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Sydney's wild weather strikes V8 Supercars
No one has been spared the brunt of Sydney’s wild weather – not even the finale to this year’s V8 Supercars’ completion.
Fighting for the final glory of the season, day quickly turned to night as a large system swept across Sydney Olympic Park.
With drivers fighting for control on the treacherous track, race officials were forced to suspend the second race, handing Jamie Whincup both races.
But as the race came to a halt, mother nature put on a show of her own ...
The pelting rain and darkness forced the lights to be switched on. (Getty)
However the real danger was the level of water on the track.(Getty)
The cars kicking up spray even behind the safety car. (Getty)
No one was spared the hazards of the tumbling rain. (Getty)
Even the pitlane crews were forced to grab umbrellas. (Getty)
The weather forced race two to be suspended. (Getty)
However, the suspension meant Jamie Whincup claimed both races. (Getty)
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