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

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  • Kiwi Supercars driver Ryan Wood has escaped injury after a high-speed crash during third practice at Mount Panorama in Bathurst on Friday morning. Wood clipped the inside wall at Forrest's Elbow, sending his Toyota into the outside barrier with force.
  • The impact was reportedly recorded at 42 G-forces, and medics cleared him. Wood apologised to his team, who must work quickly to get his car ready for qualifying.
  • Tony D'Alberto also crashed at The Dipper in the final minutes of the session, and his car was taken back to the garage on a tow truck.
Kiwi driver endures 42G impact from high-speed crash at Bathurst
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