From Road & Track · John Pearley Huffman · · 1m 10s
Red Dust Revival Adventure
Aussie motorheads gather for a rare three-year event, but the 3433-km drive to Lake Perkolilli is a real challenge.
In brief
Aussie motorheads gather for a rare three-year event, but the 3433-km drive to Lake Perkolilli is a real challenge. The Lake Perkolilli Red Dust Revival, a three-year event for motor enthusiasts, requires a 3433-km drive across Australia's remote Nullarbor Plain. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Red Dust Revival Event
The Lake Perkolilli Red Dust Revival happens every three years for motor enthusiasts.
“It only happens every three years”
3433-km Drive Challenge
A 3433-km drive from Sydney to Lake Perkolilli crosses Australia's remote Nullarbor Plain.
“Lake Perkolilli is a 3433-km drive from Sydney”
Outback Driving Conditions
Road trains and limited cell service make night driving dangerous in Australia's outback.
“Driving at night in the outback is too dangerous”
Nullarbor Plain
The Nullarbor Plain is a featureless desert with no trees, stretching to a vanishing point.
“That’s "null" meaning no and "arbor" as in trees”
Event Atmosphere
The event features tents, trailers, motor homes, and food trucks with red dust and clay.
“Everyone finds an empty spot in the trees or spreads out into the bush”
Photographer's Journey
Photographer Joe Kennedy drove 220 pounds of gear across Australia in 3.5 days.
“I only saw a single kangaroo”
Event Participants
Participants include vintage cars like a 1923 Willys-Overland Model 90 and motorcycles.
“There was a Packard that was enormous”
Driving Challenges
The 90 Mile Straight on Western Australia’s Eyre Highway is a long, straight road with no landmarks.
“It crosses the Nullarbor Plain”
Here's the gist
The Lake Perkolilli Red Dust Revival, a three-year event for motor enthusiasts, requires a 3433-km drive across Australia's remote Nullarbor Plain.
