Taquache
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I'm creating this thread to do a few things.
1. To document my journey of preparation for competition in the 2017 Baja 1000
and
2. To compile a comprehensive "beginner's guide" to going to Mexico as a participant or spectator.
I have found that the search feature on this forum leaves a little to be desired on this particular topic so I though I'd try to build a thread that encompasses nearly every aspect for making the journey to the greatest off road race in the world. I will be compiling information gathered directly from my own experiences along with advise from locals and veterans to not only help my during my trip but to help any future "green" competitor prepare for Baja.
A little background on me:
I am a first generation off road racer and hot rodder in general. It has been a passion of mine for my entire life however, until recently I have not had the means nor the contacts to properly pursue my interests. I grew up on the complete opposite US/Mexico border from Baja, down in the Rio Grande Valley near South Padre Island, Tx. I have spent a lot of time traveling in Mexico as a youngin and am looking forward to returning to that wonderful country in a new area I have yet to travel.I try to research and prepare as much as possible before large undertakings such as this. For example, in 2013 I spent a year researching and communicating with a diesel drag race team from Thailand to bring them to the US to participate in the NHRDA World Finals. That was exciting!
There are many things to prepare for not only with the team and vehicle but also regarding safety, actions, communication, interactions, etc when attempting a journey such as this. I'll be separating each topic into it's own post to help keep things clear.
I look forward to learning as much as I can to get ready for this undertaking.
1. To document my journey of preparation for competition in the 2017 Baja 1000
and
2. To compile a comprehensive "beginner's guide" to going to Mexico as a participant or spectator.
I have found that the search feature on this forum leaves a little to be desired on this particular topic so I though I'd try to build a thread that encompasses nearly every aspect for making the journey to the greatest off road race in the world. I will be compiling information gathered directly from my own experiences along with advise from locals and veterans to not only help my during my trip but to help any future "green" competitor prepare for Baja.
A little background on me:
I am a first generation off road racer and hot rodder in general. It has been a passion of mine for my entire life however, until recently I have not had the means nor the contacts to properly pursue my interests. I grew up on the complete opposite US/Mexico border from Baja, down in the Rio Grande Valley near South Padre Island, Tx. I have spent a lot of time traveling in Mexico as a youngin and am looking forward to returning to that wonderful country in a new area I have yet to travel.I try to research and prepare as much as possible before large undertakings such as this. For example, in 2013 I spent a year researching and communicating with a diesel drag race team from Thailand to bring them to the US to participate in the NHRDA World Finals. That was exciting!
There are many things to prepare for not only with the team and vehicle but also regarding safety, actions, communication, interactions, etc when attempting a journey such as this. I'll be separating each topic into it's own post to help keep things clear.
I look forward to learning as much as I can to get ready for this undertaking.
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