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NT coroner finds Finke Desert Race safety measures 'entirely inadequate' prior to 2021 spectator death

The inquest found Nigel Harris, 60, died from multiple blunt force injuries after being hit by a competing trophy truck in 2021.

2023 Finke Desert Race car section to proceed with new safety measures following permit uncertainty

2023 Finke Desert Race car section to proceed with new safety measures following permit uncertainty

Finke Desert Race organisers have been issued a permit for the car section of this year's event, after a spectator died in 2021.

Motorsport Australia 'intends' to issue permit for cars component of Finke Desert Race, subject to board approval

Motorsport Australia 'intends' to issue permit for cars component of Finke Desert Race, subject to board approval

The national motorsport regulator says it intends to issue a permit for the cars component of the 2023 Finke Desert Race "subject to specific safety measures being implemented", amid uncertainty over the status of the event.

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Quad bike rider, motorist die in separate Central Australia crashes, one on Finke race track and the other near Hermannsburg

Police are investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred in Central Australia over the last 24 hours.

How the Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs grew into the ultimate off-road motorsport challenge

Almost 50 years since its inception, the Finke Desert Race has grown into a huge event as more interstate riders saw the appeal. Now, the race president is exploring new ways to support its swelling popularity.

Finke Desert Race committee members refuse to give evidence at coronial inquest into death of Nigel Harris

The Northern Territory Coroner has described the silence from Finke Desert Race committee members as "extraordinary" at a coronial inquest into the death of a spectator.

Coronial inquest hears safety measures 'lacking' at Finke Desert Race where spectator Nigel Harris was killed

A coronial inquest has heard spectators were standing within two metres of the Finke Desert Race track when a man was fatally struck by a vehicle last year.

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New Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage set to preside over high-profile inquests

The inquest into the 19-year-old's death by police shooting is one of several high-profile matters Elisabeth Armitage will preside over in the coming months, as well as a death in custody and a death at the Finke Desert Race.

Pilbara girl Ruby McKie in coma after being hit by spectator's vehicle at Finke Desert Race

Pilbara girl Ruby McKie in coma after being hit by spectator's vehicle at Finke Desert Race

Pilbara girl Ruby McKie is in an induced coma in Alice Springs Hospital, with significant facial fractures and other head and body injuries, after an incident on day two of the Central Australian motorsport event.

Father and daughter team Shannon and Keioni Lander survive horrific rollover at Finke Desert Race

Father and daughter team Shannon and Keioni Lander survive horrific rollover at Finke Desert Race

An Alice Springs woman whose Finke Desert Race dream ended in a spectacular crash on day one, which was captured on video, says the accident has not put her off racing.

Injury numbers down during record-breaking year for cars and bikes at NT's Finke Desert Race

Injury numbers down during record-breaking year for cars and bikes at NT's Finke Desert Race

Toby Price claimed his second win on four wheels, and David Walsh took home his third consecutive title in the bike race during a weekend of revs, dust and spills in the red centre.

Finke Desert Race bikes and cars take to the track under sweeping new safety standards

Finke Desert Race bikes and cars take to the track under sweeping new safety standards

Hundreds of competitors will attempt to take on the desert today in what's billed as the most challenging off-road motorsport event in the country.

Young Finke Desert Race competitor's bike stolen during journey to Alice Springs

Young Finke Desert Race competitor's bike stolen during journey to Alice Springs

The 16-year-old says he spent months staying up late putting his bike together, only to have it stolen from a motel car park in Coober Pedy on the journey to the start line.

Finke Desert Race introduces sweeping new safety regulations following death of spectator

Finke Desert Race introduces sweeping new safety regulations following death of spectator

The infamously lightly regulated desert race will introduce audience exclusion zones for the first time.

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Inquest for man killed at NT desert race

A coronial inquest will be held for a man who died after being hit by a vehicle during the Finke Desert Race near Alice Springs.

Sanders to make Finke debut

Dakar stage winner Daniel Sanders will make his first appearance in the Finke Desert Race later this year.

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