Winton Camel Races

July 23, 2011 | Views: 4998

Over $12,000 in cash and prizes to be won!
Get ready for some rip roarin' one day only desert action at the annual Winton Camel Races
Watch as these unpredictable yet magnificent ships of the desert battle their way down the dusty straight of the outback to the finishing line.

Camel racing is a great tradition in the bush and the Winton races have something for everyone.

For one day jam packed with fun and entertainment including an 8 races program including the Winton Camel Cup, with gates opening at 10am till late.

This year we have a Motor Bike challenge with the 2009 wheel stand competition champion riding 1.1km on his back wheel; Ross Oakhill has set a high bench mark to beat! Along with the Wheel Stand Challenge there will be Motor Bike Barrel Races and Bending Races with three age classes to enter in; 8 and under, 9 – 14 years and Opens.

2010 Winton Camel Races program:

• Gates open at 9.30am

• Entry $10 Adults, $5 Age Pensioners (must produce pensioner card) and Children are FREE!!

Racing starts at 10am with heats

10.00am Race 1

10.30am Race 2

11.00am Race 3

11.30am Race 4

Break for lunch

Novelty events through out the day for young and young at heart including; Tag the Camel, Hay Bale rolling competitions, Mutton Busters, children’s activities

2.00pm Race 5 – Open Race

2.30pm Race 6 – Consolation

3.00pm Race 7 – Camel Plate

3.30pm Race 8 - Camel Cup

3.40pm – 5.30pm Motor Bike Events

Wheel Stand Challenge, Barrel Races, Bending Races

Live entertainment by the Rock Machine

Food stalls/ Meals, Stalls and Bar operating till late.