Hattah Desert Race 2017

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07 Jul 08:00 - 09 Jul 17:00

Penrite Oil, 110 Greens Road

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The most challenging off-road race in the Australia.
It’s been held for more than 15 years, and now attracts a large field of riders (2015 – 605 total competitors, 205 Juniors & 400 Seniors) not only from Australia but also internationally, pitting themselves against each other on a course that includes dust, dirt, mud, sand with tight corners demanding agility and finesse as well as brute speed.

Arriving at the Hattah Desert Race and you’re met with the sight of lines of cars and gazebos forming an ad hoc pit lane. It’s a long way from the umbrellas and bikini girls of Formula One but the crews here are every bit as dedicated to victory.

The smell of fuel lingers heavy in the air; there’s no stopping the red dust blowing into your mouth and the noise is deafening as hundreds of motorbikes are kick-started, revved up and pushed to their speed limits by eager competitors

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