Getting hooked on offroad racing after moving to Carnarvon in W.A., Peter Barrett grabbed the reigns of a V8 powered CJ-7 Jeep to take part in the race held in his own backyard that many offroaders travel thousands of kilometres to compete in…

 

Whether it is the dust in the air or the music of race engines being throttled, it's not hard to become addicted to offroad motorsport. Especially when a major race unfolds right on your doorstep. After moving from Albany to Carnarvon, the home of the Gascoyne Dash, it didn't take long for Peter Barrett to get hooked on the idea of hurtling down the river and heading offroad.