A couple of pics from Baja..... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Lance · 11-20-2006, 07:41 AM

We have a ton more, but I need to get them from all the chase crews, so it will take a while. I have quite a few to sort through on camo's camera, since I ruined my camera falling in the pool in Ensenada.

Pulling into the finish line, and having Sal Fish congratulate us at 1:00am was surreal...

No sleep for 72 hours, and still ready to celebrate!!!

After a long ass race, and a night of celebrating, we could have slept on a pile of rocks. But this would do just fine...

Now I have been to a lot of awards ceremonys, but this one was insane. Once again, surreal...

haywire05 · 11-20-2006, 07:57 AM

those are great pics cant wait to get there myself .

Lance · 11-20-2006, 08:05 AM

camo and Roggy on the final leg passing checkpoint 8.

Rock crawlers in Baja - Jody Everding, Tracy Jordan, and Jeff Mello anxiously wait for their race trucks to arrive, in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, Baja, Mexico.

Lance after finishing his leg of the race. What a rush!!!!

Camo and Roggy rolling through the finish line. Everyone was choked up right about this point.

The team looking over the rig while we do a driver change...

Iron Dog Maurice ran all 1000 miles without a whimper.

Jeff Mello after a GRUELING 300 mile run. He was literally shaking for an hour. GET IT!!!!

makya · 11-20-2006, 08:15 AM

Great pics, I keep saying"I'll make it down there next year!" but I haven't yet.

Lance, did you get to go through any big crowds? How close do they really get to the racers?

Lance · 11-20-2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by makya

Great pics, I keep saying"I'll make it down there next year!" but I haven't yet.

Lance, did you get to go through any big crowds? How close do they really get to the racers?

Shaffer did the first leg where the insane crowds are. But yes, he went through the CRAZY crowds. I only went through small crowds. Mike can comment on the insanity of the beginning of the race when he gets home. He's still on the road, I flew home last night.

Peak ZJ · 11-20-2006, 08:26 AM

Here's Camo getting mobbed by the locals for stickers......

Bigburlynakedguy · 11-20-2006, 08:34 AM

That is spelled, "Steekers!"

Cool pics, what a cool experience for you.

You really let Jody drive your new car? That's balls right there!

IMUZ ME · 11-20-2006, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigburlynakedguy

That is spelled, "Steekers!"

Cool pics, what a cool experience for you.

You really let Jody drive your new car? That's balls right there!

With a Jalepeno on a "steek"...

LOL

So since there are a million threads.. What was the overall outcome? I heard you guys won in your class?

bajabrit · 11-20-2006, 09:05 AM

glad you guys made it down and most of all made it to the finish!!! unfortunately we came home early due to a blown tranny on the class one...great to see all of you down there!! time to get ready for the MORE race in Barstow Dec 2nd..you coming?!?

Lance · 11-20-2006, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMUZ ME

With a Jalepeno on a "steek"...

LOL

So since there are a million threads.. What was the overall outcome? I heard you guys won in your class?

Correct, we won class 17.

Lance · 11-20-2006, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bajabrit

glad you guys made it down and most of all made it to the finish!!! unfortunately we came home early due to a blown tranny on the class one...great to see all of you down there!! time to get ready for the MORE race in Barstow Dec 2nd..you coming?!?

Since when did you drive a class 1 car????? I thought you and your dad had a Baja Bug??????? At any rate, I have to go to Supercrawl Dec 3. But we are considering sending Camo and crew to race the Henderson Jeepspeed race that weekend.

Gummi Bear · 11-20-2006, 09:17 AM

That's awesome guys!

Congratulations on your finish, and the win.

I followed your progress from start to finish.

2 out of 3 of the teams I was following and cheering for (all Class 3) didn't finish. The one that did finish, finally made it in with less than 2 hours to spare, and it was their first finish in 6 attempts.

DSI · 11-20-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigburlynakedguy

You really let Jody drive your new car? That's balls right there!

his new car is still sitting in the shop here... they took Shaffer's rig this year...

DocRocks · 11-20-2006, 12:01 PM

Congrats guys. That just kicks ass.

Whitewater · 11-20-2006, 01:13 PM

Camo is the Steeker Pimp Extraordinaire.

BTW, Camo, I hope you tipped that guy pretty good for washing your truck, I saw him almost get his ass kicked by 5 guys while trying to defend his turf and your truck from some drunks that wanted to wash it instead.

Lance, zip and send me all the pics. I've got 100Meg inbox here so don't be bashfull.

I still haven't sorted this whole crazy adventure out in my mind but I already can't wait to do it again!!!!

GENA · 11-20-2006, 04:21 PM

Where's the pics of Rico's leg of the race?

I am seriously happy for you guys.

That is an amazing feat! Congratulations Xs 50,000 million trillion! That is simply awesome!!! Thanks for sharing all the pics of your dirty, goofy mugs.

Cue · 11-20-2006, 04:25 PM

Congrats guys, that is a hell of a race that's for sure.

Dirk

Bubba Ray Boudreaux · 11-20-2006, 04:27 PM

RedBullJeep · 11-20-2006, 04:39 PM

Great job guys!

chris_amrein · 11-20-2006, 04:44 PM

Congratulations on the finish and win!

Someone asked how close the crowd gets...

I was at race mile marker 25ish and spectators were really close. I don't know that everyone realizes that most locals go to watch the Trophy Trucks and Class 1's. A lot of times by the time Jeepspeeds, Stock minis and fulls and class 11's come through a lot of locals are already heading home, even if that means they have to go backwards on the coarse. It just makes racing a limited class vehicle that much more challenging.

Chris Amrein
Jeepspeed #1743
Baja 1000 Pro Spectator Class

RedBullJeep · 11-20-2006, 04:47 PM

I just noticed something...
Winning JeepSpeed - Average speed over the race: 28.72mph

Winning STOCK VW BUG (class 11) - Average speed over the race: 25.92mph

Damn, that Mexican Vdub was a threat!

I know, I know...2.8 mph over 1000 miles is a big difference, especially at that speed, but I had to rub it in a bit :blackflipoff:

BigDan · 11-20-2006, 05:01 PM

Kick ass guys.

Congrats....

Thats awesome for your rookie season. Probably unheard of to pull off something as great as this in the short amount of time.

M Kopping · 11-20-2006, 06:22 PM

Congrats on the win, to finish is one thing,to win is awsome,you guys obviously know your stuff! Here is race mile 200 about 10:00 pm
Pic won't load, to big I'll be back!!!!

The Jerk · 11-20-2006, 06:44 PM

Thanks freaking great. I knew i should have taking the day off and got a ticket to ride in teh chase crew! congrats

Air Ride · 11-20-2006, 10:16 PM

Great job to all involved.
I cant believe Camo’s head didn’t come off.

11-20-2006, 07:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lance Administrator Join Date: Jun 1996 Member # 1 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 18,739 Blog Entries: 1	A couple of pics from Baja..... We have a ton more, but I need to get them from all the chase crews, so it will take a while. I have quite a few to sort through on camo's camera, since I ruined my camera falling in the pool in Ensenada. Pulling into the finish line, and having Sal Fish congratulate us at 1:00am was surreal... No sleep for 72 hours, and still ready to celebrate!!! After a long ass race, and a night of celebrating, we could have slept on a pile of rocks. But this would do just fine... Now I have been to a lot of awards ceremonys, but this one was insane. Once again, surreal...

11-20-2006, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
haywire05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63380 Location: olds.alberta,canada Posts: 215	those are great pics cant wait to get there myself . __________________ going commando build thread (finally) [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=513730[/url]

11-20-2006, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
makya Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41250 Location: Nocona, Tx Posts: 1,284	Great pics, I keep saying"I'll make it down there next year!" but I haven't yet. Lance, did you get to go through any big crowds? How close do they really get to the racers? __________________ [Roxywheels]My head hurts and my dog is exhausted.....that is all for now! :flipoff2: :roxy:

11-20-2006, 08:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Peak ZJ Rock God Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3135 Location: Right Here Posts: 1,203	Here's Camo getting mobbed by the locals for stickers...... __________________ Peak Empire Racing

11-20-2006, 08:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bigburlynakedguy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11961 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,662	That is spelled, "Steekers!" Cool pics, what a cool experience for you. You really let Jody drive your new car? That's balls right there! Last edited by Bigburlynakedguy; 11-20-2006 at 08:36 AM.

11-20-2006, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lance Administrator Join Date: Jun 1996 Member # 1 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 18,739 Blog Entries: 1	camo and Roggy on the final leg passing checkpoint 8. Rock crawlers in Baja - Jody Everding, Tracy Jordan, and Jeff Mello anxiously wait for their race trucks to arrive, in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, Baja, Mexico. Lance after finishing his leg of the race. What a rush!!!! Camo and Roggy rolling through the finish line. Everyone was choked up right about this point. The team looking over the rig while we do a driver change... Iron Dog Maurice ran all 1000 miles without a whimper. Jeff Mello after a GRUELING 300 mile run. He was literally shaking for an hour. GET IT!!!!

11-20-2006, 09:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
bajabrit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37336 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 44	glad you guys made it down and most of all made it to the finish!!! unfortunately we came home early due to a blown tranny on the class one...great to see all of you down there!! time to get ready for the MORE race in Barstow Dec 2nd..you coming?!? __________________ WWW.WESTHOFFMOTORSPORTS.COM #1691 WWW.DIRTNEWZ.COM

11-20-2006, 09:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
Gummi Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26216 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,038	That's awesome guys! Congratulations on your finish, and the win. I followed your progress from start to finish. 2 out of 3 of the teams I was following and cheering for (all Class 3) didn't finish. The one that did finish, finally made it in with less than 2 hours to spare, and it was their first finish in 6 attempts. __________________ I consider myself a student of the game, it's just too bad I'm in special ed...

11-20-2006, 12:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
DocRocks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26496 Location: Atl Posts: 1,145	Congrats guys. That just kicks ass. __________________ Ken Mercer Mercer Motorsports RockSports Team #770 www.mercermotorsports.com 2009 & 2010 KOH Team #770 Bunk is a true Hero! Ask me why :)

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Whitewater Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 89 Location: ElDoCo Posts: 3,672	Camo is the Steeker Pimp Extraordinaire. BTW, Camo, I hope you tipped that guy pretty good for washing your truck, I saw him almost get his ass kicked by 5 guys while trying to defend his turf and your truck from some drunks that wanted to wash it instead. Lance, zip and send me all the pics. I've got 100Meg inbox here so don't be bashfull. I still haven't sorted this whole crazy adventure out in my mind but I already can't wait to do it again!!!! __________________ "Having too many 'things', American's spend their hours and money on the couch searching for a soul. A strange species we are... If I wanted to destroy a nation, I would give it too much and I would have it on it's knees, miserable, greedy and sick." -John Steinbeck

11-20-2006, 04:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
GENA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3450 Location: San Frantastic, CA! Posts: 3,417	Where's the pics of Rico's leg of the race? I am seriously happy for you guys. That is an amazing feat! Congratulations Xs 50,000 million trillion! That is simply awesome!!! Thanks for sharing all the pics of your dirty, goofy mugs. __________________ You + are = You're, you dumbfawks! I am a pussy. - MattS

11-20-2006, 04:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cue Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28682 Location: Napa, Ca. Posts: 2,503	Congrats guys, that is a hell of a race that's for sure. Dirk __________________ www.4x4oil.com Your #1 Source for Amsoil Lubricants Lube it or Loose it! facebook CHECK OUT THE AMSOIL COST +$5 SALE HERE

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RedBullJeep Pirate is KING! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12217 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 13,503	Great job guys! __________________ . Dustin Webster Red Bull RockCrawling Team RockHer 1 - SOLD STILL FOR SALE - Toter and trailer, RockHer 2, and KOH TJ. Click for details

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chris_amrein Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 73233 Location: Fullerton, Ca Posts: 23	Congratulations on the finish and win! Someone asked how close the crowd gets... I was at race mile marker 25ish and spectators were really close. I don't know that everyone realizes that most locals go to watch the Trophy Trucks and Class 1's. A lot of times by the time Jeepspeeds, Stock minis and fulls and class 11's come through a lot of locals are already heading home, even if that means they have to go backwards on the coarse. It just makes racing a limited class vehicle that much more challenging. Chris Amrein Jeepspeed #1743 Baja 1000 Pro Spectator Class

11-20-2006, 04:47 PM	#21 (permalink)
RedBullJeep Pirate is KING! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12217 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 13,503	I just noticed something... Winning JeepSpeed - Average speed over the race: 28.72mph Winning STOCK VW BUG (class 11) - Average speed over the race: 25.92mph Damn, that Mexican Vdub was a threat! I know, I know...2.8 mph over 1000 miles is a big difference, especially at that speed, but I had to rub it in a bit :blackflipoff: __________________ . Dustin Webster Red Bull RockCrawling Team RockHer 1 - SOLD STILL FOR SALE - Toter and trailer, RockHer 2, and KOH TJ. Click for details Last edited by RedBullJeep; 11-20-2006 at 04:50 PM.

11-20-2006, 05:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
BigDan Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 745 Location: Pollock Pines, CA Posts: 1,327	Kick ass guys. Congrats.... Thats awesome for your rookie season. Probably unheard of to pull off something as great as this in the short amount of time. __________________ 1979 Toyota LS1, TH400, Stak 3 speed, D60/14 Bolt, 42" IROK's

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M Kopping Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9031 Location: Placerville Posts: 74	Congrats on the win, to finish is one thing,to win is awsome,you guys obviously know your stuff! Here is race mile 200 about 10:00 pm Pic won't load, to big I'll be back!!!!

11-20-2006, 06:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
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11-20-2006, 10:16 PM	#25 (permalink)
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