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BAJA PITS TEAM RESULTS 2006 Baja 1000

David K - 11-21-2006 at 06:41 PM

Baja Pits run by Carlos Orozco had 110 entries to service along with Team Locos Mocos. We (TheSquarecircle, Baja Angel, Josh and I) helped out at Pit #7 (of 20), Race Mile 328, El Crucero. http://www.bajapits.com

I just went to the SCORE web site http://www.score-international.com and got the results.

Here's how Baja Pit team members did (only those that made it to La Paz and finished are listed):

Trophy Trucks: 10th, 12th, 16th place

Class 1: 2nd, 7th, 9th, 12th, 13th place

Pro Truck: 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th place

Score Lite: 2nd, 7th, 10th place

Class 1/2-1600: 1st, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th place

Class 3: 3rd place

Class 5: 3rd place

Class 5-1600: 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th place

Class 8: 4th, 6th place

Class 10: 2nd, 3rd place

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Motorcycles and ATVs

Class 22: 5th, 15th, 16th place

Class 30: 3rd, 8th place

Class 21: 4th, 6th place

Sportsman M/C: 6th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st, 32nd place

Class 25: 3rd, 7th place

Class 24: 1st place

Sportsman ATV: 2nd, 3rd, 5th place

Good Job Baja 1000 winners and finishers... Good job Baja Pits and Team Locos Mocos!



[Edited on 11-22-2006 by David K]

thebajarunner - 11-21-2006 at 07:36 PM

David, I am not familiar with "Baja Pits"
Is this the modern version of our old collective team "FAIR" (First Association of Independent Racers)?
We generally raced with the FAIR team and they usually pitted about 10% of the entries,
we all provided one pit crew for support and for hauling 'stuff' to that pit.

David K - 11-21-2006 at 08:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by thebajarunner
David, I am not familiar with "Baja Pits"
Is this the modern version of our old collective team "FAIR" (First Association of Independent Racers)?
We generally raced with the FAIR team and they usually pitted about 10% of the entries,
we all provided one pit crew for support and for hauling 'stuff' to that pit.


I put their web site in the post so anyone could check it out: http://www.bajapits.com

Carlos has operated Baja Pits for 21 years, so it is not exactly a new organization... But newer than the old SCORE or NORRA days of Chapala Dusters, Checkers, Mag 7, Los Campeones, FAIR, etc. If you get Dusty Times, Carlos has a column along with some of the other pitting organizations.

>>> From the web page:

"BAJA PITS A.C." is a non-profit corporation providing expert contract pit services to Privateer Desert Racers and Teams for most races in Baja California and some in the Southwestern United States.

"BAJA PITS" also counts with up to 6 North American pit crew teams. This service includes: welding, tire change, re-fueling, electrical problems and a variety of other services. We cover "ALL" races sponsored by "SCORE" in the U.S. and in BAJA. Races include the "SCORE" Baja 250, Baja 500 and the world famous Baja 1000, as well as races sponsored by "CODE" Off-road racing, Ensenada Baja Off-road racing and "RECORD" racing series.

The "BAJA PITS" base of operation is in Tijuana, B.C., Mexico with more than 120 active members and over 21 years of experience. With dozens of Class Victories and expertly staffed pit facilities we aid the Privateer Racer to be competitive against the "BIG MONEY" teams. "BAJA PITS" will be present in more than 18 races this 2006 race season.<<<

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Carlos has a wheel shop in El Cajon and holds pit meetings on the third Thursday of the month in Santee... I am sure volunteers would be welcome, but go ahead and ask Carlos.

[Edited on 11-22-2006 by David K]

thebajarunner - 11-21-2006 at 09:33 PM

Thanks DK
Sounds just like our old FAIR team, which was really efficient for the independent on a budget.
(remember when we could finish in the money in the truck class with a total investment of under $10k and two guys a support truck to chase us?)

Geronimo - 11-21-2006 at 10:02 PM

Fair is still around, though I know little about them. Baja pits/Mag 7/Loco's Moco's are the only pay to pit organizations that do a full set of pits for the Baja races. They have had there share of problems with fuel and customs issues. They bounce back and are the only option for guys not running on BFG's or members of the Checkers. Loco's went back to there roots this year and set up a remote "we fix stuff free pit".

TMW - 11-22-2006 at 08:26 AM

My hat goes off to all the pit groups like Baja Pits. To run the Baja 1000 to La Paz it takes a lot of support both from pits to chase vehicles. This is especially true for those running for a class championship or a class win. I'm also gratefull that these guys and gals help anyone needing it. It may come to a little gas, water, rest or a weld or two or tire repairs and they provide it. I've used Kawasaki when they were involved several years ago in Baja and it was a great service as I'm sure Honda is now. It's not easy to get a bunch of people together and coordinate the supplies etc. for this, people like Carlos deserve a big hand.

How times have changed!

thebajarunner - 11-22-2006 at 09:34 AM

Chuck and I took second in the trucks in 1972 Mexican 1000. We had a pit crew at the turnoff above San Felipe, after we left the pavement, in fact it was the reigning West COast NASCAR champion, Jack McCoy that pitted us there. Then we had no support to La Paz. We did have a radiator leak and Stroppes guys gave us a can of StopLeak at El Arco.
In those days NORRA supplied the gas, usually out of the local town pumps, and very few teams carried their own.
When SCORE took over we had to provide our own gas so we joined up with FAIR and that was very good.

TMW - 11-22-2006 at 05:06 PM

I would also say congratulations to the solo riders who made it. I didn't check on all of them but I saw where Anna Cody did finish. For a lady, I think that says a h*ll of a lot. 33+ hours for her.

Bajamatic - 11-22-2006 at 05:25 PM

I salute the ironman/woman too. I was trying to find info about rob barnum, a ironman competitor, but it looks like he didnt finish? anyone know his story?

TMW - 11-22-2006 at 05:53 PM

17X Robert Barnum was a DNF (didn't finish) sorry.

B1K06 Baja Pits / Locos Mocos

Gadget - 11-25-2006 at 08:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Geronimo
Fair is still around, though I know little about them. Baja pits/Mag 7/Loco's Moco's are the only pay to pit organizations that do a full set of pits for the Baja races. They have had there share of problems with fuel and customs issues. They bounce back and are the only option for guys not running on BFG's or members of the Checkers. Loco's went back to there roots this year and set up a remote "we fix stuff free pit".


Hola race fans,
Gadget here with team Locos Mocos. Thanks to David K for the finisher results for those that pitted with us. It's great to see a couple class winners! We want to see all the racers finish, but Baja has other ideas. Our own crew suffered mucho breakage this race. To Geronimo, our moto, "we fix stuff free " is and will always be alive and well. That's what we do. My son and I work the northern of two pits LM ran for Carlos this race, one at Gonzaga and the southern at El Datil. We worked 16 straight hours, dumped 400+ gallons of fuel along with everything else we do and fixed many non-signed racers for free. One example was a chase crew came into the pit looking for welding on their fragged A arm off their class 8 truck. I welded on it and the control arm for close to an hour patching it back together. They couldn't believe we wouldn't take any money for it. " Just finish is all we want ". They left, as many do, with a new purpose and optimism. That's what keeps us coming back. Also mentioned was past issues BajaPits has had. I was the pit captain for the '04 1000 south of Bay of LA when the fuel delivery fiasco happened. You can read the whole tail on our site at www.locosmocos.com. We were for sure down after that one, but not out. Carlos is one tough dude. He's taken plenty of hits and learns from his and others mistakes. Join us some time.
See you in Baja
www.LocosMocos.com
Gadget

Gadget

Geronimo - 11-25-2006 at 09:58 PM

Welcome to the Nomads. Just want the clarify that I am a Locos fan. You guys found helped out our lost and confused customers last year at the Mil in the 1449 car. That 9 car had a vintage Baja 2000 Locos sticker on it. I no Nugel from the Queso, hope to get to pit with you guys one of these days. My pit report is in the Trip report section.





[Edited on 11-26-2006 by Geronimo]

Gadget - 11-26-2006 at 02:55 PM

Copy that. Thanks for the welcome. I signed on here looking for ways and info to help after Hurricane John. Made contact with all kinds of good info and people before we heading south to help. Just checking out posts on the race and here I find people talking about us. Cool! This site is staying on my favorites list.
See you in Baja
Gadget