Bilstein to Award the Madonna Trophy at the NORRA Mexican 1000

Bilstein has a long history with Off Road Racing that compares to that of NORRA; from the very beginning. From the earliest days of off roading, Bilstein was the shock to have if you wanted quality and performance. Many of the restored vintage race vehicles that compete with NORRA are running the same Bilstein shocks they were fitted with decades ago. The same rugged qualities are held by the competitors who race these cars. In order to honor those competitors, Bilstein will be awarding a Madonna award to a driver who symbolizes strength and resiliency.

Racing is not merely about speed and adrenaline; it carries a depth of symbolism that extends beyond the winding track or rugged terrain. In an unexpected fusion of tradition and sport, BILSTEIN, a prominent name in motorsports, presents an award that embodies centuries-old symbolism: the Madonna and Child statue.

The coveted Bilstein Madonna trophy is recognized around the world as one of the most prestigious honors a race driver can achieve. Off-road racing champions such as Ivan "Ironman" Stewart, Mark McMillin, and Mark Stahl, have all been past recipients of the Madonna. Both McMillin and Stahl have earned Madonna’s in the early days of offroad racing, and in the modern era while competing in the NORRA Mexican 1000. Throughout offroad racing history, Bilstein has been there forging the future. Bilstein’s technology will transform your factory based truck or SUV into a performance offroad machine, or allow your race vehicle to outperform the competition in the toughest conditions. The technical knowledge gained over the course of 140 years is the basis of Bilstein’s success.

Icons of off road racing, and many others who seek adventure, come to the Mexican 1000 because it’s “The Happiest Race On Earth.” It travels the length of the Baja Mexico peninsula with stops each night in a unique town along the way. There is no better way to enjoy racing in Baja if you love the scenery, people, food, and culture of Baja.

Everything you need to know about the Mexican 1000 and NORRA 500 can be found at www.norra.com. Go to the site and find out for yourself why NORRA has exploded in popularity. You can experience the same wonder and sense of achievement those early thrill seekers sought in the 1960’s today when you join NORRA in Baja. Don’t miss out on the competition and adventure.

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