Finke Desert Race. – The Ford Ranger Raptor has once again proven its formidable capability, claiming a dominant victory in the Production 4WD class at the 2025 Tatts Finke Desert Race.
This marks a third consecutive win for the Ranger Raptor in the gruelling event, solidifying its reputation as a true desert-racing champion.
Driven by the experienced duo of Brad and Adam Lovell, the Ranger Raptor navigated the challenging 460-kilometre course from Alice Springs to Finke and back in record-breaking time. Their performance set a new benchmark for the Production 4WD class, overcoming particularly demanding track conditions this year.
This victory extends this Ranger Raptor’s remarkable undefeated streak in major off-road races. Following its class win at the 2022 Baja 1000. The Ranger Raptor has now conquered the Tatts Finke Desert Race in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Remaining unbeaten in every event it has entered.
Finke Desert Race third win in a row for Ford Ranger Raptor
“Getting the third win here at Finke, especially on such a tough track and setting a new class record, is just incredible,” said driver Brad Lovell. “This Ranger Raptor is an absolute weapon. It handled everything we threw at it, proving its toughness and performance. I couldn’t be prouder of the team and this truck.”
Mark Rushbrook, Global Director, Ford Performance, commented, “To see the Ranger Raptor achieve a three-peat at Finke is phenomenal. This truck is a testament to Ford Performance engineering. And its ability to deliver extreme capability and durability in the harshest environments. Its undefeated record across Baja and Finke speaks volumes about its DNA.”
“Designing a truck that can perform like this in production class racing is what we strive for.” Added Justin Capicchiano, Special Vehicle Engineering Program Manager. “The Finke Desert Race is the ultimate test. For the Ranger Raptor to not only win three times in a row but also set a new record shows the strength and resilience built into the race-prepared vehicle.”
The 2025 Tatts Finke Desert Race victory reinforces the Ford Ranger Raptor’s position as the benchmark for high-performance off-road production vehicles.
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