The Finke Desert Race has received the final green light following last-ditch safety measures by organisers. The future of the off-road had been in doubt following the death of a specator in 2021.
The results of the inquest left Motorsport Australia unwilling to issue a permit for the four-wheeled section unless significant safety measures were implemented.
"The Finke Desert Race Committee has received confirmation that Motorsport Australia will issue a permit for the Auto section of the 2023 Tatts Finke Desert Race," read a statement from the event. "A minimum spectator setback from the track of 30 metres. This renders some areas along the track that have traditionally been popular camping areas now off-limits. Landing zones over crests and rises along the track will have significant spectator setbacks;"Spectator exclusion zones/off-limit zones at high-risk corners throughout the track.
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