¡2016 NORRA Mexican 1000!

[Bukin 67]

Time to start another thread for The Happiest Race on Earth!

The dates are supposed to be out by 8/30.

Who's in for sure? I've got contingency plans since next year is the official 50th anniversary of the Bronco. I can't take off enough to do everything I'd like to do, so I'm looking at Bronco events as well as the 1000. If I do go, I'd like to do the Cortez Rally as well.

 

[markw]

I'm in!!

 

[Bukin 67]

The Dates are up!

April 23 - 27 2016!

Looks like some more rule 'adjusting' too.

NORRA

 

[Bukin 67]

Well, as far as I can speculate from the new classifications, I'll end up in
VINTAGE Era
(1989–20 Years Old)
Big shocks, big engines,
sequentials, linked trucks, 37” tires
Short Wheelbase 4X4

I don't have sequential and I'm not trading all my 35's in for 37's.

I'll miss the V108-77 class, but it was way too broad to have all the vehicles competitive with each other. There's no way it could work and be fair the way it was.

We'll still be able to team up though!

 

[Bukin 67]

Registration starts tomorrow!

New rules: cLiCkY

 

[markw]

Hey Randy, I see Legends Class is Early Burros now. Do those come with Early Prospectors instead of Drivers?

 

[Bukin 67]

They're trained burros Baja style

 

[Bukin 67]

Well, there's been a lot of discussion going on over on rdc about the new class categories. How to make each class fun and competitive is their objective while maintaining 'period correct' classes for Broncos, Buggys, etc. The Broncos will get split up, but hey it's only fair for everyone.

They started registration a few months early as well to help ease the financial burden by allowing payments instead of having to plop down $3500 at once. I'm down for that!

So here are the entries so far:

(2) in the Poineer Class
PIONEER Era (1967 - 1975)
o Body style must have existed in this Era
o Stock chassis, stock suspension
o 35” max tire diameter
o 2” max shock diameter, no coilovers, no bypasses

(3) in the Vintage Class
VINTAGE Era (1989 – 20 years old)
Vintage Truck classes, must be built from 20+ year old production truck
o Body style must have existed in this Era
o Production based modified chassis, stock concept suspension, linked w/coilovers
o No pure tube frame trucks (those belong in the Historic Class)
o 37” max tire diameter
o Big Modern shocks

 

[BajaBronco]

Well, as you can see, we are signed up and ready to get prepped! I agree, the rules situation makes things sticky for us all to be in the same class, but like you said, we are all EBs and will still be racing together.

I'm excited, but I have a ton of work to do to get ready.

 

[markw]

How's that Burro coming along?

 

[Bukin 67]

So looking forward to seeing you south of the border again BB!

My burro she's a ready!... Except for a few items that need attention up until the race prep

 

[BajaBronco]

burro amarillo o burro anaranjado y azul? bien bien.

 

[markw]

Anyone heard from Scott? Wonder if the Big Oly Burro will be there?

 

[BajaBronco]

I talked with him today. I think he's on the fence. I hope he makes it - I really dont care about classes, I just want good EB NORRA entrys. Really a fun race and love to be there with our Bronco brothers!

 

[Bukin 67]

Anyone heard from Scott? Wonder if the Big Oly Burro will be there?

Yes, he's still on the fence with the new class rules. Once they are finalized at the end of the month w shall see. Until then all we can do is hope.

burro amarillo o burro anaranjado y azul? bien bien.

 

[toddz69]

I hope he decides to enter too. I'm hoping a few of the tweaks to the rule book before the end of the month makes it too enticing for him to say no!

Todd Z.

 

[markw]

How is the repair coming along? Scott, here's another vote for you to make the long drive again! Be part of the EARLY BURRO CLUB again. We need t a T-shirt.

 

[Bukin 67]

How is the repair coming along? Scott, here's another vote for you to make the long drive again! Be part of the EARLY BURRO CLUB again. We need t a T-shirt.

I think the Big Oly Tribute is still on the operating table, but making good progress

Coach is in the process of changing his home base. He'll be about 12-13 hours closer and if he plans his route right he can stop at my 20 for the night and caravan down with us.

 

[markw]

That would be great. What day are you planning to leave?

 

[Bukin 67]

Thursday or Friday, not sure quite yet