My Baja 1000 article is finally done. - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Lance · 12-11-2006, 05:25 PM

I posted a ton of pictures and a Billavista length article here -

http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles/tr...06/index2.html

RADDONKEY · 12-11-2006, 06:56 PM

Thats a good article Lance. It definatly brings back some memories for me. I chased down there several times in the early 90s. Every time was a great time. I just picked up a Bronco to build as a class 3/and chase rig. I'll be there next year. GOOD JOB

RD

WOBBLEWAGON · 12-12-2006, 12:30 AM

Pretty sweet man. Next race hope to meet you all and check out the rig I just got pictures of while getting out BC Car taken care of. Good stories!!

MIKE S · 12-12-2006, 08:37 AM

Great article Lance, All I can think about is next year!

deuce · 12-12-2006, 08:42 AM

It was a very interesting writeup. Congrats of your finish. Will there be a 2007 race in your future? I'd love to be able to do that. Several years back, I had the opportunity to work at Ivan Stewart's shop, and passed because I was still seeking my degree. Sometimes I wish I had done it. I'll need to track down some of the Colorado teams and see about helping them out.

Maybe a writeup on what it actually takes (logistics and prep) to run the Baja? Also what kind of expense is involved to run a race like that (beyond the vehicle cost).

Big Rich · 12-12-2006, 09:56 AM

Very cool, I have alot of questions for our next get together in Placerville

RockBuggySupply · 12-12-2006, 10:04 AM

Nice read Lance. It sure was good to see you guys down there Saturday morning. I agree with Mike, all I can think about is when can I go back.

tunedportcj5 · 12-12-2006, 11:06 AM

Great writeup!! thanks for the stories!

Those damn Mexicans will get you hooked on Pacifico!

Lance · 12-12-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Rich

Very cool, I have alot of questions for our next get together in Placerville

When might that be?

Racing Ron · 12-12-2006, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Very cool, I have alot of questions for our next get together in Placerville

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lance

When might that be?

How about the 26th ????? Poor Reds? Hangtown Saloon? Spankys Pizza?

Lance · 12-12-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racing Ron

How about the 26th ????? Poor Reds? Hangtown Saloon? Spankys Pizza?

Are you going to be in the 'hood??? If so, let's do it!!! Rich, Roundeye and I tend to have our "meetings" at Hangtown Brewery these days.

Big Rich · 12-12-2006, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lance

When might that be?

Well I was thinking about this Wednesday?

Ihave some other things regarding next season I wish to discuss as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racing Ron

How about the 26th ????? Poor Reds? Hangtown Saloon? Spankys Pizza?

Ron, I'm all for meeting at either Reds or Placerville Brewery, we to need to talk about next season. Did you get my last press realease about January in Henderson? I also have an idea for Impact I want to discuss

Rich

Racing Ron · 12-12-2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lance

Are you going to be in the 'hood??? If so, let's do it!!! Rich, Roundeye and I tend to have our "meetings" at Hangtown Brewery these days.

I'm in Detroit now, then to Orlando for Performance Racing Industry trade show, then back to SoCal, back here to Detroit, then to Sacramento on the 22nd. I'll be in P'ville xmas day through the 28th.

And I'll be relaxing and drinking damnit! Fill me in on this "brewery" young pup... us old school former NoCal old bastards know of no such thing.

Racing Ron · 12-12-2006, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Rich

Well I was thinking about this Wednesday?

Ihave some other things regarding next season I wish to discuss as well

Ron, I'm all for meeting at either Reds or Placerville Brewery, we to need to talk about next season. Did you get my last press realease about January in Henderson? I also have an idea for Impact I want to discuss

Rich

Rich,

You can call me in Detroit - 734-946-0524 - I'll be here till noon tomorrow. I did get the press release. See you in a couple of weeks!

Ron

Big Rich · 12-12-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lance

Are you going to be in the 'hood??? If so, let's do it!!! Rich, Roundeye and I tend to have our "meetings" at Hangtown Brewery these days.

NECKSTER · 12-12-2006, 02:26 PM

Cool write up Lance. So what ended up causing the rig to not go over 3000 rpm??

Lance · 12-12-2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NECKSTER

Cool write up Lance. So what ended up causing the rig to not go over 3000 rpm??

TPS Sensor.

MIKE S · 12-12-2006, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NECKSTER

Cool write up Lance. So what ended up causing the rig to not go over 3000 rpm??

It was a MSD box with a 3000RPM chip under the drive seat

BUT DON'T TELL THE TEAM

Redneck 4x · 12-14-2006, 09:28 PM

I have been surfing your site for years but only found it necessary to register today. The reason I did is because last month I was given the rare opportunity to participate in the Baja 1000 with Shaffer Off-road/Pirate 4x4 Team. In all my years of dreaming about it, I have never been to or let alone be apart of an event like the Baja. I went into it knowing only two other team members. For that reason I just had to post and say how much I enjoyed the experience. I met Twenty or so new people from all over the states with one goal in mind, Finish the Race at any cost. Luckily for our team the cost to finish was probably minimal compared to others. After meeting all the team members and witnessing their ability first hand, I am sure no matter the cost it would have been spent. This goes from the team owners all the way down to folks that showed up to simply transport bodies to the Finish Line. Again I just wanted to say thanks for letting me participate and call when you need assistance again.
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12-11-2006, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lance Administrator Join Date: Jun 1996 Member # 1 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 18,746 Blog Entries: 1	My Baja 1000 article is finally done. I posted a ton of pictures and a Billavista length article here - http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles/tr...06/index2.html

12-11-2006, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
RADDONKEY Rock God Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23810 Location: Day-Town NV Posts: 1,362	Thats a good article Lance. It definatly brings back some memories for me. I chased down there several times in the early 90s. Every time was a great time. I just picked up a Bronco to build as a class 3/and chase rig. I'll be there next year. GOOD JOB RD __________________ RADDONKEY ROCK RACING - RDRR

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12-12-2006, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
MIKE S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2457 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 848	Great article Lance, All I can think about is next year! __________________ ShaffersOffroad.com (510)533-5202 Shaffer-Motorsports.com Torchmate.com Torchmateracing.com

12-12-2006, 08:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
deuce Almost There Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1675 Location: Colorado Posts: 456	It was a very interesting writeup. Congrats of your finish. Will there be a 2007 race in your future? I'd love to be able to do that. Several years back, I had the opportunity to work at Ivan Stewart's shop, and passed because I was still seeking my degree. Sometimes I wish I had done it. I'll need to track down some of the Colorado teams and see about helping them out. Maybe a writeup on what it actually takes (logistics and prep) to run the Baja? Also what kind of expense is involved to run a race like that (beyond the vehicle cost). __________________ Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

12-12-2006, 10:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
RockBuggySupply Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14607 Location: SoCal Posts: 801	Nice read Lance. It sure was good to see you guys down there Saturday morning. I agree with Mike, all I can think about is when can I go back. __________________ Scott www.RockBuggySupply.com You want stuff, we got stuff. (951)-926-1142 DJ Racing 1706

12-12-2006, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
tunedportcj5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17223 Location: Florida Posts: 327	Great writeup!! thanks for the stories! Those damn Mexicans will get you hooked on Pacifico! __________________ www.terratraction.com Last edited by tunedportcj5; 12-12-2006 at 11:07 AM.

12-12-2006, 02:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
NECKSTER Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2645 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 1,515	Cool write up Lance. So what ended up causing the rig to not go over 3000 rpm?? __________________ Driving a Cummins again- God I love black smoke!!

12-14-2006, 09:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Redneck 4x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83857 Location: Sticks, USA Posts: 8	I have been surfing your site for years but only found it necessary to register today. The reason I did is because last month I was given the rare opportunity to participate in the Baja 1000 with Shaffer Off-road/Pirate 4x4 Team. In all my years of dreaming about it, I have never been to or let alone be apart of an event like the Baja. I went into it knowing only two other team members. For that reason I just had to post and say how much I enjoyed the experience. I met Twenty or so new people from all over the states with one goal in mind, Finish the Race at any cost. Luckily for our team the cost to finish was probably minimal compared to others. After meeting all the team members and witnessing their ability first hand, I am sure no matter the cost it would have been spent. This goes from the team owners all the way down to folks that showed up to simply transport bodies to the Finish Line. Again I just wanted to say thanks for letting me participate and call when you need assistance again. Most memorable Quotes “Was that a Motorcycle” “Are we Getting it yet” “Now we are” “The Shovel is your Friend” Thanks again Green and White “We know we are not on the Race Course” Chase 6

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