volved in the epic adventure. Without North Star Pastoral,
the Outback Run wouldn’t have been possible. They also
featured as title sponsor of the factory North Star Pastoral
KTM Desert Racing Team at Finke.
A total of 45 staff were on hand to deliver an adventure
of the scale that has never been undertaken previously,
including representatives from KTM Australia, North Star
Pastoral, Motorex Australia and a range of highly-valued
volunteers. Factory support was also appreciated in the
form of KTM Marketing Technician Clemens Maschler
making his way to Australia for the event.
Extensive support including road trains containing lug-
gage, lights, power and a purpose-built kitchen were wel-
comed, as were helicopters and 4WD back-up vehicles,
plus a Royal Flying Doctor Service 4WD. It was a moving
roadshow catering for 300 people in ultra-remote areas of
the Northern Territory.
While there was a higher injury rate encountered on
the opening day than ever previously experienced as five
riders were transported with varied injuries, the com-
prehensive medical plan including the assistance of the
Racesafe Medical Team, an on-site helicopter and the ex-
cellent response of CareFlight ensured all injured riders
were treated in Darwin Hospital within hours of their in-
cidents.
The KTM Australia Adventure Rallye: Outback Run
brought about a fantastic camaraderie, as many riders
ventured outside of their comfort zone to rise to the occa-
sion of camping and riding in rugged outback landscapes.
Many accomplished what they never thought possible,
making for an amazing sense of achievement.
Near 90 percent of riders completed the Rallye and each
received a special finisher memento for their achieve-
ment. Some riders elected to depart the official route and
make their own way back to their chosen base prior to its
conclusion.
A community partnership with Royal Flying Doctor
Service - in which riders were encouraged to raise funds
through the Everydayhero website in addition to dona-
tions made during the event - resulted in a remarkable
$108,131.65 raised collectively. Part of that fundraising
included KTM Australia auctioning off the coveted ‘001
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