2025 Finke Desert Race: Full Results, Highlights & Historic Wins
The 2025 Finke Desert Race delivered another epic chapter in Australia’s most iconic off-road motorsport event. Held over the June 7–9 long weekend, this year’s event brought thousands of fans, elite competitors, and adrenaline-fueled action to the desert landscape between Alice Springs and Aputula (Finke). The legendary Finke track once again tested the limits of machine and rider, rewarding only the most prepared with a place in the record books.
Whether you’re a motorsport fan, an off-road rider, or just love high-octane drama, here’s a complete recap of the 2025 Finke Desert Race — including results, highlights, crashes, and new legends.
🏁 What is the Finke Desert Race?
The Tatts Finke Desert Race is an annual 2-day off-road race for bikes, cars, buggies, and quads, run on a rough, remote track through the heart of the Australian Outback. Spanning over 460 km return between Alice Springs and Aputula, the race is one of the most gruelling in the world.
First held in 1976, the Finke has grown into a cornerstone of Australian off-road culture. Riders and drivers from across the country — and sometimes internationally — compete in one of the few desert races where competitors race against the clock in both directions.
🔥 2025 Finke Desert Race Results – Car Division
Travis Robinson Claims Back-to-Back Victories
In the car division, history was made as Travis Robinson, driving his #13 Mason Trophy Truck with navigator Paul Currie, secured first place overall with a blistering time of 3 hours, 28 minutes, 35 seconds.
What made this win even more historic? It marked the first-ever one-two finish by siblings in Finke history, as Travis’s brother, Beau Robinson, came in second just 4 minutes and 39 seconds behind — both racing 7.0L V8-powered monsters through the desert.
“35 years of my dad trying to win it, to win it last year and now again… it’s a big deal,” said Travis Robinson.
Top 3 Car Results – 2025
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Travis Robinson / Paul Currie – Mason Trophy Truck – 3:28:35
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Beau Robinson / Shane Hutt – Mason Trophy Truck – +4:39
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Boston Morgan-Horan / Will Haddock – Geiser Bros V6 TT – +5:30
🏆 Key Moments in the Car Race
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Travis Robinson was 3rd fastest on Day 2 but had enough time in hand from Day 1 to secure the win.
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Beau Robinson posted the fastest time on Day 2, clawing back nearly 2 minutes on his brother.
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Boston Morgan-Horan, just 18 years old, impressed everyone with his third-place finish in his Finke debut.
🏍️ 2025 Finke Desert Race Results – Bike Division
With five-time champion David Walsh stepping away from competition, 2025 marked a transitional year in the bike category — and the racing didn’t disappoint.
Callum Norton Tops Prologue, New Champion to be Crowned
Callum Norton (KTM 500 EXC-F) led from the front, topping Saturday’s Method Race Wheels Prologue with a stunning time of 4:46.798, putting him in pole position for race day.
He was closely followed by:
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Corey Hammond
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Brodie Waters
Though final official results were still being reviewed at the time of writing, Norton’s pace and composure made him the likely new “King of the Desert.”
🎉 The Finke Experience: More Than Just a Race
The 2025 Finke Desert Race wasn’t just about lap times and trophies — it was a celebration of off-road culture, mateship, and Outback resilience.
Camp Life in the Red Centre
Thousands of spectators lined the track, with families and fan groups camping under the stars in setups nicknamed things like “Camp Chaos” and “Fort Goon”. Fire pits, BBQs, and beer coolers created a festival-like vibe that’s unique to Finke.
“It’s unreal. Everyone is chilled and friendly. You’ve got to do it once in your life,” said Gary Lawless from Gippsland.
💥 Crashes & Close Calls
No Finke recap is complete without a few wild moments. One of the biggest came when Mick Magher and navigator Daniel Webb barrel-rolled their Trophy Truck in dramatic fashion. Fortunately, both walked away unscathed.
Incidents like these remind fans and racers just how dangerous and unpredictable the Finke can be.
📈 Why the 2025 Finke Desert Race Was One for the Ages
Here’s what made this year’s race stand out:
✅ A Historic Family Finish
Never before have two brothers finished 1st and 2nd in the car category.
✅ New Blood
Rising stars like Boston Morgan-Horan in the cars and Callum Norton in the bikes signal a generational shift.
✅ A Spectator’s Paradise
The event continues to draw more people every year, boosting tourism in Alice Springs and making Finke a true national icon.
🧭 How the Finke Race Works (for First Timers)
Day 1 (Sunday): Alice Springs ➝ Finke (Aputula)
Competitors race south from Alice Springs to Finke over ~230 km of desert terrain.
Day 2 (Monday): Finke ➝ Alice Springs
The return leg is just as brutal, and total race time across both days determines the winner.
Prologue on Saturday sets the starting order based on time, not position.
📅 2026 Finke Desert Race – What to Expect
Next year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Finke. Expect:
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Massive crowds
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More international entries
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A stacked rider and driver lineup
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Special celebrations around Alice Springs
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the Finke for yourself — either from the handlebars or the sidelines — 2026 is the year to do it.
📷 Where to See More from Finke 2025
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Official Site: finkedesertrace.com.au
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Photos & Results: Speedcafe, Auto Action, Full Noise
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Social Hashtags: #Finke2025 #FinkeDesertRace #KingOfTheDesert #TravisRobinson #KTM500 #OffRoadAustralia
🏁 Final Thoughts: Why Finke Still Reigns Supreme
The 2025 Finke Desert Race proved, once again, why this event sits at the top of the Aussie off-road calendar. It’s gritty, it’s raw, and it doesn’t care how good your Instagram reel looks — it only rewards the toughest.
Whether you’re a racer, a mechanic, a photographer, or just someone who loves the sound of a wide-open throttle in the desert, Finke is the beating heart of Australian motorsport.
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