RED DUST REVIVAL 2022

Situated at Lake Perkollili, 43km north east of Kalgoorlie, this race dates back to 1914 at Australia's oldest race track. The event celebrates the golden years of racing from 1914 to 1939 and brings together pre WWII custom hot rods to race in the Aussie desert. The boys from Bennetts customs undertook a 150 day build of a fully customized Indy car and a two week restoration of a customized bike to race in the dust. 

The incredible images throughout the Festival were captured by Josh Ball images, We are looking forward to debut a full length documentary that showcases the build process of both the car and bike as well as the journey and experiences we shared. Keep your eyes peeled for a release date coming February 2023.

INSIDE THE CUSTOM BUILD WITH BENNETTS 

The late 30’s Indy car inspired build was created from an original set of 1928 Ford frame rails. The rest of the car evolved over the process of a 150 days continuing to create something that paid homage to those who were racing before WW2. Our favourite pieces of the build are a 1948 Anglia front grill and a one off set of exhaust pipes that were polished and nickel plated and became a prominent piece that completed this build

This 1948 Ariel 350cc was created only 2 weeks prior to the Event. It was purchased as a ‘stock’ restored bike and within hours it was complete disassembled and the process began to create a race bike looked to date in 1939. 

SA1NT RACE DAY KIT