David K
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Off Road Expo 2011
Was much bigger and better than the 2009 show (the last one we attended)! Still not as big as 2008 and earlier... the glory years where we had more
money to circulate!
Today, we rode up with Josh as he had to retrieve the Ford Raptor Luxury PreRunner that was on display at the Dirt Sports Magazine section in building
6.
Our ride to the expo.
Once inside, lots to see in 3 buildings and outside...
Josh, one of the team at Stewart's RaceWorks that built the Raptors for TSCO.
After the show, we got to ride in it out to the parking lot where it was loaded on the trailer...
To Be Continued...
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David K
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A combination of extreme 4WD rigs, Off Road Racers, Ultimate camping equipment was all on display.
To Be Continues...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Thanks David,nice pics. |
Great photos! 
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David K
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More...
A 2012 Baja Tacoma, already turned into a race truck!
If you gotta go, but can't stop:
This was super cool... the last time I saw this Mickey Thompson racer was at the 1975 Baja Internacional (500) in Valle de Trinidad, when Mickey and
Danny pitted right by my Jeep...
Yup, it is a Chevy LUV with a 454 V-8 in the bed, and an Olds front wheel drive reversed for the rear!
June, 1975:
Mickey (standing) and Danny is checking the tire.
To Be Continued...
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David K
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Josh and his mom (Baja Angel)
Show's over... Time to move the Raptor!
Way cool to be behind the wheel of a Half Million Dollar machine!
It is a three seater... and Elizabeth lets me ride in front (no, I didn't drive it out of the building).
Thanks Josh, very cool!
Under the front.
The rear... spool differential (always locked)... tires chirp turning on pavement.
Brake calipers with thermometers!
A great and fun afternoon with Josh and mi esposa at the 2011 Off Road Expo!
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Udo
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Superb photos DK!
I think that when you arrived, the crowd was winding down.
When Jana and I arrived (9:30-2:30), the crowds were large, lots of baby strollers. 
Udo
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
Superb photos DK!
I think that when you arrived, the crowd was winding down.
When Jana and I arrived (9:30-2:30), the crowds were large, lots of baby strollers. |
Thank you Udo! I think we got in close to 2:30... Thanks for the Charger score when I called you... and sounds like a great game (beating the Broncos
in Denver), too.
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David K
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Here is the part 5 video of the making of the second (yellow) Raptor, featuring Josh, and both Raptors out in the desert being tested with helicopter
views: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkxyYPbLfrI&feature=playe...
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Great pictures, thanks DK.
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David K
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Glad you liked them TW...
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AmoPescar
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David...
Thanks for taking time to post all the cool pics and details!
Michael  
Nomad Amigos...Here\'s hoping you all have safe Baja travels, amazing sunrises, sunny days, comforting breezes, beautiful sunsets, tasty tacos,
cold cervezas and frosty margaritas!!
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David K
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Hi Amo,
Glad you liked them...! I thought you may have specially liked the neon Pacifico sign at the bar there!
[Edited on 10-12-2011 by David K]
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AmoPescar
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David,
I did LIKE the Pacifico Neon...it's cool!
But...when I was reading the post, I didn't have any cold Pacificos in the house to satisfy my sudden craving, so I had to settle for an Ice Tea!!
Michael  
Nomad Amigos...Here\'s hoping you all have safe Baja travels, amazing sunrises, sunny days, comforting breezes, beautiful sunsets, tasty tacos,
cold cervezas and frosty margaritas!!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by AmoPescar
David,
I did LIKE the Pacifico Neon...it's cool!
But...when I was reading the post, I didn't have any cold Pacificos in the house to satisfy my sudden craving, so I had to settle for an Ice Tea!!
Michael
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I have cold Pacificos and Dos Equis (XX)... here (now, but maybe not later)! 
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Still fun to look and think about it... thanks.. some solid looking stuff... looking forward for "how" it does in the field... must be fun to drive...
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wessongroup
Still fun to look and think about it... thanks.. some solid looking stuff... looking forward for "how" it does in the field... must be fun to drive...
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Here are the 5 build videos... and see them run in Part 5, too!
Stewarts Raceworks Raptor Build:
Part 1 of 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e94KR97acTQ&feature=relat...
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF5r5VYMvyo&feature=relat...
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLARr1aV3-k&feature=relat...
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxYHD7-U6xY&feature=relat...
Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkxyYPbLfrI&feature=playe...
Raptor on the dyno: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6cSuXDgrSI&feature=relat...
Here is Steve Sourapas' Prerunner built by Raceworks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFKTqg8iniQ&feature=relat...
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David K
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A look back at fun times almost 10 years ago.
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