The National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) announces the General Tire NORRA Mexican1000 rally for 2014! The dates are Sat, May 10th to Wed, May 14th 2014. That’s two weeks later than usual and, for the first time in NORRA’s history, the race will begin in Ensenada, Baja Mexico. Once again, the race will conclude at the seaside destination resort city of San Jose Del Cabo at Baja’s land’s end.
Check out our story about the Baja Social Club (here).
“The new format with split dates is something we have thought about for years,” added Pearlman. “NORRA is all about great competition and hospitality, and we want all of our guests to enjoy the Mexican 1000 in as safe a way as possible. We feel this format accomplishes that in a very creative way. It also allows the motorcycle teams to enjoy a less crowded overnight experience in El Rosario and San Ignacio, which also helps the four-wheel group as well.”
The the General Tire NORRA Mexican1000 rally can trace its roots back to 1967.
“We are very pleased to share this exciting news with NORRA’s rapidly growing group of racers, our wonderful sponsors and to the rest of the automotive world,” shared NORRA President Mike Pearlman. “Off-road racing fans in Ensenada will get to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 in a major way in 2014, and our participants can count on some fun and challenging new Special Stages. Best of all, the new dates allow us to relieve scheduling conflicts we have faced in previous years.”
A lot of those vehicles (most) need to be trailered-in. We’ve got a bitchin’ video about trailer sway right here!
Here’s some additional information:
“With the dates now solidified, NORRA will open online registration to all participants for the 2014 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 on its now traditional time of 12:00pm (noon, PST) on New Year’s Day, January 1st. As is the case every year, early entrants are guaranteed “first in, first out” starting positions within their category on Day 1 and “first come, first served” room reservation guarantees from NORRA at the Day 1 overnight stop in Bay of Los Angeles.
Despite official entries not being officially open until January 1, it is expected that many of the rally’s most distinguished racers – a list that includes Walker Evans, Bob Gordon, Mark McMillin, Curt LeDuc, John Clark Gable, Mark Stahl, Brian Collins, Bud and Buddy Feldkamp, Frank “Butch” Arciero, Ryan Arciero, the Herbst family, Mark Post, Michael Gaughan, Jim Riley, Gay Smith and many others will return for the 2014 rally.
In addition to General Tire, NORRA is also supported by General Tire, American Racing Wheel, Azunia Tequila, South Point Hotel and Casino, Walker Evans Racing, Bilstein Shocks, KC HiLites and MasterCraft Safety.” – – NORRA Media
