Shane van Gisbergen has set a new practice lap record at Symmons Plains as the Supercars field heats up for a new qualifying format in Tasmania.
Practice times now count towards seedings for a three-stage qualifying process for the weekend's races.
Van Gisbergen blasted his way to the top of the timing charts on Friday with a 50.7894 second lap on the island circuit.
"It's amazing. We were faster than last year on a slower tyre ... a good way to start," the New Zealander told Fox Sports.
Scott Pye was second quickest, with Fabian Coulthard and Jamie Whincup rounding out the top four.