Category: Baja 1000

A Quick Vacation in Mexico

If you know where to go, Mexico can be perfect for a long quiet weekend getaway from the mad rush, or to party till the wee hours. Gas up and hit these spots the next time you get the itch to go someplace... Read More »

Alan Kohl on this Year's 2013 SCORE Baja 1000

Racer Robby Gordon (of NASCAR, INDY CAR, and BAJA fame). We changed his blown tire. He finished 6th or 7th overall. I got the opportunity to talk to Alan Kohl this past week about the Baja 1000, which was run just over a month ago. This year's 2013 Tecate Score Baja 1000 was Alan's 30th... Read More »

Alan Kohl Baja Mexico 1000 Interview Part 5 - Where to Stay

This is our final interview with Alan Kohl of Motormexico.com about his Baja 1000 off-road race experiences. This week we talk about the best places to camp on the race course and where to watch the Baja 1000... Read More »

Baja 1000 - PART 4 - Interview with Alan Kohl - Vehicle Types

There are around 40 classes of race vehicles that participate in the Baja 1000. Engine size & suspension determine how fast they can go & what class they are in... Read More »

Baja 1000 PART 3 - How many days, hours to complete race?

Baja 1000 off-road race competitors are given an allotted amount of time to complete the race; it's determined by course mileage, which changes from year to year... Read More »

Baja 1000 - PART 2 - Interview with Alan Kohl, about the race...

The Baja 1000 off-road race is a 1000 miles +/- in length & takes place on public and private land, running through mountains & desert, primarily on dirt roads... Read More »

Baja 1000 - PART 1 - Interview with Alan Kohl, why go?

Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Alan Kohl of MotorMexico.com about the Baja 1000. Alan has been attending the Baja 1000 for 28 of the 42 years it's been running! During that time he has traveled great distances to attend, for example, he's come from Chile, Puerto Rico and Mexico City. One of... Read More »