With a lack of ATV specific events existing in Australia, 47 ran the first 'Thumb Pump 300' race in April 08. Over time this event has evolved into the Thumb Pump ATV Festival, Australia's biggest ATV event which takes place every Easter at the purpose built facility just out of Pinnaroo, SA. The festival consists of a 300km 2 day race (the original Thumb Pump 300), a 100km night race (the Highbeam 100) and sand drags, with other classes and events coming on line every year.

The track for the main senior 300km event remains largely unchanged from year to year with everything from flat out top gear straights along established tracks, to tight, winding scrub trails through the brush and tough sandy hill climbs to test the competitors.

The Thumb Pump 300 has the richest prize purse of and ATV race in Australia, with tens of thousands of dollars worth of cash and prizes being handed out every year to class winners and place getters, plus every rider always receives a TP300 t-shirt and one of the famous Thumb Pump 300 Race Plaques, as a memento of the event.

So if you want to be part of the biggest ATV event in Australia, make sure you pencil in Easter on your calender and start your training now...you're gonna need it!

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Fees and services

30 minute $40.00

60 minute $75.00

Self book using the whiteboard provided at the event.
To prebook before the event phone 0406 684 535
or email via www.symmetrymassage.net.au
Friday 1pm to 10pm
Saturday 1pm to 10pm
Sunday 1pm to 10pm
Monday 8am to 12pm
Morning bookings from 6am available. Phone to book.
0406 684 535
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bike competitors that Finke Desert Race entries will open online this coming Monday 30^th January at 9am CST.  Online entry will be accessible via the Finke website: www.finkedesertrace.com.au under competitor info / bikes and quads / online entry

Listed below are some answers to FAQ regarding entry:

• Bike entry fees are $580.00 and must be paid at the time of entry by Master Card or Visa (there is no EFT option this year). An email invoice/receipt will be issued.
• Current MA Licence is not required at the time of entry, but proof is required prior to the event.
• Engine and Frame numbers are not required at the time of entry, but are required prior to the event.
• Entry confirmation for competitors will be when they receive race number allocation via email. Preferred race numbers are allocated to competitors in order of entry date and time (i.e.: first in best dressed)

Remember there are 550 places (maximum of 80 quads within the 550) - you need to be prepared.

4 Day Event Format

Friday

7am-8am Junior Sign in and scrutineering

8:00am Junior riders brief

8:30am Junior 90 sighting lap (following lead rider)

9:00am Junior 300 sighting lap (following lead rider)

9:30am Junior 90 racing session 1 (7 laps adjusted UTV track)

11:00pm Junior 300 racing session 1 (10 laps UTV track)

1:00pm-4:30pm Senior ATV and UTV Sign in and scrutineering

4:30pm Senior UTV Led sighting lap

5:00pm Senior ATV Led sighting lap

Saturday

8:00am Riders Brief TP300

8:30am Thumb Pump 300 racing session 1 (8 laps)

2:00pm Riders Brief UTV

2:30pm UTV racing session 1 (10 laps UTV track)

5:30pm Riders Brief Highbeam 100

6pm Highbeam 100 racing commences (4 laps)

Sunday

8:00am Riders Brief TP300

8:30am Thumb Pump 300 racing session 2 (4 laps)

12:00pm Sand Drags riders brief

12:30pm Sand Drags racing

3:30pm UTV riders brief

4:00pm UTV racing session 2 (10 laps UTV track)

7:00pm Senior presentation

Monday

8:30am Junior riders brief

9:00am Junior 90 and Junior 300 sighting laps (led)

10:00pm Junior 90 racing session 2 (7 laps adjusted UTV track)

12:30pm Junior 300 racing session 2 (10 laps UTV track)

2:30pm Junior presentation

Entries for the 2012 Thumb Pump 300 are now open, you can download the draft supp regs and entry form here

Whats changed from last year?

- The junior 90 race will be longer (more laps of the same course) and contain both a Limited and Comp Class

- The junior 300 and UTV races will be on a longer track extrended by1.5 -2km over last years course

- High Beam 100 entrants will get the chance for a lemans start with the night time race starting a little earlier it won't quite be full dark so all the competitors will be a ble to leave together.

- there is an extra venue levy included in the entry fee, this is to help the venue owners cover the cost of keeping the park in the great condition it is in when you arrive for the festival.

Who can race in the Junior 90 Limited and Comp Classes

The age groups for the classes are as follows, 7 to Under 10 90cc/110cc Limited and 9 to Under 13 90cc/125cc Comp

Which Junior quads are eligible for the "Limited" class

Please note that the following lists are examples only

Some included Limited Junior Quad examples are:  Honda TRX90, Yamaha Raptor 90, Suzuki Quadsport Z90 and Z90Z, Kawasaki KFX90, Polaris Outlaw 90, Can-Am DS90 and DS90X, Viper 90 and 90R, Kasea Skyhawk 90, DRR DRX70 and 90R (Which are OEM machines manufactured to be restricted to 48kmh as per 2012 MOMS Rule 22.4.1.5)

This class does not include OEM race ready type machines .  Not limited to the following excluded examples:  Pro Shark MXR90, Cobra EXC70 and 90, Pitster Pro FXR90R and 125R. Unless previously discussed with the Clerk of Course and judged to be sufficiently restricted to the speed limit of 48kph.

Are there any hot showers at the track?

Yes. They are bore water but will wash the dust off.

Are there toilets at the track?

Yes. Long drops have been built throughout the pit and spectator camping areas.

Will there be food available at the track?

Yes, the local Pub is providing all of the catering as they did last year.

Will there be bacon?

Yes Noodles, there will be bacon.

Will there be drinks available at the track?

Yes, the local Pub is providing drinks including their beer caravan,
as they did last year.

Can we drink alcohol at the event?

Yes. However no alcohol can be consumed in the designated pit area
until 30 minutes after racing each day. Also, riders must be at .00
while they are taking part in the event.

What does my quad need to have to race it?

It needs to be in good order with no loose parts, bar end plugs,
lanyard type kill switch and nerf bars. If you want to race in the
Highbeam 100 (night race) it will also need a working headlight, tail
light, brake light and a separately powered red light (battery powered
push bike style is fine) mounted at the rear of the machine.

Do I need a four wheel drive to get into the track?

No. The dirt road is quite good, however if it rains a lot, you may
need assistance to get in and out, which we will provide. If you have
4x4, bring it along to save you any stress, just in case.

How far is the track from Adelaide?

Approximately 260km

How far is the track from Melbourne?

Approximately 585km

How far is the track from Canberra?

Approximately 1055km

How far is the track from Sydney?

Approximately 1270km

How far is the track from Hobart?

Approximately 1320km but part of that will require a bit of a swim.

How far is the track from Brisbane?

Approximately 1910km

How far is the track from Perth?

Approximately 2950km

How far is the track from Darwin?

Approximately 3285km

What is the most events/classes I can enter on one machine?

If you are a senior, you can enter one class in the Thumb Pump 300,
the Highbeam 100 and the Sand Drags. If you have a UTV as well, you
can enter the UTV class too.

How old does my co-driver need to be in the UTV class?

Because it is a senior class, both the driver and co-driver need to be at least 16 years old.