Baja 1000

The Baja 1000 is an annual Mexican off-road motorsport of particular distance^[quantify] race held on the Baja California Peninsula. It is one of the most prestigious off-road races in the world, having attracted competitors from six continents.^[1][2][3][4] The race was founded by Ed Pearlman in 1967 and is sanctioned by SCORE International.^[5][6] The race is the final round of a four-race annual series, which also includes the San Felipe 250, the Baja 400 and the Baja 500. The 2017 Baja 1000 marked the 50th anniversary of the race.^[7]

The Baja 1000 has various types of classes, including Trophy trucks, Dirtbikes, Truggys, Side-by-sides, Baja Bugs and Buggies,^[6] all competing at the same time on the same course. The course has remained relatively the same over the years, with about every other event being either a point-to-point race from Ensenada to La Paz or a loop race starting and finishing in Ensenada. The name of the event can be misleading, as the mileage varies for the type of event. A "Loop" can be 600 to 850 miles starting and finishing in Ensenada or "Point to Point", also known as the 900.

Some winners of the race^{[clarification needed]} with 3rd place going to Jorge Jimenez in 2012 and 2nd place going to Bryce Menzies in 2022 and 1st to Andy McMillan in 2023.^[when?] Competitors face many challenges, including sudden terrain drops, cliffs, boulders, traction disruptors, mud, dunes, visibility issues, dust, fog, mirages, darkie road traffic,^{[clarification needed]} spectators, cattle, and local wildlife.^{[not verified in body]}