Chris Alajajian is finding his ideal line being closely followed by Nathan Caratti and young Reindler.

'The Chris' is flying across the finish line. A slow pit stop in the last race cost him track position but he still finished a respectable 3rd place overall.

Downhill in the MINI's well beyond 200 km/h right before speeding onto the main straight. Woo Hoo!

The crowds gather to get a signature of Uber-Star Ironman Tough-Guy Andrews and the other MINI Challenge drivers.

A big thumbs up from Scott Bargwanna after finishing 3rd in Race 1.

With Chris Alajajian breathing down his neck Rock Energy's Scott Bargwanna feels the pressure and triumphs.

Scott sends his MINI Challenge race car rocking around the corner.

Leaving the whiteboard behind rookie Vaughn Brewer from West Coast Institute of Training raced in MINI Challenge and gave his students a lesson from the track!

Race winner and WA local legend Nathan Caratti showed a clean set of wheels at his home track.

Formidable MINI Challenge rookie and WA local Karl Reindler takes his chances in overtaking Caratti on the front straight.

Aaron Caratti likes going fast.

Uber-Star Leanne Tander is closing in on Aaron Caratti.

Young Sean Carter has found his perfect match in his Rock Energy challenge car.

Brendan Cook's car got a new look for Barbagallo.

V8 supercar driver Jason Bargwanna enjoys his time at the MINI Challenge paddock with his mate BJ Cook.

Grant Denyer had a good run in his DecoRug MINI and came in 3rd in the last race.

Grant Denyer - always has a big smile for his fans.

Paul Fiore imagines the perfect line before his race.

The MINI Parade Car 'leads' the race with the proud Dads - Mr. Reindler, Mr. Caratti and Mr. Carter - strapped in for a lap in the pace car with sons Karl, Nathan and Sean respectively on the front row behind them.

The MINI Challenge safety car had a busy time in race 3 BUT we don't want to talk about it.

Wayne 'Elvis' Miles is having a ball in the MINI Challenge paddock. Ask him to sing suspicious minds.

Miles in his bad ass #88 challenge car.

John Modystach goes from strength to strength at Barbagallo.

Big smiles by the two Reindler boys for the MINI Challenge. Talent is in the blood.

Two driver team Chris and Karl Reindler racing for the Podium, just barley missing it. Come back guys we wanna see more!

Stokell took advantage of the reverse grid and won race 2 making it look effortless.

Concentration and a last radio check before the next race.

DecoRug team mates coming in for a perfectly timed pit stop by team manager Troy Russel.

Young Carter attacking the front field from the outside.

Uber-Star Leanne Tander concentrates on her team manager's last instructions.

A strong team Guy and Leanne racing in their MINI Race car sponsored by Pizza Capers.

Locals rule! WA legends all racing to win at Barbagallo.

Debbie from Auto Classic MINI Garage won a competition to take a ride in the pace-car and here she is with Raf Toda from Toleman Motorsport taking her and the family for a spin.

The lovely Leanne Tander is all smiles meeting fans.

Wade Aunger interviews Guy Andrews in the pits during the 20 lap enduro on Sunday.

Brendon "BJ" Cook's striking new RED ANGUS Pilsner war paint was a big hit with the fans at Barbagallo. Just quietly its not a bad drop.

Wayne "Milo" Miles, Vaughn Brewer, Brendan Cook and Aaron Caratti in good spirits before Race 3.

Aaron Caratti's smiling eyes disguise his intensity on the track.

West Aussie debutant Vaughn Brewer and his 'army' of West Coast Institute of Training Students styling it up with the #24 MINI.

Grant Denyer meets a young fan in his DecoRug Racing pit.

The Reindler's ripping off an unbelievably fast driver's change. Dean from Greg Murphy Racing support is full on.

Happy faces before Race 3. All the drivers team up for a group picture. Leanne visibly enjoys herself in the crowds.

The big crash between Leanne Tander and Aaron Caratti right in front of the main stand left the crowds silent for a second. Thankfully MINIs look after their drivers and everyone walked away injury free.

Reindler leaves before Bargwanna after the compulsory pit-stop for the two drivers format.

Brendan Cook left in despair after the second driver Paul Fiore was hit hard throwing the team out of the race.

Nathan Caratti wins this round of MINI Challenge at his local track at Barbagallo Raceway in WA.

Nathan Caratti wins before Paul Stokell and Chris Alajajian. The drivers are visibly exhausted after an eventful three days of racing.

A taste of championship feeling.