Josh Anderson made it two wins from two starts in Mustang Cup Round 3. As a result, he now sits firmly in control of the Mustang Cup Australia championship heading into the back half of the 2026 season.
Mustang Cup Round 3: Anderson Dominates at Queensland Raceway
Round 3 of the inaugural Mustang Cup Australia season ran at Queensland Raceway from 12 to 14 June. It marked the third stop on a six-round calendar held as part of the Shannons SpeedSeries. Driving for RM Race Cars, Josh Anderson led from lights to flag. Throughout the weekend, he controlled the pace from the front and crossed the line with a comfortable, unchallenged margin.
It’s hard to argue with that kind of performance. After all, leading every lap from start to finish ranks among the most dominant results a one-make race can produce. This win followed his earlier victory at Round 2 at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park in South Australia. So far, that’s two rounds and two wins, giving Anderson real momentum heading into the season’s second half.
Anderson Extends His Championship Lead
With three of six rounds complete, Anderson now sits atop the Mustang Cup Australia standings. Granted, it’s still relatively early in a six-round season, and plenty can change before Sandown in November. Still, back-to-back round wins give him a strong platform to build a title campaign from.
Meanwhile, the series itself has settled in well during its debut year. In earlier rounds, Supercars regulars Aaron Cameron and James Golding, both from BRT, took the Dark Horse R out in wet and dry conditions. Both drivers came away impressed. They described the car as useful, user-friendly, and easy to adapt to, even in their first weekend on slick tyres. For drivers used to far more powerful machinery, that’s a strong endorsement for a brand-new category.
After Mustang Cup Round 3: Next Stop Hidden Valley Raceway
Next, the series heads to the Northern Territory for Round 4 at Hidden Valley Raceway, scheduled for 24–26 July. This marks a notable change of scenery. Queensland Raceway is tight and technical. Hidden Valley, by contrast, brings heat and a fast, flowing circuit, testing the Dark Horse R and its drivers in very different conditions.
Two rounds remain after that. First comes Sydney Motorsport Park in September, then the season finale at Sandown at the end of October. For now, Anderson arrives at Hidden Valley as the man to beat. Even so, with half the season still to run, the rest of the field has plenty of time to respond. For the full calendar and car specs, visit our Mustang Cup Hub.