Logistics, Pits Info, and Schedule of Events Released

The 2025 NORRA 500 is nearly here. Online meetings will start soon. The first is for 4 wheeled competitors’ logistics. It takes place this week on Thursday, September 25th at 6:00pm pacific time at www.norra.com. Go now to the website and take a look at the schedule of events where the meetings that pertain to you are listed. That way you can figure out if you have any questions that need to be answered during the live, interactive meetings. These online meetings will not be recorded so have someone from your team in attendance.

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If you are not yet signed up, time is running out, get your team signed up today. Early online registration discounts will expire when online registration closes on October 1st at 6:00pm pacific time. The NORRA 500 on October 9-12 in Ensenada, Baja, Mexico offers an incredible Baja racing experience. Competitors will take the green flag at Rancho Nelson on day one of racing. After several challenging stages, the finish line celebration will be held at the historic Horsepower Ranch. The following day we move to the infamous Estero Beach short course track for the start with the day’s finish back at the resort at Estero Beach. In addition to the different eras of 4 wheeled race vehicles that span the entire history of off road racing, Bikes are back; they will enjoy the same start and finish lines, but run separate, bike only courses both days. Motorcycle classes exist for road book navigation and GPS guidance.

For those who love Baja, but don’t own a race vehicle, The Meyers Manx Safari Expedition at the NORRA 500 begins stateside in 2025. It is a guided tour of Baja that puts you right in the mix of the Mexican 1000 or NORRA 500. It is open to street legal vehicles that are capable of off road travel. It will be filled with stunning mountain vistas and cool, Pacific Ocean breezes. Participants will rendezvous at the Vogt Ranch off California highway 94 on the United States side of the US/Mexico border before heading south through Tecate. After meeting everyone and doing a vehicle check at Vogt Ranch, the caravan will head across the border as a group to enjoy all the festivities and action of the NORRA 500 event.

The NORRA 500 is easy to chase. It can be managed with a light crew and one chase truck. Stages are designed to finish close to fuel locations and main highways. The NORRA 500’s unique format is intended to reduce complicated planning and logistics, and create an event that racers can easily manage. It is a loop race that begins, and ends around Ensenada both days. Your team can stay at the same hotel for the entire event. If you have always wanted to bring your family and friends to see what NORRA is all about, or want to get your feet wet racing in Baja, this is the event for you!

The adventure begins before the green flag ever drops. NORRA participants enjoy special expedited border crossings for our group. Once registered online or during late registration at the event, you are added to our NORRA app and a private NORRA group chat where teams connect, swap advice, ask for parts assistance, and even arrange to caravan south together. That sense of community starts at the border and carries through the entire event.

The Magnificent 7 Desert Pit Services team is back to support you at the 2025 NORRA 500! They can cover your fueling and repair needs to get you to the finish line. Pits are spaced for Stock UTV racers. MAG 7 has supported Baja racers during the very first NORRA 500 in 1968! MAG 7 is a 501c7 non-profit fraternal organization. The “Brothers and Sisters” in MAG 7 are all volunteers who support their extended family of offroad racers like you because they love doing it and they love doing it together. Mag7 will be there during the live internet meeting.

MAG 7 will be providing only full service at all pits. All pits will be located in transit or neutral zone sections of the course. They offer 91 pump gas, UTV 95, 100 leaded, 100 unleaded, and 110 leaded. In addition to fuel, full service includes temporary repairs and other field support. MAG 7 pits include generators, welders, lights, air, tools, and other important pit gear. With full service, racers pre-order fuel which is purchased and hauled to the pit location then dumped by the MAG 7 pit crews. Full Service is available for a pit service fee of $350 which includes your MAG 7 membership for this race.

Additional support is also offered each night after the race by the Fab School Repair Team. NORRA teams have great crews, but sometimes we can all use an assist. The Fab School Repair Team will be continuing their tradition of making repairs so that everyone gets to the finish line. Their crew consists of knowledgeable and experienced instructors, past graduates and current students. They can help you with any repair issues you may encounter, whether it’s problem solving or actual fabrication and repairs. You will always have back up at NORRA, The Fab School Repair Team are MVPs with more saves than anyone.

Everything you need to know about NORRA’s Baja 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. It’s the greatest racing adventure in Baja. NORRA is the Baja original. 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 fun and competition!

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