He and navigator Jason Duncan were already on record pace on the outbound leg to Aputula (Finke) in his Mitsubishi Triton Trophy Truck (Extreme 2WD class), and they got back to Alice Springs in an aggregate time of 3:21:46.2s. 22 Finke Bike Saturday - Prologue (Gallery1) The bikes holding it wide open through the 3k whoops during prologue at the 2022 Tatts Finke Desert Race. International star of the sportToby Price has returned to defend his title in a trophy truck, but the seven-time Finke champion has nothing left to prove. As part of the partnership, Method Race Wheels Prologue will be live streamed including interviews with Drivers and Riders and they will offer $7,500 in prize money for Prologue winners . 14 hours ago in News. The new minimum standard for competitors is that they must have participated in a Finke race or similar off-road event to be eligible to enter. The race was key to Republican efforts to win over Hispanic voters in South Texas. Ford's Baja 1000 winner will return to Australia for the 2023 Finke Desert Race. Sam joined the team at CarAdvice/Drive as the off-road Editor in 2018, after cutting his teeth at Unsealed 4X4 and Pat Callinans 4X4 Adventures. Ktm Partners With Heath Motor Group for 2022 Finke Desert Race Assault The race is held each year on the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June. Ford says for the Baja 1000 the Ranger Raptor was equipped with extra safety items, new wheels and tyres, additional lights, more underbody protection, and a 160-litre fuel cell fitted in the truck bed. From drivers briefing to the grid, all the colour and excitement from the startline of the cars at the 2022 Tatts Finke Desert Race. The FJ Cruiser is powered by a 4.0L V6 5 Speed drivetrain with a dual transfer case and heaps of 4WD credibility. Ford Performance to Compete in Australia's Toughest Off-Road Race with By submitting above you agree to the Speedcafe.com Privacy Policy. Once again its time to compete in one of the toughest races in the world, the Finke desert race. Trucks, Buggies, 4x4's and SXS's launching off the 50k dune on their way back to Alice Springs on Monday morning at the 2022 Tatts Finke Desert Race. The vehicle will be driven and co-driven by father-and-son team Brad and Byam Lovell of Lovell Racing the same pairing that was part of a team of four drivers who piloted the Ford Ranger Raptor in the 2022 Baja 1000. We will do everything in our power to ensure the best possible result..