BAJA RALLY ADDS NEW CLASS FOR ADV EXPERTS
BAJA RALLY OPENS “ADV EXPERT” CLASS
ENSENADA BAJA CA MEXICO
http://www.bajarallymoto.com officially announced today the addition of an “Adventure Bike” class to the 2014 BAJA RALLY 2.0 taking place here this September 24-28. The new “ADV EXPERT” class includes modified adventure bikes ranging from 700cc-1000cc and is generally targeted toward BMW F800GS and KTM 990. There is also a strict approval process that both riders and bikes must complete before being officially entered. Applicants simply email their resume and references and will be screened for racing experience, overall skills and must be pre-approved prior to being given a riding number.
“The BAJA RALLY is no joke. It will be hard and safety is our top priority,” explained rally director Scotty Breauxman, “we have a subjective process for accepting riders into this new class and it was designed to include only the most qualified riders in the world. It’s not like any John Doe can just show up in Ensenada and enter the rally on a KTM 990. I think most riders would be overly challenged by the extra weight and I can’t see any advantage of riding a 990 over a 450 because the routes have some fairly technical sections.”
The perfect example of the prime target for the ADV Expert class is Canadian racer Radek Burkat who became the first entrant to be accepted into this new elite class. The well rounded Burkat had a noble showing at the King Of The Motos, a Baja 1000 finish and plenty of big bike riding experience. He also completed professional rally navigation training earlier this season.
“We’re particularly excited about expanding the field to include these big bikes and the expert riders,” Breauxman concludes, “This is an important group that keeps growing and getting more relevant. These are the same riders who will be following the stage routes as spectators of BAJA RALLY events several years from now.”
The “ADV”, or “adventure touring” segment is the fastest growing of any sub-market in the North American motorcycle industry and powered by 40-60 year old males with mean annual incomes of $80,000+. More information at ADV Moto Magazine
The BAJA RALLY is the first and only “road-book” navigation-based rally raid for motorcycles only In Baja CA, Mexico. Taking place over 5 days in Septemebr (24-28), the BAJA RALLY features 4 days of off-road rally motorcycle racing over 800 miles of timed special stages and non-timed transfer stages. Likened to a traveling, cultural human experience, the rapidly growing BAJA RALLY 2.0 is the closest thing to the Dakar Rally to take place in North America.
To apply to race the BAJA RALLY 2.0 in the ADV Expert Class
Send a resume and references to BAJA RALLY
bajarally@gmail.com
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FLY-N-RIDE SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR BAJA RALLY 2.0
Fly-N-Ride Program Offers All Inclusive Package For BAJA RALLY Entrants
Contact: BRUCE ANDERSON
bruno@gobajariding.com
ENSENADA-BAJA CA, MEXICO-Bruce Anderson (aka “Bruno”) from Go Baja Riding announced his plans to support the BAJA RALLY field with a turn-key rental and support package for East Coast and international riders to “fly-n-ride” into the BAJA RALLY 2.0 this September 24-28. The “Go Baja Riding” package was designed for the riders who may want to travel from far away to enter this breakthrough motorsports event.
“Bruno’s package is an A+ way to do the BAJA RALLY,” explained rally director Scotty Breauxman, “Especially for the rider who is less familiar with Baja CA. I wholeheartedly believe that this Go Baja Riding package greatly improves the odds of finishing this challenging journey.”
$3000 All Inclusive*
The fully loaded Package Includes
Fully Race-prepped HONDA CRF450X delivered directly to the San Nicolas Hotel
*RMS UNIVERSAL RALLY NAVIGATION KIT
*SUSPENSION RE-VALVE BY PRECISION CONCEPTS
* IMS OVER SIZED OFF ROAD FUEL TANK
* GUARDS, HAND, SKIDPLATE INSTALLED
*BRAND NEW COMPETITION TIRES
*PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL REAR TIRE DURING COMPETITION
*HEAVY DUTY 4 MIL TUBES INSTALLED
* COMPETITION TUNED AND JETTED
* BAJA SPECIFIC GEARING
CHASE CREW: DEDICATED TEAM OF BAJA RACING EXPERTS
*DAILY PREP/MAINTENANCE, OIL, FILTER, FLAT REPAIR ETC
*HALFWAY REAR TIRE CHANGE
*TRANSPORTATION FROM SAN DIEGO AIRPORT FOR CHASE CREW AND DRIVERS TO PRE-STAGING OF THE RACE AND THE EVENT HOTEL IN ENSENADA, BAJA CA, MEXICO
*AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT THE BIKE AND RIDER ARE RETURNED TO SAN DIEGO HOTEL/AIRPORT WHICHEVER APPLIES.
LABOR AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS INCLUDED
***DOES NOT INCLUDE ENTRY INTO THE BAJA RALLY***