News and Updates for NORRA’s MEXICAN 1000, RALLY FOR RELIEF and general news about the events upcoming.
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NORRA PRESS RELEASE UPDATES
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NORRA ANNOUNCES “RALLY FOR RELIEF” FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIP |
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General Tire Takes It Old School, Will Title Sponsor NORRA's Mexican 1000 Rally |
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Azuñia the Toast of Baja As “Official Tequila” of 2012 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally March 20, 2012: With the third annual NORRA Mexican 1000 ramping up in publicity, record entries and excitement, Intersect Beverage Company has announced a renewed partnership with event organizers that will see its Azuñia brand of premium tequila enjoy official status as part of the unique motorsports rally. Scheduled for April 28 – May 2, the 2012 Mexican 1000 will cover over 1,200 off and on-road miles beginning in Mexicali, Baja, Mexico and finishing four days later in the world-class beach resort of San Jose Del Cabo. Known as the “Happiest Race on Earth” the vintage-flavored Mexican 1000 rally is a unique, once-a-year, four-day competitive event that includes vintage off-road vehicles and motorcycles, rally cars, trucks, Jeeps and a number of modern desert racecars and prerunners. READ MORE |
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KC HiLites Named “Official Light” of 2012 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally March 12, 2012: As the third annual NORRA Mexican 1000 gets set take the green flag for month’s four-day run down the legendary Baja peninsula, event organizers and KC HiLites have announced a new partnership that will see the legendary light brand be the “Official Light” for the 2012 rally. READ MORE |
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Dave Despain Named 2012 Mexican 1000 Grand Marshall 16 February, 2012: In celebration of his love affair with off-road motorsports and the exotic Baja peninsula, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) today announced that television star and racing journalist Dave Despain will be honored as the official Grand Marshall for the upcoming NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally. Scheduled for April 28-May 2, this unique off-road event will cover 1,100 miles over four days beginning in Mexicali, Baja, Mexico and finishing in the world-class resort destination of San Jose Del Cabo. READ MORE |
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LEGEND WALKER EVANS FIRST TO REGISTER FOR 2012 MEXICAN 1000! 26 January, 2012: Dubbed the “Happiest Race on Earth,” by Dirt Sports magazine, the unique off-road rally was co-created by promoter Mike Pearlman in 2010. The one-of-a-kind, once-a-year, four-day rally includes vintage off-road vehicles and motorcycles, rally cars, a limited number of modern desert racecars and classes for prerunner trucks and buggies. Pearlman’s late father Ed and others established the first running of the NORRA Mexican 1000 off-road rally in November of 1967, which eventually became internationally recognized and evolved into the Baja 1000 in the mid-1970s. READ MORE |
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NORRA Making Substantial Event Upgrades to 2012 Mexican 1000 Off-Road Rally 24 January, 2012: In today’s new age of off-road competition that has promoters fighting over an economy-strained group of racers, the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) is taking a different course in preparations for it’s upcoming Mexican 1000 Rally – it’s working hard to make the entire event for its customers (race teams), crews and sponsors a world-class experience. READ MORE |
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NORRA Announces Official Dates for 2012 Mexican 1000 Rally! 20 December, 2011: After months of careful planning and cooperative efforts with Mexican officials and several potential corporate partners, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) today announced the official dates for the 2012 Mexican 1000 Rally as April 28 – May 2, 2012. The new time slot not only reflects a change in the event’s overall formatting, but were necessitated by NORRA’s desire to avoid a conflict with another off-road race promoter over the Rally’s original May 5 - May 9, 2012 date. READ MORE |
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27 April, 2011: As the second annual NORRA Mexican 1000 gets set take the green flag for next week’s three-day run down the legendary Baja peninsula, event organizers and Intersect Beverage Company have announced a new partnership that will see its Azuñia brand of premium tequila enjoy official status of the unique motorsports rally. Scheduled for May 4-8, the 2011 Mexican 1000 will cover over 1,000 miles over three days beginning in Mexicali, Baja, Mexico and finishing in La Paz. Based in San Clemente, Calif., Intersect Beverage is the worldwide distributor for Azuñia Tequila, a premium line of tequilas that includes their three distinctive blends -- Anejo, Resposado and Platinum Blanco. A rich tasting and authentic tequila... READ MORE |
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25 April, 2011: With entries and interest in the second annual National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) Mexican 1000 reaching an all-time high, event organizers today announced new sponsorship from Wide Open Excursions, one of the world's largest automotive-based adventure companies. The agreement was created to provide technical and promotional support to the unique three-day off-road rally. READ MORE |
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Mohave Valley, Arizona, 13 April, 2011: Well, it's official! Mark Stahl will kick off the restoration completion of the 1977 Chenowth 1000 by taking it off the starting line at the 2011 NORRA Mexican 1000 Vintage off road race held in Baja Mexico May 4-8th. The original plan 8 months ago was to get Mark Stahl back in the driver's seat of his old race car but we did not want to offer something until we knew for sure we could make it happen. With the completion of the Chenowth only DAYS away, Jeff and Rory couldn't be happier with the addition of Mark Stahl as co-driver. "It's only right to have Mark behind the wheel of his old ride, he is the reason this car has the history it does in Baja and off road racing" said Rory when asked about the decision. READ MORE |
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05 April, 2011: NORRA is very excited that the 2011 Mexican 1000 is only 29 days away! As excitement for the event continues to grow, we would like to take a moment to reintroduce you to one of our popular categories.
NORRA isn’t just about Honoring the Past with vintage vehicles. Forging the Future of off road racing is extremely important to all off road racing enthusiasts. Forging the Future is the driving force behind our Alternative Fuel category. READ MORE |
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04 April, 2011: Spirit Wireless has once-again joined the long list of sponsors for the 2011 Mexican 1000. Spirit will be offering satellite phone rentals to this year's participants. The special promotion for NORRA participants will include an Iridium phone, Pelican case, car antenna and adaptor, ac/dc chargers and texting and voicemail. There are several prepaid airtime packages available, as well as the option to pay only by minutes used. READ MORE |
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28 March, 2011: The National Off Road Racing Association reported today that Bud Feldkamp will compete in the 2011 Mexican 1000 Rally. Feldkamp, who co-drove in last year's rally with long time friend and world renowned off road racer, Malcolm Smith, is returning to conquer the Baja peninsula with his son Buddy. As owner of the Glenn Helen Raceway, in San Bernardino, California, Feldkamp has a rich history in off road-racing which peaked during the 1970's with Baja 1000 wins in 1975 and 1977. READ MORE |
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23 March, 2011: NORRA has announced the opening of a Charity Poker Run category in the 2011 Mexican 1000. The Charity Poker Run category is a non-competitive, open category benefiting several charities close to the off road community. NORRA President Mike Pearlman stated "NORRA is very excited about opening a Poker Run Category that allows us to continue our tradition of contributing to charity." And racers seem to be excited as well, the category opened yesterday with the auspicious first entry of Larry Ragland... READ MORE |
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15 March, 2011: In celebration of off-road pioneer and automotive icon Bruce Meyer’s 85th birthday, NORRA founder Mike Pearlman last weekend announced that the first Baja record holder would be honored as the Grand Marshall for the upcoming NORRA Mexican 1000 scheduled for May 4-8. The unique event will once again cover over 1,000 miles in three days beginning in Mexicali, Baja, Mexico and finish in La Paz. The announcement was made at a birthday party attended by Meyers and over 200 of his closest friends, an event that included a large gathering of fiberglass dune buggies that he invented in the early 1960s. His creation, dubbed the Meyers Manx... READ MORE |
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03 March, 2011: 2010 marked the beginning of a new era in Baja racing with the inaugural running of the “new” NORRA Mexican 1000 race for vintage vehicles. As the original organizers of the first Baja race back in the late 60’s, NORRA set out to recapture both the look and feel of those groundbreaking days. Racing the entire Baja peninsula with vintage motorcycles requires a special kind of competitor and attitude. The three-day stage format gave participants a chance to regroup each evening and prepare for the following day. Everyone involved lauded the rally format and inaugural event as a complete success. READ MORE |
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02 March, 2011: The National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA), first sanctioning body of off road racing, announced today that Team Enduro360 will be competing in the 2011 Mexican 1000 Rally on a 1991 KTM 250 in motorcycle category 8A. Driver of record, Chilly White, is a four time International Six Day Enduro medalist, holding three silver medals and one bronze. White, who competed in 2010’s rally with Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ron Bishop on his 1986 Husqvarna 500 XC... READ MORE |
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19 February, 2011: The National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) announced today that thirteen time Baja 1000 overall winner, Larry Roeseler, has entered the 2011 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally with a motorcycle! NORRA’s administrative director, Michele Martineau, stated “the make and model are still under wraps, but he is going to do it on two wheels, and we are very excited!” READ MORE |
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18 February, 2011: With less than three months to go until the 2011 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally, excitement and entries are growing daily. One special entry fully encompasses NORRA’s mission of “Honoring the past. Forging the future”. The number three 1964 Chevy El Camino owned by John Ehmke of Autofab, in Santee California, runs on propane and qualifies for overall wins in NORRA’s two divisions: Vintage and Evolution. READ MORE |
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30 January, 2011: Anticipation is growing for the NORRA 2011 Mexican 1000 Rally! Last year’s participants continually tell us the 2010 Rally was the most fun they’ve ever had at a Baja event.
NORRA’s rally format and relaxed atmosphere caused quite a stir within the racing community, and many racers truly desire to participate but do not have an eligible vehicle. NORRA’s motto is Honoring the Past | Forging the Future, and with this in mind we are continually exploring ways to slowly grow our rallies into larger events everyone can enjoy. READ MORE |
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15 December, 2010: In the final month of this decade, NORRA members are enjoying the afterglow of triumphant outcomes in the 2010 SCORE Baja 1000. Nine NORRA members finished in the trophy truck class, and history was made when the first ever Mexican national father and son team of Gustavo Vildosola Jr. and Sr. captured first place overall in a Ford F-150. Earlier this year, Vildosola Jr. co-drove with Klaus Rausch to a first place category 12 finish in the NORRA Mexican 1000. READ MORE |
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19 October, 2010: The National Off Road Racing Association announced today that registration for the 2011 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally will open 12 Noon Pacific Time, October 20th, 2010. Returning participants will be given priority registration until October 31st and general registration begins on November 1st. READ MORE |
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7 October,2010: The National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) announced today that they will be supporting Team Courage at the upcoming Lucas Oil Off Road Expo, October 9th-10th 2010. NORRA has been donated a generous amount of space by the Expo, where 2011 Mexican 1000 participants can display their race vehicles to show support for “Team Courage” and The Courage Project, an organization dedicated to breast cancer awareness. READ MORE |
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25 September, 2010: The National Off Road Racing Association announced today that the 2011 Mexican 1000 Rally will take place from May 4th through May 8th 2011. While the afterglow of the 2010 rally still continues with magazine articles, YouTube videos, and a great buzz that resonates throughout the off road community, those that are looking ahead have already begun preparations for 2011. READ MORE |
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In a 1989 Chenowth, powered by a Toyota V6 motor, Bob Gordon, Ryan Arciero, Frank Arciero, Jr., and Tim Crabtree won the nostalgic NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally. There hasn't been such a gathering of the clan since the Petersen Museum Off Road Exhibit in September of 2000. This time the cars were part of the allure, but the old timers who were pushing them through the contingency/tech inspection line also grabbed the attention of the bystanders. READ MORE |
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The National Off Road Racing Association announced today that preparations are being made for the 2011 NORRA Mexican 1000. With the great success of the event this year, NORRA is receiving a steady flow of incoming e-mails and inquiries about next year’s event. Many returning participants as well as newcomers are beginning preparations for 2011. READ MORE |
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With the dust finally settled on the historic NORRA 2010 Mexican 1000 Rally, which took place April 28th — May 2nd, the motorsports industry has finally had a chance to weigh in on an event where every participant seemed to have one thing in common: a smile from ear to ear. Dirt Sports magazine has proclaimed that the NORRA Mexican 1000, where "Old Guys Rule",is the "Happiest Race On Earth". The June issue's thirteen page feature article captures an intimate portrait of the old and new pioneers of off road. READ MORE |
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With its historic return to the motorsports world, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) honored off-road racer Jim Kirby on June 12th for his participation in the 2010 NORRA Mexican 1000 rally. The three day special stage rally, which was held April 28th thru May 2nd held fast to NORRA's simple mission statement of "Honoring the past. Forging the future". While the rally was noted for its all-star line-up of world-famous off road racers from the past and present and a mixing of the world's most historic vintage off road vehicles with cutting edge alternative fuel technology, one could easily identify that Jim Kirby is a tribute to off-road motorsport's past, present, and future. The award was presented during a post rally party at the "West Coast Metric" motorsports museum of fellow racer Lorenzo Pearson. READ MORE |
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2010 MEXICAN 1000 RESULTS 2010 Mexican 1000 Overall 2010 Mexican 1000 Results By Category |
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The NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally has the highest concentration of Motorsport Champions entered in all of off road motorsport! Our entry roster doesn't have a few big names, it reads like a "Who's Who of the Off-Road Motorsport Hall of Fame. READ MORE (PDF) |
2009 RELEASES
NORRA Announces New Dates for Mexican 1000 Rally — Nov 5 2009 (PDF)
Hurrican Jimena Slams Brakes on NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally — Sep 8 2009 (PDF)
Rally for Relief - NORRA to Provide Aid to Hurricane Jimena Victims — Sep 4 2009 (PDF)
Parenelli Jones to Lead Mexican 1000! — Aug 18 2009 (PDF)
NORRA Enjoys Warm Welcome Throughout Baja - Officials Finalize Permits for September Rally! — Jul 15 2009 (PDF)
