Finke Dessert Racing 2026

The biggest race of the year is here, and the FBL crew is ready to take on the desert.

This year marks the 50th running of the iconic Finke Desert Race, and we’ve got a strong local team lining up to represent our community.

From experienced desert racers to first-time co-drivers, every member of the team has put in countless hours preparing for one of the toughest events in Australia.

Follow along as Ashley Foot, Dani Foot, Peter “Hutchy” Hutchins and Tyson Dunn tackle the desert and chase their best results yet.

Meet the Team

Ashley Foot

Six-time Finke competitor, passionate racer, proud father and one of the driving forces behind FBL.

Click here to know more about Ashley Foot.

Dani Foot

The Queen of the Desert. Record-breaking rider, accomplished racer and one of the most respected competitors in the sport.

Click here to know more about Dani Foot.

Peter “Hutchy” Hutchins

First-time Finke co-driver with years of experience around racing and vehicle preparation.

Click here to know more about Peter Hutchins.

Tyson Dunn

Making his Finke debut as a co-driver and teaming up with Dani for what promises to be an exciting campaign.

Click here to know more about Tyson Dunn.

Finke Desert Race Schedule 2026

Saturday 6 June – Prologue

Cars: 8:00am – 11:00am

Bikes: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Sunday 7 June – Race Day One

Cars: 7:30am Start

Bikes: 12:00pm Start

Monday 8 June – Race Day Two

Cars: 7:15am Start

Bikes: 12:00pm Start

Watch Live

The pub will have the official Finke Desert Race live stream running all weekend, so come down, grab a drink and follow the action with the FBL crew.

We appreciate all the support from our community and can’t wait to share the journey with everyone.