MUD & GUTS
Every great race has a beginning and the Kamfari story began with three key men who are sadly no longer with us. Peter Thomsen, Don McCann and Jack Veal, all heavily involved in the Darwin motorcycle community, were the driving force behind what is now the longest-serving motorsport event in the Northern Territory.
The idea of Kamfari mud enduro grew out of necessity. The swamps and muddy plains made for some great riding, but were more or less inaccessible for friends and families of the riders who wanted to spectate. After a few discussions at Don McCann’s house, it was decided to create an enduro that circulated around laps, with a pit area that offered spectator viewing. The men had also read about the newly formed Baja 1000 in America that riders had to complete with no assistance. So after
