MASON Semmens' love affair with the Hattah Desert Race has been taken to another level.

The 22-year-old Melburnian piloted his KTM superbly to become the latest 'King of the Desert' on Sunday, six years after winning the junior title, and two years post finishing as senior runner-up.

Back on home soil after racing in the US, Semmens finished Australia's toughest off-road race three minutes ahead...