{
  "id": 12997603,
  "title": "Kiwi driver endures 42G impact from high-speed crash at Bathurst",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/kiwi-driver-endures-42g-impact-from-high-speed-crash-at-bathurst",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T01:47:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-09/bathurst-1000-supercars-ryan-wood-tony-dalberto-crash-friday/107232632"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nFollowing 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.\"\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan Wood escapes injury after a high-speed crash during practice at Mount Panorama.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryan Wood endured 42G impact in Bathurst crash",
    "Wood's Walkinshaw TWG Toyota collided with wall",
    "Tony Alberto also crashed during practice"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Kiwi driver endures 42G impact from high-speed crash at Bathurst",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/kiwi-driver-endures-42g-impact-from-high-speed-crash-at-bathurst-12999105",
        "published": "2026-10-09T01:47:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}