Tag: Australian Safari
THE LAST ONE – AUSTRALASIAN SAFARI 2014
After seven years in Western Australia, it’s with a heavy heart that we wish to advise the 2014 Australasian Safari will be the last one held in Western Australia.
STRONG INTERNATIONAL ENTRY
From Thai celebrities to a Californian off road racing star, an entourage of Dutch riders, an experienced female rider and hardened South Africans – Australasian Safari 2012 is attracting entries from around the globe as its reputation as Australia’s toughest offroad event grows.
NEW COURSE, NEW TERRAIN
Australia’s toughest off road adventure, the Australasian Safari, takes a new turn in September when it heads to the coast for a course covering more than 3000km of stunning but incredibly challenging terrain.
FROM AUSTRALIA TO SOUTH AMERICA
One amateur motorbike competitor in this year’s Australasian Safari will live the dream with a free entry into Dakar, the world’s toughest motorsport event, thanks to an agreement between Australasian Safari and Dakar.
AUSTRALIAN SAFARI COURSE SURVEY
The 2012 Australasian Safari is quickly gaining speed, with planning for this year’s event already firmly underway. Road crews have already locked down the first few legs of the race, with the course set to take a different direction to previous years.
HOMEGROWN WINNERS IN ALL CATEGORIES
The Australasian Safari has been won by Todd Smith (moto), Steve Riley and co-driver John Doble (auto) and John Maragozidis (quad), each managing to push through seven days of incredibly challenging terrain and distances testing their mental and physical stamina.
3-TIME DAKAR WINNER GOES OUTBACK
Three-time winner of Dakar, Frenchman Cyril Despres, will make his Australian debut at this year’s Australasian Safari. Despres is currently the most accomplished long distance off-road motorbike rider in the world and has finished on the Dakar podium an incredible seven times in the last eight years. Despres said he was looking forward to the challenge of the Australasian Safari: “Australia is […]
