Thanks for posting. Brings back memories. I was at the July '74 event, camped out near the water crossing/water fall next to Mikes Sky Ranch, watching
the event together with dozens of hippies, Mexican Federal Troops, race fans of all types. Dad had the crazy idea to film many of the racers as they
crossed the water, including a couple buggies with only 3 wheels. The Bob Bell built 4 stroke Hondas looked impressive, as did the screaming two
strokes. Ive got to get those 8mm films over to Youtube. Some fun footage. I remember most of the vehicles coming thru during the daylight, and i
remember well every square inch of flat ground in front of Mikes was part of a huge pit. I didnt realize it was a hold until reading your post. Dad
was covering the race from this spot for Cycle News. He was so excited. I still see his business card on the Mikes wall from this trip. I was just a
kid and it was my first time watching a Baja race. Skinny dipping hippie chicks at the waterfall. Firecrackers. Off road racing. Federales with
machine guns...i was 10 years old. Good times!
[Edited on 10-25-2015 by Mike Kay] |