Racing Catastrophe: Driver’s Gruesome Encounter with Kangaroo Blood at Bathurst 12-Hour
In one of the most shocking incidents ever witnessed in motorsport history, racing star Chris Mies found himself drenched in kangaroo blood just minutes into the grueling Bathurst 12-Hour race! What should have been an exhilarating day on the track turned into a horrifying nightmare when the two-time champion's Ford Mustang collided with a kangaroo, resulting in a spectacularly gruesome scene.
The merciless Australian wildlife struck without warning, smashing into Mies’ vehicle within the first 20 minutes of the race. The impact was catastrophic, leaving Mies' windshield shattered and his cockpit transformed into a blood-splattered horror show. The aftermath of this unexpected encounter was harrowing, as Mies described the disturbing sight of kangaroo remains both inside his car and strewn across the outside.
“I had no idea what hit me until the massive thud caved in my windscreen,” Mies reported, recounting the moment he was showered with a horrifying mix of blood and visceral remains. The driver was left blinded by the gruesome spectacle, with blood and what can only be described as “kangaroo guts” seeping into his helmet. Disoriented and panicked, he struggled to regain control while fighting the overwhelming urge to vomit from the rancid stench.
The aftermath? A sickening spectacle that saw Mies throwing up at the trackside, his race suit drenched in blood and shame. After multiple showers, he emerged to deliver what may be the most surreal post-race interview of his career. “The issue was,” he stated, “I couldn’t see anything anymore, the windshield was fully smashed. Obviously, I was covered in blood and whatever is inside a kangaroo.”
Mies continued, “I looked through the side window, saw a wall and tried to go as close as possible to the wall on the left side. I still saw the cars coming from the rear, so I wanted to be in a safe place as much as possible.” His desperation was palpable as he fought through the remnants of chaos: “I just had to throw up, I had to vomit. The smell was incredible. I still have the smell in my nose. I can tell you the inside of a kangaroo doesn’t smell very nice.”
Despite the grotesque circumstances, Mies remains determined to salvage his race helmet, which bore the brunt of the carnage. He lamented, “It’s bloody expensive, so I’m trying to save it!” His teammate Dennis Olsen stepped in to provide vital assistance, as they attempted to clean the interior of the helmet, which had become a casualty of the bizarre incident.
While Mies faced the daunting task of cleaning up the literal blood and guts of his unfortunate encounter, the race continued. The event, which was temporarily halted due to a separate terrifying crash involving a stationary car, ultimately saw the Mercedes-AMG Team GMR crew emerge victorious, shattering Bathurst records in a stunning comeback from a 29th place start. Even former Ferrari F1 test driver Valentino Rossi managed to clinch a podium finish, teaming up with Augusto Farfus and Raffaele Marciello to take third place.
This outrageous incident at Bathurst serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of racing, where the thrill of speed can collide with the bizarre realities of nature in the blink of an eye. For Mies, the scars of this race will linger far longer than any trophy could ever compensate for.
