Kiwi driver endures 42G impact from high-speed crash at Bathurst

Kiwi driver Ryan Wood endured a forceful 42G impact during a high-speed crash at the Bathurst 1000 practice session on Friday morning. Wood, piloting the number 2 Walkinshaw TWG Racing Toyota, collided with a wall while negotiating the entrance to Forrest's Elbow, causing his vehicle to strike the outside barrier with significant force. The severity of the crash was captured in the recorded 42 G-forces, after which Wood was medically cleared by professionals at the Bathurst race track.

Following the incident, Wood expressed regret to his team, who are now facing the challenge of quickly preparing his car for the upcoming qualifying session scheduled for the same afternoon. In an interview with broadcaster Fox Sports, Wood acknowledged the additional work required for his team, stating, "it's given them so much work that they really didn't need."

The incident was not limited to Wood, as fellow driver Tony D Alberto also experienced a significant crash during the third practice session. Alberto, competing in the Dick Johnson Racing Chevrolet number 38, collided with a barrier near The Dipper and was subsequently towed back to the garage. Despite the mishaps, Cooper Murray and Lochie Dalton, the team driving the Erebus Motorsport Chevrolet number 99, set the fastest time during practice, mirroring their performance from Thursday's second practice session.

Qualifying for Saturday's race will commence at 4:10pm AEDT, with the top 10 advancing to the final showdown.