08-09-2005, 02:47 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Alice Springs, central Australia,
NT
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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The Finke race is both a race for buggies and motorbikes.
They race from Alice Springs to Finke then back again, following the old train line.
The race distance is approx 245kls each way.
They race south to Finke on Sunday and head home on Monday.
There are sections of the track where the class 1 open cars get over 220 kph.
I have seen the race 3 times now and loved it every time, The past 2 years I have camped approx 95 kls south from the start line along a section that is called the road section (high speed)
They have changed the track for next years race as CAMS have said the road section can no longer be used for racing - it must be kept open for emergency vehicles.
You do need a 4x4 to get to most of the track apart from start finish area, I havent been to the new start finish area yet but I have been told it is good viewing.
You could easily drive a Cobra to the start area.
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