1950s. In 1994 the first and only Cannonball Run in Australia ran from Darwin to Yulara and back again. Based on similar events in the United States, this event ended in tragedy when an out of control Ferrari F40 crashed into a checkpoint south of Alice Springs, resulting in the death of the two event officials manning the checkpoint as well as the two competitors. The remainder of the race had a speed limit imposed to prevent further accidents. Stuart Highway is the highway taken in the World Solar Challenge. The race starts in Darwin, follows Stuart Highway to Port Augusta, and then Highway 1 through to Adelaide. Engineering heritage award Stuart Highway North received a Historic Engineering Marker from Engineers Australia as part of its Engineering Heritage Recognition Program. See also Highways in Australia List of highways in the Northern Territory List of highways in South Australia References Citations Bibliography Exploring the Stuart Highway: further than the eye can see. West Beach, South Australia: Tourist Information Distributors Australia, 1997. ISSN 1326-6039 Further reading External links Driving Guide by Roderick Eime Explorers Way Drive from Adelaide to Darwin Highways in Australia Roads in Darwin, Northern Territory Highways in the Northern Territory Highways in South Australia Transport in Alice Springs Highway 1 (Australia) Far North (South Australia) Recipients of Engineers Australia engineering heritage markers