Farmer built a 60-kilometre circuit for off-road racing on his farm 🏁 | ABC Australia

A South Australian farmer has built a 60-kilometre circuit for off-road racing on his farm, attracting competitors from across the country to compete in an inaugural event.

Known for taking on big challenges, Ben McNamara turned a section of his property, located between Tumby Bay and Port Lincoln, into a 60-kilometre dirt circuit in just under a year.

He said he wanted to tick off-road racing off his bucket list and needed a circuit to practice on if he were to ever race on the Finke track.

"I got into off-road racing last year and then decided to build a practice track and from there, it sort of led into the bigger track ready to practice doing the Finke," he said.

Mr McNamara runs a feedlot and cropping program, but has also tried his hand farming many other products, including quandongs and flowers for export.

Last weekend he hosted the Jamalka Off-Road Racing event on his property, an inaugural event held over three days, which drew competitors from across SA and interstate.

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