¡2016 NORRA Mexican 1000!

[Bukin 67]

Bukin,

Have you figured out what your average speed and fuel consumption was?

In the off-road sections, I was at about 5.5 mpg. My average speed was 35 - 40 mph depending on the terrain. The last special of Day 1 was fun. We averaged about 21 mph. Racing unknown terrain at night and hit a huge silt bed. Actually got stuck (high centered the rear diff) because it was so dug out from the larger diameter tires that had been through. We got it jacked up and filled in then locked up the front to get us out. What a mess I was when we pulled into BoLA. The head of Mag 7 support even wanted to get a pic with me. He said I looked like I had been working harder than their crew! I looked like I'd literally been swimming in silt. One of our team has a pic I'll post when I get it.

We pulled several stuck cars out as well and never filled out forms to get our time back (not that it would have made a defference in our position anyway, but just didn't know we could). Sand, boulders, you name it. Rippin Rooster blew a turn and we had to risk deep sand and running over cactus to get him out. He was about 50' off the course. Jaynes passed us another time when we were pulling a car out of a rocky wash bed about 100' off the course. It's all good though. I got a lot of high 5's and cervezas from people the next few nights who asked me if I was the guy driving the yellow Bronco pulling everyone out ;D

 

[NGABronco]

I got a lot of high 5's and cervezas from people the next few nights who asked me if I was the guy driving the yellow Bronco pulling everyone out ;D

Congrats on your finish & what more can you ask for than being "the guy" that saved a bunch of folks!!!!;D;D;D

 

[Bukin 67]

Congrats on your finish & what more can you ask for than being "the guy" that saved a bunch of folks!!!!;D;D;D

Thank you!
Exactly! That really made me feel good, and realize the camaraderie that runs deep in the NORRA races.

 

[Rustytruck]

You may not remember the wins and wish you could forget the losses but you will never forget the adventure. Thank you for taking all your Bronco brothers with you in body and in sperit. It is such a good feeling you Bronco warriors do to show anyone how special the Bronco is and the special commitment all Bronco owners are to their machines.

Next time bring out some Buckin 67 stickers to slap on the rigs you help. (Buckin 67 gave up his time to get me out of a jamb. )

 

[BajaBronco]

My impression was NORRA was much more organized this year. Still need to make sure there's food for the late finishers. And congrats to Andrew and Kasinger Racing. Four starts and four finishes with trophies is a real accomplishment. Just making the drive from NorCal and back is a danged accomplishment!

Thanks Mark, I'm still getting un packed and un-silted. Got the tow rig finally empty today and washed. Will try to get some pics up soon.

Awesome stories Randy - Good job helpin all those guys out. I was stoked to see you moving along well in that day 1 final stage in the dark... Thats where I was off course with some wheel rock-in-the-silt issues!! At that point my chasers were all who could help me, so I just cheered you on!

Alright - let me see about pics...

 

[BajaBronco]

Here's a couple from our arrival in Ensenada

 

[coachbarnes]

You guys suck!! It was SO painful sitting on the sidelines this year, I don't see how I "can't" go back and do it again! Thanks a lot. ;D

Glad everyone made it back safely --

 

[Bukin 67]

You guys suck!! It was SO painful sitting on the sidelines this year, I don't see how I "can't" go back and do it again! Thanks a lot. ;D

Glad everyone made it back safely --

Thanks coach! We definitely missed you this year!
I would run it again, but it would have to be with big sponsor help on the entry fees and expenses.
At this point our group has been stoked on the "adventure run" possibly DURING the 2017 NORRA race. One possibility is we could leave early and be there when they arrive in Loreto, or however far down we go. Maybe even pit support for a team and get some wrist bands for the finish in Cabo. I'm already looking into a roof rack regardless. I could really use it on my other runs in the southwest.

 

[coachbarnes]

Thanks coach! We definitely missed you this year!
I would run it again, but it would have to be with big sponsor help on the entry fees and expenses.
At this point our group has been stoked on the "adventure run" possibly DURING the 2017 NORRA race. One possibility is we could leave early and be there when they arrive in Loreto, or however far down we go. Maybe even pit support for a team and get some wrist bands for the finish in Cabo. I'm already looking into a roof rack regardless. I could really use it on my other runs in the southwest.

I REALLY like this idea, Randy! I had thought we would want to avoid the races, but maybe it would be more fun to be smack in the middle of one -- especially this one! I'm strongly considering getting an overland trailer to pull behind my Bronco for an adventure like this. I'm going to start another thread and hopefully we can get some more interest in a trip like this. I kept my Chase truck (big dually), so maybe we use that as a support vehicle on our exhibition. ok -- nuff about that on this great thread. Congrats again to you, Todd, Andrew, Mark and the others who made the trip this year! Well done!

 

[markw]

Thanks Coach, it was a real bucket list treat to get to navigate for Randy on Day 3. I had a blast and the hours flew by. I'll be following your new thread. Mark

 

[BajaBronco]

Here're a few more photos.

 

[enesset]

Norra 1000

I told Randy I would put a photo of our (Kaysinger Racing) truck in front of his at Bay of LA at sunrise. Another great event on the books. Looking forward to 2017 already.

 

[enesset]

Norra 1000

Andrew and I saw the aftermath when a buggy sideswiped the awesome VW thing while we were waiting for Todd and Sam to roll past a checkpoint. I can't imagine sweating it with my rig upside down waiting for the tide to roll in hoping the tow/boom truck got there in time.

 

[Bukin 67]

We went by there not long after it happened. The Thing was still on the rocks

Sent from somewhere southwest of disorder using a communicator

 

[JefeAZ]

This Sunday, May 29th
5pm EST / 2pm PST
NBC Sports

The 2016 Polaris RZR ‪#‎Mint400‬ presented by BFGoodrich Tires Documentary Show

Some good Bronco footage at the beginning:

www.facebook.com/themint400/videos/1170293919729438

 

[Bukin 67]

Awesome, thanks for posting jefe!

Sent from somewhere southwest of disorder using a communicator

 

[hankjr]

Awesome performance Gents. That's something to behold!

Hank

 

[Bukin 67]

Thanks BajaBronco for letting me know this pic was in Instagram!

Some have a Salty Dog whilst I have a Silty Pony ;D

 

[garberz]

OK, that's my new wallpaper on my Mac. Too cool!

Mark

 

[markw]

Holy Cow Batman. No wonder you guys were dirty when you pulled into BOLA!