Nissan's decision to pull the plug from the Supercars Championship has come as a relief to Kelly Racing.
It looked every bit that way in Friday's practice for the Winton Supersprint, as Michael Caruso and Rick Kelly finished one-two.
The Japanese brand announced on Tuesday it was calling time on backing Kelly Racing after six years.
Team co-owner Todd Kelly was defiant after the decision, declaring they would be driving Altimas next year regardless.
Nissan's call to pull support is more like a sponsorship loss rather than anything catastrophic, but the effect has still been felt.