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wlynch43
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Truck Damaged in Bahia de Concepcion
Driving just south of Playa Coyote. Got side swiped by one of the Baja motorcycle race support trucks on their way to meet up and refuel racers.
Body damage not too bad on one side of truck but a suspension component broken, damaging steering. Their vehicle messed up as well, plus steering
damage also. Many hours later made it in to Mulege where phone worked. Insurance companies had both vehicles towed to Loreto to one of their
approved shops. It was their fault and will be covered by their insurance. Mean time wife and I stuck in Mulege Hotel til car repaired. Im worried
about quality of repair but have no choice as we are basically trapped. We were scheduled to leave back towards border today. Should we try to get
their insurance to also pay for our hotel etc costs while wailting for repair so we can leave? What a mess! Thxs.
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Sweetwater
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Yes, their insurance should be billed for your expenses while your damaged vehicle is not available.
If this is a USA based team, get all pertinent information and revisit it after you return to the states. You may need an attorney since this is what
they do.
Sorry to hear that racers have caused you damage and grief, some of them do not realize the impact they can have and the negative press and results
they can have.
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desertcpl
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sure is not the first time, support vehicles have caused accidents they drive like idiots
usually with no regard for others on the road
we no longer travel in Baja when we know races and pre races are going on, just not safe
I know I am going to get flamed on this, but it the truth
and sorry for you accident, hope it works out for you
[Edited on 10-26-2016 by desertcpl]
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wlynch43
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Thxs. They were a Mexico based team I believe. Other than accident pretty good guys really. I have no complaints about them other than being stuck.
Messed up their race team as they never made it to refuel point etc. As for us, well just want to get back to states now and the usual apprehension.
Anyone ever heard of Gruas del Valle in Loreto? Thats were both vehicles are at.
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...make a staycation of it... and just enjoy your stay: have lunch and/or dinner at "EL Patron" by the beacon light, lunch at "Cocina Economica"
behind Hotel Hacienda or try upstairs "Los Equipales"...etc... or call Captain Alex Bukcovecz for a great day out fishing (615) 104-3979 or just enjoy
a day in the bay: with "El Burro Baja Tours" (615) 155-9114 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFVnVry89tg ... so many things to do other than waist your time with the insurance guys.... however... if you can:
HIT THE $%#@*&'s with all your expenses.
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rts551
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Beware. San QUintin Valley wil be a mess during this years Baja 1000. Support crew racing north and south at the same time.
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any reason you arent in Loreto watching over the repairs? Make sure you check to see all your parts are under the hood like the same battery you
had...I have seen yards switch out part on cars being repaired...which is why it is a good idea to be close by and checking in a few times a day
bugging them so they realize you are on it.
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David K
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What race is pre-running in Baja Sur now?
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Your Mexican insurance may cover rental car while your car is being repaired
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del mar
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cabo 500?
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desertcpl
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Quote: Originally posted by shari  | | any reason you arent in Loreto watching over the repairs? Make sure you check to see all your parts are under the hood like the same battery you
had...I have seen yards switch out part on cars being repaired...which is why it is a good idea to be close by and checking in a few times a day
bugging them so they realize you are on it. |
exactly what I was thinking, not a good idea not to be near
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rts551
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Sounds like it was an actual race. Lots of local races going on the last couple of weeks.
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rts551
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I know this is no the right location, but for example the Costera 250 is this weekend in Constitucion.
[Edited on 10-26-2016 by rts551]
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| Quote: Originally posted by desertcpl |
sure is not the first time, support vehicles have caused accidents they drive like idiots
usually with no regard for others on the road
we no longer travel in Baja when we know races and pre races are going on, just not safe
I know I am going to get flamed on this, but it the truth
and sorry for you accident, hope it works out for you
[Edited on 10-26-2016 by desertcpl] |
Ditto
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so sorry for your headache and sure hope that it all works out in the end.
you can easily take a bus to get to Loreto if you don't manage to get a rental car, everyone is right, best to be nearby so they associate a face with
the vehicle.
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wlynch43
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Thanks for all input. This race started in Ensenada if that will help. If anyone knows the organization that sponsors race please let me know if you
dont mind. Had to come back to Mulege as I was alone wife back in Mulege going thru shops, plus I had her diabetes meds with me as I was only gonna
be gone an hour or so. Had to get back to her! Adjuster will meet us today in Mulege, I am anxious to talk to her about all issues. And yes those
support trucks drive like lunatics. The guys who hit me were rushing to meet bikes with supplies etc aprrox 17 km south of where we were. I do have
a few minor, non urgent injuries that need to be addressed as well. They came close to T boning me right into drivers side door, I very well may have
been killed or very seriously injured. Thanks
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The Cabo 500 does not start in Ensenada and does not run in northern Baja.
Code had a race out of Mexicali Oct 21-23 but it was a 75 mile loop.
Most likely a local race out of Mulege or loreto.
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| Quote: Originally posted by desertcpl |
sure is not the first time, support vehicles have caused accidents they drive like idiots
usually with no regard for others on the road
we no longer travel in Baja when we know races and pre races are going on, just not safe
I know I am going to get flamed on this, but it the truth
and sorry for you accident, hope it works out for you
sorry for your bad luck. i think any of us who have driven the peninsula a lot have seen the race support idiots driving like mexico is their
personal playground. my favorite is having all the stadium lighting illuminated in mid day coming around the corners in the wrong lane. what dicks!
[Edited on 10-26-2016 by desertcpl] |
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob | | Quote: Originally posted by desertcpl |
sure is not the first time, support vehicles have caused accidents they drive like idiots
usually with no regard for others on the road
we no longer travel in Baja when we know races and pre races are going on, just not safe
I know I am going to get flamed on this, but it the truth
and sorry for you accident, hope it works out for you
sorry for your bad luck. i think any of us who have driven the peninsula a lot have seen the race support idiots driving like mexico is their
personal playground. my favorite is having all the stadium lighting illuminated in mid day coming around the corners in the wrong lane. what dicks!
[Edited on 10-26-2016 by desertcpl] |
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There was a rally out of Ensenada ????? http://www.bajarallymoto.com/
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mjs
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The Baja Rally only went as far south as Catavina. Support crews cannot work on the bikes during the race so no need to rush anywhere. And no
accidents during the event that I am aware of involving any crew or race officials (of which I was one).
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