2021 SCORE BAJA 1000 MAP (Nov. 15-20, 1,227 miles)

Alternatively:

 

Thanks for the whole map, Jim. I could only capture half of it (with detail) and then bring the two close together.

 

Here's the 1000 course map embedded in Google Maps

 

Nov 18 (race start) is fast approaching! Wild that this very first off-road race (off highway is more accurate) began with the first 1000 in Baja California in 1967!

Only one year there was no 1000, in 1974.

The details have been blurred in subsequent writings, but I was very much tuned in... SCORE had just run their first Baja race, the July 1974 Baja Internacional (eventually renamed Baja 500 and moved to June) and the success was overwhelming. I was at that race at Mike's Sky Rancho.

Mickey Thompson (president of SCORE) stated there just was not sufficient time to put together a 1000 mile race that year following the July race. Some writers have claimed it was due to gasoline issues...

SCORE's invitation by Mexican officials to run all races in Baja California was an experiment after the failures made by the Baja Sports Committee (BSC) at the 1973 Baja 1000, when winning racers didn't get paid; and 1974 Baja 500 when almost nobody showed up! I was at the '73 1000, my first off road race to watch.

BSC was created by Mexico to take over the successful Baja races established by NORRA, following NORRA's 1973 Baja 500.
NORRA out, BSC in... BSC blew it, SCORE in.

The first SCORE Baja 1000 was in 1975, and for the first time, the 1000 was a loop race that started and ended in Ensenada. I was there and watched from two locations, Valle de Trinidad on the southbound leg and at the sulfur mine near San Felipe on the northbound leg.

 

General Interest - FCEV entry

https://www.autoweek.com/news/a36490799/scg-baja-1000-fuel-cell-truck/

 

A few years old but a great watch for Baja 1000 hormones:



There are three other episodes.

 

Thank you!
The Baja 1000 for 2021 begins TOMORROW!
See LIVE coverage from the starting line at Ensenada: http://score-international.com/

SCORE LIVE
During contingency on Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 16-17) and the race on Thursday (Nov. 18) until the course closes on Saturday (Nov. 20) late afternoon, live streaming will be broadcasting race activities and start activities, finish line interviews and live racing action along the race course.
With increased live race coverage from along the race route, popular Rat Sult, who has been the voice of SCORE over the last six seasons, will once again serve as emcee and lead announcer of the SCORE Live streaming. Assisting Sult will be veteran Dave Arnold along with Matt Moghaddam and Morgan McBride.
SCORE live is being produced again by SCORE Media House, Aaron Laub, producer, Alberto Luna-director.
SCORE live may be launched from the home page of the SCORE website or on the SCORE App.

START – Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021—2am Motorcycles, Quads (Pro Moto Unlimited two-minute intervals. All other moto, quad classes–one-minute intervals).

START – Thursday, November 18, 2021—10am Cars, Trucks, UTVS (TT, 1, TT Spec, 10-one minute intervals–five-minute gap between those classes. Other classes-30 second intervals).

TIME LIMIT: 50-hour time limit from the time each vehicle starts to complete the course

 

On RDC:

2021 SCORE Baja 1000 Live Video, Weatherman, Tracking, Updates

 

The live feed on YouTube:

 

The bikes and quads are well on their way to La Paz!

 

23 Hours Onboard with Robby Gordon at the 2021 SCORE Baja 1000




FYI there are speed restrictions for the racers -- you will see one following the start in Ensenada -- paved roads generally have a speed restriction of 60 mph. There are also speed restrictions on some roads thru small towns.

On the co-driver's GPS, the number in the upper left is their ground speed.

 

Enjoy this nicely made video produced by Desert Assassins (Cameron Steele) and edited by Jimmy Lee Cook... Cameron (#16) finished in 3rd place and his team's second truck (#14) finished in 10th place: https://youtu.be/2iZNgFh7dzk

 

Watched this video last night. Bryce led the Trophy Trucks for a big chunk of the race until ...