NORRA 500

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2022 NORRA 500 Pricing

Hotels

ALL hotel reservations and accommodations necessary to compete in the rally are to be made by individual race teams at their expense. NORRA is not reponsible for the booking and pricing practices of hotels and travel agents.

Click or touch here for a list of hotels in Ensenada.

Rooms and camping are also available at Horsepower Ranch. Please contact HPR directly for reservations. (US #) +1 949 656 1088, (MX #) +52 646 151 2896

2022 NORRA 500 Refund Policy

• If you withdraw your entry before August 1, 2022, you will receive a refund of any payments made after open of registration, less a $500 penalty.
• If you withdraw your entry between August 1, 2022 and September 15, 2022, you will receive a NORRA credit for any payments made after open of registration, less a $500 penalty. The credit expires after the next event.
• No refund and no credit if you withdraw after September 15, 2022.
• You may transfer your entry to another new entrant for the same race.

Tracking

Stella EVO III unit will be used for tracking and safety. NORRA will supply the unit, but you will need to supply the mount. Watch for an announcement with details on how to purchase it with the NORRA discount.

2023 Schedule

Rules & Classes

The general and vehicle rules documents for 2023 are linked below. There may be minor updates forthcoming.

The vehicle rules document includes a list of all vehicle categories (classes) with detailed descriptions.
Download the 2023 Vehicle Rules v 3.35 revised November 30, 2022 (PDF)

Download the Safari pages only from the Vehicle Rules v 3.30 revised February 15, 2022 (PDF)

Download the General Rules v 3.7 revised October 16, 2022 (PDF)

Maps, GPS and Road Books

Maps, mileage charges, road books and GPS files will be available for download a few days before the race at norra.com/gps. Printed road books and roll charts will be available upon request at registration.

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See the Mexican 1000 rules page for more information about vehicle categories and rally rules

Medical and Liability Insurance:

Vehicle Drivers and Co-Drivers will be banded with a wristband for Medical and Liability Insurance - a policy provided by Instant Mexican Insurance. Please understand the limitations of this insurance by reading the policy. Read the Policy

Medical:

• Covers accidents that happen on the course ONLY
• Does NOT cover the race vehicle or damages
• Racer on racer accidents on course are covered under same medical terms but without liability coverage
• Does NOT cover accidents that involve illegal drugs
• ONLY covers USD$5000 in medical stabilization in Mexico. It does NOT cover flights or transportation to get back to your home country.

See also the Border Crossing section for information on additional required auto insurance while not on the course.

Safari Insurance

Safari entrants pay an additional insurance fee. This provides basic liability insurance on and off the course starting 72 hours before the Safari and ending 72 hours after the Safari. For the 2023 Mexican 1000, this coverage starts April 27 and ends on midnight May 7. Contact Instant Mexico Insurance for more details and to purchase additional coverage. Contact details: Miguel Rico 52 664 120 9742, miguel.rico@prodigy.net.mx

Border Crossing

Details about border crossing will be distributed as a Rally Alert shortly before most teams will be departing for the event. At that time, you will be able to register all vehicles crossing the border with your entry.

Plan ahead! You will need the following:

• A valid passport or passport card with an expiration date more than six months later than the date you enter Mexico. (This may take two months or longer to obtain.)
• Vaccinations. Discuss with your doctor at least two months in advance of travel. See the CDC Mexico Travel page for current U.S. recommendations.
• You will need either a visa or an FMM (tourist card). U.S. citizens need an FMM. For other countries, check with a Mexican embassy or consulate in your area. Click here to get an FMM within 30 days of travel. You complete the form online and then print it. You need to get it validated at the border if you drive into Mexico. We are trying to make arrangements for FMM validation at NORRA registration in Ensenada; see the border crossing rally alert for updates on this.
• Valid registration for each vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license for each driver. Mexico accepts licenses from your home country if they are in English or Spanish. They also accept International Driving Permits.
• Proof of Mexican auto insurance (non-Safari entries). NORRA insurance only covers liability for vehicles on the course. Vehicles driven while not on the course must to be insured by a policy from a Mexican insurance carrier, which can be purchased online from instant Mexican Insurance
• Proof of Mexican auto insurance (Safari entries). See the Insurance section of this page.
• Be sure to bring some Mexican pesos. The best exchange rates are generally found in San Ysidro, California. In Mexico, check the rates at casas de cambio. If you use Mexican ATMs, you will incur high fees from both your bank and the Mexican bank.
• There are limits on carrying certain items across the border, including the number of spare tires and spare parts. Some items must be declared, such as if you bring more than $10,000 cash. Fuel in containers is not allowed. More information at the Welcome to Mexico webpage and in the upcoming NORRA border crossing Rally Alert.