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1000 Prerun
A friend of mine just finished prerunning the 1000 course. The course does not go up the summit on the hill side road but rather goes up the wash to
the dam. Lots of rocks. The down hill side has lots of gulles from the rain. It takes the wash at the bottom to Cohabuso and it gets tight then opens
up about half way for a fast two lane. The course from the Old Puertocitos Rd to Matomi is fun with lots of Cholla further in. Out of Matomi lots of
bolders at top. At Erindera "Arroyo San Rafael" very very soft, looks like a truck eater.
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What type of vehicle did they use?....and how long did it take?....where is that arroyo at in the Erindera area?.....
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What type of vehicle did they use?....and how long did it take?....where is that arroyo at in the Erindera area?.....
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He was in a VW powered off road buggy. When you first come into Erindera you drop into the wash at RM596 turning right at the beach at RM 598. Your in
it for almost 2 miles. He called it San Rafael.
He did it over a couple of days. While there are fast sections most of the course is not. My guess is that first bike average speed maybe 47 or 48mph.
1st 4 wheeler 45.
[Edited on 10-29-2005 by TW]
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A few pre-runners in the San Felipe area also. Saw some coming down today also.
In San Felipe area, Zoo road doesn't have closed sign, but is closed in the residentia larea due to road work. So head south to the San Felipe
Storage lot and take that road and you'll have no problems.
Also the army checkpoint at Hghy 3 and 5 intersection was checking all the Southbound cars today - lift the hood, in the trunk - took cover off air
cleaner. First time in a loooong time that much checkinbg of Southbound traffic.
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Lou, I'll be down next Sat. to prerun with Paul on his section. We'll stop by and say hi if your there. Then I'm going up to Mike's to run around
Meling if I'm not too tired from riding with Paul.
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I'll be here - look forward to seeing you both---you can headquarter here if you need to--
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\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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I plan on going from Saldana #2 to San Felipe. About 85 miles or we can just end it at Zoo rd so we can stop by and visit with Lou. I plan to also go
get some fish tacos before heading home. TW I'll give you a call so we can make plans. Count on being tired with plenty of whoops to keep the muscles
and back aching.
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Lots of noise on the new road past El Dorado last few days - saw a Riviera chase truck coming out today. With the Shrimp Festival and pre-runners,
the town should be jumping this weekend.
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Tunaeater 11 5 05
Here's a shot of Tunaeater on powerline road at Zoo Road in San Felipe on his pre-run for the Baja 1000 in a couple weeks.
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Lou it was good to see you. I can't wait for next weekend. I hope Corky makes it. TW should be better by then also. We will all have to get together
for dinner or drinks. Keep me posted....Paul
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Paul how did your prerun go from Saldana to hwy 3, fast, rough a little of both. It's been a long time since I've been on that section.
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I think it went pretty fast Tom. the was to Zoo road in 1 hr 15 min -
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Tom the prerun was good. Soft, rocky and some silt on the first section Saldana to hwy 3. The 2nd half from hwy 3 to SF was well you know the normal
whoops for endless miles. My suspension was working great and I made good time through there. We started at 7:40(saldana) and I was with Baja lou at
10:40am(zoo rd). That was of course not at speed and stopping at hwy 3 and one time along the trail to pull out some cactus. I managed to wrestle with
one about 15 miles before Z00 rd. I had to take of my jersey and pick them out one by one. Everything was ok though. I'm looking forward to prerunning
this weekend again. let me know your plans...Paul
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Paul, does the course go by the wells that pump water down to the mine just north of 3 poles. Somewhere near the wells is a road that goes back to the
road coming out of the Pole Line road that Ken Cooke uses on his Pole Line Road run. If we have a little time I'd like to see if we can find it.
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Good to see...
I just was over at SCORE's website reading the Baja 1000 notes, and am pleased to see the following posted there... these are just three of several
notes posted.
(The parts within quotes are from SCORE, the a), b), c) are mine)
a) "All roads you will be pre-running on are open to the public. Many of these roads are the only way in and out of ranches. At all times you must
expect to encounter oncoming traffic. Be alert for cattle and horses roaming freely on and around the course."
b) " Pre-running is exactly that - familiarizing yourself with the race course at a safe pace, not at race speeds. "
c) "Everyone must do their part to protect and preserve the Baja ecological environment. Please properly dispose of all solid and liquid waste during
your pre-run. Do not litter, start fires, or deviate from the marked course."
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I know 'mcgyver' and others are concerned about the right and/or safety of using Baja's roads that are open to pre-running, before the actual race...
As a former SCORE contestant, pit team captain, and fan of Off Road racing, the above statements from SCORE I knew to be true, but have (in the past)
had an arguement with a small group on the Internet about the validity of these points.
Many thanks to Sal Fish and the rest of the SCORE crew for making these and other points clear.
Long Live the Baja 1000!
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TW,
This should help get you on the Pole Line Road. It's a little too old to show the mine water line but you know about where that is.
The road has been washed out where it crosses a wash (tall bank) just NW of Arroyo Grande, but a bike should be able to find a way. You want the small
dots that go to Canada Jaquegel.
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Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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Thanks Neal.
Lou, Paul and I will be at your place Sat. morning to prerun the bottom loop. If I get an early start Fri. from here, I'll see you Friday evening
otherwise I'll be there Sat morning, probably about 8am. Either be in my white Toyota PU or Silver GMC Z71.
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Looking forward to seeing you both - Corkey's supposed to be here but don't know when.
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Corky sent us an email. He is coming down on Sunday.
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