There were two red-flag interruptions today with cars leaving the 3.1 kilometre circuit at various points, but no major incidents of note.

Fine and sunny conditions have welcomed the start of this year's first of two sunshine state V8 Supercar rounds.

Saturday's action will kick off with qualifying at 11.35am, to be followed by race one at 3.35pm [all times local]. Races two and three take place on Sunday.