Hundreds of competitors and support crew are arriving in Mildura for the 25th Hattah Desert Race.
The event is seen as one of the biggest and most successful events of the calendar for the region, injecting millions into the local economy.
Visitors are also expected to converge on the region for the race which gets underway over the weekend.
Mildura Rural City Council has put 50-thousand dollars towards the race as part of its Events Funding and Support Program.
Council has congratulated the North West Victorian Motorcycle club for its hard work in getting the race up and running.
For further details about the event, and to purchase tickets, go to: https://www.hattahdesertrace.com.au/