PHOTOS: Sarina Mud Trials 2021

The Sarina Showgrounds were turned into a muddy pit with hundreds turning up watch the beloved Mud Trials.

The Queensland Mud Trials Championships transformed the Sarina Showground into a muddy pit to the applause of spectators on the long weekend.

The family friendly event attracted hundreds through the gates with the event kicking off at 7.30am Saturday morning and running through until 8pm Sunday night.

Juniors, buggies, bombs and topgun classes all had their time in the mud.

Many spectators attended the event as children and were now continuing the tradition with their own families.

Drivers and cars getting muddy at the Queensland Mud Trials Championships in Sarina, 2021. Picture: Lillian Watkins

The Harzin team co-pilot Chloe Coop had her son in tow for 2021.

“Mum and dad are life members,” Mrs Coop said.

“I can’t even remember how long I’ve been coming for.”

Some attendees could even recall tales of the Sarina Mud Trials’ humble beginnings.

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Aspen Szeitszam and Gus Gutschlag at the Queensland Mud Trials Championships in Sarina, 2021. Picture: Lillian Watkins

Attendee Gus Gutschlag said his father helped with Bevin Coleman and the Rotary Club in creating the first of the Sarina Mud Trials.

“There were a lot of farmer sons around town in with buggies done up,” Mr Gutschlag said.

“It started off as an affordable and cheap motorsport, now there are also some pretty heavy duty classes in the mix too.

“There’s even insurance for ten-year-old kids to have a go.”

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Originally published as PHOTOS: Sarina Mud Trials 2021