A thrilling Bathurst 12 Hours race was abruptly halted by an unexpected event: a kangaroo-car collision. German driver Christopher Mies, in his #34 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang, was traveling at an astonishing 250kph on the Conrod Straight when a kangaroo, estimated to weigh around 100kg, smashed into his vehicle. Mies, remarkably unharmed, recounted the harrowing experience, expressing relief that the car's safety features prevented a worse outcome. The incident, however, was not isolated. A multi-car pile-up followed, with race leader Ralf Aron unable to avoid a stricken Porsche 911 GT3 R, resulting in a dramatic crash. Despite the chaos, the race was won by Maro Engel, Mikael Grenier, and Maxime Martin in a Gruppe M Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO. This event highlights the unpredictable nature of motorsport, where even the most seasoned drivers can encounter unexpected challenges. But here's where it gets controversial... Are kangaroos a common threat to drivers in this region? And this is the part most people miss... What safety measures could have been implemented to further prevent such incidents?
