Tricked-out VW revs up for Baja 1000
CNET News.com November 9, 2007
The Baja 1000 route, as depicted on a Google Earth map. The off-road race begins November 10 in Ensenada, Mexico, and traverses 1,300 miles. Teams have 53 hours to complete the course. They cannot go more than 60 mph on the highway, and GPS tracks the teams to ensure compliance.
More on this in a day or two.
Ordered the GPS unit and rally logger. Radios should arrive any day now.
The Baja 1000: Local Team Will Drive 1300 Miles of Desert for Diabetes
The Valley Post, October 23, 2007
By Michael Thomas
For most of us, driving a 30-year-old Volkswagen from Felton to Scotts Valley without breaking down could be a challenge. But driving that same car for 1,000 miles over Baja deserts, along crumbling roads, through dry ravines and slippery creek beds? It sounds impossible, but that’s exactly what a group of locals plans to do in November.
Baja Champion Baja Safari Team Solorzano Helps Desert Dingo Racing for Baja 1000 2007
Baja Racing News Live!
August 12, 2007
A local Santa Cruz, California team, rebuilt Volkswagen headed for Baja 1,000-mile off-road race in Baja, Mexico. With the help of World Famous Baja Champion Baja Safari Class 11 Team Solorzano.
