The burning question heading into the new Super2 season was whether Tickford would continue its run of dominance?

The team locked out the top four spots in the standings last season, but two key drivers have found new homes for 2026.

Reigning series champion Rylan Gray and runner up Lochie Dalton both departed the team in the offseason, with Gray promoted to Supercars with Dick Johnson Racing, and Dalton across to Blanchard Racing Team.

Gomersall and Campbell Logan join alongside the returning Rueben Goodall and Nash Morris.

All four Tickford cars appeared in the top seven at the end of the session.

The other unknown heading into the opening round is how the rookies will fare, particularly reigning Toyota Scholarship Series champion Alice Buckley.

Buckley brought her family-owned entry run by Matt Stone Racing home in fifth position to be the leading Holden, while MSR’s Tommy Smith snuck into the top 10 in ninth.

Porsche graduates Hamish Fitzsimmons and Bayley Hall ended the session in 15th and 17th respectively.

Despite exploring the turn two outfield, Dalton brought his BRT Mustang home in second position in both sessions.

Not to be outdone, Dalton’s teammate Bailey Sweeny found the turn two grass on multiple occasions, ending practice two in 13th position.

Anderson Motorsport’s Ryan Tomsett showed promising speed, and a considerable improvement in performance year on year, now with Will Davison in a mentor role.

The Super2 Series returns on Saturday for qualifying at 1:50pm AEDT, ahead of race one in the twilight at 6:10pm.

Results: Dunlop Super2 Series Dunlop Sydney 500, Practice 1

Results: Dunlop Super2 Series Dunlop Sydney 500, Practice 2