Finke Desert Race

We have always wanted to experience the Fink Desert Race since Alison stood on the Finke end start finish line back in 2006. Little did we know it would be another 10 years before we made it back for the race. 2016 was our first official visit to site on the race track sidelines and great some great photographs.

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Getting Amongst The Action

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