Championship contenders Scott McLaughlin and Fabian Coulthard have made a fast start to the Supercars event in New Zealand.
McLaughlin was quickest in Friday's opening practice at Pukekohe Park Raceway with a one minute 02.7153 second lap, just ahead of fellow Kiwi Coulthard (1:02.8831) with championship leader Jamie Whincup third (1:02.9404).
The day's action wraps up with a second 40-minute practice session from 3.10pm (1310AEDT).