All 4 Mechanical, Erebus Academy driver Bailey Sweeny will start Race 1 from the second row of the grid, going 3rd fastest in Qualifying, on Day 2 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 championship round at Sydney Motorsport Park.

The position is the highest ever starting position in the championship for the Batemans Bay driver.

Facing overnight steering arm issues, Sweeny still clocked the Sydney circuit in a time 1:48.2, to miss pole by a mere 0.1 of a second.

Race 1 is scheduled for: 6.05pm tonight.