Scroll down to see what happened when a kangaroo was spotted near a race track in Australia
A kangaroo found its way to Australia's iconic Mount Panorama race car circuit on Sunday and instantly caught the attention of the Internet.
Though the kangaroo managed to steer clear of the actual race track, it hopped along it. The marsupial's presence meant a safety car needed to be deployed to ensure the safety of the kangaroo as well as the race car drivers and spectators. A safety car is usually sent out to slow down race cars.
The Bathurst 1000 is a 1,000-kilometre car race held each year on the Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst, Australia. It's known as one of the country's toughest motorsports events.
"Skippy, you can have the Mountain back tomorrow. We have a race on today!" tweeted the official Supercars handle as videos of the rogue 'roo flooded social media.
According to local media reports, kangaroos are a regular fixture at the race track.
Thanks to the Internet, we have an "explanation" straight from the kangaroo's mouth:
Though the kangaroo managed to steer clear of the actual race track, it hopped along it. The marsupial's presence meant a safety car needed to be deployed to ensure the safety of the kangaroo as well as the race car drivers and spectators. A safety car is usually sent out to slow down race cars.
The Bathurst 1000 is a 1,000-kilometre car race held each year on the Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst, Australia. It's known as one of the country's toughest motorsports events.
"Skippy, you can have the Mountain back tomorrow. We have a race on today!" tweeted the official Supercars handle as videos of the rogue 'roo flooded social media.
SAFETY CAR
— Supercars (@supercars) October 8, 2017
G'day Skippy! We were wondering when you were going to show up...#VASC #Bathurst1000 pic.twitter.com/wjD3OyT087
Rain, hail or shine, you can always rely on a kangaroo at #Bathurst1000 pic.twitter.com/ycDTpHikUC
— FOX MOTORSPORT (@Fox_Motorsport) October 8, 2017
Skippy, you can have the Mountain back tomorrow.
— Supercars (@supercars) October 8, 2017
We have a race on today! #VASC #Bathurst1000 pic.twitter.com/L3RJizz4x0
According to local media reports, kangaroos are a regular fixture at the race track.
It wouldn't be Bathurst without a kangaroo making an appearance. https://t.co/CBanAuVbt7
— Holden Motorsport (@HoldenMsport) October 8, 2017
A typical day at an Australian sporting event #Bathurst #kangaroo #Australia https://t.co/SH25jn6hu2
— Joanna Mendelssohn (@oldlillipilli) October 8, 2017
Good to see Skippy make his annual appearance @ the #Bathurst1000. Makes the race a little more Australian.
— Michael Gavaghan (@Michael_Gav84) October 8, 2017
Thanks to the Internet, we have an "explanation" straight from the kangaroo's mouth:
But I just wanted a better view? https://t.co/6YOYjWmgtC
— Bathurst Kangaroo (@bathurstroo) October 8, 2017
