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April 6, 2018 (Agua Dulce, Calif.):ALERT! ALERT! ALERT

CHASE TRUCKS AND TRAILERS! THIS IS AN EFFORT TO GET US ALL ACROSS THE BORDER QUICKLY. WE NEED YOUR HELP ! This information needs to be provided to customs by Midnight April 14. It is in your best interest to make sure your information is included so that your are on the list provided and your crossing is expedited.

The Customs Department has asked us to provide vehicle information regarding team vehicles crossing the border. We do not capture this information during registration as it does not pertain to your entry.

We have added a link to the NORRA registration page to add 'non-race' vehicles. This may be the truck and trailer being used to transport your race car. This may be your chase truck(s). If it is carrying race related equipment - add it. You do not need to include your race vehicle unless it is street legal and you are driving it across the border.

Drivers and Co-Drivers: Log into the NORRA account created to register for the event as either a driver or co-driver. For Chase and Crew that do not have accounts - create one. The first line item that you will see says 'Mexican Customs'. YOU ONLY NEED TO KNOW THE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL/LICENSE PLATE OF YOUR TRUCK AND TRAILER. Once you added your trucks and trailers - YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE FORM.

REGISTER YOUR VEHICLES FOR BORDER CROSSING

This is an opportunity and convenience that will drastically improve the crossing vehicles on their way to NORRA registration. Please follow the rules below.

  • All race teams and support vehicles should have a NORRA sticker on the windshield or visible, printed, NORRA logo on the dashboard.
  • Mexico Customs will be in charge of receiving racers through the border crossing.
  • All vehicles should have the following documents in order and preferably in a folder ready for inspection:
    • Vehicle registration.
    • Proof of ownership, green sticker, invoice or DMV paperwork.
    • If the owner of race car or support vehicle is not present during crossing, driver must show photocopy of owner’s ID along with paperwork.
    • All vehicles need to have a license plate (except possibly race cars).
  • All spare parts must match the race car. For example, if the race car has an 8 cylinder engine and the chase truck has a spare 4 cylinder engine, it will not be allowed thru the Border duty free and you must pay taxes for those parts. Only 4 spare tires per race or chase truck are allowed maximum duty free. All spare tires must match race car tires and must be mounted on wheels. Any additional spare tires teams must pay taxes of 16% of tire value.
  • Finally, vehicles with race car spare parts must go across the border simultaneously with race the car. No chase truck with spare parts will be allowed through the Border duty free on its own.

No gas or fuel of any kind allowed thru the border.


ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR A SMOOTH CROSSING

Please make sure that everyone in your party has passports or passport cards. Everyone transitioning from Baja Norte to Baja Sur will also need tourist visas, which can be processed at NORRA registration.

  • There is a limit of 4 spare tires per truck or chase truck.
  • Race car must have proof of ownership, title, green sticker, invoice from fabricator or any other proof of ownership.
  • Border is under construction. Be very careful entering and exiting the facilities. Use extreme caution with trailers.
  • In case of any problems with customs, call the NORRA tourist assistance helpline: (52) 1 646 1371283 OR (619) 870 9137.

2018 RACINGTRAX ORDER FORM

NORRA will be using the RacingTraX / AlertTraX system for tracking and safety in this year’s Mexican 1000. The first thing to do is to go to www.racingtrax.com/rentals/norra.html then fill in your information.

To access RacingTraX Order Form RA, go to:
www.norra.com/release_2018_03_01.php


2018 DAY 2 RESERVATIONS

The NORRA Mexican 1000 has grown into a huge event wherever it goes. Below is information on Day 2 finish locations and reservations for both "Pit City" for the CARS in Bay of LA, and accommodations for the BIKES in Guerrero Negro. Book now on the NORRA website store page at www.norra.com/fc/store.



2018 FUEL & PIT ORDER FORM

NORRA has partnered with VP Racing Fuels and MAG-7 to get you to the finish line at the 2018 YOKOHAMA Mexican 1000! MAG-7 is proud to be providing pit service for all NORRA racers.

To access VP RACING FUELS & MAG-7 PIT Order Form RA, go to:
https://www.norra.com/release_2018_03_30b

2018 VP RACING FUEL & MAG-7 PIT ORDER FORM


2018 MILEAGE & PIT MAPS

The coveted Mexican 1000 mileage and pits maps are available for NORRA's family of racers to use in refining their support strategies. There is a three page map for both the Motorcycles and the Car categories (see below for direct links to the 2018 YOKOHAMA NORRA Mexican 1000 Official Mileage & Pit maps).

To access MILEAGE & PIT MAPS RA, go to:
https://www.norra.com/release_2018_03_30

CARS - 2018 YOKOHAMA NORRA MEXICAN 1000 MILEAGE/PIT MAPS

BIKES - 2018 YOKOHAMA NORRA MEXICAN 1000 MILEAGE/PIT MAPS


2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

A printed copy of the 2018 Schedule of Events will be provided to teams at registration in Ensenada. But you can go ahead and download a print PDF now, by clicking on the button below-

To access full SCHEDULE OF EVENTS RA, go to:
www.norra.com/release_2018_03_28

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD A PRINT PDF OF THE 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


2018 MEDIA PASS APPLICATION

Please refer to the above schedule of events for times and locations. Please click below to sign up today as the rally is quickly approaching.

To access full MEDIA PASS RA, go to:
www.norra.com/release_2018_03_24

APPLY FOR 2018 MEXICAN 1000 MEDIA PASS


2018 YOKOHAMA NORRA MEXICAN 1000

Friday April 20th
Ensenada
(Welcome Fiesta / Pre-registration / Tech)

Saturday April 21st
Ensenada
(Registration / Tech / Drivers Meeting)

Sunday April 22nd
Ensenada ~ San Felipe

Monday April 23rd
San Felipe ~ Guerrero Negro (Moto)
San Felipe ~ Bahia de los Angeles (4-Wheel)

Tuesday April 24th
Guerrero Negro/Bahia de los Angeles ~ Loreto

Wednesday April 25th
Loreto ~ La Paz

Thursday April 26th
La Paz ~ San Jose del Cabo
(2018 YOKOHAMA NORRA Mexican 1000 Finish!!!)

Friday April 27th *NEW!*
La Paz ~ San Jose del Cabo
(Awards Ceremony)


REGISTER BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!

Login to your existing NORRA account, or create a new NORRA account at www.norra.com/member/member_home.php. Have picture images (.jpg, .bmp, or .png) of your Driver's License, Passport and Health Insurance Card ready to upload to your profile. Have your race radio frequency handy as well as your emergency contact phone numbers. Determine what category your vehicle should be competing in (refer to 2018 rules at www.norra.com/rules_current.php). Update and complete the 'My Profile' and 'My Vehicle' sections of your account. Once, pre-registration opens, it should be as easy as selecting your vehicle and choosing your preference of payment option. Upon completion of registration you will receive a confirmation email and see your entry online.


Please review 2018 Rules and Categories as some details have progressed- www.norra.com/rules_current.php.

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ABOUT NORRA

Beginning in 2010, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) began promoting a rebirth of the NORRA Mexican 1000 rally. The unique off-road rally was co-created by promoter Mike Pearlman to consist of special stages (unlimited speed timed stages in the dirt) linked together by controlled speed liaison / transit sections (highway). The one-of-a-kind, once-a-year, four-day rally includes vintage off-road vehicles and motorcycles, as well as modern desert Rally Raid cars, pre-runner trucks, buggies and motorcycles.

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-1970's.

The 2018 NORRA Mexican 1000 is supported by Yokohama, Method Race Wheels, South Point Hotel Casino, Walker Evans Racing, Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Steel-It, Multitool USA, RIGID, VP Racing Fuels, Timberline, Ensenada Proturismo, Mastercraft/Impact Safety, Cerveceria Transpeninsular, Roganto, Biltwell Inc., Schampa, Racing TraX.com, Satellite Phone Store.com, P.C.I. Race Radios, WARN, Magic Bullet, US Action Trax.com, and many more.

NORRA - National Off Road Racing Association. Home of the Mexican 1000 and the NORRA 500