Ensenada welcomes the motorsport world
Ensenada, Baja California, located just 70 short miles south of San Diego is under regular circumstances the perfect weekend getaway. The past days and going on to the coming weekend Ensenada is under the influence of motor sport! The grand-daddy of all off-road races the Baja 1000 will be starting the 35th time in Ensenada and the 20th time it has finished in Ensenada. This years race is a “loop-race” The finishes are at Blvd. Costero, adjacent to the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center in Ensenada. From the start in Ensenada the course will go east to Ojos Negros for 40 miles which will be raced in both directions during the race. Coming back through Santo Tomas then turning northeast just past Uruapan winding its way back to Ojos Negros for the final charge back to Ensenada. The race competitors in multiple classes on 2 and 4 wheels have a total of 672.85 miles (1083 kilometers) to conquer at rough and tough Baja California terrain.
The welcome note of the major of the city of Ensenada:
On behalf of the people of Ensenada and as their Mayor, it is my great pleasure to cordially welcome you to this city, where its historical past and a present full of opportunities harmoniously meet. Hospitality is not a new concept for us, rather a premise formed decades ago, focusing on providing professional attention to visitors, on a permanent promotion of our tourism attractions, our natural sites, our gourmet cuisine and on providing high quality services.
Ensenada’s privileged geographical location once again will be the host city for the 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 to be celebrated from November 19-22, 2009.
We are committed to always encourage economic growth and to give priority to any activity, which promotes wealth or a better quality of life. You are invited to see for yourselves, to enjoy our city, to indulge in its many culinary delights and renowned regional wines, to visit our historical and natural sites for which we are famous in and outside of Mexico. Ensenada, Live it!
We hope that your stay will be a memorable one. Be welcome! Pablo Alejo López Núñez – Mayor
What: 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race – Final event of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 18-22, 2009
Who: Over 350 entries from 39 U.S. States, and 14 countries, competing in 28 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATV’s
Race Start: Friday, Nov. 20. 2009 Motorcycles and ATV’s 6:30 a.m – Trucks and Cars 10:30 a.m. (Approx)
Race duration: All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit from the time they start.
Sanctioning body: SCORE International – CEO/President–Sal Fish
Sponsors: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -official fuel supplier, Bilstein-official shock, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance-official Mexican auto insurance, Slime-official tire sealant, Red Bull–official energy drink. Associate sponsors are: Tecate Beer, Coca-Cola of Mexico, Las Vegas Events, Terrible Herbst Inc., Blue C Enthusiast Advertising, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.
Associate sponsors: Proturismo de Ensenada, and the Baja California Secretary of Tourism office.
Baja 1000 pre-race information web: www.puro-off-road.com
Race-day web cast: www.score-baja-1000.com
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