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Ken Cooke
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Rosarito Beach HARDCORE 4x4 Event Pix!!
On Friday, I drove to Tijuana and stayed over at Chris' place in Soler.
I made a fast trip to the Estetica where I got my hair cut for $5 US and
Chris' family cooked up some excellent food for dinner. Then, I went to
the supermercado with son Noeh, picked up supplies for the fun 2 days
at the RETO HARDCORE 4x4 event in Rosarito Beach. There were an
estimated 3,000 people, 600 cars, drag races, competition rock crawling,
and vendors ranging from Club Iggys to Estrella Cerveza, to auto parts,
Monster Energy drink, Taboo Gentleman's club, some Mom & Pop taco
shops where out in full-force, as were the little ice cream carts. This
was one of the best times I have ever had south of the border, and
here's why.....
The morning of the event at Chris' house in Soler:
Chris' daughter Nayelli and I standing with Chris' Ford Explorer:
Chris' wife Miriam and her mother Elvira:
Myself and Chris & Miri's son Noeh - Chris' spotter and event staff:
At the event site:
Obstacles:
[Edited on 6-17-2008 by Ken Cooke]
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The trench was filled with gallons of water and turned into a mud trench. This swallowed vehicles whole, and made for a spectators delight! 
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!! 
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[Edited on 6-17-2008 by Ken Cooke]
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Ken
Thanks for the report and photos. It looked like a good time with a good crew of friends.
P y D
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
Ken
Thanks for the report and photos. It looked like a good time with a good crew of friends.
P y D |
Oh, I loved every minute of it. The place was a circus as the day wore on. The police who were sent to patrol the event were just kicking back,
looking at the ladies, and drinking!  I even got the police to wave on camera,
so you'll see them smiling as they're walking around, with thankfully, not much work to do...
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Ken Cooke
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Las sexys de Reto HARDCORE 4x4
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[Edited on 6-17-2008 by Ken Cooke]
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I was having a good time till that last pic!
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
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Ken:
Great job and great photos. Wish I had known about the event - we would definitely have gone...
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Hey Ken, how many of those rigs were actually stuck??
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
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Viva Mulege!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Hey Ken, how many of those rigs were actually stuck?? |
They all were stuck. It was a tough course, and body damage was the norm. But, everyone had a fun and that's what it was all about.
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Noeh was so proud of his father. Here's the proof.
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Here's the last of the photos:
I did not have a chance to stick around long enough on Sunday to see who won the prize, but last year, Danish transplant Tom was the winner, and he
came this year simply to observe.
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Thanks Ken... very cool! (great hat )
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cOOL STUFF DUDE! Im glad we are finally doing these types of events here in Rosarito.....
READY SET.....................
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It looks like fun but lots of work later!
btw, those are some real monsters! No not the trucks!!
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I meant to ask....... about those suspenders......... are they functional? Most gals wear their garters elsewhere!
This looks like a fog pileup on I-5 in Bakersfield!
Please explain???
[Edited on 6-17-2008 by Sharksbaja]
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
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Ken Cooke
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Machismo, pure and simple. "I have the toughest, most capable 4WD at the event. Nobody can touch mine!" is the thinking behind parking your rig for
people to stare at. Your 4WD better have real huevos in order to do this sort of thing, otherwise, it isn't capable like what you see at these rock
crawling events.
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