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THE FINKE DESERT RACE

Having a reputation of being one of the most difficult off road courses in one of the most remote places in the world, the Finke is a two day off road race in the Northern Territory of Australia from Alice Springs to Finke and back. See what it takes to be Finke Proven™.

Racers go against typical outback terrain of red dirt, sand, native plants and desert oak trees. The race gained the reputation as the richest Off-Road Race in Australia. With an increase in popularity the Finke added the introduction of cars and off-road buggies in 1988. For many years the buggies couldn’t keep up with the bikes, until 1999 when a buggy took home the win. The next following years would be a rivalry between cars and bikes to see who could take home the title of “Kings of the Desert.”

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2025 FINKE DESERT RACE SCHEDULE

FINKE Street Party & Night Markets 
June 5th, 4-9pm ACST  - Todd Mall

Method Race Wheels Afterparty
June 5th, from 9pm ACST  - Bojangles Salon

Scrutineering
June 6th, 4-9pm ACST - Start/Finish Line Precinct

Method Race Wheels Prologue
June 7th, 7:00am ACST - Start/Finish Line Precinct

Race Day 1
June 8th, 7:30am ACST - Start/Finish Line Precinct

Race Day 2 
June 9th, 7:15am ACST - Start/Finish Line Precinct

Presentation Night
June 9th, 6:00pm ACST - A/S Convention Centre