1/37Jack Rhodes and Dave Pullino were crowned the Kings of the Desert for the 2019 Tatts Fine Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
Finke Desert Race Picture Gallery
Photographer Matt Henderson was at the Finke Desert Race and captured all the best action over the long weekend. Click on the gallery to see some of the best photos of the event.
2/37Riders pushed themselves to the brink of exhaustion during the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
3/37Rodney Faggotter celebrates finishing the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race with his mates. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
4/37David Walsh celebrates his 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race title. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
5/37There were hugs all around after the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
6/37Finishing the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race was cause for celebration. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
7/37Joel Doohan immediately rehydrates after pushing himself to the limit during the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
8/37Dean Terry wipes his face after finishing the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
9/37Jacob Smith (2nd), David Walsh (1st) and Beau Ralston (3rd) celebrate after the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
10/37It's fair to say Shepparton's Glen Vallender's bike has seen better days. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
11/37Finke competitors were quick to try and cool down after completing the famous race on Monday. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
12/37There were some......very passionate riders in the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
13/37Finke rider Alex Long after crossing the finish line at the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
14/37Jack Rhodes and Dave Pullino were crowned the Kings of the Desert for the 2019 Tatts Fine Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
15/37The new Finke bar was kept busy throughout scrutineering. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
16/37Jack Rhodes and Dave Pullino were crowned the Kings of the Desert for the 2019 Tatts Fine Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
17/37Finishing the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race was cause for an immediate celebratory drink for Cory Kennedy. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
18/37Chloe Beer was all smiles after making it back to Alice Springs from Finke. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
19/37Finishing the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race was cause for celebration. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
20/37Mount Gambier's Nathan Hunter wipes his face after completing the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
21/37SA's Rohan Irlam looks exhausted after completing the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
22/37Finke fans celebrate at the finish line like only Finke fans can. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
23/37Finke competitors were quick to share tales of their journey back after completing the famous race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
24/37Tatts Finke Desert Race volunteers were kept busy through the entire event. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
25/37Finke rider Alex Long after crossing the finish line at the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
26/37The start/finish line was the place to be yesterday for the finish of the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
27/37The 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race was dirty work for competitors. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
28/37The crowd flocked to the start/finish line to watch their favourite competitors. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
29/37The 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race was dirty work for competitors. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
30/37Whether on two wheels or four, the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race was hard yakka. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
31/37Navigator Adam Green discusses what happened with the crowd after his car rolled in the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
32/37Local legend David Walsh. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
33/37Todd Sadler couldn't wipe the smile off his face after finishing the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
34/37Jack Rhodes roll at the chicane of the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race Prologue Picture: MARK ROONEY
35/37Toby Price finished first in prologue in the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
36/37Jack Dooley-McDonnell finished third in prologue in the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
37/37David Walsh on his way down to Finke on Day One. Pic: MATT HENDERSON
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