Common questions

Who won the Baja 1000 in 2015?

Who won the Baja 1000 in 2015?

Rob MacCachren
Baja 1000 Results 2015: Race Winners, Video Highlights and More

Trophy Trucks Results
1 Rob MacCachren 15:58:32.484
2 Carlos Apdaly Lopez 16:14:54.678
3 Eduardo Laguna 16:17:02.825
4 Troy Herbst 16:46:57.912

How much does it cost to do the Baja 1000?

Entry fees, fuel, dining and lodging for up to six participants are also covered for around $82,000, and with Wide Open’s 99 percent finish rate, far above the race average, it seems that completing one of the world’s most legendary races before the 34-hour cutoff is also part of the package.

How fast do Baja 1000 trucks go?

140 mph
Created to conquer the Baja 1000, the world’s toughest off-road race, Trophy-Trucks cross the gnarliest terrain on the continent at speeds that can exceed 140 mph.

Who won the 2016 Baja 1000?

Baja 1000 Results 2016: Race Winners, Video Highlights and More

Baja 1000: Overall Results
1. Rob MacCachren 17:12:57.480
2. Carlos Apdaly Lopez 17:39:44.772
3. Troy Herbst 17:42:09.663
4. Tavo Vildosova 18:02:30.398

Why is it called the Baja 1000?

It was at that time in history, Baja California governor Milton Castellanos handed over sanctioning of the event to a non-profit Mexican corporation called the “Baja Sports Committee” (BSC). BSC renamed the event the “Baja Mil” (Baja 1000) and scheduled the race to run on the original dates chosen by NORRA.

How does the Baja 1000 work?

The race is the final round of a four-race annual series, including the SCORE Desert Challenge, the SCORE San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Baja 500. The Baja 1000 allows various types of vehicle classes to compete on the same course with classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs and buggies.

How old do you have to be to enter the Baja 1000?

How old do I have to be to race? ~16 is the minimum age to race, as long as you can get a signed Minor Waiver (with parent’s present at race registration) or get a NOTARIZED Minor Waiver (if parents will not be present at race registration). Without that waiver you must be 18 years old.

What is the fastest time in the Baja 1000?

Contents

  • 1.1 1962: The first timed run.
  • 1.2 Four wheels vs two wheels.
  • 1.3 1967: The Mexican 1000.
  • 1.4 1973 oil crisis and SCORE.

How hard is Baja 1000?

The 1000-mile off-road race takes place in the Baja Peninsula California. Drivers battle dangerous terrain, booby traps, and extreme heat all the way to the finish line. The Baja 1000 is not just physically and mentally challenging, but can also be deadly. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.

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