#83i VW Touareg 2 driven by Mark Miller and co-driver Ralph Pitchford crossed the FINISH line around 8PM. The TDI diesel powered rally car was able
to endure the harsh terrain of the Baja 500. Miller and Pitchford were able to keep their pace in front of the Class 1 cars, and successfully finished
in front of several Trophy Trucks.
The #83i VW Red Bull Touareg 2 had an elapsed time of 10:00:34 with an average speed of 42.380 MPH.Minnow - 6-3-2007 at 11:27 AM
We saw the two VW's come thru Erendira. They both looked awesome, and were the only vehicles that did not sound like the exhaust had fallen off.bajalou - 6-3-2007 at 11:30 AM
These are the same two Touaregs that raced the Dakar race a few months ago. Like to hear how the drivers compare the courses.
Here's a URL with pictures of them pre-running the 81i
They have an adventure touring model with a giant IMS tank and a claimed 110 mpg. Looks like the thing could have a six hundred mile range. Talk
about monkey butt!
Maybe VW should think about making dirt bikes.
[Edited on 6-4-2007 by vgabndo]LaTijereta - 6-3-2007 at 08:48 PM
VW's team got alot of respect from their strong showing at the 500..
They are going to step up their involement at teh Baja 1000 later ths yearbajalou - 6-3-2007 at 09:10 PM
Mark Miller coming in ahead of ALL of the Class 1s and several TTs - an outstanding performance. They - both cars - deserve a whole lot of respect.bajamigo - 6-3-2007 at 09:13 PM
Anybody drive a Touareg TDI? I'd love to, but I'm only $72,000 short.carlo - 6-5-2007 at 07:31 PM
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Originally posted by bajalou
Mark Miller coming in ahead of ALL of the Class 1s and several TTs - an outstanding performance. They - both cars - deserve a whole lot of respect.
The class 1 driven by B.J. Richardson/John Gaughan finished about a minute ahead of the Miller Touareg.bajalou - 6-5-2007 at 09:00 PM
You are correct carlo, The early results showed Miller ahead by secondsbajadogs - 6-5-2007 at 10:44 PM
vgabndo,
You are not the only one eyeballin' the KLR-diesel. How unbelievably kisk-ass would that bike be for a Baja run?
If those dudes up in the high CA desert need a guinea pig to do a "promo run" I'd be the first to sign up.
