On May 5th, Las Mañanitas saw some unusual, short-term renters: drivers and crew who were finishing the Mexican 1000 race, a five-day, off-road effort across the desert from Ensenada all the way to San Jose del Cabo.  See the flyer on the right.

The race ended with a huge party next door at Club Campestre, with music, dancing, eating, drinking and general relief at successfully making all 1000 miles without catastrophe.

Earlier that day, there were huge traffic jams caused by the participants, spectators and crews, causing some local controversy.

 

 

The participation of more than one hundred pilots from different parts of the world is expected.

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Eliseo García, who was accompanied by a group of expert off-road car and motorcycle racing drivers, added that for this edition that will be starting on April 30 in Ensenada Baja California, on this first day it will conclude in San Felipe.

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On May 1, cover the route San Felipe Bahía de Los Ángeles, on the 2nd Bahía de Los Ángeles to Loreto, entering Baja California Sur, on May 3 Loreto La Paz and conclude on the 4th from La Paz to San José del Cabo, thus completing the challenge.

For the current edition of the Rally Mexican 1000, 2023, the participation of more than one hundred drivers from different parts of the world is expected, as well as the great figures who have shone in this sport in off-road races in the Baja.

During this tour we are recording through satellite equipment what is the route to be used, which we will be using for the edition of the race map, which is delivered to the competitors during the meeting prior to the event, to be loaded in their GPS equipment. .

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On May 2, the competition vehicles will arrive at this magical town of Loreto, where they spend the night, to continue on the 3rd towards the State capital, but during the stay of the participants there will be an exhibition of the cars in the area of the coastal promenade, as well as the party organized by local restaurants.

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from El Sud Californiano - about traffic issues in San Jose del Cabo on 5 May.

Despite the fact that it was previously reported through the media and social networks of the General Directorate of Public Security, Preventive Police and Municipal Traffic (DGSPPPTM) about the partial closure of some roads in San José del Cabo as it is the headquarters municipality of the final stage of the "Norra Mexican 1000 Rally 2023" race, citizens complained about the traffic that was generated this Thursday, May 4.

Collapsed leaving the town of La Playa, due to the Norra event. If you don't have to go to San José del Cabo, don't even move. If you have a commitment, measure the water for the sweet potatoes,” said citizen Graciela T., after getting stuck in traffic for this reason.

He also added that he did not understand how it was possible that they allowed these events within the city (downtown San José del Cabo) and during rush hour. " In itself, the city is already collapsed due to traffic, add this to it."

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This is not the first time that discontent has been generated by a part of the Cabo population, since in other sporting events such as Ironman, dozens of citizens complained about the traffic that was generated by the use of a couple of lanes of the transpeninsular race , that is, the only free way to get to the Los Caobos International Airport from Cabo San Lucas, as well as the main roads of San José del Cabo, leaving tourists unable to reach their flights, among other problems.

Although the discontent is not widespread, since the events mentioned and others, although they do generate traffic, also generate economic benefits for the tourist destination, by receiving athletes, fans and those involved in the municipality, paying for hotel nights, consuming in restaurants, among other local businesses.

150 million pesos for Los Cabos stopped pouring out the Ironman. 70.3 last year, which took place from November 4 to 6 in the tourist municipality, Donna Jeffries Álvarez, municipal director of tourism, reported at the time.

 

 

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April 19, 2023
¡Rally Alert!

2023 NORRA Mexican 1000 MOTOS/ATC & ATV Pit Mileage Map and Information Sheet.

Revised Format For 2023 Rally!

AGUA DULCE, CALIF. - The National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) releases its Official Motos/ATC & ATV Pit Mileage Map for the 2023 YOKOHAMA NORRA MEXICAN 1000 Presented By Meyers Manx. Teams, racers and Safari adventure seekers are in the final weeks of preparation before arriving in Ensenada, Baja, Mexico for "The Happiest Race On Earth!". This year's special route includes technical challenges, amazing scenery and the opportunity for some new experiences.

The NORRA Mexican 1000 Motos/ATC & ATV Pit Mileage Map and Information Sheet is posted on norra.com for immediate download (see links below). The Pit Mileage overview map shows mileage for each daily stage, including specials and transits. Specific locations of the starting and finishing locations within stages are not specified in order to protect the course from prerunning. This increases the sense of adventure within the rally, and levels the playing field for new entries and race veterans alike. An online webinar to go over all details and address any questions or concerns will be held tomorrow Thursday, April 20 at 5PM (PT). A link will be sent separately.

Bikes/ATV, Cars/UTV & Safari (non-race) categories will receive all daily road books or roll charts (MOTO), and have GPS files loaded/checked each morning before the start of the daily stage. You can find details about start times in the forthcoming schedule of events PR release.

!!! In keeping with NORRA Rally tradition, teams participating in NORRA rallys are not allowed to pre-run per NORRA rules and regulations !!!