Tommy Byrne, Van Diemen RF81 Minister, leads Rick Morris, Royale RP29 Nelson, Robert Gibbs, E. L. Gibbs Building Contractors, Van Diemen RF81 Minister, Mario Hytten, Ian Taylor Racing, Van Diemen RF81 Scholar, John Village, Crompton Lighting, Royale RP29 Nelson, David Wheeler, SDC Builders Ltd, Royale RP29 Auriga, and Andy Ackerley, Ray 82F Auriga, out of Druids Hairpin on the opening lap.