BAJA QUICK FACTS
The rumors for the 2010 race are that it will be a full peninsula course. The last full run was in 2007
54 teams were in our class in 2007 (Sportsman > 250cc engine) and only 41% finished. The class leader took 31 hours to complete the course, averaging 41mph
Since some sections of the course are wide open desert and highway where you can hit 60 mph+,there are a lot of sections with very rough terrain and of course, the dreaded silt beds. And then there is riding at night ... in the desert!
So, what is Team DBBL doing Right Now? We are training, racing and preparing.
We have learned that managing logistics (along with a little luck) will most likely be the single biggest factor in our ability to simply finish the race. That said, the team has already sent two of its members (Don & Scott) to work for a pit crew at the 2009 Baja 1000. The opportunity to work the pits provided the team with access to experienced racers and support teams who have “been there and done that” enabling us a much better opportunity to plan and anticipate.
We formally meet on a routine basis to plan all aspects of this big event. We are recruiting a chase / support team from our pool of friends who have unique skills and talents to help enable our success and to manage the logistics and support required in a third world country.
We are each working on personal fitness plans to improve our stamina and strength in order to enhance our ability to race at the peak of our personal abilities - safely.
And naturally, we are racing!
Below is our most recent news (via Twitter) and a grid of races to date and proposed events that some or all of us plan to participate in this year leading up to the event.
2009 - 2010 Results & Prospective Races
(Last Update: 4-14-2010)
Legend: DG – Don Gentry, TN – Tom Nagle, FR – Frank Raimondo, SS - Scott Smith |
Date |
Event |
Class Finish |
Remarks |
1-1-09 |
SORCS 8 Hr. Team Race |
TN 2nd
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1-18-09 |
Broxton Bridge Enduro, SE&TRA Enduro, Ehrarhdt, SC |
TN Hour’d Out |
TN-Clutch failed. Finished race – however hour’d out. |
2-22-09 |
Cherokee Nat’l Enduro, SE&TRA, Greensboro, GA |
TN 7th |
1st National race. 500 racers registered. |
3-9-09 |
The General GNCC, Washington, GA |
TN 20th |
TN- Stripped counter-sprocket in 2nd lap and was barely able to finish. |
3-29-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Hill Farm, Sparta, GA |
TN 2nd DG 4th FR 1st |
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4-26-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Rockcrusher, Hiawassee, GA |
TN 1st SS 5th DG 5th
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New course had it all. |
5-31-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Diamond K Farms, Elberton, GA |
TN 2nd DG 3rd SS 12th FR 7th
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TN - Was in 1st till clutch failed FR – Rear shock blew apart on the second lap |
6-14-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Aonia Pass, Washington, GA |
TN 2nd FR 2nd SS 6th
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TN-Had a hard fall and collision with another rider in class. Lost seat ½ into last lap. Successful race all in all. |
6-28-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Boyer Farm, Sparta, GA |
TN 1st FR 2nd SS 4th DG 9th
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New venue – interesting course. Facilitated Klim F4 Helmet free test rides during race. DG has brake problems |
7-12-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Rockcrusher, Hiawassee, GA |
TN 1st SS 6th
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7-18&9-09 |
SORCS Team Race, Conasauga, TN |
TN 8th |
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7-26-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Highpoint, Perry, GA |
TN 1st FR DNF
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Open and fast course. FR – Blown engine on the start line |
8-9-2009 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Beaver Dam Creek, Sparta, GA |
TN 1st SS 4th DG 8th |
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8-23-2009 |
SE&TRA Cherokee Hare Scrambles, |
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8-30-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Cookson Creek Farms, Conasauga, TN |
TN 1st FR 1st SS 7th DG 6th
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Muddy Race. Great course. |
9-20-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Hillbilly Hills, Roberta, GA |
TN 5th FR 3rd SS 5th DG 3rd
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Bad mud race. |
10-11-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Mike Melton Farm, Buena Vista, GA |
TN 1st FR 2nd SS 5th DG 4th
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New venue for SORCS. Fast course with perfect conditions. |
10-18-09 |
SE&TRA HighPoint Hare Scrambles, Perry, GA |
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10-25-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Cookson Creek Farms, Conasauga, TN |
SS 3rd DG 5th |
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10-25-09 |
SE&TRA Tree Farm Hare Scrambles, Clanton, AL – |
TN 2nd
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Great track – soil was sandy loam. Some areas of very tight woods and open field grass field. |
11-8-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Aonia Pass, Washington, GA |
FR 3rd SS 9th DG 7th |
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11-8-09 |
SE&TRA Volunteer Hare Scrambles, Bybee, TN |
TN 2nd
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Great course. Many elevation changes. Very similar to Rockcrusher but more interesting. |
11-15-09 |
SE&TRA Elko Hare Scrambles, Perry, GA |
TN 2nd
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11-17 thru 22-09 |
2009 Baja 1000 |
DG SC |
DG and SC worked pits for Mag 7 to gain insight into race, logistics and contacts. |
11-22-09 |
SORCS Hare Scrambles, Garland Farms, Milledgeville, GA |
TN worked |
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12-6-09 |
SE&TRA Little Brown Jug Hare Scrambles, Woodruff, SC |
TN 1st |
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1-3-10 |
Battle of Atlanta, 8 Hour Team Race, Social Circle, GA |
TN 4th DG+FR 6th |
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1-10-10 |
SE&TRA Cross Country Shootout Hare Scrambles, Maplesville, AL |
TN 1st |
CC shoot-out had racers from 3 different series: SETRA, SERA & Mid-South Hare Scrambles. Great course with diversity. |
1-24-10 |
SE&TRA Burnt Gin Hare Scrambles, Wedgefield, SC |
TN 2nd |
Very sandy course which was new experience for me. Had a good race and got beat the local guy experienced in sand. |
1-31-10 |
SE&TRA Sumter National Enduro, Wedgefield, SC |
SS 7th |
The course was very quick and the weather was cold. Rode up front and enjoyed a great course |
2-7-10 |
SE&TRA Long Cane Hare Scrambles, Abbeville, SC |
TN 1st |
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2-21-10 |
SE&TRA Cherokee National Enduro Greensboro, GA |
FR 7th DG 8th |
This was a great venue and a good day for racing as far as the course and weather are concerned. However, it was an unfortunate day for Scott who broke his collar-bone in the first mile of the course. |
3-7-10 |
GNCC/SE&TRA The General Hare Scrambles, Washington, GA (90min) |
TN 14th |
Tom did well placing 14th out of 45 on his line. There was a great turnout on a beautiful day. The course had a lot of mudholes though |
3-14-10 |
SORCS HS Round #1 Hill Farm, Sparta, GA |
DG 3rd TN 1st FR 4th |
Tom brought home a 1st place finish for the season opener. Don took 3rd place and Frank finished in last place having blown his engine halfway through the race. Conditions were sunny and cool but the course had many muddy sections. |
3-21-10 |
GNCC/SE&TRA Steele Creek, Morganton, NC |
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Tom scored a 1st place in SE&TRA and 14th in GNCC |
3-27-10 |
SE&TRA Yellowleaf Hare Scrambles, Clanton, AL |
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Tom worked this race. |
3-28-10 |
SORCS HS Round #2 Diamond K Farms, Elberton, GA |
DG 8th |
Don took 8th place in what was a great day for racing. A little on the cool side but the course featured great traction throughout |
4-11-10 |
GNCC&SE&TRA Big Buck Hare Scrambles, Union, SC |
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Tom scored a 3rd in SE&TRA and a 31st in GNCC |
4-18-10 |
OMA Winter Nat’l Medora, IN |
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4-18-10 |
SE&TRA Rad Dad National Enduro, Westpoint, TN |
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5-2-10 |
SORCS HS Round #3 Broad River, GA |
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5-2-10 |
SE&TRA Eagle’s Nest Enduro, Seville, FL |
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5-16-10 |
SORCS HS Round #4 Boyer Farm, |
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5-23-10 |
SORCS 8 Hour Triple Crown, Hill Farm, Sparta, GA |
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6-5&6-6 |
KTM/Perry Mountain 24 Hour Challenge Maplesville, AL |
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6-6-10 |
SORCS MXGP Beaver Dam Plantation Sparta, GA |
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6-13-10 |
SORCS HS Round #5 Beaver Dam Plantation Sparta, GA |
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6-27-10 |
SORCS HS Round #6 Aonia, GA |
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7-11-10 |
SORCS HS Round #7 Rockcrusher, Hiawasee, GA |
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7-25-10 |
SORCS HS Round #8 Holland Main Farm |
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8-8-10 |
SORCS HS Round #9 Cookson Creek Farms Conasauga, TN |
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8-15-10 |
SORCS 8 hour Triple Crown Team Race Cookson Creek, Conasauga, TN |
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8-29-10 |
SORCS HS Round #10 Holland Woodward Farm |
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9-12-10 |
SORCS HS Round #11 Rockcrusher, Hiawasee, GA |
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10-3-10 |
SORCS HS Round #12 Cookson Creek, Conasauga, TN |
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10-17-10 |
SORCS 8 hour Triple Crown Team Race, High Point, Perry, GA |
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10-24-10 |
SORCS HS Round #13 High Point, Perry, GA |
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10-31-10 |
SORCS HS Round #14 Aonia Pass, Aonia, GA |
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11-XX-10 |
2010 Baja 1000 |
KC DG TN FR SS |
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