Rider killed in Finke Desert Race crash identified as Matthew Bielefeld | ABC NEWS

Motorsports' kings and queens of the desert have been crowned at the iconic Finke Desert Race in the red centre.

A record number of drivers and riders took part in this year's 50th anniversary event, though the celebrations were tempered by the death of rider in a motorcycle crash. Chris Murrkarany Fitzpatrick has this report for ABC News Northern Territory.

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