Corey Day’s impressive drive captivated fans at the opening night of the High Limit series in Perth, as he claimed a well-earned victory while the event’s defending champion, Kyle Larson, struggled with misfortune. The Corey Day Perth High Limit spectacle showcased thrilling action, strong local competition, and a remarkable comeback story at the Perth Motorplex on Monday night.
Day’s Quick Rise and Lead Change Battles
Starting from fourth position, Day demonstrated both skill and composure, overtaking pole sitter Kaiden Manders for the lead by the eighth lap. Manders refused to give up easily, managing to recapture the lead briefly following a late caution period. Despite the pressure, Day maintained his poise and ultimately secured the $15,000 winner’s purse with a finely executed race.
“This place is just awesome, it suits my style really well,”
said Day, reflecting on his adaptation to the Perth circuit. The Californian highlighted the unique challenge of back-to-back race conditions, after charging from the rear to take second on Boxing Day, and underscored the team’s preparation for varied track surfaces.
Tactical Racing and Local Talent Shine
Day gave credit to Manders for pushing the pace:
“Hats off to [Manders], he kept me honest for sure. It gets tricky in lapped traffic when you lose your clean air and your race car starts working a little worse. You just get to them and you and you really slow down.”
With lapped traffic presenting its own hazards on Perth’s wide, technical circuit, Day commented further,
I did my best to try and stay in clean air and keep it rolling, but it’s hard when the track is this wide.
– Corey Day, Driver.
The contest behind the leaders was equally fierce, with Krikke Motorsport’s Dayne Kingshott fighting hard against Jock Goodyer to round out the podium. Buddy Kofoid, who triumphed in the Boxing Day feature, managed a fifth place finish this time, while Motorplex regulars James McFadden and Callum Williamson also finished solidly in the top ten. Americans Cole Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, and Brad Sweet followed, with Kerry Madsen, a notable figure in the field, coming home in eleventh position.
Larson’s Unexpected Setback
Kyle Larson, last year’s High Limit International champion and one of the event favorites, encountered significant difficulty. After running within the top ten in the early stages, Larson was forced to the rear by an untimely flat right-rear tire, dropping him to a disappointing seventeenth-place finish. The drama around his race marked a surprising twist and reminded spectators of the unpredictability of sprint car racing.
What’s Next for the High Limit International
The High Limit International motorsport event returns to the Perth Motorplex for the next round, promising more excitement as top drivers adjust to the challenging circuit and seek redemption or momentum. With local standouts and American talent mixing on track, Corey Day’s performance sets an early benchmark and all eyes will turn to see if the defending champion, Larson, can bounce back in the rounds ahead.
