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NORRA Race Course Maps Out
http://norra.com/mexican1000.php
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BajaWarrior
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We'll be down that weekend as it passes through the San Felipe area.
[Edited on 4-12-2012 by BajaWarrior]
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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John M
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Race map
Cannot get the day 1 map to download - could you email me a link TW?
Heading to Aqua Caliente in Anza Borrego for Wednesday and Thursday, Mexicali on Friday, San Felipe area somewhere for Friday night. Gonzaga or Coco's
to watch the race go past on Saturday. Probably BOLA late Saturday.
John
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http://norra.com/PDFs/DAY1_2012_GT_NORRA_MEX1K.pdf
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John the race starts on Sunday April 29.
http://www.norra.com/PDFs/DAY1_2012_GT_NORRA_MEX1K.pdf
EVENT CALENDAR
Jan 1, 2012
Registration opens for all competitors
Mar 1, 2012
Full payment due from those who paid a deposit
April 15, 2012
Early registration closes and any remaining rooms in LA Bay are released to teams. Entries not paid in full by this date will be subjected to a $100
late registration fee.
April 28, 2012
Sign in, technical and safety inspection, vintage category impound (car show) and autograph session in the bull ring in Mexicali. Vintage cars will be
released from impound in the late afternoon (Vintage impound is a mandatory media event for entries in the Vintage categories). All competitors must
sign the release of liability in order to receive the wristband. Wristbands must be shown at the start of each Special Stage throughout the event.
April 29, 2012
Mexicali to Bahia de Los Angeles
April 30, 2012
Bahia de Los Angeles to Loreto
May 1, 2012
Loreto to La Paz
May 2, 2012
La Paz to San Jose del Cabo. Awards ceremony will follow that afternoon/evening at the Cabo Azul Resort in San Jose del Cabo.
[Edited on 4-12-2012 by TW]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by John M
Cannot get the day 1 map to download - could you email me a link TW?
John |
I have a high-speed connection, and it took about 30 seconds for it to download-----a long time for high-speed. You will need some patience, it
appears.
Barry
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What are the start times (in local times) for each day?
Also, how easy would it be to travel on the paved/dirt roads (especially Hwy 5, the road into BOLA) during or prior to each race day? It would be nice
to stay a bit ahead of some of the race.
[Edited on 4-12-2012 by Hook]
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BTW, LoretoFest is May 4-6. These two events could be combined into a single trip pretty easily if one has the time.
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I didn't see any start times listed on their web site or in the rules. I think the day 1 start in Mexicali is around 8am. For the other days it may be
earlier. They also may use local mtn time in Loreto and La Paz for the start. Time in Baja Sur is 1 hour later than northern Baja.
The paved roads all race vehicles must travel at the posted speed, no racing. The race vehicles have plenty of time to get to the next race stage. The
dirt roads is where it could get dicey for a non-race vehicle. Probably best to stay off until most of the racers have went by. They send a sweep
vehicle thru after a certain time has elapsed.
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For those with problems opening the PDF file to see the 3 maps...
The most interesting section to me is the last day... La Paz to San Jose del Cabo... New stuff, including a run over the Narranjas Road, Sierra La
Laguna!
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We also have a Yellowtail Tournament..April 26,27,28 happening..
http://loretotournaments.com/
GOOD TIMES....
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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i'm just glad they'll be hauling asses out of town when we arrive on the 30th.
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Yeah, the Naranjas/Naranjos Road is fun. They are doing it in the right direction -- steep mountain goat run up and smooth ride down.
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Any suggestions on where might be a good viewing location in the vicinity of Gonzaga? Well, besides the upwind side of the course. 
You know, a gnarly turn or a hill climb or something.
Do racers still use the term gnarly?  I'm trying to fit in here.
Anywhere from the vicinity of Papa Fernandez down to the Bay itself? Would love to just o'night it the night before and just move camp slightly to a
good viewing location.
Not driving a Cadillac so I'm not too worried about bandidos...........
[Edited on 4-17-2012 by Hook]
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All freshly graded for the new pavement, so it will be fast for most. Maybe on the hilltop between Punta Bufeo and Papa's road so you can see them
coming?
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For the Baja 1000 they usually build a jump near the store and gas station. Who knows what they might do for this race.
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Thanks for the recommendations. Keep em coming.
I plan on being in the area on the 27th so I have some time to look around.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Thanks for the recommendations. Keep em coming.
I plan on being in the area on the 27th so I have some time to look around. |
We're coming down the evening of the 26th for 5 days so if your nearby, stop on by.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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