BajaNomad - 2020 Baja 500... MAP, Live video, Live Weatherman Radio

2020 Baja 500... MAP, Live video, Live Weatherman Radio

David K - 8-25-2020 at 06:38 AM

BFG has announced it will not be providing race support as in years past. No radio relay, no pits, nada. As a corporation, they feel it is too soon... Here is their press release:
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BFG Baja 500 Pit Support Suspended for 2020

As preparations finalize for the SCORE Baja 500, BFGoodrich Racing has made the difficult decision to limit support for this year’s event due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and our company’s international travel ban. As a participant in SCORE Baja races for over 40 years, we know this decision will have an impact on the race and the off-road community that we respect and value.

The health, safety, and well-being of our BFGoodrich team members and their families has been our No. 1 priority throughout this pandemic. We’re making this decision out of an abundance of caution for our people and because of other factors that are out of our control.

Despite this decision, we are still committed to SCORE and being the title sponsor for the 52nd Baja 500 in San Felipe, Baja California on September 22-26. We also want to be clear that our absence means that we will not be able to provide the following BFGoodrich racer support:

Complimentary BFGoodrich Pit Support
BFGoodrich Radio Communications
BFGoodrich pre-race attendance at SCORE contingency and start/finish line
BFG course maps and chase books may be a little different in format and detail than historically provided, but we are working in collaboration with SCORE to make them the best possible under the unique circumstances.

Thank you for being valued customers and advocates of the BFGoodrich brand. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 globally with the hope that by the SCORE Baja 1000 in November we will be allowed to return to our traditional level of event and racer support.

Best of luck to all the teams competing in this historic event.

Tags: baja 500, Pit Support
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[Edited on 9-26-2020 by David K]

thebajarunner - 8-25-2020 at 08:09 AM

Not gonna happen this year, sad to say...

bajatrailrider - 8-25-2020 at 08:52 AM

I think the runner correct as people that live here . See what is going on with virus. In only one hospital in Ensenada in one day 7 people passed away from virus. The race not open to public that is a joke. You cannot keep people away from the race.

David K - 8-25-2020 at 02:19 PM

Roger Norman (president of SCORE) must be sweating bullets... He is losing a fortune (as are so many others in 2020)!
Contracts and deals are made well in advance of the races as to sponsors, services, logistics... devastating, indeed!
The people of Baja California are the biggest losers, financially. Pandemic followed by poverty..

bajatrailrider - 8-25-2020 at 07:18 PM

Not so David Roger has saved lots of money not paying his help. Nor fixing roads as promised sorry on that

mtgoat666 - 8-25-2020 at 07:54 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Roger Norman (president of SCORE) must be sweating bullets... He is losing a fortune (as are so many others in 2020)!
Contracts and deals are made well in advance of the races as to sponsors, services, logistics... devastating, indeed!
The people of Baja California are the biggest losers, financially. Pandemic followed by poverty..

All contracts can be voided due to “acts of god” like pandemic.

Re economic impact,... What is life worth? So you lose a bit of money, and save a life.

Start Finish correction

John M - 8-26-2020 at 08:07 AM

This morning (Aug 26) - the Score International website and race information says that the start and finish along with the modified contingency will take place at El Dorado Ranch - not Pete's Camp - Pete's is a couple of miles closer to San Felipe (and south of) El Dorado Ranch.

John M

bajaguy - 8-26-2020 at 08:18 AM

The coarse map shows a start and finish at Pete's Camp................

The correct word is course............although I'm sure the course will be a little coarse

AKgringo - 8-26-2020 at 08:30 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy

The coarse map shows a start and finish at Pete's Camp................

The correct word is course............although I'm sure the course will be a little coarse

The start, and finish, are core's of the event coverage!

David K - 8-26-2020 at 09:12 AM

Good eye on the spelling, Terry! :light:

John, moving the start/ finish to El Dorado Ranch sure would be better for Pete's Camp, which will be already full of race support camping... and others. If the start finish are closed to the public... how would you get in and out of Pete's Camp El Paraiso?

I still have a 'feeling' that the race won't happen... but stranger things don't surprise me in Baja!

Other off road races in the southwest have gone forward

John M - 8-26-2020 at 12:09 PM

With safety protocols - Silver State 300 a few weeks ago, Reno to Vegas since then, and other desert motorcycle events. Videos from those events show that, for the most part, face coverings were being used when circumstances required it.

I didn't study the race map, but the "mountain side" portion of El Dorado Ranch (west of the highway) has two or three access roads that exit directly on to Zoo Road that would lend themselves as places to exit El Dorado Ranch without using Highway 5 initially.

I think it will go forward...I hope so.

John M

David K - 8-26-2020 at 01:08 PM

So, for pre-running (is there is any pre-running?), ahead of the Sept. 22+ race, racers and support personal will need to consider themselves as "essential" travelers to Mexico... being that requirement was extended to Sept. 21.

The issue is not if an off-road race can be run safely during Covid-19 but that the Baja races are not in the United States.

Check out the SCORE website

John M - 8-26-2020 at 02:20 PM

Many details including pre-running dates.

JM

David K - 8-26-2020 at 02:28 PM

Quote: Originally posted by John M

Many details including pre-running dates.

JM

Racer registration open and event-week schedule online
for next month’s BFGoodrich Tires 52nd SCORE Baja 500

Season opener of two-race 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship Sept. 22-27;

Televised on ABC World of X Games; start/finish in San Felipe, Baja California;

Racer registration, event info available at www.SCORE-International.com

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Entries from all across the United States and around the world are expected as online registration has officially opened for the upcoming internationally-televised BFGoodrich Tires 52nd SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The first of two races on pandemic-abbreviated 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship schedule will be held September 22-27 in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico.

San Felipe is the serene fishing village on the Sea of Cortez, 125 miles south of the U.S. Border at Calexico, Calif. All 2020 SCORE races will be held on Mexico’s magnificent Baja California peninsula for the fifth consecutive year.

Most the world’s best desert racers will be in action at this year’s celebration of one of the top 10 motorsports events in the entire world. The race will be televised on a delayed basis as a one-hour special on the ABC Network World of X Games programming.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Because of the significant health and safety protocols developed by SCORE in conjunction with and the approval of state and local health authorities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, all race-week festivities and the start/finish line compound will be restricted access only and closed to the general public. All race-related activities and the race start/finish compound will be on the grounds of the popular El Dorado Ranch gated resort which is located seven miles North of downtown San Felipe alongside of Mexico Federal Highway 5.

QUALIFYING
SCORE will hold a qualifying session for this race starting at 7 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Sept 23 to determine the starting positions within each class for the SCORE Trophy Truck, SCORE TT Legend, Class 1 and Trophy Truck Spec divisions. Entries in these classes must also be completed by Friday, September 11 to be eligible to qualifying. Start order for qualifying will be based solely on entry order into race, by class.
Starting positions for the other classes will be determined by a random drawing after the close of online racer registration which is at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.

Late, on-site entries will receive the next starting position within the class entered.
Qualifying will be held South of San Felipe across from the local airport.

ONLINE RACER REGISTRATION
Online registration, by class, for Pro and Sportsman cars, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles and quads, is now open through the SCORE website. Information on all SCORE races can be found on the home page under the Race Info tab.

For more info, visit http://score-international.com/raceinfo/baja-500-2/.
Official entries received after the drawing will be given the next available starting position within their respective classes. Online entries will be accepted until 8 p.m. PT on Friday, Sept. 11.

GREEN FLAG
It is an elapsed-time race with staggered starts as the green flag on Saturday (July 18) will drop first for the motorcycles and quads at 4 a.m. PT and approximately 8 a.m. PT for the cars, trucks and UTVs.
Nearly 250 vehicles are expected at the start line with racers from over 25 U.S. States and as many as 10 countries anticipated. Long-time SCORE sponsor and race title sponsor BFGoodrich Tires has also posted a US$25,000 contingency bonus for the overall 4-wheel winner to help commemorate this year’s race.

GRAN HISTORIA
This year’s SCORE World Desert Championship includes another special tribute to the iconic SCORE Baja 500 when it is held this year in San Felipe for just the second time in the 52-year history of the race.
The SCORE Baja 500 is one of the top motorsports events in the world. It was started originally in 1969 by the NORRA organization. Mickey Thompson and his SCORE International organization were invited by the Mexican government to take over the event starting in 1974. Sal Fish ran and later owned and produced the SCORE Baja 500 for 39 years until he sold SCORE in December of 2012.

The first Baja 500 organized and produced by SCORE was held on July 26, 1974 in Ensenada as the first of over 150 SCORE Baja races.
This year will be the second time that the race has started and finished in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. The only other time the race was held in San Felipe was 1989 and featured only the four-wheel vehicle classes.
While this will be just the second time for the SCORE Baja 500 to be held in San Felipe, the SCORE San Felipe 250 has been held in San Felipe for 32 of its 33-year history.

EL DORADO RANCH S/F
Following planning with and approval from city and state governments, SCORE International has announced that all the official pre-race activities and the start/finish line compound for this year’s SCORE Baja 500 will be held in a restricted area at the prominent El Dorado Ranch resort with no spectators allowed. Spectators following health and safety protocols will be allowed in the open areas around the 495-mile race course.
With the safety and health restrictions in place, SCORE will produce extensive live streaming of the race and pre-race festivities air on the SCORE website and SCORE social media platforms.

SCORE COMMENT
“SCORE International will apply official Health Protocols for race logistics and will work in coordination for the application of official Health Protocols by Hotels, Restaurants and other service providers,” stated Jose A. Grijalva, SCORE President/Race Director.
“SCORE International’s focus on the health and safety of racers, sponsors, media, fans and the citizens of Baja California continues to be our number one priority and we appreciate the patience and understanding of everyone involved during these unprecedented times and constantly changing situation.”
“For these reasons, contingency and the start/finish line compound will be restricted areas with no spectators allowed. We will have extensive live streaming coverage throughout race week airing on the SCORE website and SCORE Social Media platforms.”

START ORDER/DRAW DEADLINE
For all the non-qualifying classes, the starting order within each class for this race will be determined by a start order drawing, if the individual entry is received and all fees paid in full by 8 p.m. on Friday, September 11.

The results of the drawing, to determine the remainder of the start order within each class, will be posted on the SCORE website at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18.

Between September 11 and 5 p.m. PT on September 18, entries will be accepted in the SCORE Ensenada office but those entries will not be able to qualify or be in the start draw. Late, on-site racer registration will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (September 23, 24, 25) and will be given the next available start position within their respective classes.
All entries received after 8 p.m. PT on Friday, September 11 will be given the next available starting position within their respective classes.

PRE-RUNNING
Official practice, or pre-running, on the official 495.0-mile race course for this year’s BFGoodrich Tires 52nd SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts will begin at 8 a.m. PT on Saturday, September 12 starting at race mile 0.16 and finishing at race mile 485.16. Pre-running starting at 8 a.m. PT on Wednesday, September 23 through Friday, September 25 will start at race mile 0.0 to race mile 7.80 outbound only.

The official SCORE Racer Brief, course map and GPS files will be available by 6 p.m. PT on Thursday, September 10.

MAIN COURSE
The race will feature a course, when finalized and plotted over the next several days by SCORE President/Race Director Jose A. Grijalva of right around 495.0 miles. It will run both North and South of San Felipe in a counterclockwise direction on the East side of the Baja California peninsula.

When completed, the historic race course will be another memorable example of all that Mexico’s Baja California has to offer, including high-speed dirt trails, sandy, rocky and silty natural terrain, majestic Baja washes and canyons, stretches along the ocean with elevations from sea level to over 3,000 feet. The course will be another jewel reflecting the stark beauty of Baja California.

There will be three physical checkpoints, much of the course will run through Laguna Salada as well as going through parts of four of Baja California’s infamously magnificent washes: Amarillas, Chanate, Huatamote and Azufre.

DETAILS
As required by the health and safety protocols required to conduct this race, race week activities will have restricted access at the Eldorado Ranch with no spectators allowed for contingency, tech inspection and the start/finish compound.

On-site Racer Registration and Media Registration, again with restricted access, will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (September 22-25) at the Pavilion at El Dorado Ranch.

Racer registration will be held for racers who are qualifying from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (Sept. 22). Racer registration for the balance of the entries will be held on Wednesday (Sept. 23) from Noon to 7 p.m. PDT, on Thursday (Sept. 24) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday (Sept. 25) with no new entries accepted after 3 p.m. PDT on that final day of registration.

SCORE Media registration will be held in the Pavilion at El Dorado Ranch from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday (Sept. 22) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on Wednesday (Sept. 23) and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on both Thursday and Friday (Sept. 24-25).

LIVE STREAMING
On the two days of contingency (Sept. 24-25) and during the race on Saturday, Sept. 26 until the course closes on Sunday morning, Sept. 27, there will be extensive live streaming from the start/finish line compound broadcasting race activities and start and finish line interviews. Popular Rat Sult will again serve as primary host of the SCORE live streaming along with assistance from Karolina Hirales.

With no spectators allowed in the start/finish line compound, all of the week’s activities will be streamed both live and same-day including the race, airing via the internet on the SCORE website and social media platforms.

LAST YEAR’S CHAMPS
San Diego’s Andy McMillin is expected to be back to defend his overall win in last year’s SCORE Baja 500 in his No. 1 McMillin Racing all-wheel drive Chevy Silverado SCORE Trophy Truck built by Mason Motorsports. In Pro Motorcycles, Justin Morgan, El Cajon, Calif. and his co-riders Mark Samuels, Yucca Valley, Calif. and Justin Jones, Murrieta, Calif. are expected to defend their overall motorcycle title on their No. 1x Honda CRF450X, competing once again in the Pro Moto Unlimited motorcycle.

MAG 7 says NO TO BAJA 500

David K - 8-27-2020 at 11:24 AM

caj13 - 8-27-2020 at 12:51 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

in you list of things people of Baja are losing - you seem to have forgotten one item. You forgot dying David, believe it or not people are dying , alot of em. so if it's not you doing the dying, then whats the problem? - is that your attitude? I assume thats not a concern to you?

David K - 8-27-2020 at 01:03 PM

You must have missed my many posts saying the border crossing is for "essential travel" only. I do not consider off-road racing essential as per the U.S. or Mexican government definition.

I post news items and they do not need to be only items I agree with but may be of interest to other Nomads and lurkers here.

This is the Off Roading forum, but it could have been just as easily been in the Baja News forum.

bajatrailrider - 8-27-2020 at 02:34 PM

Quote: Originally posted by caj13

Quote: Originally posted by David K

bajatrailrider - 8-27-2020 at 02:38 PM

Mr. caj13 David does not race has no race truck. Take your problem to Score and the Mayor of Ensenada. They are all open ears David only reports . So take you fight to them

Enrique2012 - 8-27-2020 at 09:31 PM

If all non-essential travel has been prohibited until September 21, how can pre-running take place on September 12?

Perhaps a rhetorical question as I suspect the answer is: It's Mexico!

bajatrailrider - 8-27-2020 at 09:47 PM

yes Enrique you must know Mexico very disorganized. Ahh but not when it comes to taking money.

caj13 - 8-28-2020 at 01:49 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider

Mr. caj13 David does not race has no race truck. Take your problem to Score and the Mayor of Ensenada. They are all open ears David only reports . So take you fight to them

I was responding specifically to david and his lisyt of losses for the people of Baja! i was simply pointing out that the avoidable loss of a loved one MIGHT just be significant enough to make the list of "things lost"

I have no dog in whether the race goes or not, my issue is with those who are focused on personal wants and desires, and the horrible losses economically to the area! Yeah I get that,

Guess what economies recover - see 1918, 1929, 1987, 2008, etc for a list of those, On the other hand I know of only one unsubstantiated account of death being Not a permanent condition!

To simplify: I believe individuals lives are more important than economic profit of any venture - silly me!

bajatrailrider - 8-28-2020 at 03:03 PM

I get that your correct but if you know Mexico. it does not care I'm full timer. I ask all Mexicans all under 40 say it's for old people . they die anyway just just don't care. I control my 10 ft of space nothing I can to about the rest. I do agree with you they should not have it .I'm no one to judge im not Mexican.

Ken Cooke - 8-28-2020 at 06:06 PM

The Baja mil is only two months later. I wonder if the field of competitors will be much lower considering the enormous cost of competing in these races. If Roger doesn't continue, I wonder if another sanctioning group could swoop down and grab this race? It's going to be interesting to see how this develops.

bajatrailrider - 9-5-2020 at 07:27 PM

Ken I know already 4 teams will not race this year. We will see what happens.

norte - 9-5-2020 at 07:35 PM

The COVID will disappear by race time. do Not worry/ Herd immunity!

TMW - 9-5-2020 at 09:08 PM

COVID-19 will not disappear this year. Even if a vaccine is available before the end of the year it takes time to manufacture enough to vaccinate the millions of people. Frankly I don't think there will be a Baja 500 or 1000 race this year and if there is it will most likely have the lowest turnout ever. But I could be wrong and when hundreds come out for the race and wind up in the hospital with the virus then so be it. GOD loves stupid people that's why he made so many.

Ken Cooke - 9-5-2020 at 09:11 PM

Quote: Originally posted by norte

The COVID will disappear by race time. do Not worry/ Herd immunity!

Its the New World Order 😂. Gone in November. I have read these opinions on social media since March. Some guys are still pushing their theories, calling people "sheep", etc. This virus will one day become less of a problem and the race will continue.

mtgoat666 - 9-5-2020 at 09:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by TMW

COVID-19 will not disappear this year. Even if a vaccine is available before the end of the year it takes time to manufacture enough to vaccinate the millions of people. Frankly I don't think there will be a Baja 500 or 1000 race this year and if there is it will most likely have the lowest turnout ever. But I could be wrong and when hundreds come out for the race and wind up in the hospital with the virus then so be it. GOD loves stupid people that's why he made so many.

You gringos don’t have to worry much about covid-19, as you got med facilities, respirators, etc.
People in Mexico got like no respirators, no medicine, no money, and if they catch covid-19 they are probably going to flocking die.
But, I suppose it is important that potbellied trump voters get a chance to drive their silly machines in the desert, public health should not stand in the way of vacations and amusement for gringos, eh?

bajatrailrider - 9-5-2020 at 11:11 PM

The drunk village idiot has spoken get sober . Then post chit for brains

mjs - 9-6-2020 at 12:30 PM

It will certainly be less of an event this year. No events in town, and a fewer competitors. According to Score's website, this year there are 77 competitors and only 8 of those are moto entries with 2 quad entries. Last year there were 222 competitors, 41 in moto classes. No BFG pit support for racers.

I wonder if Score can even cover their costs at this point.

mtgoat666 - 9-6-2020 at 10:18 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mjs

It will certainly be less of an event this year. No events in town, and a fewer competitors. According to Score's website, this year there are 77 competitors and only 8 of those are moto entries with 2 quad entries. Last year there were 222 competitors, 41 in moto classes. No BFG pit support for racers.

I wonder if Score can even cover their costs at this point.

You are worried about score when many 10s of thousands of people have died from COVID-19 in Mexico?

mjs - 9-7-2020 at 09:05 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666

Quote: Originally posted by mjs

You are worried about score when many 10s of thousands of people have died from COVID-19 in Mexico?

Being that this was a thread about a particular event in a forum about a specific topic, I simply posted a comment and rhetoric question on said event.

But, since you asked, no I'm not worried about Score. I don't really care if Score ever has another event. I perfer to to enjoy my off road 4x4 travel and riding without having to endure miles of whooped out race course.

If you knew me then you might have an idea of what I worry about. I do worry about the economy of the area that I have chosen to call home. And I recognize that these and other events have a huge impact on the local economy and the people who make a living directly and indirectly from them.

I also worry about the health of my neighbors. Maybe a bit less over the summer since many of the part time residents who feel/felt that Covid was a hoax have left for the summer. I worry a little less about my Mexican neighbor who has recovered from Covid and was helped when his gringo neighbor sourced an oxygen generator from the States so he could breathe.

And I worry about the state of the US political system. If you knew me you'd know that my political leanings are more to your side of the aisle than DK's. But I can respect DK's opinion even if I don't agree with it. And I respect his enthusiasm for
Baja and its inhabitants as well as his contributions to this site.

What have you actually contributed other than your personal bs?

Now, be a good little rooster vacuum and go copulate yourself somewhere else.

caj13 - 9-8-2020 at 12:33 PM

Quote: Originally posted by norte

The COVID will disappear by race time. do Not worry/ Herd immunity!

do a miniscule amount of research on this Herd immunity you are spouting on and on about. That way maybe you will see how ignorant that comment reallly is!

bajatrailrider - 9-9-2020 at 12:09 PM

More then that protect yourself don't believe fake news. As they change every week

David K - 9-24-2020 at 09:16 AM

With Cameron Steele, Andy McMillin, and other off-road racers taking a pass on going to Mexico just yet, Robby Gordon may be in the winners circle. He posted the fasted time in qualifying for starting position:

https://www.facebook.com/StadiumSuperTrucks/videos/831375907...

Bajazly - 9-24-2020 at 09:18 PM

Last week there was not much sign of race crews here in town. RM 5 is 2 blocks from my house and I've heard quite a few more pre runners running into the night as well as seeing a lot more chase trucks in town this week. Maybe 1/3 the activity of a regular SF 250.

I've got RM 5, 350 and 482 on power line road all within less than 4 miles of my house, sounds like a day of beer drinking hanging out in the desert watching race cars go by to me. The weather forecast is 93º/77º on Saturday too so not dangerous hot for everybody involved.

David K - 9-25-2020 at 07:41 AM

Sounds great, Bajazly!

David K - 9-26-2020 at 07:55 AM

Live video coverage of the Baja 500 (starting line this morning): https://www.facebook.com/OfficialScoreInternational/

David K - 9-26-2020 at 10:31 AM

Live Weatherman Radio: https://mixlr.com/pci-weatherman?utm_source=new_broadcast_al...

3 Trophy Trucks going the wrong way at Mile 230!

David K - 9-26-2020 at 12:09 PM

Live Race Map: http://score-international.com/live-tracking-2020-score-baja...

del mar - 9-26-2020 at 01:09 PM

another win for Mark Samuels on the 1x! congrats

David K - 9-26-2020 at 01:20 PM

Robby Gordon (#77) is in the lead at Race Mile 383, per Weatherman Radio.
Edit: that is in the Trophy Truck Class... overall 4-wheeled vehicle. #77, 23, 19 are all running close.

[Edited on 9-26-2020 by David K]

David K - 9-26-2020 at 01:39 PM

Ughh... Robby is not moving at RM 387.
Dan McMillin (#23) is now in the lead at Race Mile 400
Tim Herbst (#19) is in second place.

David K - 9-26-2020 at 02:32 PM

#19 Tim Herbst in the lead coming out of Azufre Wash, RM 444.
#23 Dan McMillin is close behind.
#10 Alan Ampudia is third.
Robby Gordon is moving... in 6th place, on the map, in Valle Chico.

[Edited on 9-26-2020 by David K]

thebajarunner - 9-26-2020 at 03:50 PM

Robby G could break an anvil with a rubber hammer....

David K - 9-26-2020 at 04:04 PM

LOL

That quote was made to me concerning Mario Andretti

thebajarunner - 9-26-2020 at 06:08 PM

Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner

Robby G could break an anvil with a rubber hammer....

It was made by one of the real insiders of West Coast racing.
Not meant as an insult, just a reality...

mjs - 9-26-2020 at 08:36 PM

Robby didn't break anything except himself. We were at mile 450 when he stopped for fuel. Took off after fueling and then turned around and pulled back up to his crew. Had to be helped out of his truck and then collapsed on the ground. Eventually his co-driver climbed out also. Looked like the end of his race. The helo was planning to land.

After about 15 minutes he climbed back in the truck. Took him another 5 minutes or more to buckle in. No hurry at all. Then he started the truck and took off to finish.

David K - 9-26-2020 at 09:53 PM

Wow, great report and so odd! Thanks for telling us!

caj13 - 9-27-2020 at 06:45 AM

regardless of that drama, it appears as if gordon may be onto something with his new truck , using a transaxle set up instead of a transfer case.

mtgoat666 - 9-27-2020 at 07:05 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mjs

Robby didn't break anything except himself. We were at mile 450 when he stopped for fuel. Took off after fueling and then turned around and pulled back up to his crew. Had to be helped out of his truck and then collapsed on the ground. Eventually his co-driver climbed out also. Looked like the end of his race. The helo was planning to land.

Sounds like he neglected his diet. I have observed that these racers seem to be obsessed with rockstar and monster energy drinks — if you try to live off a diet of energy drinks alone, you will get sick. I assume the racers eat/drink only sugary caffeine energy drinks, as I don’t see any other food/drink stickers on their cars.
Perhaps the racers should get rid of the energy drinks and eat some wheaties, bacon/eggs, PBJ sandwiches, etc., eh?
I suspect that the racer that eats a balanced diet will not collapse like Robby who was trying to subsist on energy drinks :light:

del mar - 9-27-2020 at 08:34 AM

Robby obviously didn't follow the jack thread on BN!

Per Robby on Instagram. He did have a vibration but the down time was a flat tire and the new jack system failed him. It fell 3 times off the jack and he ran out of charges to raise the jack. He said he would go back to what’s always worked. He did say the new rear end worked perfect and all the running gear and engine are the same unprepped from V2R. Both 500 mile races were to test and make sure the new driveline system could go 1000 miles.

mjs - 9-27-2020 at 08:36 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666

Quote: Originally posted by mjs

Sounds like you have only observed the sponsor decals.

Most if not all of the top racers and many amateurs have personal trainers and dieticians. Personal chefs and private gyms are not unheard of. Racing is a big money sport whether Score, Nascar, Indy, Motocross or F1. Some F1 teams even have purpose built in car type simulators for specific physical conditioning and training exercises.

Racing is one of the most physically demanding sports. 500 miles in a hot race car wearing a 2 layer fire suit and outside temps over 90 degrees that day. Probably over 120 to 140 degrees in car. A F1 driver will lose 5-6 lbs or more during a 1.5 hr race. Same or more reported for Indycar and Nascar.

These racers are not living on a diet of Big Macs and energy drinks.

[Edited on 9-27-2020 by mjs]

AKgringo - 9-27-2020 at 08:58 AM

In conditions like that, dehydration could be a deadly hazard!

John Harper - 9-27-2020 at 09:58 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo

In conditions like that, dehydration could be a deadly hazard!

Maybe Goat could provide Kale/wheatgrass shakes to the race teams?

John

David K - 9-27-2020 at 11:10 AM

Quote: Originally posted by John Harper

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo

In conditions like that, dehydration could be a deadly hazard!

Maybe Goat could provide Kale/wheatgrass shakes to the race teams?

John

They need "still suits"

AKgringo - 9-27-2020 at 11:54 AM

Did you ever read Frank Herbert's novel "Dune"? On that desert planet, they wore "still suits" that converted excreted body fluids to drinking water that they would re-ingest.

They could probably make it taste like warm gator aid! :no:

bajatrailrider - 9-27-2020 at 01:59 PM

Driving a race truck you need to be in top shape . The drivers are all of that they do not drink. The junk energy drink these guys are tuff as nails. Only thing harder by ten times race a dirt .bike .

IV Hydration

steekers - 9-30-2020 at 02:12 PM

Some racers elected to get a liter of LR plus. https://finishlineivhydration.com/

AKgringo - 9-30-2020 at 02:21 PM

Quote: Originally posted by steekers

Some racers elected to get a liter of LR plus. https://finishlineivhydration.com/

I would fear having a conversation like....."Honest officer, I'm not a druggie! Those tracks are from hydrating!"

David K - 9-30-2020 at 03:12 PM

Quote: Originally posted by steekers

Some racers elected to get a liter of LR plus. https://finishlineivhydration.com/

Was one installed in THIS racer?

When steekers raced SCORE's San Felipe 250, a few years ago.

steekers - 9-30-2020 at 04:21 PM

No. Back then I used ORAL. The racers I talked to for this Baja 500 that got IV said it made them "sharp"...LOL.