US EditionBathurst winner covered in blood after 250km/h kangaroo strike
The crash forced a nearly 30-minute safety car period and ended race hopes for multiple drivers, with Mies's car destroyed at about 250 km/h, officials said.
- On Sunday, former Bathurst 12 Hour winner Christopher Mies struck a kangaroo on Conrod Straight at about 250km/h, destroying his Ford Mustang GT3 just three laps into this year's race.
- Before dawn, kangaroos frequently cross the circuit, with drivers warning they bounce across early and one urging officials to move the start time 5.45am; onboard footage shows a yellow flag, though one driver said there was no pre-warning.
- Mies told Speedcafe he `had to vomit` and showed blood on his visor; his race kit was ruined, but he hopes to salvage his helmet, while other kangaroos hit the No.6 Mercedes and No.32 BMW.
- Event organisers halted racing and deployed a safety car, pausing competition for nearly 30 minutes after the collision ended co-driver Broc Feeney's hope for redemption and removed the Mies/Feeney entry from contention.
- Fans and drivers called for changes after seeing the footage broadcast worldwide, urging better safety measures at Bathurst circuit, while Christopher Mies said he will return next year and urged later start times.
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