The course map is out for the SCORE Baja 1000. The course, set 869.13 miles will start and finish in Ensenada, Baja California November 11th to 17th. Three hundred plus teams from around the world are expected to compete in the big race. A qualifying session will take place Tuesday November 12th for Trophy Truck, Legends and Spec Classes at an undisclosed location.
This year’s course will start in Ensenada, working its way up through Ojos Negros and turning west towards the Pacific Ocean. The course moves along the coast before heading South East below San Quintin. The course meets up with the Sea Cortez near Catavina and head back up North towards San Felipe through some sandy washes, then skirting the mountain ranges up towards Laguna Del Diablo. It continues North through El Chinero and West of La Ventana, doubling back around through the mountaiuns out towards San Matias and back towards Ojos Negros. From there competitors will head back into Ensenada for the finish. Racers have 36 hour to finish the course and clear all checkpoints.
During last year’s Peninsula run the team of Bryce Menzies, Tavo VIldolsola and Andy McMillin won the Baja 1000. It was Menzies first Baja 1000 win. Pre-running officially opens October 26th.