Baja 1000

[Viperwolf1]

Anyone know, when was the last time an early Bronco won it's class at the Baja 1000?

 

[toddz69]

Yesterday, I believe . Seriously....it's been a long time before that. I was thinking about this yesterday and wondering the same thing.

I don't think the Texas-based EB that raced in the mid-'00's ever beat the Mosses. And there was an EB a few years ago in the Vintage class (was it Jason Paule? @1sicbronconut would remember) made it further than any of the other entries but no one finished).

Looking back in results quickly this morning, Greg and Ken Rice won their class in the '79 1000 in Thunder that Ed Gudenkauf now owns.

In any case, a huge win and awesome effort by your team! Congrats to you, @landshark99, Boyd, Jeremy, Michael and the rest of the team! Sam and I were talking about it yesterday and wondered how you guys stayed awake!

Looking forward to a great trip/race report!

Todd Z.

 

[Viperwolf1]

It was tough. I got a 3 hour nap near San Felipe. Drivers and navigators got some rest after their stages.

An overturned tractor-trailer blocked 3 of 4 of our chase trucks just north of Muluge for 3 hours. The 4th truck lost the top hose off its dump can somewhere on its way to San Ignacio. Things were looking bad but we were able to hammer down and meet the racer at our pit in time. Not much local traffic at 4 am.

Didn't have much breakage. Two flats, repaired spring hangers in BOLA, one wheel exited the Bronco near Lake Diablo. It's still there somewhere. Couldn't find it in the dark off the hill. Replaced wheel studs and kept going.

 

[Soylent]

How did that bronco that was posted here years back with the Le Mans Gulf livery do?

 

[toddz69]

I think you're probably thinking of @markw's rig. It raced in NORRA and was wrecked a few years ago. He's currently building another rig.

Todd Z.

 

[markw]

I want to add to Todd’s kudos. You guys ran an amazing race. All though as nails and a great team. Chris has really stuck with it and you all along with him. Congratulations to all of you.
I did wreck my Bronco #66 a couple of years ago. Destroyed the body but the chassis and drivetrain survived. We were very lucky to avoid injuries.
We are building a new race# 66 for Pioneer Class NORRA 2025 MK1. Completely different truck. The old one will get rebuilt some day. Mark


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[Soylent]

Wow. Glad you were ok.

 

[Yeller]

Very cool! One day…. I will pit for someone

Way to go @landshark99

 

[Viperwolf1]

I'm starting to get some video out.

 

[stout22]

Loved the video. I felt like I was riding in the backseat.
Congrats to the team!

 

[Scoop]

Pretty cool! A bit surprised how close the spectators are allowed on the course.

 

[Yeller]

Pretty cool! A bit surprised how close the spectators are allowed on the course.

Welcome to Mexico lol.

 

[phred]

Steve,Gary the spectator stupidity isnt limited to Mexico. I used to go to rallies all around the east coast from the late 80’s through early 2000’s. The spectators would stand in the outside of the corners, lean in at the apex. Every dangerous location you can think of. I’m sitting safely above everyone deep in the inside of the corner praying no one swaps ends and eats the crowd.

 

[Viperwolf1]

Keep watching. You'll see some puckering moments where there are cars driving towards the racer and turning onto the course.

 

[lars]

I am loving the videos, @Viperwolf1, thanks for posting the videos!

 

[Viperwolf1]

I am loving the videos, @Viperwolf1, thanks for posting the videos!

You'll get tired of them. There's almost 50 more to go! I'm only a couple videos ahead of you guys, so I don't even know what's all in there.

 

[Viperwolf1]

More videos arriving daily. Check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7c7MLLt5LbgeECuxPIDfOg

 

[BajaBronco]

Yeah, you guys crushed it. So rad. I was watching online! Wish I could have been there to help. Thanks for posting up all the videos!

 

[bax]

Very Very very cool. Congratulations, happy for all involved.

 

[Jeff10]

Hi Phil,

So cool!!!

You guys have a lot be proud about. You have really stepped your game up. Your success is built on hard work.

Thanks for sharing all the videos.

Jeff