I wonder why they let people stand so close to the course! Its like rally, those things are just as unpredictable for where there going. I bet its a rush and a half to have them blast buy ya like that though. Thanks for the pics and vids Jon.
Yeah its wild allright. Unfortunately people do get hit, hurt and sometimes killed. Theres a rumor one did this year as well. As Lance mentions though, it just what they do down there. I don't get it.
Think about where you have to be to get this picture?
It's over
Links to the offical results.
race-dezert.com/home/baja-1000-official-finishers-3954.htmlTrophy Trucks - 27 Starters, 16 Finishers
1. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 14:19:50 (46.95 miles per hour);
2. Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Ford F-150, 14:52:27;
3. Rick D. Johnson/Brian Sallee, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150, 15:02:36;
4. Gus Vildosola Jr. /Gus Vildosola Sr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150, 15:12:05;
5. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500, 15:14:31
The local beat Robby! Kinda cool to see....
Class One - 22 Starters, 14 Finishers
1. Jerry Penhall, Costa Mesa, Calif./Dan Martin, Monrovia, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 15:38:19 (43.02 mph);
2. Armin Schwarz, Germany/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif. (Denmark), Jimco-BMW, 15:52:02;
3. Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif./Ronny Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Jeff Quinn, Irvine, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 16:14:05;
4. Chuck Dempsey, Oak Hills, Calif./John Marking, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 18:00:40;
5. Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, Calif./Ron Brant, Oak Hills, Calif./Tommy Kirkmeyer, Adelanto, Calif., Jimco-Chevy
CLASS 17 Jeep Speed — 3 Starters.... 1 finisher.
1. Eric Filar, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Jeep Cherokee, 28:47:49 (23.37 mph).
The pirate team finished.... but not in the alloted time of 31 hours. Looks like they may have been an hour to hour an half late, which is pretty good considering how much down time they had. Better luck next year guys!