Travis Robinson claimed victory in the Method Race Wheels ANZ Prologue at the 2026 Finke Desert Race, continuing his dominance in the legendary desert motorsport event held in Alice Springs.
Robinson and navigator Paul Currie secured the prologue win, the qualifying time trial that sets grid positions for the main race. The pair’s success marks a return to the top step after Robinson’s overall victory in the 2025 Finke Desert Race, establishing him as the defending champion heading into this year’s competition.
The 2026 Finke Desert Race, marking the event’s 50th anniversary, ran from June 5 to 8 in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, attracting more than 800 competitors across multiple categories including cars, buggies, trophy trucks, and bikes. The prologue determines starting order for the brutal 460-kilometer round-trip desert course that has become one of Australia’s most iconic off-road racing events.
Finke Desert Race prologue won by defending champion Travis Robinson in Alice Springs
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Sources
- Tatts Finke Desert Race (Facebook) — confirmed Travis Robinson and Paul Currie won the prologue and Robinson’s back-to-back success
- Motorsport Australia — reported Robinson brothers’ prologue performance and 2025 race results
- ABC News Australia — covered 2025 Finke Desert Race results and Robinson’s overall victory
