"It's not a race; it's called a mud trial," says Errol Carter, a legend in the sport. Mud trials showcase heavily modified two-wheel drive cars built to withstand violent impacts as drivers navigate a series of muddy obstacles.
"Until you have done it you can't really understand it, it's a real adrenaline rush," Carter expresses about the unique thrill of mud bombing, emphasizing personal experience.
The costs of building and maintaining a bomb are high, and the winnings low; it's the glory of being named state or national mud bomber of the year that matters.
What began as a casual pastime at country fairs has evolved into a standalone, high-octane spectacle. The clash of machine vs. mud has been a staple of Australian outback culture since the 1940s.
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