18-20 April, Western Australia. Western Desert Racers are once again proud to be hosting the opening round of the AORC for 2014. This year sees the exciting move for the marquee event in Western Australia to Kalgoorlie. The club is pleased to have the great support of local business, sporting clubs and volunteers. The opportunities that the new location provide to racers, sponsors, teams and spectators will undoubtedly outweigh the disappointment that we all felt with the move from “Smithy’s Place”. The Western Desert Racers club has been busy working on creating a new iconic event from the ground up, armed with the vast experience gained over 25 years. The proximity to a major population centre and all of the facilities that entails, gives the event and participants the ideal vehicle to showcase our great sport.
6-9 June, Northern Territory. The Tatts Finke Desert Race is an off road, multi terrain two-day race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads through desert country from Alice Springs to the Aputula community. Held on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, “Finke” as it is commonly known, is one of the biggest annual sporting events in the Northern Territory and has the reputation of being one of the most difficult offroad courses in the world.
4-6 July, South Australia. Waikerie Riverland Off Road Association will hold our race over the weekend of July 4th-6th. Planning is well under way for this year’s event with lots of exciting things happening. Waikerie is located in the Riverland of South Australia just under two hours East of Adelaide, and a little over two hours West of Mildura on the Banks of the River Murray. Horticulture, particularly wine grapes and Citrus along with tourism are the life blood of the region. There are many places that are worth a visit whilst you are in the area so feel welcome to stay a while and explore what our beautiful region has to offer.
12-14 September, New South Wales. As part of the 2014 Coates Hire Rally Australia, round four of the Australian Off Road Championship will combine with the FIA World Rally Championship and East Coast Bullbars Australian Rally Championship events on the NSW Coffs Coast. The off road vehicles will compete in the heart of Coffs Harbour as well as the state forest, with sections reminiscent of the great Kempsey off road races.
17-19 October, Queensland. The final round of the Australian Off Road Championship will see the 2014 winner crowned as the competition heats up and teams take the last opportunity to claim the title. Held in the beautiful Lockyer Valley just an hour Brisbane, the region famous recently due to devastating floods is back flourishing and welcoming competitors and visitors.
