Kiwi driver Ryan Wood to start Bathurst 1000 from rear
Friday 9 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Ryan Wood
Ryan Wood will start from the back of the grid for Sunday's Bathurst 1000 after a 42g crash during practice at Mount Panorama. The TWG Racing driver hit a wall at Forrest's Elbow, leaving his car too damaged to participate in qualifying. Wood reported no injuries following the impact.
Key facts
5 facts
- Ryan Wood will start the Bathurst 1000 from the back of the grid
- The crash occurred at Forrest's Elbow during a practice session
- The impact of the crash was measured at 42g
- Wood's 2026 co-driver is Jaxon Evans
- Walkinshaw TWG Racing rebranded to Toyota for the 2026 season
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
New Zealander Ryan Wood will start from the back of the grid for Sunday's Bathurst 1000 after a significant practice accident. The TWG Racing driver hit the outside wall at Forrest's Elbow during a 42g impact crash. Wood was uninjured but appeared short of breath following the incident.
Walkinshaw TWG Racing decided to withdraw the car from the fourth practice session and Friday's qualifying due to the extent of the damage. Wood's Toyota Supra will undergo a massive rebuild. The driver expressed regret for the extra work required by his crew.
Wood is returning to the race with co-driver Jaxon Evans after a difficult 2025 campaign. Last year, Wood and co-driver Jayden Ojeda led for 45 laps before an engine sensor issue forced them to limp to the pits. Wood noted that last year's experience of a dream turning into a nightmare serves as motivation.
Where reports differ
- One report identifies the crash as occurring at Forrest's Elbow, while another refers to it as Forrest Elbow.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and 1News.
