QUALIFYING FIFTH LIFTED THE WEIGHT
Experiencing a horror smash like the one Karl Reindler endured at Perth earlier this year would affect anyone, but the 26-year-old says today's career-best qualifying has healed him.
The Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing driver, who started fifth today at Queensland Raceway, backed it up with a ninth-place finish in the first of two 22-lap races.
On lap three of the day's second race, however, Alex Davison spoilt Reindler's dream run, turning him around and causing a pile-up.
Reindler pitted for new tyres and regained eight places to finish 16th by the chequered flag.
Qualifying for tomorrow's race starts at 11.20am.
Karl Reindler
Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing
"It's exactly what I needed for my confidence. Ever since Perth my confidence has been creeping back up but it was definitely dinted. It's only human to have doubts and questions after a crash like that but qualifying fifth today has lifted a weight off my shoulders.
"In the race we were fairly happy with the pace. It was nice to be up the front. I think the racing is more respectful.
"In the second race, to be blatantly turned around by Alex Davison was disappointing but to finish 16th again was a huge recovery. I think the team is pretty happy going into tomorrow."
Coates Hire Ipswich 300 - V8 Supercar Series Races 16,17&18
QUEENSLAND RACEWAY IPSWICH
Qualifying Race 16
01 Craig Lowndes, 888, 1:09.8034
02 Tim Slade, JRR, +0.0253
03 Rick Kelly, Kelly Racing, +0.2632
04 Jamie Whincup, 888, +0.3110
05 Karl Reindler, Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing, +0.3234
06 Lee Holdsworth, GRM, +0.3455
07 Jason Bright, Team BOC, +0.3525
08 Steve Owen, PMM, +0.3576
09 Paul Dumbrell, RNR, +0.3577
10 David Reynolds, Kelly Racing, +0.3715
Coates Hire Ipswich 300 - V8 Supercar Series Races 16,17&18
QUEENSLAND RACEWAY IPSWICH
Race 16
01 Craig Lowndes, 888
02 Tim Slade, JRR
03 Jamie Whincup, 888
04 Rick Kelly, Kelly Racing
05 Steve Owen, PMM
06 Greg Murphy, Kelly Racing
07 Lee Holdsworth, GRM
08 Steven Johnson, DJR
09 Karl Reindler, Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing
10 James Moffatt, DJR
Coates Hire Ipswich 300 - V8 Supercar Series Races 16,17&18
QUEENSLAND RACEWAY IPSWICH
Race 17
01 Craig Lowndes, 888
02 Jamie Whincup, 888
03 Tim Slade, JRR
04 Rick Kelly, Kelly Racing
05 Steve Owen, PMM
06 Steven Johnson, DJR
07 Greg Murphy, Kelly Racing
08 Shane Van Gisbergen, SBR
09 James Moffatt, DJR
10 Mark Winterbottom, FPR
16 Karl Reindler, Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing
Notes
Reindler's accident at Perth can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PU3YFvgjPc