There’s no place like a desert race and if you’ve ever experienced Finke – well, as they say - if you know, you know!
This June, KTM and Grabbo’s Trail and Track partnered up to launch the VIP Race Experience. Not shy to the industry or the winning circuit, as an ex-KTM factory rider and 4x King of the Desert, Ben ‘Grabbo’ Grabham is offering rider enthusiasts the full VIP experience at Australia’s desert races this year.
‘The only reason I keep racing desert races like Finke is how much I enjoy riding the KTM 500EXC. The bike package we have put together is by far the easiest bike I have ridden in the desert. However, the biggest kick I get is seeing the smiles on our VIP customers faces when they cross the finish line,’ says Grabbo.
The VIP experience package sets you up with everything you need to ensure you get adventure, extremes, and a whole-lot-of-fun without the hassle. The package includes coaching, pre-run sessions with Grabbo, a KTM bike including prep, mechanics, pit crew, re-fuel plus team campsite with food, beverages and everyone’s favourite – an ice bath!
Meet the VIP team. All racers made it to Finke and back!
Michael Scremin from Griffith NSW grew up riding bikes his whole life on the family farm but nothing compares to racing in Finke.
‘It was rough as guts, the hardest race I’ve ever done, but good fun. The VIP Race experience is 100% money well spent. The bike was fantastic, it handled everything we’ve thrown at it. To get to Finke and back, and have the team prepping food and looking after us in case something went wrong made it all stress-free.’
Tony Lockett, also known as ‘Plugger’ is an ex-AFL legend and one of the best players in AFL history. A bike-lover, Plugger has raced in Finke 11 times.
‘It’s been a great weekend, couldn’t wish for a better rig to get down to Finke on. Around the camp is a great atmosphere, just a great place to be! If you’ve never witnessed it, it’s something you should do. I recommend VIP Race experience as Ben spends time with you to set everything up properly. No one knows the desert better than Ben. The KTM bikes are spot-on and just great to ride.’
Lincoln Berrocal from Brazil has raced all over the world, including Dakar. Nothing stopped the energy of this bloke!
‘It was very difficult, very hard. Harder than Dakar. Loved the KTM bike and the people. Will bring my amigos next year!’