BORCS 2013 Rnd 1 16MAR

[robertaccio 412]

https://www.enduro360.com/2013/03/01/news/upcoming-borcs-tecate-race-info/

Same location as the last event, Rancho El Chale just south of Tecate , within a short distance of the border (15-20 minutes)

[daijones 0]

Was going to be tough with the anza qualifier next day but now hoping I can make it, will have to see this weekend if I can work things out to make it.

[robertaccio 412]

Dai, Hope you make it down!!

I just got my refund from the Anza event, so that really makes it officially cancelled!!

[robertaccio 412]

come ride come watch!! Tecate border close. May have some moto celeb sightings as well as the usual Ivan R KTM racing crew on site.

Caravan will meet at the border at 0900 Sat morn, (0915 departs for race area.)

[Spaugh 1]

briana and I are in, see you Sat AM

[robertaccio 412]

Caravan will meet at the border at 0900 Sat morn, (0915 departs for race area.)

Last time we went down for the tractor race club event. one of our crew rode hs bike down to sta V we had a moto escort down the road.

Note for added baja info there were 2 separate small groups (@3 each) of ADV folks parking at the lot and riding their motos across the border heading south into Baja Cal to Mikes and beyond.

[Spaugh 1]

no online signups? would rather save the 20$ if its possible but can't get their website to work.

[robertaccio 412]

also note little or no charge for x-pondrs even if they use them.

presign is a lame note on the flyer. tractor was much more together for that.

[daijones 0]

Are there any helmet cams of last race at same place, or any advise on terrain for tire choice, mainly rocky, sandy, hard pack or better lots of mud and snow?

[robertaccio 412]

Dave it is real mix with reeeeal black dirt, leaves and imbeeded rock around the oak trees (looks like upstate NY in a few spots), that clay hard stuff with loose and embedded rocks like corral canyon's ranger, a real pure sand wash to travel down and very mild MX track and some real grass fields as well.

Just a real big mix terrain zone. I got word the new loop is @ 6 miles around so probably we are in for @5 laps.

And I have no idea what direction or where this route will take us. see ya sat 0900

I was looking for H cams

here are some shots from Dec at the same location.

http://s42.beta.photobucket.com/user/robertaccio/library/2012%2015DEC%20BORCS%20Round%203

[daijones 0]

Looks like fun, see you in the morning Rob and others

[Spaugh 1]

we had a great time guys and would go back again. Totally sore today, that was a pretty punishing course. I'd say it is the equivalent of riding ranger trail in its entirety only 7+ times in an hour and a half ouch!

Rob and Daijones:

1st place wishes those trophys were all his. That picture kind of sums up the mood of the place

Rob accepting todays plaque and trophy for 1st overall last season.

mac daddy Tim fondling robs prize.

Cyril and I take 1st and 2nd in the intermediate class.

they were fresh out of woman's prizes so Briana got an 85cc plaque for her efforts for 1st place womens class.

here are the pros:

shot of the home check/podium

Here is 1 lap worth of my helmet videos for your enjoyment. Cyril and I had the holeshot on the 4Ts but they overtook us after a couple turns. We would catch them some laps later after they young bucks tired out from riding their piggys.

This is the 2nd half of the 1st lap, following Cyril.

[daijones 0]

Nice pics Brad and the helmet cam is great, that 200 is peaky.

Certainly was a fun day, hadn't raced there before but was a great place, nice fun people, challenging but not silly course with little dust and all close to the border and as such able to not wait too long to back across after the race.

I didn't ride very well, too many mistakes and a silly crash ended up with dirt inside my left glove which caused a blister that burst and a rather painful hand for last 2 laps but 9th overall for an oldie isn't too bad, although felt bad for Robert as he had me beat until he mangled his shifter and got stuck in 1st gear for a lap and I was finally able to pass him back.

Watch out for the next race which they said will be a 6 hour team event at the same location in a few months, great place to camp out and have a fun weekend.

[robertaccio 412]

I loved that day!!!! 1 lap in 1st gear and still on the podium! you guys rock how the heck did "Sodas" pass you Dai? He must be stoked because last time in Dec I beat him and he was talking about how you always beat him!!

I really liked that course it had a little bit of everything. glad y'all showed up....I dont know about this 6 hour thing. it includes night riding as well.

Brad thanks for the hcam!!!! you rock man!!!

Very honorable mention to Brianna Spaugh for finishing a tough HS event !!!!! great job !!

[robertaccio 412]

some recognizable bikes and riders here!

[robertaccio 412]

SDAR in the BORCS Casa

Intermediates- 1 Cyril(FR), 2 SDAR Brad(US), 3 Nico C(MX)

Old Guys- Vet 45+ open.

1 "Sodas"(MX), 2 SDAR Dai(UK), 3 SDAR Rob(US)

Womens 1 SDAR Brianna(US)