BajaHID Excursion 2011 Fun Run Aug 12-14th Logistics
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:47 am
ADMIN EDIT: This is a read-only thread for those planning the trip to post information. Any non-pertinent posts will be deleted.
Welcome to the second annual BajaH.I.D. Excursion fun run. This all started last year when Vic, Chris, and I decided the time between the Baja 500 and the Baja 1000 was just too much time away from Baja… and we needed a weekend down there, just for fun…. No racing, chasing, pitting, or anything like that, just a few buddies, a map, and a good time on the agenda. We wanted to experience the beauty of the Baja peninsula with no time constraints (within reason) nor the hectic pace of race related time schedules. There are far too many things to do & see and many fine people to meet that are neglected during race events. In 2010, we decided the run would be through beaches south of Ensenada and over the trails and roads through Santo Tomas and San Quintin. Iconic components of Baja such as the Shipwreck, the graded run along the beach, and the infamous rocks on the sand were the destination. We had such a great time enjoying the beauty of Baja and the friendship of the group; we decided we needed to make an annual run, and so here we are today. We have had such tremendous response to this year's trip; we have over 35 people and over 20 trucks participating. This year will turn out to be an epic trip!
Before moving forward, I feel it is important to thank a few people who are making this years BAJAHID Run possible:
• Chris and Vic, for being the masterminds behind the idea of getting together for some good mellow fun in Baja;
• Nick, who out of nowhere threw out the HP Ranch, which has now added an extra level of pleasure/symbolism to this trip;
• And last but not least, my pops….. who would not have had this any other way. He gave Vic and I the gift, of loving the desert. (We miss you pop!)
There are a fairly large number of folks participating and as with any large group, there are certain logistical challenges. On top of those challenges, there are the added challenges of traveling in a foreign country. Even though Mexico is our close neighbor and any of us are well versed in some of the customs and practices of traveling in Mexico, its prudent to reaffirm some of the risks associated with a trip of this magnitude. We've tried to identify some of those risks and provided some experience and insights to refresh each of us so this trip is as much fun as past trips have proven to be.
A chase book will be provided to each of the vehicles, we ask that you please take a few minutes and read through the trip book when you receive it. It should help you prepare for your trip as well as provide you some reminders and benefits of past experience. We will be posting several of those pages up on this thread so you can read in advance as well. Please be mindful that this is a fairly large group and with every large group your specific actions affect the rest of the group. So whenever possible respect the time constraints so we can maximize the fun time. Just to provide some insights into the challenges and to illustrate some of the time logistics, just to get the entire group across the border heading south, we expect it to take upwards of 60‐ 90 minutes. That's approximately 15 trucks at 5 minutes each (plus or minus) as the Mexican authorities inspect each incoming truck. We'll also have the challenge of fueling 20 trucks at Pemex stations along the way.
Thanks to everyone who has show interest and plan to attend… this year’s trip will prove to be a great time. I’d also like to recognize the great efforts of Todd Clements, Joshua Nettles and the gang at Horse Power Ranch. The team has put so much effort and made us feel so welcome through their tremendous hospitality. Of course, with a group this size we have to make sure we approach the event with safety in mind. We will have plenty of experienced folks but also those who are newer to the trip dynamics. That means we should be respectful of the experience of those whom have preceded us as well as the guidelines provided pulled from many past experiences. We should also ensure we honor the customs of our Mexican neighbors, we are traveling in their back yards (sometimes literally) and thus we need to be mindful of their space. We need to honor farm and ranch gates, always close those we find and clean up after ourselves. Watch your speed in and around farms, houses, ranches and animals. We need to avoid casualties, both mechanical and injury, which means need to drive alert and with common sense.
I’m really excited about this year’s trip; it’s a departure from last year as we have so many folks join in. It truly will be prove to be a great time for everyone. I’m really looking forward to the camaraderie with the group and looking forward to exploring the roads and trails of Baja!
Tony
BajaHID
**** The entire chasebook will be available via email within approx 10 days, PM or email me : t.rojo@yahoo.com for it. It will also be printed for the event, 1 copy per vehicle.
Welcome to the second annual BajaH.I.D. Excursion fun run. This all started last year when Vic, Chris, and I decided the time between the Baja 500 and the Baja 1000 was just too much time away from Baja… and we needed a weekend down there, just for fun…. No racing, chasing, pitting, or anything like that, just a few buddies, a map, and a good time on the agenda. We wanted to experience the beauty of the Baja peninsula with no time constraints (within reason) nor the hectic pace of race related time schedules. There are far too many things to do & see and many fine people to meet that are neglected during race events. In 2010, we decided the run would be through beaches south of Ensenada and over the trails and roads through Santo Tomas and San Quintin. Iconic components of Baja such as the Shipwreck, the graded run along the beach, and the infamous rocks on the sand were the destination. We had such a great time enjoying the beauty of Baja and the friendship of the group; we decided we needed to make an annual run, and so here we are today. We have had such tremendous response to this year's trip; we have over 35 people and over 20 trucks participating. This year will turn out to be an epic trip!
Before moving forward, I feel it is important to thank a few people who are making this years BAJAHID Run possible:
• Chris and Vic, for being the masterminds behind the idea of getting together for some good mellow fun in Baja;
• Nick, who out of nowhere threw out the HP Ranch, which has now added an extra level of pleasure/symbolism to this trip;
• And last but not least, my pops….. who would not have had this any other way. He gave Vic and I the gift, of loving the desert. (We miss you pop!)
There are a fairly large number of folks participating and as with any large group, there are certain logistical challenges. On top of those challenges, there are the added challenges of traveling in a foreign country. Even though Mexico is our close neighbor and any of us are well versed in some of the customs and practices of traveling in Mexico, its prudent to reaffirm some of the risks associated with a trip of this magnitude. We've tried to identify some of those risks and provided some experience and insights to refresh each of us so this trip is as much fun as past trips have proven to be.
A chase book will be provided to each of the vehicles, we ask that you please take a few minutes and read through the trip book when you receive it. It should help you prepare for your trip as well as provide you some reminders and benefits of past experience. We will be posting several of those pages up on this thread so you can read in advance as well. Please be mindful that this is a fairly large group and with every large group your specific actions affect the rest of the group. So whenever possible respect the time constraints so we can maximize the fun time. Just to provide some insights into the challenges and to illustrate some of the time logistics, just to get the entire group across the border heading south, we expect it to take upwards of 60‐ 90 minutes. That's approximately 15 trucks at 5 minutes each (plus or minus) as the Mexican authorities inspect each incoming truck. We'll also have the challenge of fueling 20 trucks at Pemex stations along the way.
Thanks to everyone who has show interest and plan to attend… this year’s trip will prove to be a great time. I’d also like to recognize the great efforts of Todd Clements, Joshua Nettles and the gang at Horse Power Ranch. The team has put so much effort and made us feel so welcome through their tremendous hospitality. Of course, with a group this size we have to make sure we approach the event with safety in mind. We will have plenty of experienced folks but also those who are newer to the trip dynamics. That means we should be respectful of the experience of those whom have preceded us as well as the guidelines provided pulled from many past experiences. We should also ensure we honor the customs of our Mexican neighbors, we are traveling in their back yards (sometimes literally) and thus we need to be mindful of their space. We need to honor farm and ranch gates, always close those we find and clean up after ourselves. Watch your speed in and around farms, houses, ranches and animals. We need to avoid casualties, both mechanical and injury, which means need to drive alert and with common sense.
I’m really excited about this year’s trip; it’s a departure from last year as we have so many folks join in. It truly will be prove to be a great time for everyone. I’m really looking forward to the camaraderie with the group and looking forward to exploring the roads and trails of Baja!
Tony
BajaHID
**** The entire chasebook will be available via email within approx 10 days, PM or email me : t.rojo@yahoo.com for it. It will also be printed for the event, 1 copy per vehicle.
