Official 2009 Baja 1000 - Endeavor #301 Thread

[coachbarnes]

OK, I thought I would get it started since things will be happening fast from this point forward. Jerry, Matt and Chuck loaded the racer yesterday and headed for San Diego. I spoke with them this evening, and they made it OK. Short stop in Yuma to get a new set of tires on the tow truck, and off they went to meet the guy from King to dial in the new shocks. Looks like the new addition to the rear setup was worth the money, and apparently the beast is handling better than she ever has! ;D They are hauling it over to the SCORE inspection place tomorrow, then chilling until the rest of us show up Saturday. Sunday morning we'll all cross through TJ, and head down to Ensenada. Monday/Tuesday will be some last minute wrenching, fluid checks, etc... Wed is driver meeting, Thur is contingency and Fri is race start. I will be post a few pics and updates here, and you can check our website at baja.coachbarnes.com. During the race, you can follow our progress at http://irctracking.com/2009/Baja1000/. We are #301 this year. I hope we can make the EB crowd proud this year, because it's been a while since we've had one of our own finish this race. I think this is our year!!

 

[RajinCajun]

Whoooohoooo Git-R-Dun!!! I wish I was going along, that would be a blast for sure.. Smack Jerry on the back of the neck if you can jump that high

GOOD LUCK!!!

Mike

 

[mango]

Some day I would like to be part of your cheering team. Family vacation. Dirt, trucks, tacos, Sol.
Good luck. I will be watching updates.

 

[toddz69]

Go get 'em, Scott!

Todd Z.

 

[OsideDave]

Hope to see you down there and best of luck to you and the team. I preran last weekend with our motorcycle team, 208X, from Borrego (200) to San Felipe (340) and then from San Matias (420) to Valley T (500) and its a pretty rough course, with lots of rocks and whoops. Some nice hi speed stuff going to Mikes and getting towards. Pretty technical at 440 to 490, Bronco should do good in there w/ 4x4 and short wheelbase.

I'll be riding 305 to 350 and 490 to 530.

Dave

 

[Go Tac]

Good luck fellas! I will try the tracking this year. Best of luck to ya!

 

[coachbarnes]

Here are a few shots of the boys out testing with the suspension tuner yesterday -- just East of San Diego...looks like they are having way too much fun without me!

 

[astark]

Good luck team Endeavor, you know who is with you

 

[chris]

Good luck guys!

 

[stout22]

Looking forward to updates all the way to the finish line!

 

[bptommy]

good luck guys

 

[coachbarnes]

Some nice hi speed stuff going to Mikes and getting towards. Pretty technical at 440 to 490, Bronco should do good in there w/ 4x4 and short wheelbase.

I'll be riding 305 to 350 and 490 to 530.

Dave

I'm jumping in just before Mike's and will take it all the way home..I'm pretty sure you will be drinking a cold one by the time I make it to the finish line!

Be safe, and have a blast! See ya in Ensenada!

Alan -- yes, he is!

 

[Dirtheadz]

Watch out for the Mexican booby traps. Have fun and remember, slower is faster. All you have to do is finish (very fast). As my signiture says . . . Pin it till your scared then grab another gear!!! Good luck & watch out for RJ in his TT

 

[coachbarnes]

Racer passed SCORE Tech yesterday. I received this photo from the boys at 2:25 A.M. this morning! Looks like they need some adult supervision! ;D (They are a great team, and I just love 'em...) -- On my way to the airport to meet them in San Diego. Heading to Ensenada in the morning..probably doin' the world class Sunday Brunch at La Fonda!

 

[bax]

A fish taco tattoo? how does that fit in with a desert race?

 

[Dirtheadz]

You have to know Desert people to get the fish taco thing.

 

[OsideDave]

I believe Ensenada is where the fish taco was invented.

 

[t.lay]

Good luck team Endeavor! Wish I was there but will be cheering you on from Chicago.

 

[toddz69]

Fish tacos are synonymous with Baja. You can't go down there without eating many of them.

Todd Z.

 

[coachbarnes]

We made it to Ensenada with no problems. Hassle free border crossing, and made the world famous Sunday brunch at La Fonda! Then made our way to Team Endeavor HQ. The racer and several team members are staying at a house near one of the marinas, and a few are staying at a downtown hotel near the action. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to San Diego in time to stop the tattoo madness, so a couple of more made their way onto an unamed team member (but many of you will recognize the big giant arms!!). Went grocery shopping, and chased down a couple of misc. items.. Anyway, here's a few shots..the first is just a peek at the boys getting everything packed in Rockwall, then a shot of the racer loaded up in San Diego, then a shot of Endeavor HQ and the boys working on the racer as soon as we unloaded in Ensenada. Lastly, the new tats.. Will hit a local taqueria tonight, chased by a few cervesas!