Tattersall's Finke Desert Race

The Tattersall's Finke Desert Race is the greatest desert race in the southern hemishpere. It attracts record entrants and thousands of spectators. For all you need to know about racing in Finke, simply click on the link to the competitor information booklet.

Competitor Information Booklet (813kB)

2010 Calendar of Events

(Printable version - 196kB) (Printable Poster - 199kB)

Monday 25th January: Bike and Quad Entries Open - www.finkedesertrace.com.au

Monday 22nd February: Car and Buggy Entries Open - www.finkedesertrace.com.au

Friday 23rd April: All Entries Close - Late fees will be applied to entries received after this date

Sunday 30th May: Official Reconnaissance #1 - Bundooma to Finke and Return, Sign on at Bundooma 8.00am

Sunday 6th June: Official Reconnaissance #2 - Bundooma to Finke and Return, Sign on at Bundooma 8.00am

Monday 7th to Thursday 10th June: Competitor Sign On - Venue TBC between 10am and 5pm

Thursday 10th June: Finke Family Night - Venue TBC, 6pm to 9pm

Friday 11th June: Scrutineering - Blatherskite Park, 5.00pm to 9.00pm

Saturday 12th June: Prologue - Start/Finish Line, 8.30am to 4.00pm

Sunday 13th June: Race Day 1 - Alice Springs to Finke, Cars leave 7.30am - Bikes leave 11.30am

Monday 14th June: Race Day 2 - Finke to Alice Springs, Cars due approx 9am - Bikes due approx 1pm

Monday 14th June: Presentation Night - Alice Springs Convention Centre, 8pm to 12am