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June 4, 2022 Baja 500. Map: Looks like a HOT race route!

David K - 5-14-2022 at 09:50 AM



[Edited on 6-3-2022 by David K]

David K - 5-14-2022 at 09:53 AM

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Score map link:
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ehall - 5-15-2022 at 09:55 AM

That is terrible for the handlebar classes.

Don Pisto - 5-15-2022 at 11:04 AM

rumor mill suggesting there might be some bad blood between SCORE and SQ keeping em off the coast....what say BajaGringo?

David K - 5-15-2022 at 11:04 AM

Quote: Originally posted by ehall  
That is terrible for the handlebar classes.


In one of the early Score Baja Interncaional (500) races in June that went over the summit to the desert... a bike racer died of exposure when he got lost. With GPS trackers and hopefully communicators (inReach, Spot, sat phone), the odds are reduced... but it still could be 110°!

ehall - 5-16-2022 at 04:28 AM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Quote: Originally posted by ehall  
That is terrible for the handlebar classes.


In one of the early Score Baja Interncaional (500) races in June that went over the summit to the desert... a bike racer died of exposure when he got lost. With GPS trackers and hopefully communicators (inReach, Spot, sat phone), the odds are reduced... but it still could be 110°!


There were several that got heat sick and needed emergency help.

RFClark - 5-16-2022 at 08:02 AM

It will be interesting to see how many teams use starLink for communications and if SCORE brings checkpoint communications into this century!

PaulW - 5-16-2022 at 08:03 AM

Does it look like the race will cross Mano Summit?

David K - 5-16-2022 at 08:18 AM

Quote: Originally posted by PaulW  
Does it look like the race will cross Mano Summit?


That is what I see on their map, Paul.

PaulW - 5-16-2022 at 08:22 AM

I suspect the same. Do you thin there is another crossing thereabouts?

David K - 5-16-2022 at 08:38 AM

Mano is the first, south from Rumorosa... then the 'summit' (Portezuelo de Jamau), followed by the newer ones just south of that we discussed after the Pole Line Road Trip of 2015.

StuckSucks - 5-19-2022 at 04:43 PM

Here's the Baja 500 map embedded in Google Maps

G-Man - 6-1-2022 at 12:13 AM

Where is a great place, near San Felipe, to ride out to and watch some of the race?

David K - 6-1-2022 at 06:33 AM

Quote: Originally posted by G-Man  
Where is a great place, near San Felipe, to ride out to and watch some of the race?


Hopefully you will get more ideas... the race is no closer than 30 miles from San Felipe (Hwy. 3) and at the top end of Diablo Dry Lake.

PaulW - 6-1-2022 at 07:08 AM

1) At the Hwy 3 crossing, near El Chinero, will have a lot of spectators and the racers have to slow to 37MPG for a close look at them. Lots of crazy spectators are fun to watch as well.
At the north end of L Diablo are two good places.
2 and 3)RM 85,RM225, and VCP 90,RM230. Both have access on a graded road.

PaulW - 6-1-2022 at 07:42 AM

A good thing
There will be hydration stations in several locations on the course in the lower desert. It will be hot out there. Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Stop for fluids if needed, don't be a hero's fool. There will be courtesy ARMA electrolytes drinks available at the volunteer stations.
Approximate locations:
RM123 Baja Pits
RM135 SCORE volunteer hydration stop
RM145 BFG pit with hydration and IV services
RM160 Baja Pits
RM175 SCORE volunteer hydration stop
RM180 Baja Pits hydration stop
RM195 SCORE volunteer hydration stop
RM203 Baja Pits

bajatrailrider - 6-1-2022 at 08:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Don Pisto  
rumor mill suggesting there might be some bad blood between SCORE and SQ keeping em off the coast....what say BajaGringo?
Thats not the only place bad blood for scrore.

David K - 6-3-2022 at 02:20 PM

Race day is tomorrow (Saturday)

mtgoat666 - 6-5-2022 at 12:13 AM

Looks like terrible herbst team mowed down a bunch of spectators. Why do score/racers never learn? They need to slow down when spectators are around and dust obscures visibility. How does score get away with killing a few spectators every year?

bajatrailrider - 6-5-2022 at 09:13 AM

Mr Donkey goat nature N-zi are you just plan stupid. No need answer all here know that. Stupid people get close 100mph+ racing truck ? Imposable to prevent stupid just like when you write here. Care to add more ? Slow down in a race again return to your doctor more meds are needed .

Don Pisto - 6-5-2022 at 10:30 AM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Looks like terrible herbst team mowed down a bunch of spectators. Why do score/racers never learn? They need to slow down when spectators are around and dust obscures visibility. How does score get away with killing a few spectators every year?


Hangtown was on I wasn't paying any attention to the SCORE race can you provide a link to these spectator injuries?