Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Alice springs was brimming with anticipation, as visitors and locals alike prepared for the big race. The finke desert race is an off road, multi terrain twoday race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads through desert country from alice springs to the small aputula finke community. The race is held each year on the queens birthday long. Queenslands geoff pickering and navigator dylan watson pick up 12th finke desert race production 4wd class victory and continue unbeaten run. If you think that sounds like a down under version of the mighty. Yamaha riders have posted impressive results at the annual tatts finke desert race including three class wins. The duo, again driving a raceprepped mitsubishi pajero, finished the two stages with a time of 6 hours, 29 minutes. I have a bike haha crf450r with stegpegz and a scotts steering damper. The tatts finke desert race for cars is run in accordance with the motorsport australia competition rules and regulations together with the supplementary regulations supp regs. But the race organisers say cams has now given championship status to a race at sea lake in victoria on the queens birthday long weekend in. Australia s finke desert race is a legend in its own lifetime.
Its the biggest and best dirt racing event in australia. Tatts finke desert race 2018 tatts finke desert race live. Jun 14, 2018 painted as the ultimate desert race, the finke desert race is a gruelling 226km, 2day competition that starts out in alice springs, with hundreds of cars and motorcycles hurtling across the. However, walsh would dnf the return leg of the race on day 2 allowing the northern territory local through for the win.
The 2015 toyota desert race is done and dusted, with a great result for castrol team toyota. The tatts finke desert race is an off road, multi terrain twoday race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads through desert country from alice springs to the small aputula finke community. All competitors will be required to attend registration in the week before the. In the inspiration of all the moto is awesome and people are awesome vids we decided to put a compilation video for dirt sports.
Aug 05, 2018 the finke desert race is the toughest race in australia and one of the toughest in the world. Part 1 our blog vaughans finke story first timer thinking about finke. The duo, again driving a race prepped mitsubishi pajero, finished the two stages with a time of 6 hours, 29 minutes. Daymon stokie has been crowned bikes champion of the 2017 tatts finke desert race after overnight leader david walsh succumbed to mechanical problems early on day 2 stokie became not only the. Mar 10, 2014 ok guys so im off to finke this year class 2 number 297 not a lot to report right now but i will keep you all up to date with bike setup, race preparation and photos. The 28yearold reigning champion of the finke desert race has died after coming off his bike during a motocross event in alice springs. Hondas crf450 has taken out 8 of the top 10 spots at this weekends finke desert race with glenn hoffmann honda rider ben grabham winning the number one overall spot in the motorcycle class. Tatts finke desert race, alice springs, northern territory. Finke desert race bike related discussion dirtriderz. Tatts finke desert race day 1 highlights speedcafe.
For the riders, the spectators and the town of alice springs, the finke desert race is more than a race. We have the best sport in the world and this shows it. Its an event thats been held annually since 1976 when a group of dirt bike riding friends held an impromptu there and back challenge from alice springs to the finke river and back. The finke desert race is the toughest race in australia and one of the toughest in the world. Thousands of people evacuated alice springs this weekend to camp along the track of the legendary finke desert race. Theres some footage of both the cars and the bikes. Apr 14, 2017 finke desert race with the bmw r 1200 gs rallye x. New winners have been crowned in the 32nd finke desert race in the northern territory at the weekend june 1011. That put them 50 minutes ahead of western australias jason galea and markus christie, who finished second in their toyota fj cruiser. Official dvds official dvds are about one hour long and their format varies a bit from year to year. These are the highlights from the final dat of the. We found out that when theres an event on in remote areas, a day makes all the difference. Australias finke desert race lt br gt doing it in the dust downunder.
Via the race track, its 226km, via the bitumen road to kulgera its 226km then another 146km of gravel and youre at finke. Jun 11, 2012 2014 finke desert race bikes duration. Nov 14, 2011 so myself and a couple buddies are thinking about doing the finke desert race in 2014 was wondering if there is anyone out there that has done it or has anything to do with it that could give me some info and tips. Australias finke desert race lt br gt doing it in the dust. Based on official mylaps transponder data mylaps speedhive. Watch highlights from day 1 of the 2017 tatts finke desert race, which forms round 2 of the bfgoodrich cams australian off road championship. Featuring king of the hammers, mint 400, finke desert race and more. Watch how the hse motorex ktm desert racing team took on the 2012 finke desert race and won in this tell all documentary titled ktm.
Jun 15, 2007 honda unstoppable at finke desert race finish top 8 out of 10. Pickering takes production class victory in finke desert race. There and back delves below the surface to uncover what makes them tick, what drives. Watch the 1986 finke desert race australias toughest off. Generally they contain a mixture of competitors in action at the start and finish lines and on the track as well as interviews with competitors and organisers both before and after the race. Bike, quad, car, buggy, truck and utv past results outright and class positions overall, day 2, day 1 and prologue. Explore all event results and practice sessions, leaderboards, lap times, lapcharts, comparisons, speed and more data of finke desert race. So myself and a couple buddies are thinking about doing the finke desert race in 2014 was wondering if there is anyone out there that has done it or has anything to do with it that could give me some info and tips. Im a bit late getting started it was a last minute decision to race this year was planned for next year but will see how i go. We drag race a new and classic ford shelby mustang gt500 to see what 50 years of progress makes. Held every year in alice springs australia over the queens birthday weekend. Toby price wins fifth finke desert race 4 years ago photos.
Honda unstoppable at finke desert race finish top 8 out of 10. Atv ace ryan lancaster piloted his yfz450r to a dominant first place in the pro atv class. As for the car, it simply refused to bleed, against all odds, although its power steering fluid did boil, the shock absorbers collapsed, the casings around them having melted from the heat, and the wheel arches appeared to have been rudely assaulted by the suspension. Stokie was second fastest on day 1, coming in five minutes behind ktms david walsh. Follow outer bounds racing as they tackle the famous finke desert race 2012. Highlights package 2012 tatts finke desert race imparja. Jan 28, 2018 the 28yearold reigning champion of the finke desert race has died after coming off his bike during a motocross event in alice springs. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. If you choose to become supporting sponsor of the 2012 finke desert race grid girls, your business. For the riders, the spectators and the town of alice springs, the finke desert race is more. Gday guys with registration for finke coming up in a few days i was wondering if a few fellow members of the dirtriderz community may be able to throw in a few suggestions about what i need for finke.
The 25yearold professional atv motocross rider, from bullsbrook, wa said winning finke was even better than all of the australian titles he has to his name. Acciona electric car pushes the limits in finke desert race. Warren healey, parker colorado follow me as i prepare for and then compete in the tattersalls finke desert race au. The factory red bull ktm rider will trade in his bike for a trophy truck to contest the coveted twoday finke desert race starting in alice springs this friday, the first genuine test of the badly. Jan 04, 2015 gday guys with registration for finke coming up in a few days i was wondering if a few fellow members of the dirtriderz community may be able to throw in a few suggestions about what i need for finke. Damien ashenhurst ktm australias desert racing team has achieved its most glittering finish yet in the most important event on its calendar. Tatts finke desert race part 2, alice springs nt, june 10, 2016.
The finke will immediately be followed by a customer ride programme that will traverse. The 2016 tatts finke desert race is a massive event that attracts competitors from all over. Part 1 if you are a first timer thinking about doing the finke desert race then check this blog out. While we enjoyed every moment in this beautiful part of the country, it was time to head for alice springs and the finke desert race. The tatts finke desert race is an off road, multi terrain twoday race for bikes, cars, buggies, and quads through desert country. Watch the live coverage from the 2018 finke desert race. Filmed with a racing quadcopter xhover stingy 6inch. Every year in the red centre of australia, i join hundreds of fellow competitors for the most brutal offroad racing in the country, the finke desert. Desert race dustup threatens finke classic abc news. Painted as the ultimate desert race, the finke desert race is a gruelling 226km, 2day competition that starts out in alice springs, with hundreds of cars and motorcycles hurtling across the. Jan 25, 2012 but the race organisers say cams has now given championship status to a race at sea lake in victoria on the queens birthday long weekend in june, the same weekend on which the finke desert race. Coverage is coming from the middle of australia, there might be some buffering issues, so please be understanding. Yamaha rider daymon stokie has won the 2017 tatts finke desert race ahead of husqvarnas ivan long and ktms luke hayes. The finke desert race, or tatts finke desert race, an offroad, multiterrain twoday race for bikes, cars, buggies and quad bikes through desert country from alice springs to the small and remote community of aputula called finke until the 1980s in australias northern territory.
Event results and practice sessions of finke desert race. We go over to the big jump, 700 metres before the finish line, and watch the machines jump high and some. Spectator information guide finke desert race yumpu. Tatts finke desert race australias greatest desert race. This footage was taken on a sand dune near ewaninga, about 30 km from alice springs. But this offroad multiterrain twoday race, run over the queens birthday longweekend, between alice springs and apuluta,is known as one of the most gruelling and toughest events in the world. Stephen greenfield, better known as greeny, is a four time winner of the finke desert race. Guestroom former finke champion stephen greenfield abc. The race is held each year on the queens birthday long weekend in june.
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