By Dale Budge at Pukekohe Park RacewayKiwi Shane van Gisbergen knows today's ITM Auckland SuperSprint practice is as important for his title hopes as the next two days when championship points are up for grabs. Friday practice becomes extremely important as teams and drivers try to find the perfect balance to give them an edge in qualifying. The championship leader can take a major step towards a maiden title if he can get it right in practice. "Qualifying is always important - it makes your day so much easier if you are on the front row or two," van Gisbergen tells herald.co.nz. "It is a good track, very bumpy and a lot of character.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 03, 2016 21:18 UTC