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SCORE SF250 Course Layout
OPEN LETTER TO RACING COMMUNITY:
February 15, 2008
I just returned from finalizing the official race course for March’s 22nd Annual Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250, and I am pleased to inform you that we
have 232 miles of what the sunny side of Baja is all about---moguls, more moguls, sand, silt, canyons, washes, rocks, and a few graded roads!
The race starts at the famed San Felipe Arches and proceeds northwest towards the Zoo Road. San Felipe’s new delegate, Hazael Sierra Castillo, is
blading the area approaching the Zoo Road Crossing, which will make it a safer approach than in the past. The area will be fenced and patrolled so
that the spectators can watch the action but not put themselves in way of the action. From the Zoo Road Crossing, we will proceed North towards Three
Poles, then west into the wash paralleling Highway 3 passing Borrego to the most westerly point, San Matias Pass. At San Matias Pass, we will head
back east paralleling the north end of Diablo Dry Lake and hook up to our traditionally high-speed road and silt beds to the Intersection at Morelia
Junction. At the Junction, we head south on the graded road to the top of Matomi Wash, then turn South East into Matomi Wash (what a beautiful
canyon---the rains have covered many of the rocks where flowers are blooming). We will turn North out of Matomi, approximately 12 miles west of the
Puertecitos Road, hooking up to Azufre Pass. At Azufre Pass, we turn left (west) following the wash to the Arroyo Parral, and then turn right (north)
into the wash. Then, turn right again at Huatamote Wash (which we have mistakenly called Chanate Wash in the past) and follow the wash in a
north-easterly direction towards the back of the San Felipe Airport and onto the Finish Line adjacent to the Tecate Building at the south end of the
Arches.
I really believe you are going to enjoy this course! It includes everything that makes SCORE desert racing so challenging and fun. My trip took me
through Tijuana, Ensenada, San Felipe, and Mexicali. I can personally report that there is a noticeable increase in security along the roads. My
compliments to the new government for their conscientious effort in addressing the situation.
Hopefully, this letter will tweak your “BajaMotion” and you will join me on the sunny side of the peninsula.
On another note, please bear with us as we have been experiencing some unique problems with our website. Although we have been working feverishly to
resolve the issues; unfortunately, they have gotten the best of us. We are working on a new, more informative, updated site. Sorry for the
inconvenience but, for now, all information will be on the Homepage in text format. Do not use the individual photo Race Event text icons at the top
of the home page.
Sincerely,
Sal Fish
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bajalou
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Thanks Tom for the update. I was out there today and saw where they marked turns etc. No course markers yet, but we could see where they planned to
go.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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Gadget
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Thanks Tom,
Always wondered about that Chinate phantom. There is a Chinalito NW of town but has never made sence how Score reffered to it. Thought it may just
be racerizm.
The Nomad Matomi crew will have fun this weekend. Some may be on race course for the first time on our trail ride.
See you tomorrow BajaLou at Rancho BajaWarrior.
"Mankind will not be judged by their faults, but by the direction of their lives." Leo Giovinetti
See you in Baja
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David K
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Interesting... thanks Tom... So instead of following Arroyo Matomi all the way to Mex. 5, they are going to turn north over the Llanos San Fermin road
to where it joins the Cañada el Parral (Azufre Wash/Pass) road, 3/4 mile west of the old Puertecitos road... then back east to Valle Chico...
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bajalou
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Gadget - plan to see you at the party and again in the desert!!!!
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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