A man from the ACT has been identified as the spectator killed at the Finke Desert Race near Alice Springs on Monday.
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The 60 year-old Canberra resident died at the scene after he was struck by a vehicle which left the track before 9.30am.
A male spectator in his 50s was also seriously injured as a result of the crash and medevaced to the Alice Springs Hospital.
The navigator of the vehicle, a woman aged in her 50s, received minor injuries in the incident, which occurred 35 kilometres from the start-finish line.
Race organisers are working with Motorsport Australia to investigate the incident and provide ongoing support and assistance to competitors, officials and those associated with the event.
Finke Desert Race Committee President Antony Yoffa said: "We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends and all those who have been impacted by this incident.
"We appreciate the efforts of all officials and volunteers across the weekend and commend the patience and understanding of competitors and spectators during this particularly difficult time.
"On behalf of the Finke Desert Race committee, I'd also like to acknowledge the work of emergency services and first responders across the weekend."
NT Health said on Monday that both the man and the woman injured were in a stable condition.
Motorsport Australia confirmed on its Facebook page arrangements will be made with police for vehicles stopped on the course at various locations on the Finke Track to be recovered by crews.
They also confirmed the car section of the race has been concluded by the clerk of the course and the bike section of the race was also called off.
Police are asking any witnesses or anyone that may have video footage of the incident to contact them.
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According to the race website, the Tatts Finke Desert Race is an off-road multi-terrain two-day race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads through desert country from Alice Springs to Aputula (Finke).
Held annually on the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June, it's one of the biggest annual sporting events in the Northern Territory.
The race is one of the most difficult off-road remote courses in the world.
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