Baja 1000 2013: New Rules Make This Year’s Event a Must-See

The 2013 Baja 1000 will see some new rule changes that will make it an event unlike any other in the history of off-road racing. According to Bill Center of U-T San Diego, new SCORE owner Roger Norman has made some key changes to the 2013 event that will help switch things up from recent years: --The 883-mile course – with the start and finish line in Ensenada -- is the longest loop course in the history of SCORE and off-road racing. --Instead of drawing for starting order, there will be qualifying runs for most pro classes. --The motorcycles and ATVs will start late Thursday night with the four-wheel vehicles going off in 30-second intervals start at 9 the following morning. Let's take a look at why these changes are a plus.  ...

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