The Ford Ranger Raptor has made history at Australia’s toughest off-road race, the Tatts Finke Desert Race, taking home its third consecutive class win.
The Tatts Finke Desert Race isn’t your standard circuit. It’s a punishing sprint from Alice Springs to Aputula and back, lined with deep ruts, soft sand and iconic whoops. But as the spiritual home of Raptor, these conditions were no match for the race-prepared truck.
Building on back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024, this year’s result confirms the Ranger Raptor’s reputation as the ultimate desert racer. Across some of the harshest terrain in the country, Raptor once again proved its durability, performance and race-ready engineering.
The Ford Ranger Raptor has made history at Australia’s toughest off-road race, the Tatts Finke Desert Race, taking home its third consecutive class win.
The Tatts Finke Desert Race isn’t your standard circuit. It’s a punishing sprint from Alice Springs to Aputula and back, lined with deep ruts, soft sand and iconic whoops. But as the spiritual home of Raptor, these conditions were no match for the race-prepared truck.
Building on back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024, this year’s result confirms the Ranger Raptor’s reputation as the ultimate desert racer. Across some of the harshest terrain in the country, Raptor once again proved its durability, performance and race-ready engineering.
“It handled everything we threw at it, proving its toughness and performance. I couldn’t be prouder of the team and this truck.”
Brad Lovell, 2025 Finke Winner
Developed by Ford Racing, Finke continues to be the ultimate validation of Ranger Raptor. With long-travel suspension, FOX Live Valve Shock Absorbers and a V6 Twin-Turbo EcoBoost engine, the Raptor has shown it can conquer the same punishing environment as purpose-built race trucks.
“It handled everything we threw at it, proving its toughness and performance. I couldn’t be prouder of the team and this truck.”
Brad Lovell, 2025 Finke Winner
Developed by Ford Racing, Finke continues to be the ultimate validation of Ranger Raptor. With long-travel suspension, FOX Live Valve Shock Absorbers and a V6 Twin-Turbo EcoBoost engine, the Raptor has shown it can conquer the same punishing environment as purpose-built race trucks.