The New Zealand driver Shane Van Gisbergen was fourth fastest in the first practice session for this weekend's second round of the Australian V8 Supercars in Bahrain.
The Ford driver is continuing some good form that resulted in his first ever podium finish in Abu Dhabi last weekend
The Team Vodafone Holden drivers Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup were quickest.
New Zealand's Greg Murphy took no time to get to grips with his first drive in the Castrol Holden colours, after missing the first round with duties as a guest on the Top Gear Live Show in New Zealand to be 10th fastest.
