Some Finke Desert Race competitors are chasing glory, personal bests, or the ultimate prize. Others, such as Jason McMillan, take on the gruelling event for the sense of pride it brings.
Jason McMillan is set to compete in his fifth Finke Desert Race and his reason for entering the event has not changed."We're racing on Arrernte country and we're Arrernte locals passing through that land."This year, 465 riders and drivers will take on the gruelling 226-kilometre track from Alice Springs to the remote community of Finke and back in what is widely regarded as Australia's toughest off-road race.
But like a considerable minority of competitors the youngster fell victim to injury in the lead up and has been sidelined with a broken collarbone.Now he'll be among a large contingent of family from the remote community camping along the track and cheering McMillan on. "They don't really scare me anymore, and I think it's cool when they get up to the podium and it's me that's at the top step instead of them."More than 10,000 spectators are expected to line the Red Centre track this year and all eyes will be on one man.
"Once you've got it, you don't want to let it go — you don't want any position other than first," he said.Once a little-known event for locals, this outback challenge attracts racing royaltySports RecordSon of Aussie racing legend gets first audition for vacant F1 seatWill FIFA's new match calendar help or hurt the women's game?
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