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The 2026 ARB Mickey Thompson Queensland Offroad Racing Championship heads north to Ayr this weekend for the 25th anniversary of the Burdekin Enduro supported by Rocks Farming Company.
Proudly hosted by the Burdekin Offroaders Inc, the 35-car strong field is headlined by five-time Burdekin champion Talbot Cox #16, multiple-time victor, and club president Michael Marson #1032, and defending champions James & Lizzy Sant #50 in their V8 Racer.
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Joining past champions Cox, Marson and Sant at their local North Queensland event will be Kent #31 and Seeton Battle #28 in their Element Prodigy’s, along with Jimco campaigners Brad Belcher #42 and Kye Camilleri #34, all chasing their first Burdekin crown.
A host of other crews are expected to challenge for Burdekin supremacy including current Queensland champion and last year’s overnight leader Tony Fehlhaber #138, Razorback peddler Craig Krog #23, Stuart Chapman #415, plus Class 6 favourites Aaron Nicoll #665 and Nick Pye #629.
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Others lining up for the anniversary event include Chris Land #80, Kelvyn Kruger #44, David Loughnan #104, Ian Baker #146, Chris Colborne #169, Brian Bradford #264, Chris Sollitt #1063, Dave Muir #433, Rob Wearing #440, Dale McDonnell #608, Ryan Jones #612, Hank Parker #798, and Justin Renew #808.
The Queensland Championship would again like to thank its naming rights sponsors, ARB 4×4 Accessories and Mickey Thompson Tyres, along with valued partners Link ECU, JSW Powersports, Best Western Plus Hotel North Lakes, Farm and Garden Polaris, Comiskey Mining Services, and Premium Soil Conditioners & Fertilisers for their support in 2026.
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With full camping facilities available and racing set to begin from 8am on both days, fans can expect another thrilling weekend of offroad action in North Queensland.
The 2026 Burdekin Enduro, Round 3 of the ARB Mickey Thompson Tyres Queensland Off Road Racing Championship takes place this weekend, over the 1st-3rd of May.
By TC Media
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