The Baja 1000 is an annual Mexican off-road motorsport race held on the Baja California Peninsula, with a course of up to about 850 or more miles. It is one of the most prestigious off-road races in the world, having attracted competitors from six continents.

Feb 1, 2025 · While these legends have left their mark on Baja racing, new challengers continue to emerge. With advancements in technology, electric off-road vehicles, and more competitive fields than ever, the Baja 1000 remains one of the most exhilarating races in the world.

Nov 13, 2016 · Australian off-road and enduro motorcycle racer Toby Price has won a host of national championships and is a two-time Dakar winner. Nearly 50 years ago a race that embodies all that is crazy...

Jan 26, 2024 · Baja California is beautifully rugged, but also unforgiving, each year thousands of racers and fans flock to the peninsula for one of the most exciting forms of racing in motorsports. If you have ever wondered what it takes to be a Baja Racer, here is a quick rundown on what you need to get started.

The Baja 1000 had its humble beginnings back in 1962 when Hollywood motorcycle stunt double and desert racer Bud Ekins came up with an idea to take a long trail ride down the Baja Peninsula with his younger brother Dave.

Mar 5, 2025 · Discover the action, rich history, and cultural impact of SCORE’s desert racing events. You’ll learn: What makes the Baja 1000 and SCORE events a bucket-list experience for fans and racers; The evolution of off-road racing from telegram checkpoints to …

May 9, 2019 · Every year since 1967, Baja California hosts the Baja 1000, the single most dangerous race in North America, and one of the bloodiest in the world. Together with its still formidable warmup race,...

Jan 30, 2025 · For many, Baja racing seems like a sport reserved for the elite, an exclusive club of seasoned off-road warriors with million-dollar budgets. But here’s the shocking truth: if you have a driver’s license, the right vehicle, and enough guts to take on the Mexican desert, you can enter a …

Apr 8, 2021 · It’s in a class all by itself and is the granddaddy of extreme off-road racing. This year’s 47th Tecate Baja 1000 starts in Ensenada and finishes in La Paz, crisscrossing the Baja peninsula, stretching the course to approximately 1,200 miles of desert trails, bottomless sand and unknown obstacles.

Nov 11, 2022 · Few off-road races in the world hold as much weight and prestige as the iconic SCORE Baja 1000. Even if you have just a passing interest in off-roading, sports or endurance racing, you’ve no doubt heard of a few events: Dakar, KoH — and the Baja 1000.