Drive The ARC Finke Desert Rally - Alice Springs
The Tattesall's Finke Desert Race is the only Australian Rally event to be recognised worldwide, and attracts leading competitors from across the globe. Running on the Queen's Birthday holiday weekend for over 30 years, the race runs from Alice Springs to the Finke River along sections of the Old Ghan Railway, taking in the terrain of red dirt, spinnifex and sand along the way.
For years the race was reserved just for bikes, but in the late 1980's the introduction of buggies bought fierce rivalry for the accollade of "King Of The Desert". After a decade of technological advances, the buggies began to win the race. Nowadays bikes and buggies compete alongside each other, for separate prizes.
Alice Springs, the home of the Finke Race, comes alive during the event, and visitors numbering 12,000 travel to camp beside the track in their tents and swags. A scrutineering session takes place on the Friday before the race, where officials inspect your race equipment and you get to meet fellow competitors. There's a real party atmosphere - food and drink is laid on by the residents of Alice Springs, and the evening even includes a fireworks display!
Your opportunity is to train as a Navigator of the Off Road Rush racing team and compete in this extreme rally. You will travel 460km side by side with competitors at speeds of up to 180km/hr, and navigation skills you learn in your pre-race training will mean the difference between winning and losing.
You will compete in the latest 2007 A-ARM off road buggy. The buggies are fitted with a combined wheel travel of 47 inches; Lexus 4L V8 Engine, managed by HALTECH Engine Systems; beard suspension seats and a 5 point racing harness making your ride as safe as possible.
The Off Road Rush racing team are highly experienced and drive race buggies for a living. They compete and win in similar rally events throughout the racing calendar; you confidently stand a chance of actually winning.
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Fitness and Experience
- No racing experience is needed
- You must be a minimum of 14 years old
What to Bring/Wear
- Shorts
- Jeans
- Closed in shoes for racing
- Parka or jacket for winter racing
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Beanie
- Sunglasses
- Camera
What is Supplied
- Class 1 Navigators position
- Half day driving session, training and experience before the event at any of our 3 locations before hand so you are used to the buggy
- Helmet, intercom and overalls to use on the weekend
- Team Off Road Rush shirt and hat to keep
- CAMS Off Road licence
- In board video footage of the event on VHS or DVD
- Pit passes for 2 people
- Lunch for both days for two people
- Presentation dinner tickets for two people
- Your companies logo on the car as there is media involved
- Supplementary regulations and info about the race is posted to you upon confirmation of your seat
- All events starting with the street parade, qualifying, day one and day two of racing then presentation
- Hopefully not too many tyre changes
- And if all goes to plan a trophy to take home
More Information
What about transport? Make your own way to Alice Springs. Or alternatively you can join the Off Road Rush Race Team and travel with them. What time should I arrive? 9-11 June 2007 What about photos/videos? Bring your own camera/video camera + we will give you some footage of the event How much money should bring? Most things are included in the adventure, just some meals may be extra and items of a personal nature. Weather: All Off Road Races are governed by CAMS (Confederation of Australian MotorSport). The races are normally only cancelled in EXTREME weather. We will keep you posted on all lead up conditions to the race. Car specifications: ENGINE - Lexus 4L V8 Engine managed by HALTECH Engine Systems TRANMISSION - 5 speed Renault Gearbox SUSPENSION - FRONT: A-Arm x 2 12 inch FOX 2.5inch coil overs with remote reservoirs 23 inches of front travel. REAR: 2 x 14inch and 2 x 16 inch FOX 2.5inch coil overs with remote reservoirs 24 inches of rear wheel travel. STEERING - Power assisted rack and pinion BRAKES - 4 spot disc brake calipers on front and 4 spot mid board floaters on rear TYRES & RIMS - 15 inch centreline rims with 35” x 12.5” x 15” Good Year Wranglers INSIDE THE COCK PIT - Beard Ultra Race Seats, 3 Inch 5point Crow Harness belts, Chromemolly roll cage, CNC brake and clutch pedal assembly, Ultra light auto meter gauges with a 5 inch monster shiftlike taco!
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