The 24th annual Burdekin Enduro tore through the Ayr Rifle Range over the weekend, with more than 50 off-road vehicles battling it out across a challenging course that’s become one of Queensland’s most distinctive racing experiences.
Hosted by the Burdekin Off-Roaders, the two-day event delivered everything fans have come to expect—speed, skill, and clouds of red dust rising off the unique six-terrain track. With hundreds of spectators drifting in and out across Saturday and Sunday, the atmosphere was electric, the air thick with adrenaline and engine noise.
What started in 2001 with just eight cars has evolved into a mainstay of the Queensland Championship calendar, attracting competitors from across the state and beyond.
The Enduro’s course remains a standout, offering a mix of surfaces and technical sections that push both car and driver to the limit. It's this diversity—and the inclusive class system—that keeps bringing people back, whether they're seasoned racers or newcomers to the sport.
Speaking of newcomers—I soon found myself strapped into one of these bad boys—as a passenger, of course. “Let’s just ease into it,” I told Darren, the experienced driver kind enough to take me for a spin. He either misheard me, ignored me, or simply didn’t know what it meant, because a few seconds later, we were airborne, travelling at breakneck speeds through the twists and turns of the sprint circuit.
From the vicious roar and bone-rattling vibration of the engine to the feeling of my internal organs reorganising themselves with every bump, jump and turn, this was definitely an experience I won’t be forgetting any time soon.
Thanks again to the team over at Burdekin Off-roaders Inc., not only for strapping me in and letting me experience the ride firsthand, but for putting on an outstanding event for all drivers, passengers and spectators involved.
Results
First—James and Lizzy Sant
Second—Matthew Lawless
Third—Dan Dunn
Second place, Matthew Lawless, first place winners, James and Lizzy Sant, and third place, Dan Dunn.
Photo source: Show n Go Photography
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