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2011 Baja 500

TMW - 5-16-2011 at 05:45 AM

The race course map is posted on the SCORE web site.
https://www.score-international.com

TMW - 5-16-2011 at 06:04 AM

There is also a google earth file of the race course posted.

If you go in a north by northwest direction (11 o'clock) from VCP 16 across the arroyo is the Pole Line Rd.

TMW - 5-16-2011 at 08:20 AM

I have been told that a new road was cut going to the summit and it is going to cause a lot of problems. Up and down with switchbacks and very steep in places. Military check points out there and near the wells south of Laguna Salada. They went thru everything I'm told.

David K - 5-16-2011 at 09:31 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by TW
The race course map is posted on the SCORE web site.
https://www.score-international.com


Direct link to the 500 page: 2011 Baja 500 Details




[Edited on 5-16-2011 by David K]

TMW - 5-16-2011 at 12:49 PM

Funny, but why do they need all those visual check points if they are using the logging trackers? Or will there actually be VCP people in place race day?

bajalou - 5-16-2011 at 12:56 PM

I was wondering the same thing Tom. 33 VCs in 400 miles is certainly a lot.

TMW - 5-17-2011 at 11:41 AM

I was told a VCP is a Virtual Check Point. It's basically an absolute location the vehicle must get close to with their logger to avoid a penalty.

David K - 5-17-2011 at 12:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by TW
I was told a VCP is a Virtual Check Point. It's basically an absolute location the vehicle must get close to with their logger to avoid a penalty.


So there is no 'real person' there to write down numbers and that is why it is a virtual (electronic) checkpoint and not a visual check point!?:light:

TMW - 5-17-2011 at 08:12 PM

Right, Paul Fish picks the location.

David K - 5-17-2011 at 09:48 PM

Paul Fish? Must be Sal's son with a last name like that! What happens to SCORE after Sal? Is there some lind of corporate board or does Sal own it directly? Mickey Thompson created it, then put Sal in charge so Mickey could race SCORE without some conflict of interest. Mickey was real neat people... I talked with him at Riverside in 1974.

TMW - 5-18-2011 at 08:11 AM

Paul is Sal's brother. As far as I know Sal owns SCORE, I assume as a corp.

David K - 5-18-2011 at 08:31 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by TW
Paul is Sal's brother. As far as I know Sal owns SCORE, I assume as a corp.


So, no children to pass it onto? What happend to Mickey Thompson's son, Danny?

bajalou - 5-18-2011 at 08:33 AM

Didn't I real a few years ago that Score had been sold to a financial company in Colorado who kept Sal as the head guy?

Desertbull - 5-18-2011 at 09:10 AM

You guys are so funny....Paul Fish is not Sal's brother or son....he is his nephew!!!

Sal and Barbara never had their own children.

SCORE is owned by Sal Fish, he's never sold it and no other investors at this time.

Their is a plan to move forward...

David K - 5-18-2011 at 10:38 AM

How about Danny Thompson... what has become of him... and why didn't dad leave him a per-centage of SCORE (just wondering)? Maybe he gets plenty of Royalties off M/T Tires and other products with his dad's name on it?

TMW - 5-19-2011 at 08:13 AM

This from, Google dated Nov 8, 2010.

Danny Thompson, the son of Mickey Thompson, has a need for speed that's satiated when he hits the salt flats in his 1,300-horsepower Ford Mustang. Thompson had previously recorded a top speed of 252 miles per hour but recently headed back to the flat lands for an attempt at the 300-mph mark. Problems arose as Danny passed 260 mph. The car began to lift and then left the ground at approximately 264.7 mph. Danny and his Mustang traveled 1,100 feet before returning to the salt and the car tumbled further before coming to a stop.

Amazingly, and a testament to just how good proper safety equipment is, Danny escaped from the wreck with no injuries. He didn't have minor injuries, scratches or bruises... he was completely unharmed. Well, maybe physically, as a wreck like that can probably keep you awake at night for a few months. Also unharmed? The iPhone 4 sitting in his front pocket.

LaTijereta - 5-19-2011 at 02:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Desertbull
You guys are so funny....Paul Fish is not Sal's brother or son....he is his nephew!!!

Sal and Barbara never had their own children.

SCORE is owned by Sal Fish, he's never sold it and no other investors at this time.

Their is a plan to move forward...


I believe Ted Johnson still has a share of SCORE, from when it was started...
We Dominic Clark to issue a press release...:lol:

David K - 5-19-2011 at 06:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by TW
This from, Google dated Nov 8, 2010.

Danny Thompson, the son of Mickey Thompson, has a need for speed that's satiated when he hits the salt flats in his 1,300-horsepower Ford Mustang. Thompson had previously recorded a top speed of 252 miles per hour but recently headed back to the flat lands for an attempt at the 300-mph mark. Problems arose as Danny passed 260 mph. The car began to lift and then left the ground at approximately 264.7 mph. Danny and his Mustang traveled 1,100 feet before returning to the salt and the car tumbled further before coming to a stop.

Amazingly, and a testament to just how good proper safety equipment is, Danny escaped from the wreck with no injuries. He didn't have minor injuries, scratches or bruises... he was completely unharmed. Well, maybe physically, as a wreck like that can probably keep you awake at night for a few months. Also unharmed? The iPhone 4 sitting in his front pocket.


Thanks for that Tom!

I have a photo of Mickey and Danny going over the Chevy LUV truck (with a 454 in the bed)... They were stopped at the Valle de Trinidad pit in 1975 for the second Score Baja Internacional (500)... If it took just horsepower to win Baja, Mickey would have won all the races he was in!



At Valle Trinidad checkpoint, world speed record holder and founder of SCORE, Mickey Thompson pulls up in his Chevy LUV truck with a rear/ bed mounted 454 V-8 engine. It utilized an Oldsmobile front wheel drive installed on the back.



Here's Mickey Thompson who was racing with his co-driver son, Danny (examining the wheel).

TMW - 5-20-2011 at 09:55 AM

dtbushpilot's son Chad is on bike 8X.

wessongroup - 5-20-2011 at 10:24 AM

Thanks to all.. very interesting ... good luck and be safe out there...

TMW - 5-30-2011 at 08:49 AM

This is shaping up to be one tough race. The course up the summit is new, just graded, steep and with little areas for cars to pass. They re-graded it last week but still a bottle neck. The section from Uruapan to the hwy near Ojos Negros is as bad as ever. SCORE is allowing 23 hours to complete the race which is less than a 20mph average, usually they base it on a 25mph average. Good luck to those racing.

14) The race will START and FINISH in front of the Riviera Convention Center on Boulevard Costero.

15) Motorcycles and ATV classes will report to staging at 5:30AM for a 6:00AM start and will start one every 30 seconds
in the following order - 22, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 25, 24, SPTMOTO>, SPTMOTO<, SPTATV, 26.

16) There will be at least a full three hour gap between the last ATV starter and the first Trophy Truck starter.

17) Four Wheel Vehicles will report to staging at 9:00AM for a 10:00AM start and will start one every 30 seconds in the
following order - TT, 1, 10, SL, 8, 1/2-1600, PT, 4, 5, 6, 7/2, 7, 7SX, 2D, 5-1600, 3, SF, SPTK, SPBG, 11, SPUTV.

18) FOUR WHEEL STAGING TIMES - TT(9:00AM), 1(9:05AM), 10(9:10AM), SL(9:15AM), 8(9:20AM), 1/2-1600(9:25AM),
PT(9:30AM), 4(9:35AM), 5(9:40AM), 6(9:45AM), 7/2(9:50AM), 7(9:55AM), 7SX(10:00AM), 2D(10:05AM), 5-1600(10:10AM),
3(10:15AM), SF(10:20AM), SPTK(10:25AM), SPBG(10:30AM), 11(10:35AM), SPUTV(10:40AM).

19) All classes will have 23 HOURS / (19.7 MPH AVERAGE) from their designated start time to complete the race.

20) Checkpoint closing times are as follows:
CHECKPOINT 1 - SANTA CATARINA GATE / MILE 92.30 / SATURDAY @ 11:00PM.

CHECKPOINT 2 - AFTER BORREGO PITS / MILE 211.89 / SUNDAY @ 5:00AM.

CHECKPOINT 3 - NORTHWEST OF COLONET / MILE 318.20 / SUNDAY @ 7:00AM.

CHECKPOINT 4 - WEST OF OJOS NEGROS / MILE 411.98 / SUNDAY @ 9:00 AM.

wessongroup - 5-30-2011 at 09:17 AM

Thanks much TW.... another form of racing which I really enjoy... will be following...

Sta Catarina to Summit course tweaked

TacoFeliz - 6-1-2011 at 11:31 AM

From the SCORE site:

Tuesday, May 31 @ 1:00PM

THE COURSE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE SUMMIT.

SCORE HAS RECEIVED PERMISSION FROM LANDOWNERS TO USE THE SAME COURSE AS LAST
YEAR'S BAJA 500 FROM THE SANTA CATARINA VILLAGE TO NUEVO JUNCTION TO THE SUMMIT.

THE REVISED COURSE IS 1.85 MILES SHORTER AND THE TOTAL MILEAGE IS NOW 452.84.

LOWRANCE & GPX FILES OF THIS COURSE CHANGE ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON
THE SCORE WEBSITE ON THE BAJA 500 RACE PAGE.

David K - 6-1-2011 at 11:37 PM

Wow!

BajaGeoff - 6-2-2011 at 08:59 AM

About to head south! If any Nomads are heading down, the Mag 7 team will be posted up at the VP fuel distribution area southwest of downtown Ensenada near the beach.....come by and say hello!

David K - 6-4-2011 at 08:52 AM

Okay, on Race-Dezert.com is a link to the Baja 500 live page with live video, live course map (4 wheel racers), live race radio... Here: http://www.race-dezert.com/home/2011-score-baja-500-live-cov...

Off-Road.com is posting photos from the start:

http://www.off-road.com/competition/race/2011-tecate-score-b...

[Edited on 6-4-2011 by David K]

Elena La Loca - 6-4-2011 at 09:56 AM

http://dirtnewz.com/events-11/baja500/audio.shtml live audio from our truck.

David K - 6-4-2011 at 12:43 PM

Trophy Trucks are going over the summit and heading for Cohabuzo Jcn at this moment.

TacoFeliz - 6-4-2011 at 01:18 PM

David -

You might enjoy this link for IRC tracking:

http://vulcain.iritrack.net/irc/eviewer/baja500/

Paulina - 6-4-2011 at 01:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Elena La Loca
http://dirtnewz.com/events-11/baja500/audio.shtml live audio from our truck.



Hola Wild Bill y Elena!

Dern, Dern, Dern and I are listening right along with you. Pretend we're in the back seat...where are the scooby snacks?

Love you guyz,

P y D

rts551 - 6-4-2011 at 03:52 PM

A fresher Kendall Norman spent the last 40 miles snipping off a 3-4 minute deficit from Colton Udall and literally reeled Colton's 0x Bike in on the last 1000 yards of pavement...They crossed the finish line at the same moment...Colton wins by :30 (unofficial)

David K - 6-4-2011 at 05:56 PM

(6:00 pm) Leading Trophy Trucks are between Santo Tomas and Ojos Negros heading to Ensenada Finish Line!

capt. mike - 6-5-2011 at 05:48 AM

as usual Dirt-newz coverage blew everthing and everyone else away.
can't wait for the fall 1000.

TMW - 6-5-2011 at 07:08 AM

Bad wreck between a #71 prerunner and local Toyota car about 5 miles west of Borrego yesterday. Several people hurt bad.

Here is one report:

.....It looked like they (pre-runner) was trying to come in off
> course and hop on highway and clipped the car, drove up and over the car and
> launched airborne and landed on the other side of the highway on the
> passenger side with the front facing east. I am ONLY GUESSING this though.

TMW - 6-5-2011 at 07:17 AM

We watched the cars and trucks leave and it is absolutely amazing no one is killed. People way too close to the edge and wrong side of turn. When the Trophy Trucks rounded the corner at Lopez Mateos a couple spun out, people running everywhere as the trucks regained control. One ran down left side to wash entrance and either clipped a little kid or threw up a rock or something that hit him. Ambulance arrive soon to treat the kid. There may have been others hurt too.

Same location on the return, TTs rounding corner back to finish people scattered as the trucks cross to far side crub hot on the gas.

rts551 - 6-5-2011 at 07:29 AM

Other accidents between racers and spectators/cars on the course according to "Weatherman"

goldhuntress - 6-5-2011 at 07:40 AM

My boyfriend watched it somewhere north of Santo Tomas and he said there were lots of bad accidents. He said he has videos on his iphone, not sure if they are accidents or racing. If they are good enough quality I'll post them later.

David K - 6-5-2011 at 09:28 AM

Well, this is sad for sure... Perhaps starting and finishing the race in the middle of Ensenada will need to be re-thought? It was started and/or finished out of town (Ojos Negros) in the past due to flooding (the 1000).

Looking forward to the photos and reports...

rts551 - 6-5-2011 at 09:37 AM

Yes sad. but changing the start probably would not help. One of the worst accidents happened when Johnson's chase truck and another car had a head-on on hwy 3 in the middle of nowhere. Another one when a car was coming down the wrong way on the track and took out a motorcycle.
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Well, this is sad for sure... Perhaps starting and finishing the race in the middle of Ensenada will need to be re-thought? It was started and/or finished out of town (Ojos Negros) in the past due to flooding (the 1000).

Looking forward to the photos and reports...


[Edited on 6-5-2011 by rts551]

David K - 6-5-2011 at 09:47 AM

Race results at this point are still unofficial pending SCORE review, but here are the top 15 unofficial overall four-wheel finishers:

2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 500 -Top 15
1. Bryce Menzies
2. Tim Herbst
3. Rob MacCachren
4. Andy McMillin
5. Robby Gordon
6. Nick Vanderwey
7. Gary Weyrich
8. Steven Eugenio
9. Mike Voudouris
10. Justin Davis
11. Jesse James
12. Rick D. Johnson
13. Jesse Ashcraft
14. Kory Scheeler
15. Robbie Pierce


Here are the top two wheel finishers:

Unofficial Finishers
1. Colton Udall (0x)
2. Kendall Norman (1x)
3. Ivan Ramirez (10x)
4. Shane Esposito (2x)
5. Trevor Insley (104x)
6. Francisco Septien (300x)
7. Johnson (305x)

BajaGringo - 6-5-2011 at 09:51 AM

Well, I am happy to report that Cristina and I made it out alive after racing in the Baja 500 yesterday.

Driving up and back to Ensenada yesterday we traveled those parts of Hwy 1 where the 500 was on pavement with a score of racers. A bit nerve wracking to say the least...

rts551 - 6-5-2011 at 11:40 AM

Some folks were just out of control.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ8buLmpmF8&feature=playe...

BajaGringo - 6-5-2011 at 11:42 AM

I think that guy passed us...

David K - 6-5-2011 at 12:50 PM

Some history, from the SCORE site... the list of over-all four wheeled and two wheeled winners of the Baja 500 (also called the 'Baja Internacional' for a few years from 1974):

Tecate SCORE Baja 500

All-time Overall winners

Year—DRIVERS/RIDERS, VEHICLE

1969--Bud Ekins/Guy Jones, Baja Boot-Olds
Doug Douglas/Jim McClurg, Ducati
1970--Parnelli Jones, Ford
Bill Silverthorn/Gene Fetty, Husqvarna
1971--Bobby Ferro, Funco-VW
Malcolm Smith/J.N. Roberts, Husqvarna
1972--Bobby Ferro, Sandmaster-VW
Gene Fetty/Bill Silverthorn, Honda
1973--Parnelli Jones, Ford
Howard Utsey/Mickey Quade, Husqvarna
1974--Bobby Ferro, Sandmaster-VW
Mitch Mayes/A.C. Bakken, Husqvarna
1975--Ivan Stewart, Funco-VW
Larry Roeseler/Bruce Ogilvie, Harley-Davidson
1976--Bobby Ferro/Ivan Stewart, Funco-VW
Larry Roeseler/A.C. Bakken, Husqvarna
1977--Ivan Stewart, Chenowth-VW
Larry Roeseler/Jack Johnson, Husqvarna
1978--Bud Feldkamp/Malcolm Smith, Funco-VW
Brent Wallingsford/Scot Harden, Husqvarna
1979--Malcolm Smith/Bud Feldkamp, Funco-VW
Jack Johnson, Husqvarna
1980--Bob Gordon, Chenowth-Chevy
Bruce Ogilvie/Chuck Miller, Yamaha
1981--Malcolm Smith/Bill Newbury, Chenowth-Chevy
Larry Roeseler/Bruce Ogilvie, Yamaha
1982--Larry Ragland, Funco-VW
Larry Roeseler/Chuck Miller, Yamaha
1983--Corky & Scott McMillin, Chenowth-VW
Dan Ashcraft, Husqvarna
1984--Larry Ragland, Chaparral-VW
Dan Smith/Dan Ashcraft, Husqvarna
1985--Ron Gardner/Bud Feldkamp, Funco-VW
Kurt Pfeiffer/Scot Harden, Husqvarna
1986--Corky & Scott McMillin, Chenowth-Porsche
Garth Sweetland/Scot Harden, Husqvarna
1987--Bob Gordon/Tim Crabtree, Chenowth-Porsche
Larry Roeseler/Ted Hunnicutt Jr., Kawasaki
1988--Mark McMillin, Chenowth-Porsche
Dan Ashcraft/Kurt Pfeiffer, Yamaha
1989--Robby Gordon, Ford
(no motorcycles)
1990--Robby Gordon, Ford
Larry Roeseler/Danny LaPorte, Kawasaki
1991--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Garth Sweetland/Paul Krause, Kawasaki
1992--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Larry Roeseler/T. Hunnicutt Jr./P. Krause, Kawasaki
1993--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Danny Hamel/L. Roeseler/T. Hunnicutt Jr., Kawasaki
1994--Ivan Stewart, Toyota (Trophy-Truck)
Dave Ashley/Dan Smith, Ford
Paul Krause/Ted Hunnicutt Jr., Kawasaki
1995--Curt LeDuc, Jeep (Trophy-Truck)
Mike Julson/Bob Lofton, Jimco-VW
Paul Krause/Craig Smith, Kawasaki
1996--Rob MacCachren, Ford (Trophy-Truck)
Troy Herbst, Smithbuilt-Porsche
Paul Krause/Ty Davis, Kawasaki
1997--Ivan Stewart, Toyota (Trophy-Truck)
Mark McMillin, Jimco-Porsche
Johnny Campbell/Bruce Ogilvie, Honda
1998--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Johnny Campbell/Bruce Ogilvie, Honda
1999--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Jonah Street/Torsten Borstrom, Honda
2000--Larry Ragland, Chevy
Jonah Street/Steve Hengeveld, Honda
2001--Mark McMillin, Jimco-Chevy
Steve Hengeveld/Jonah Street, Honda
2002--Troy Herbst/Larry Roeseler, Smithbuilt-Ford
Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell, Honda
2003--Troy Herbst/Larry Roeseler, Smithbuilt-Ford
Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell, Honda
2004--Alan Pflueger, Chevy
Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell, Honda
2005--Robby Gordon, Chevy
Mike Childress/Mouse McCoy, Honda
2006--Brian Collins/Larry Ragland, Chevy
Robby Bell/Kendall Norman, Honda
2007--Larry Ragland/Brian Collins, Chevy
Robby Bell/Kendall Norman/Steve Hengeveld, Honda
2008--B.J. Baldwin, Chevy
Robby Bell/Kendall Norman, Honda
2009--Rick D. Johnson, Ford
Bill Boyer/Donnie De Arman/Nicholas Blais/Rudy Iribe, Honda
2010--Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Ford
Kendall Norman, Quinn Cody, Honda

estebanis - 6-5-2011 at 12:54 PM

This was the first race I've missed in some time. I sucummed to the "sense of duty" and stayed to work. I am a lead technician on the "Smart Grid" and our projects are overwhelming us. Just got a sweet offer on contracting back when I "pull the plug" That will pay for plenty of bait and bullets.
It was sure nice to have the race audio running in the background with Weatherman calling "Richard Craniums" what they are! Happy for Jesse James finishing his first race with out crashing or breaking. My wife will never forgive him for his transgressions...
Esteban

BajaGringo - 6-5-2011 at 07:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Some history, from the SCORE site... the list of over-all four wheeled and two wheeled winners of the Baja 500 (also called the 'Baja Internacional' for a few years from 1974):

Tecate SCORE Baja 500

All-time Overall winners

Year—DRIVERS/RIDERS, VEHICLE

1969--Bud Ekins/Guy Jones, Baja Boot-Olds
Doug Douglas/Jim McClurg, Ducati
1970--Parnelli Jones, Ford
Bill Silverthorn/Gene Fetty, Husqvarna
1971--Bobby Ferro, Funco-VW
Malcolm Smith/J.N. Roberts, Husqvarna
1972--Bobby Ferro, Sandmaster-VW
Gene Fetty/Bill Silverthorn, Honda
1973--Parnelli Jones, Ford
Howard Utsey/Mickey Quade, Husqvarna
1974--Bobby Ferro, Sandmaster-VW
Mitch Mayes/A.C. Bakken, Husqvarna
1975--Ivan Stewart, Funco-VW
Larry Roeseler/Bruce Ogilvie, Harley-Davidson
1976--Bobby Ferro/Ivan Stewart, Funco-VW
Larry Roeseler/A.C. Bakken, Husqvarna
1977--Ivan Stewart, Chenowth-VW
Larry Roeseler/Jack Johnson, Husqvarna
1978--Bud Feldkamp/Malcolm Smith, Funco-VW
Brent Wallingsford/Scot Harden, Husqvarna
1979--Malcolm Smith/Bud Feldkamp, Funco-VW
Jack Johnson, Husqvarna
1980--Bob Gordon, Chenowth-Chevy
Bruce Ogilvie/Chuck Miller, Yamaha
1981--Malcolm Smith/Bill Newbury, Chenowth-Chevy
Larry Roeseler/Bruce Ogilvie, Yamaha
1982--Larry Ragland, Funco-VW
Larry Roeseler/Chuck Miller, Yamaha
1983--Corky & Scott McMillin, Chenowth-VW
Dan Ashcraft, Husqvarna
1984--Larry Ragland, Chaparral-VW
Dan Smith/Dan Ashcraft, Husqvarna
1985--Ron Gardner/Bud Feldkamp, Funco-VW
Kurt Pfeiffer/Scot Harden, Husqvarna
1986--Corky & Scott McMillin, Chenowth-Porsche
Garth Sweetland/Scot Harden, Husqvarna
1987--Bob Gordon/Tim Crabtree, Chenowth-Porsche
Larry Roeseler/Ted Hunnicutt Jr., Kawasaki
1988--Mark McMillin, Chenowth-Porsche
Dan Ashcraft/Kurt Pfeiffer, Yamaha
1989--Robby Gordon, Ford
(no motorcycles)
1990--Robby Gordon, Ford
Larry Roeseler/Danny LaPorte, Kawasaki
1991--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Garth Sweetland/Paul Krause, Kawasaki
1992--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Larry Roeseler/T. Hunnicutt Jr./P. Krause, Kawasaki
1993--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Danny Hamel/L. Roeseler/T. Hunnicutt Jr., Kawasaki
1994--Ivan Stewart, Toyota (Trophy-Truck)
Dave Ashley/Dan Smith, Ford
Paul Krause/Ted Hunnicutt Jr., Kawasaki
1995--Curt LeDuc, Jeep (Trophy-Truck)
Mike Julson/Bob Lofton, Jimco-VW
Paul Krause/Craig Smith, Kawasaki
1996--Rob MacCachren, Ford (Trophy-Truck)
Troy Herbst, Smithbuilt-Porsche
Paul Krause/Ty Davis, Kawasaki
1997--Ivan Stewart, Toyota (Trophy-Truck)
Mark McMillin, Jimco-Porsche
Johnny Campbell/Bruce Ogilvie, Honda
1998--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Johnny Campbell/Bruce Ogilvie, Honda
1999--Ivan Stewart, Toyota
Jonah Street/Torsten Borstrom, Honda
2000--Larry Ragland, Chevy
Jonah Street/Steve Hengeveld, Honda
2001--Mark McMillin, Jimco-Chevy
Steve Hengeveld/Jonah Street, Honda
2002--Troy Herbst/Larry Roeseler, Smithbuilt-Ford
Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell, Honda
2003--Troy Herbst/Larry Roeseler, Smithbuilt-Ford
Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell, Honda
2004--Alan Pflueger, Chevy
Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell, Honda
2005--Robby Gordon, Chevy
Mike Childress/Mouse McCoy, Honda
2006--Brian Collins/Larry Ragland, Chevy
Robby Bell/Kendall Norman, Honda
2007--Larry Ragland/Brian Collins, Chevy
Robby Bell/Kendall Norman/Steve Hengeveld, Honda
2008--B.J. Baldwin, Chevy
Robby Bell/Kendall Norman, Honda
2009--Rick D. Johnson, Ford
Bill Boyer/Donnie De Arman/Nicholas Blais/Rudy Iribe, Honda
2010--Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Ford
Kendall Norman, Quinn Cody, Honda


Amazing how you see the same names appear over and over in a period of time. Although so many enter the race, it looks like the first across the finish line is limited to a very small group year after year...

David K - 6-5-2011 at 08:17 PM

Baja 500 results
43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 500

Round 3 of five-race 2011 SCORE Desert Series

June 2-5, 2011—Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico 452.84 miles

Total Starters: 254 Total Finishers 160 (62.99 percent)


OFFICIAL FINISHERS
(Following data tracking review)

Pro Cars & Trucks

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks)—1. Bryce Menzies, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 9:04:52 (49.87 miles per hour); 2. Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 9:17:25; 3. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Ford F-150, 9:18:01; 4. Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix/Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif./Larry Vanderwey, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Chevy Silverado, 9:25:09; 5. Gary Weyhrich/Mark Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore., Ford F-150, 9:26:59; 6. Tim Herbst, Las Vegas/Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Ford F-150, 9:27:23; 7. Rick D. Johnson/Brian Sallee, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150, 10:16:24; 8. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Hummer H3, 10:19:45; 9. Jesse James, Austin, Texas, Chevy Silverado, 10:28:41; 10. Jesse Ashcraft, San Marcos, Calif./Adam Ashcraft, Oceanside, Calif., Ford F-150, 10:36:27;11. Robbie Pierce, Santee, Calif., Ford F-150, 11:04:47;12. Gus Vildosola Jr. /Gus Vildosola Sr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150, 11:09:08; 13. Kory Scheeler/Brian Collins, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 11:28:03; 14. Mike Voudouris, Austin, Texas/Billy Goerke, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 11:29:39; 15. Ken Losch, Tempe, Ariz./Greg Nunley, Tulare, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 11:58:47; 16. Pete Sohren, Glendale, Ariz., Ford F-150, 12:03:51; 17. Adam Householder/Terry Householder, Orange, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 12:04:13; 18. Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va./Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn., Chevy Silverado, 12:10:05; 19. Ron Whitton/Chase Dana, Mesa, Ariz., Ford F-150, 12:39:27; 20. Scott Whipple, Scott Gailey, Norco, Calif., Ford F-150, 14:39:56; 21. Jesse Jones, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Ford F-250, 13:44:58 (28 Starters, 21 Finishers);

CLASS 1 (Unlimited single or two-seaters)—1. Steven Eugenio, Alpine, Calif./Adam Pfankuch, Oceanside, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 9:48:33 (46.20mph); 2. Justin Davis, Chino Hills, Calif., ESM-Chevy, 9:51:31; 3. Damen Jefferies, Apple Valley, Calif., Jefferies-Chevy, 10:23:49; 4. Brent Lenk, Newport Beach, Calif./Dale Lenk, Costa Mesa, Calif./Grant Lenk, Newport Beach, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 10:27:41; 5. Mike Childress, Wrightwood, Calif., Porter-Chevy, 10:33:56; 6. Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif./Jeff Quinn, Anaheim, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 10:40:03; 7. Daniel McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Chuck Hovey, Escondido, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 10:57:39; 8. Dan Myers, Costa Mesa, Calif., Porter-Chevy, 11:15:35; 9. Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, Calif./Kash Vessels, Bonsall, Calif., HMS-Chevy, 12:02:23; 10. Armin Schwarz/Armin Kremer, Germany, Jimco-Chevy, 12:12:30; 11. Garrick Freitas, Visalia, Calif./Steve Shahan, Tulare, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 13:59:07; 12. Dan Martin, El Segundo, Calif./Dale Dondel, San Jacinto, Calif., Racer-Chevy, 15:07:09; 13. Steve Appleton, Boise, Idaho/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 15:30:11; 14. Chris Kemp, San Clemente, Calif./Rob Harris, La Habra, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 15:43:13; 15. Brian Parkhouse/Cody Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 16:02:09; 16. David Greenhill, Crowley, Texas/Mike Boone, Garden Grove, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 22:29:18 (27 Starters, 16 Finishers)

CLASS 1-2/1600 (VW-powered, single or two-seaters to 1600cc)—1. Luke McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Justin Smith, Capistrano Beach, Calif., AlumiCraft, 11:22:34 (39.81mph); 2. Brian Wilson/Kyle Quinn, Irvine, Calif., Kreger, 12:46:16; 3. Quentin Tucker, Imperial, Calif./Mile Wyatt, Brawley, Calif., Curry, 12:46:33; 4. Brad Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Brian DeNault, San Clemente, Calif., Kreger, 12:52:02; 5. J.J. Schnarr, Reno, Nev./Mark Levrett/Curt Michitsh, Sparks, Nev., Levco, 15:15:20; 6. Francisco Escareno/Hector Mireles/Luivan Voelker, Mexicali, Mexico, Garibay, 15:34:54; 7. Daniel Lopez, Ensenada, Mexico/Ambrosio Gutierrez, Mission, Texas, Curry, 15:49:35; 8. Arturo Velazco/Abel Velazco, Banning, Calif., VBR, 16:03:29; 9. Kevin J. Walsh, Manchester, Mo./George Peters, Newbury Park, Calif./Luke Babb, Monrovia, Calif., Penhall, 16:34:33; 10. Juan Fernandez III/Horacio Lora, San Diego, Lothringer, 20:27:00; 11. Andrew Myers/Steve Myers, Newport Beach, Calif., Lothringer, 22:25:59 (16 Starters, 11 Finishers)

CLASS 3 (Short wheelbase 4X4)—1. Donald Moss, Sacramento, Calif./Ken Moss, Marysville, Calif./Dave Grundman, Elk Grove, Calif., Ford Bronco, 15:00:54; 2. Justin Perkins, Pride, La./Jay Nelson, Baton Rouge, La., Jeep Wrangler TJ, 22:14:14 (6 Starters, 2 Finishers)

CLASS 5 (Unlimited VW Baja Bugs)—1. Cody Kellogg, Cypress, Calif./Rick Wilcoxson, Upland, Calif./Troy Johnson, Riverside, Calif., 12:50:06 (35.28mph); 2. Kevin Carr/Noe Valdez, San Diego, 14:27:05 (3 Starters, 2 Finishers)

CLASS 5/1600 (1600cc VW Baja Bugs)—1. Carlos Rivas/Pedro Nunez, Mexicali, Mexico, 14:26:06 (31.37mph); 2. Emilio Salcido, Mexicali, Mexico, 16:17:10 (4 Starters, 2 Finishers)

CLASS 6 (Unlimited, production mini trucks)—1. Marc Burnett, Chula Vista, Calif./Steve Winnenberg, Lakeside, Calif., Ford Ranger, 11:35:17 (39.08mph); 2. Jeff Holmes, Monte Serano, Calif./J.T. Holmes Jr, Olympic Valley, Calif., Ford Ranger, 15:17:08; 3. Mike West, Chandler, Ariz./Richard Cassey, Queen Creek, Ariz., TrophyLite-Ford, 16:45:27; 4. Javier Manzo/Sinume Navarrete, Tijuana, Mexico, Ford Ranger, 18:41:25; 5. Scott Ulrich, Carlsbad, Calif./Rodney Engene, Bonita, Calif., Ford Ranger, 18:57:16 (9 Starters, 5 Finishers)

CLASS 7 (Open, production mini trucks)—1. Arturo Alvarez/Quetzalli Cortez, Mexicali, Mexico, Ford Ranger, 16:23:25 (27.63mph); 2. Dan Chamlee, Summerland, Calif./Tom Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif., Ford Ranger, 18:00:12; 3. Brandon Walsh, Encinitas, Calif., Toyota Tacoma, 20:38:20 (3 Starters, 3 Finishers)

CLASS 7SX (Modified, open mini trucks)—1. Elias Hanna/Miguel Padilla, Ensenada, Mexico, Ford Ranger, 17:52:34 (25.33mph) (2 Starters, 1 Finisher)

CLASS 8 (Full-sized two-wheel drive trucks)—1. Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn./Rudolfo Iribe, San Ysidro, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 11:26:48 (39.56mph); 2. Noah Ostanik, Encinitas, Calif./Kevin Guevara, Vista, Calif., Ford F-150, 13:22:00; 3. Rick Sanchez/Humberto Arce, San Vicente, Mexico, Ford F-150, 19:12:48; 4. Kent Kroeker, Valley Center, Calif., Dodge Ram1500, 19:40:20 (6 Starters, 4 Finishers)

CLASS 10 (Single or two-seaters to 1650cc)—1. Sergio Salgado/Gustavo Pinuelas/Cesar Castillo, Mexicali, Mexico, Jimco-Honda, 11:33:37 (39.17mph); 2. Pete Pigott, Seattle/Jose Arzate/Oscar Sotelo, Irvine, Calif., BTC-Subaru, 13:24:35; 3. J. Allard/Peter DeSantis, Seattle, BTC-Subaru, 14:23:54; 4. Peter Hajas, Wayzata, Minn./Steven Hajas, Delano, Minn., Kreger-Chevy, 15:05:07; 5. Christian Hammarskjold, Devon, Pa./Mark Townsend, Wayne, Pa./Jeff Smith, Canada, BTC-Subaru, 15:45:24 (11 Starters, 5 Finishers)

SCORE LITE (VW-powered, Limited single-1776cc-or two-seaters-1835cc)—1. Rafael Navarro IV/Ravael Navarro III, Temecula, Calif./Vic Bruckmann, Lemon Grove, Calif., Jimco, 11:17:27 (40.11mph);
2. Zak Langley, Santa Monica, Calif./Mike Howell, El Segundo, Calif./Bernie Carr, Solvang, Calif., Smith, 11:47:13; 3. Robert Smith, Redondo Beach, Calif./Robert Hofman, Torrance, Calif., Jimco, 13:24:58;
4. Perry McNeil, Lemon Grove, Calif./Alfie Bueno, El Cajon, Calif., Lothringer, 13:26:15; 5. Samuel Araiza/Ernesto Cervantes, La Paz, Mexico, Curry, 13:55:44; 6. Luis Martinez, Mexicali, Mexico/Victor Lugo, Calexico, Calif., Foddrill, 14:29:36; 7. Brent Parkhouse, Long Beach/Brent Gustin, Seal Beach, Calif., Moulton, 15:15:12; 8. Carlos Gonzalez/Francisco Perez/Federico Jimenez, Mexicali, Mexico, Porter, 15:32:16; 9. Carlos Montalvan/Hector Garcia, Chula Vista, Calif./Hiram Duran, Tecate, Calif., Jimco, 16:59:34; 10. Steven Lisa, Paradise Valley, Ariz./Anthony Lisa, Scottsdale, Ariz., Foddrill, 19:08:45 (13 Starters, 10 Finishers)

CLASS 11 (Stock VW Sedans)—1. Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn./Ramon Fernandez, Ensenada, Mexico, 17:28:59 (25.90mph); 2. Matt Cullen, Long Beach, Calif./Juan Avila, San Diego/Jesus Media, Ensenada, Mexico, 21:44:16 (6 Starters, 2 Finishers)

STOCK FULL (Stock, Full-sized trucks)—(3 Starters, 0 Finishers)

PROTRUCK (Limited, production trucks)—1. Jessica McMillin/Beau Elkert, National City, Calif., Ford F-150, 16:32:21 (27.38mph) (1 Starter, 1 Finisher)

CLASS 7-2 (Unlimited Mini-Truck, 2.2/2.4-Liter Ecotec engine)—1. Wes Bevly IV, Corpus Christi, Texas/Ron Stobaugh, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., BajaLite-Chevy, 12:51:02 (35.24mph); 2. Bruce Finchum/Fawn Finchum, Mesa, Ariz., TrophyLite-Chevy, 15:02:56; 3. Ben Phillips/Martin Morehead, Yuba City, Ariz., TrophyLite-Chevy, 18:41:27; 4. Dana Dague, Huntington Beach, Calif./Louis Chamberland, Oak Hills, Calif., Mason-Chevy, 19:31:15 (6 Starters, 4 Finishers)

CLASS 4 (Unlimited open-wheel car, 2.2/2.4-Liter Ecotec engine)—1. Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va./Kyle Green, Gilbert, Ariz./Eduardo Laguna, Mexicali, Mexico, PSD-Chevy, 15:34:29 (29.07mph); 2. Tony Miglini, Dallas/Noel Chandler, San Francisco/Curtis Wegener, Long Beach, Calif./Joe Desrosiers, San Marcos, Calif., Predator X18-Chevy, 20:55:28 (4 Starters, 2 Finishers)

CLASS 2-D (Unlimited open-wheel car/truck, 2.0-Liter, Turbo or supercharged)—(1 Starter, 0 Finishers)

PRO MOTORCYCLES
CLASS 22 (450cc or more)—1. Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Quinn Cody, Buellton, Calif./Johnny Campbell, San Clemente, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 8:47:07 (51.75mph); 2. Colton Udall/David Kamo, Caldwell, Idaho, Honda CRF450X, 8:57:07; 3. Ivan Ramirez/Brandon Prieto, Ensenada, Mexico, KTM 450XCW, 9:25:16; 4. Francisco Arredondo, Guatemala/Connor Penhall, Corona, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 11:05:20; 5.. Chad Thornton, Farmington, N.M./Kyle Abney, Albuquerque, N.M./Mike Whitman, Farmington, N.M., 11:33:40; 6. Marco Barnaldez, Ensenada, Mexico, Kawasaki KX500, 13:52:17; 7. Doug Swerbus/Keith Webster/Marc Marlow, Canada, Honda CRF450X, 14:56:58; 8. A.J. Stewart, Jamul, Calif./Bryce Stavron/Donald Stanley, San Clemente, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 19:28:36 (9 Starters, 8 Finishers)

CLASS 21 (450cc or less)—1. Trevor Insley, San Clemente, Calif./Matt Eddy/Max Eddy Jr., Barstow, Calif./Bill Gilbert, Ladera Ranch, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 10:35:13 (42.78mph); 2 Adam Neuwirth, Los Angeles/Brandon Prieto, Ensenada, Mexico/Ricky Brabec, Oak Hills, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 10:37:36; 3. Brody Kunz/ Phil Cowan/Chris Parr, Colorado Springs, Colo., Kawasaki KLX450, 10:57:59; 4. David Kleiman, Carlsbad, Calif./Mike Gress, Anaheim Hills, Calif./Bill Grant, Park City, Utah, Honda CRF450X, 11:47:21; 5. Carlos Miranda/Emmanuel Verdugo/Rigoberto Gomez, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 12:23:49 (6 Starters, 5 Finishers)

CLASS 30 (Riders over 30 years old)—1. Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas/Steve Garnett, Carson City, Nev./Brian Pinard, Sun City, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 9:56:05 (45.58mph); 2. Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Jason Trubey, Henderson, Nev./Scott Myers, Menifee, Calif./David Fry, Las Vegas/Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 10:13:25; 3. Tim Abshire, Dana Point, Calif./Scott Clemens, Laguna Niguel, Calif./John Burke-Zuber, Victorville, Calif./Craig McCall, Riverside, Calif., Honda CRF450x, 12:04:41; 4. Felix Figueroa/Marco Cornejo, San Deigo/Adrian Valdez, Tijuana, Mexico/Avelino Montoya, La Paz, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 14:19:26; 5. Adrian Cruz, San Diego/Manuel Solazar, Bonita, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 15:10:05; 6. Scott Arneill, Norwalk, Conn., Honda CRF450X, 17:01:06 (7 Starters, 6 Finishers)

CLASS 40 (Riders over 40 years old)—1. Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Ron Wilson, Encinitas, Calif./Jeff Sheets, Henderson, Nev./Brett Helm, Poway, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 10:18:45 (43.91mph); 2. Mike Prunty/Sterlyn Rigsby, Temecula, Calif./Lester Lehigh, Bishop, Calif./Colie Potter, Murrieta, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 11:40:17; 3. Rob Barnum, Phelan, Calif./Mike Kay, San Clemente, Calif./Jack McCormick, Tempe, Ariz., Husqvarna TC510, 13:02:34; 4.Todd Lopez, Mission Viejo, Calif./Kent Light, San Clemente, Calif., 16:13:32 (5 Starters, 4 Finishers)

CLASS 50 (Riders over 50 years old)—1. Jim Dizney, Alpine, Calif./Doug Smith, Upland, Calif./Dave Potts, Burbank, Calif./Eric McKenna, Loomis, Calif./Charlie Marshal, Carmichael, Calif./Raymond Spore, Davis, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 11:33:05 (39.20mph); 2. Greg Haggart, LaJolla, Calif., Husaberg FE570, 21:00:59; 3. Ken Kosiorek, San Diego, Honda XR650R, 22:26:43 (6 Starters, 3 Finishers)

CLASS 60 (Riders over 60 years old)—1. Donald Lewis, Marlborough, Conn./Sam Dempsey, Lake Balboa, Calif./Bob Gates, Hesperia, Calif./Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif./Will Rogers, Escondido, Calif./Jim Dizney, Alpine, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 16:53:25 (26.81mph) (1 Starter, 1 Finisher)

PRO ATVs
CLASS 25 (450cc or more)—1. Wayne Matlock/Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif./Wes Miller, Los Angeles, Honda TRX700XX, 11:20:56 (39.90mph); 2. Rafael Torres/Juan Naranjo/Damaria Maduena/Jouquin Maduena/Carlos Cansteneda, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 13:16:55; 3. Craig Christy/Andy Lagzdins, Burbank, Calif./Dave Scott, Belen, N.M., Honda TRX700XX, 16:54:17; 4. Scott Chandler, Grand Prairie, Texas/Gary Gunn, Dallas, Texas/Kirby Stanislaus, Chanute, Kan., Honda TRX700XX, 18:54:09 (8 Starters, 4 Finishers)

CLASS 24 (450cc or less)—1. Brandon Brown, Umatilla, Ore./Jorie Williams, Longview, Wash./Kenny Sanford, Tacoma, Wash./Robbie Mitchell, Price, Utah/Christopher Kristensen, Vancouver, Wash., Honda TRX450R, 11:15:34 (40.22mph); 2. Juan Sanchez/Angel Sanchez, Chula Vista, Calif./Gerard Ibarra, San Ysidro, Calif./Santos Perez, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda TRX450X, 11:20:58; 3. Jorge Brambila, Imperial Beach, Calif./Julio Cornejo, San Diego/David Nunez, Imperial Beach, Calif./Manuel Jimenez, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 11:50:53; 4. Nick Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif./Jason Greenhaw, Bakersfield, Calif./Nick DeStout, Oceanside, Calif./Frank Batista, Riverdale, Calif., Honda TRX450R, 12:13:25; 5. Adan Arellano/Eduardo Arellano/Adolfo Arellano/Alfonso Cota, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 12:32:28; 6. Jamie Kirkpatrick, Olympia, Wash./Sean McHugh, Emunalaw, Wash./Dale Mininger, Buckley, Wash./David Jenkins, Kennewick, Wash., Honda TRX450R, 12:36:32; 7. Heriberto Marquez/Julio Gomez/Adrian Lopez, Ensenada/Raul Cano, Tijuana, Mexico, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 12:40:34; 8. Fernando Amador, Ensenada, Mexico/Jorge Perez/Adulfo Loya, San Quintin/Franciso Villavicencio, Guerrero Negro, Mexico, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 20:52:04 (11 Starters, 8 Finishers)

CLASS 26 (Limited, Utility)—1. Carl Vella, Ardsley, N.Y./Mike Penland, Rabun Gap, Ga./Raymond Regis, Huntington, N.Y., Can-Am Outlander800, 15:31:47 (29.16mph); 2. Joe Rice, Lomita, Calif./Tim Winiarski, Carson, Calif./Rob Ransford, Chicago/Fernando Avalos, 21, Ensenada, Mexico, Can-Am 800R, 16:27:00 (2 Starters, 2 Finishers)

SPORTSMAN
SPT CAR—1. Peter Lang, Santa Rosa, Calif./Peter Irving, Alano, Calif., Homebuilt-Buick, 16:01:37 (28.25mph); 2. Viry Felix/Alfonso Varo, Ensenada, Mexico, Varo-VW, 17:17:42 (3 Starters, 2 Finishers)

SPT TRUCK—1. Randy Swink, El Cajon, Calif./Steve Finnegan, La Mesa, Calif./Dwight Gran, San Diego, Ford Ranger, 16:27:27 (27.52mph) (2 Starters, 1 Finisher)

SPT UTV (660cc, 4-wheel utility vehicle)—(6 Starters, 0 Finishers)

SPT M/C< (450CC or less)—1. Marco Meave, Chula Vista, Calif./Juan Gutierrez, Tecate, Mexico/Jesus Rosas, Mexicali, Mexico/Arnulfo Verdugo Jr., Chula Vista, Calif., Yamaha WR450F, 11:29:27 (39.41mph); 2. Raymond Gray, Torrance, Calif./J.R. LaVancil, Santa Clarita, Calif., Yamaha WR450, 12:30:02; 3. Fred Sobke, Bonita, Calif./Jake Stagg, Oceanside, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 12:44:44; 4. Diego Lopez/Francisco Teran/Christian Teran, Glendale, Ariz./Jaime Verdusco, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 13:09:39; 5. Patrick Williams, Texarkana, Texas/Walter Lemonovich, Sagamore Hills, Ohio/Brent Balika, Akron, Ohio, KTM 400XC-W, 19:22:17; 6. Richard Heinauer/John Sylvester/Robert Kirk, Hereford, Ariz./John Cochrane, Virginia Beach, Va., Honda CRF450X, 21:37:26 (8 Starters, 6 Finishers)

SPT M/C> (450cc or more)—1. Ulises Fierro, Tijuana, Mexico/Marco Higuera, Ensenada, Mexico/Eric Yorba, Jamul, Calif./Michael Valenzuela, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 11:55:23 (37.98mph); 2. Cody Larsen/Chris Webb, Canada, Honda CRF450X, 12:01:21; 3. Carlos Valdez/Oscar Garcia, Tijuana, Mexico/Rylen Adir, San Diego, KTM 450, 12:05:39; 4. Darren Lowrey, Upland, Calif./Christopher Midkiff, LaVerne, Calif./Steve McWhurter, Albuquerque, N.M., Honda CRF450X, 12:09:21; 5. Matthew Banuelos/Greg Gilbert, Whittier, Calif./Rigo Navarro, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 12:40:02; 6. Mark Winkelman, Cedar Hill, Texas/Jon Winkelman, San Marcos, Calif./Brian Karris, Torrance, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 12:47:38;7. Mike Mensinger, San Diego/Cullin Valentine, Solana Beach, Calif./Tim Erickson, Encinitas, Calif./John Nolting, Poway, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 12:59:58; 8. Risto Niemi, Finland/Andrew Hursch/Shaun Ryan, San Diego, Honda XR650R, 13:12:03; 9. Steve Malley, San Diego/Christian Carpenter, Seguim, Wash./Doug Koczkowski/Matt Kuczkowski, San Diego, Honda CRF450X, 13:34:50; 10. Tomohiro Murakami/Kazuhiro Nakamura, Japan, Honda CRF450X, 14:46:24;; 11. Stuart Gildred, Buellton, Calif./Josh Lynn, Santa Barbara, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 15:32:28; 12. Akihiri Saito/Tsutomu Arihara, Japan, Honda CRF450X, 16:54:24:19 (20 Starters, 12 Finishers)

SPT ATV—1. Juan Gonzalez/Franciso Perez/Carlos Batiz, Ensenada, Mexico/Alejandro Garcia, Riverside, Calif., Honda TRX450R, 12:37:07 (35.89mph); 2. Juan Dominguez/Alonzo Dominguez, Yuma, Ariz./Alan Lopez, San Luis, Ariz./Martin Munoz, Yuma, Ariz., Honda TRX450R, 13:32:59; 3. Moises Saiza, Ensenada, Mexico/Eduardo Vasquez, Vista, Calif./Alan Rodelo/Erick Canett, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda TRX700XX, 14:45:36; 4. Ivan Espinoza/Julio B. Romero, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 15:01:52; 5. Richard Epperson, Tucson, Ariz./Thomas Miller, Vail, Ariz./Nick Steinman/Ray Arriaga, Queen Creek, Ariz., Honda TRX450R, 16:31:17; 6. Daniel Montano, San Diego/Roger Rubio, Sun City, Calif./Jose Contreras, Tecate, Mexico/Adrian Horones, Orange, Calif., Honda TRX450R, 19:08:50 (11 Starters, 6 Finishers)


43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 500
Round 3 of five-race 2011 SCORE Desert Series
June 2-5, 2011—Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico 452.84 miles


TOP OVERALL FINISHERS
Pro Cars & Trucks

1. Bryce Menzies, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 9:04:52 (49.87 miles per hour) (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
2. Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 9:17:25 (48.74mph) (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
3. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Ford F-150, 9:18:01 (48.69mph) (SCORE Trophy-Truck
4. Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix/Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif./Larry Vanderwey, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Chevy Silverado, 9:25:09 (48.08mph) (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
5. Gary Weyhrich/Mark Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore., Ford F-150, 9:26:59 (47.92mph) SCORE Trophy-Truck)
6. Tim Herbst, Las Vegas/Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Ford F-150, 9:27:23 (47.89mph) (SCORE Trophy-Truck
7. Steven Eugenio, Alpine, Calif./Adam Pfankuch, Oceanside, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 9:48:33 (46.17mph) (Class 1)
8. Justin Davis, Chino Hills, Calif., ESM-Chevy, 9:51:31 (45.93mph) (Class 1)
9. Rick D. Johnson/Brian Sallee, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150, 10:16:24 (44.08mph) (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
10. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Hummer H3, 10:19:45 (43.84mph) (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
11. Damen Jefferies, Apple Valley, Calif., Jefferies-Chevy, 10:23:49 (43.56mph) (Class 1)
12. Brent Lenk, Newport Beach, Calif./Dale Lenk, Costa Mesa, Calif./Grant Lenk, Newport Beach, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 10:27:41 (43.29mph) (Class 1)
13. Jesse James, Austin, Texas, Chevy Silverado, 10:28:41 (43.22mph) (SCORE Trophy-
14. Mike Childress, Wrightwood, Calif., Porter-Chevy, 10:33:56 (42.86) (Class 1)
15. Jesse Ashcraft, San Marcos, Calif./Adam Ashcraft, Oceanside, Calif., Ford F-150, 10:36:27 (42.69mph) (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
16. Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif./Jeff Quinn, Anaheim, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 10:40:03 (42.45mph) (Class 1)
17. Daniel McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Chuck Hovey, Escondido, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 10:57:39 (41.31mph) (Class 1)
18. Robbie Pierce, Santee, Calif., Ford F-150, 11:04:47 (40.87mph) (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
19. Gus Vildosola Jr. /Gus Vildosola Sr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150, 11:09:08 (40.61mph) (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
20. Dan Myers, Costa Mesa, Calif., Porter-Chevy, 11:15:35 (40.22mph) (Class 1)
Pro Motorcycles
1. Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Quinn Cody, Buellton, Calif./Johnny Campbell, San Clemente, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 8:47:07 (51.76mph) (Class 22)
2. Colton Udall/David Kamo, Caldwell, Idaho, Honda CRF450X, 8:57:07 (50.79mph) (Class 22)
3. Ivan Ramirez/Brandon Prieto, Ensenada, Mexico, KTM 450XCW, 9:25:16 (48.07mph) (Class 22)
4. Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas/Steve Garnett, Carson City, Nev./Brian Pinard, Sun City, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 9:56:05 (45.58mph) (Class 30)
5. Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Jason Trubey, Henderson, Nev./Scott Myers, Menifee, Calif./David Fry, Las Vegas/Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 10:13:25 (44.29mph) (Class 30)
6. Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Ron Wilson, Encinitas, Calif./Jeff Sheets, Henderson, Nev./Brett Helm, Poway, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 10:18:45 (43.91mph) (Class 40)
7. Trevor Insley, San Clemente, Calif./Matt Eddy/Max Eddy Jr., Barstow, Calif./Bill Gilbert, Ladera Ranch, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 10:35:13 (42.77mph) (Class 21)
8.. Adam Neuwirth, Los Angeles/Brandon Prieto, Ensenada, Mexico/Ricky Brabec, Oak Hills, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 10:37:36 (42.61mph) (Class 21)
9. Brody Kunz/ Phil Cowan/Chris Parr, Colorado Springs, Colo., Kawasaki KLX450, 10:57:59 (41.29mph) (Class 21)
10. Francisco Arredondo, Guatemala/Connor Penhall, Corona, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 11:05:20 (40.84mph) (Class 22)
Pro ATVs
1. Brandon Brown, Umatilla, Ore./Jorie Williams, Longview, Wash./Kenny Sanford, Tacoma, Wash./Robbie Mitchell, Price, Utah/Christopher Kristensen, Vancouver, Wash., Honda TRX450R, 11:15:34 (40.22mph) (Class 24)
2. Wayne Matlock/Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif./Wes Miller, Los Angeles, Honda TRX700XX, 11:20:56 (39.90mph) (Class 25)
3. Juan Sanchez/Angel Sanchez, Chula Vista, Calif./Gerard Ibarra, San Ysidro, Calif./Santos Perez, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda TRX450X, 11:20:58 (39.90mph) (Class 24)
4. Jorge Brambila, Imperial Beach, Calif./Julio Cornejo, San Diego/David Nunez, Imperial Beach, Calif./Manuel Jimenez, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 11:50:53 (38.22mph) (Class 24)
5. Nick Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif./Jason Greenhaw, Bakersfield, Calif./Nick DeStout, Oceanside, Calif./Frank Batista, Riverdale, Calif., Honda TRX450R, 12:13:25 (37.05mph) (Class 24)« Última Modificación: Hoy a las 01:13:17 por ::: sHuBeRt IvAn ::: »

David K - 6-5-2011 at 08:19 PM

Josh (our son at Stewart's RaceWorks) was happy to hear that the Class 6 truck he prepped for the race won... and another prepped at Raceworks in the Trophy Truck class finished in 5th place.

dtbushpilot - 6-5-2011 at 08:31 PM

Well, my little boy survived another one. They had a pretty good run without any major problems. 5th place class 22, 14th overall motorcycle. Not bad for 2 over 40 guys and a 55 year old fart.

I hate the Baja races any more, I worry about my family and friends. I usually go in a support role as it's been a few years since they have asked me to be a rider on the team. I'm physically sick the day of the race worrying about my son. He has said he was through racing in Baja several times before but I guess this is his crack.....maybe there is a 12 step program that I can get him into......

I went to the San Felipe 250 with them a couple of months ago and actually did some prerunning....I still have the Xrays around here somewhere. I didn't go to the 500, me and my sweetheart decided to go to Bahia Asuncion and soak up some "ubication" instead.....dt

[Edited on 6-6-2011 by dtbushpilot]

David K - 6-5-2011 at 08:54 PM

To just finish a Baja race is quite an accomplishment!

Thanks for the report David...

TMW - 6-6-2011 at 08:28 AM

DT, racing is like Baja the pull is sometimes greater than you think. You think about all that could go wrong but once you are riding you don't think about that. You only think of what you are doing then. As a dad it is really hard not to think of your son when he's out there and what could happen.

TMW - 6-6-2011 at 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by BajaGringo

Amazing how you see the same names appear over and over in a period of time. Although so many enter the race, it looks like the first across the finish line is limited to a very small group year after year...


The winners are asscociated with racing programs that pay attention to the smallest of details. Big bucks are put into everything related. There are a few drivers and riders that just know how to win. Larry Ragland use to say "it's being Baja smart".

Until the Sportsman classes came along the little guys with little money had to run with the big boys so to speak. They still do in some classes. The OA winners will come from the high dollar classes. To build a Trophy Truck and run a 5 race SCORE series cost between $500,000 to a million dollars. It probably cost Honda close to $100,000 a year to support the two bikes in the SCORE series and that doesn't include paying anyones salary. Just figure the cost of the race bikes and maybe pre-runner bikes, spare parts, including wheels, setting up the pits with all the personnel, food lodging etc. It's not cheap.

David K - 6-6-2011 at 09:07 AM

All to say the product (or person) is 'Baja Proven'!

motoged - 6-6-2011 at 09:15 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Well, my little boy survived another one. ....
I went to the San Felipe 250 with them a couple of months ago and actually did some prerunning....I still have the Xrays around here somewhere. I didn't go to the 500, me and my sweetheart decided to go to Bahia Asuncion and soak up some "ubication" instead.....dt[Edited on 6-6-2011 by dtbushpilot]


David,
Glad your son made it safely....and that you and J. soaked up some excellent ubication...:coolup:

I have heard that guys around your age can get injured just riding a "Gentleman's Ride" in Baja...











TMW - 6-6-2011 at 09:17 AM

Ivan Stewart and Toyota PPI did really good and look at the money that went into that program. I think it really paid off for Toyota.

Did I tell you I pre-ran from Laguna Salada to Borrego in my Toyota last Thursday. No problems. The frontend needs more clearance, the skid plate did scrap a few times. Got passed by one bike, two buggies and four trucks. The arroyos were really soft sand.

David K - 6-6-2011 at 10:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by TW
Ivan Stewart and Toyota PPI did really good and look at the money that went into that program. I think it really paid off for Toyota.

Did I tell you I pre-ran from Laguna Salada to Borrego in my Toyota last Thursday. No problems. The frontend needs more clearance, the skid plate did scrap a few times. Got passed by one bike, two buggies and four trucks. The arroyos were really soft sand.


This will be the region of our next 'In Search Of' event... The Lost Diaz Grave!

BornFisher - 6-6-2011 at 10:15 PM

Edit because I posted on the wrong thread!!

[Edited on 6-7-2011 by BornFisher]