John Towers Racing 27

07/06/2026

Johns Finke is over.
A split oil cooler just out of Alice this morning ended his race.

Apologies for the sparse posting on this event, I have been having internet issues...

29/05/2026

John and the team are on their way to Alice Springs for the Finke
They are staying at Silverton ...

22/04/2026

John and Bruce raced at the Pooncarie Desert Dash over the weekend of 10 to 12 April..

All was going well, right up until the moment it wasn't..

They will be at the Finke.... with a new engine.

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01/12/2025

This buggy belongs to Johns Cousin, and is located in Queensland.

Just posting it up to help him out and spread the word...
Might be a good way into off road racing for somebody.

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Russell Towers

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Anyone interested? It's gotta go to a new home....1839t mazda engine with a UN5 Reno box behind, on the trailer. Arthritis says I can't get in it let alone get out of it in required time (10seconds). All bits and pieces I've got go with it. Give me a ring and leave a message and I'll get back to you .. 0458280959"""""

17/07/2025

Day two of the Finke Desert Race Highlights.

finke desert race 2025 day 2 best clips

14/06/2025

15/03/2025

An interesting blast from the past.

07/03/2025

Two interesting videos that cover some of the history of the "Old Ghan".

The "Old Ghan" railway line maintenance track is where the "Finke race" is run.

"The Ghan is going" Is a 1980 Documentary that covers the history of the line, and one of the final journeys of the old train.

The Ghan is going is a short railway film about the cessation of the 'old' Ghan service on the original, narrow gauge route to Alice Springs, before the intr...

09/12/2024

Little bit of in car video from Finke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNajgc5Hw08

10/06/2024

As you all know by now, John and Bruce did not finish day one, as the buggy suffered a blown head gasket.

They pulled out of the race between Bundooma and Mt.Squires.

John and Bruce would very much like to thank the "W.A. Boys" who went above and beyond by not only offering them refreshments during the race, but also by towing them to Finke once the race was over in their M.A.N. 4x4 truck.

If you are reading this fellas, I have only briefly spoken with John, and did not get your names, He did mention that you were crewing for two W.A. Side by sides.. I would like to extend the thanks of the whole team, you blokes are legends and exemplify what motor sport is all about.

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