The factory GasGas rider headlines strong early interest in the two-wheel class for the famous high-speed blast from Alice Springs to Aputula and back.
Sanders, who won two full stages on the Dakar this year, will ride a GasGas MC450 for what will be his Finke debut.
He will be joined in the Bikes field by the likes of four-time Finke winner Ben Grabham, two-time winner Rick Hall and reigning winner David Walsh, who is looking for a third King of the Desert crown in a row.
According to Finke organisers, 600 entries for the Bikes class were lodged within two hours of opening.
That’s despite new, stricter entry regulations requiring riders to have experience at similar national or international events to be eligible.
“We have seen our event grow in recent times and it’s great to see so many experienced competitors signed up for this year’s event to take on the 452-kilometre course,” said Finke Race Desert Race President Antony Yoffa.
“We thank competitors for their…
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