Start Finish Line Gate Opening Times
Friday 16:00 - 21:00
Saturday 06:00 - 17:00
Sunday 06:00 - 15:00
Monday 07:00 - 18:00
A MESSAGE TO ALL SPECTATORS from the Finke Desert Race Committee
WE NEED ALL SPECTATORS ALONG THE TRACK TO ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN PLACE TO KEEP YOU AND OTHERS SAFE:
- ALWAYS stand minimum 30 METERS back from the track
- Obey Spectator 'NO GO' Zones
- Stay behind and obey all bunting and signage
- NEVER stand on the outside of a corner
- In the absence of signage - STAND MINIMUM 30 METRES BACK
- Obey ALL directions of Tatts Finke Desert Race SPECTATOR MARSHALLS and EVENT ORGANISERS
- If someone's not doing the right thing, let them know. If they don't stand back, let us know by telling a Spectator Marshall
HELP US KEEP FINKE SAFE FOR EVERYONE - DON’T BE THE REASON IT ENDS FOR GOOD.
THE RACE MAY BE STOPPED INSTANTLY IF SPECTATORS DON'T COMPLY. IF YOU'RE ASKED TO MOVE - JUST DO IT
Spectator Safety Marshal
We will have Spectator Marshals located along the racetrack. Their role is to help keep you and our competitors safe and are our event’s front line public safety officials. If they think you’re in an unsafe location or behaving in an unsafe manner they will ask you to move. LISTEN AND DO AS THEY ASK. The Spectator Marshals will be supported by NT Police as required.
PLEASE RESPECT OUR SPECTATOR MARSHALS and OBEY THEIR INSTRUCTIONS.
Medical Assistance
If, during your time as a spectator you require any medical assistance St John Ambulance are situated at each of the checkpoints along the track from Saturday afternoon until the last bike has passed through on Monday afternoon. We also have access to one Paramedic based jet ranger helicopter based at Bundooma checkpoint and two smaller helicopters following the event. These are intended for competitor use, but would be used in the case of an emergency for any patient.
Ambulance Locations
FDR Start/Finish Line - Alice Springs
Deep Well Checkpoint - 63 km
Rodinga Checkpoint - 94 km
Bundooma Checkpoint – 136 km
Mount Squires – 169 km
FDR Start/Finish Line & Finke Camp Ground – 223km
Police Presence
Throughout the whole weekend we have a strong Police presence along the track. They assist us in ensuring our spectators are being safe & responsible, respecting landowners and competitors. Police will conduct random breath testing, watch for speeding (leave racing to the pro’s) and the driving/riding of unregistered vehicles along the road.
Distance Markers
In order to assist competitors, crew and emergency personnel, there are car bonnets placed every 5km denoting the distance travelled from the Alice Springs Start/Finish Line. These allow spectators and crews to estimate their location when calling in an incident or requesting assistance. These bonnets are visible from the air and are an essential positioning tool.
Important Contacts
Emergency - Call 000
Competitor Crash Notification
Injured Competitors - UHF 1 or 8 Duplex
Please inform Race Control with the following information:
Competitors Racing Number
- Location
- Type of Injury (if any)
- Can they walk/continue racing?
