, crashing out on the opening lap after an impressive qualifying performance. Having restarted from the rear, Pagels race ended against the main straight wall when his East Coast Traffic Control Dominator-Mustang shed a wheel. In a race of attrition, others who failed to go the distance included Rookie of the Year contenders in Sam Hughes and Trent Wilson, along with local ace Tim OShea, South Australias Dave Gartner, a luckless Steve Pearce and the Ocean Tyres-backed duo of Chris Bussey and Michael Doblo.

Two-time national champ Kevin Purton endured a rough and tumble series debut, rolling his Ford Falcon along the main straight in a preliminary heat. Other heat race casualties included Chris Albert, Dale Christensen, Mark Pagel and Des Korn, who looked to have the opening heat wrapped up until a broken axle intervened and ended his night prematurely.

Barklimore got proceedings underway with an impressive win under pressure in the opening preliminary. However, it was Kane who dominated qualifying, securing pole position with two heat wins. Best, Pyne, Pagel, Gartner, Hughes and OShea, who was the standout amongst the non-contracted entries before exiting the feature after a restart infringement, also recorded heat victories.

Contingency winners:

AFCO Shock Doctor Lucky Sevens: Wayne Miles Ian Boettcher Race Parts Hard Luck Award: Jamie McHugh Super Charge Hard Charger: Michael Nicola Oval Express Best Presented Car and Crew: Trent Wilson

2009/2010 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series progressive pointscore top ten (after 2 of 10 rounds): Matt Pascoe 639, Darren Kane 589, Steve Jordan 528, Michael Nicola 471, Shane Best 447, Brad Smith 408, Wayne Miles 369, Ashley Bergmeier 346, Grame Elliot 313, Clayton Pyne 312.

The 2009/2010 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series is proudly supported by the following sponsors:

Carline Mufflers

JD Couriers

Bergmeier Engineering

American Race Tires

East Coast Traffic Control

Ocean Tyres

Lukey Exhausts

APCO Warrnambool

SuperCharge Batteries

Ian Boettcher Race Parts

AFCO Shock Doctor

Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oils

Kincrome Tools and Equipment

Art by Mickey

Oval Express Magazine

Hoosier Racing Tire

Clearview Towing Mirrors

SSA of NSW

QSCA

J&C Carrell Speedway Photography

Race Hard Race Gear

City Motor Inn (Toowoomba)

Rocky Resort Motor Inn

Power Forklift Repairs

National Association of Speedway Racing (NASR) Speedway Sedans Australia (ASCF)