Lasseter's Alice Springs Camel Cup

The first Camel Race was run in 1970 in the dry Todd River Bed as a bet between two mates, Noel Fullerton and Keith Mooney-Smith, and was an added attraction at the Alice Springs Centenary Year Celebrations.

The Camel race proved so popular and hilarious that plans were made by the Lions Clubs to hold the event on an annual basis. The first permanent venue was Traeger Park, but low fences and a grass track were thought to be too dangerous, so in 1975 the event was moved to Arunga Park Speedway, with some success.

Since 1979 the Camel Cup has been held on its own arena at Blatherskite Park, a section of the Central Australian Show Society grounds, with a commentary and judges' tower being erected, for telephone contact to the 'pits' and 'centre arena' to keep the crowd informed.

Saturday 9th July, 2011 
Blatherskite Park, Alice Springs  

Admission Prices 
Adults $17
Family $38
Children 12-16 $5
Children under 12 Free 
No Concessions

Gates Open: 10.30 am
Opening Ceremony: 11.30 am

First Race: 12.00 noon
Last Race: 4.00 pm