I'm sitting in a coffee house in downtown Ensenada while the race trucks slowly snake through the streets for tech and contingency. We wrapped up pre-running yesterday after five days out on the course. Although the race is a short one this year at approximately 640 miles, it is long in some respects. It is definitely a tough, tedious, technical loop - but well suited for our HUMMER race trucks. A highlight of the first 148 miles to BFG Pit 1 is the descent off La Ruma Rosa. The several thousand foot decrease in altitude is marked by sheer cliffs and stunning vistas. It will be an impressive sight to see over 300 trucks race it - knowing that a missed turn could be fatal. Multiple corners involve three-point turns.
The loop from Borrego through San Felipe is completely whooped out and the last portion of the course on the Pacific side is marked by several treacherous silt beds. We are very happy to have four-wheel drive vehicles and have marveled on several occasions at the Class 11 drivers who finish the race in stock VW Beetles.
We're happy to have George Thompson, veteran desert racer and Rod Hall Racing team member posting regular blog entries throughout the event. So check back. Thanks to all our fans and sponsors for your support.
Posted by E. Miller
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