Expedition: Baja 1000
11/8 - 11/15
We are thrilled to announce Expedition: Baja 1000! This year, for the first time, the legendary Baja 1000 will both start and finish in Cabo. This unique route allows EXO to create a truly immersive experience: we'll off-road our way down to Cabo to participate in the pre-race festivities and watch the race live.
We've always wanted to organize an expedition to coincide with the Baja 1000, but logistics were a major hurdle. Our main challenges were plotting an off-road course that avoided the race course and securing hotel rooms in Ensenada, which are scarce during the race. The fact that the race is starting and finishing in Cabo solves those challenges.
If you’ve ever wanted to see a 1000hp Trophy Truck rip down the coast and off-road your Raptor in Baja, you can do both on Expedition: Baja 1000!
Day 1 - Day 1 will take us from the US border to Gonzaga Bay.
Day 2 - Gonzaga Bay to San Ignacio.
Day 3 - San Ignacio to Cabo. Will be a mix of dirt and pavement. We will off-road our favorite dirt section in all of Baja from San Ignacio to Scorpion Bay. We will grab tacos for lunch and then hop on pavement and head for Cabo.
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Day 4 - Cabo layover day. You'll get the chance to go down to Contingency for the Baja 1000, which is an amazing experience. All the race vehicles are there undergoing technical inspection, and you'll find countless vendors set up as well.
Day 5 - Cabo to La Paz. We will do a half day of dirt from Cabo to La Paz.
Day 6 - Race day! We will convoy out to a prime spectating spot on the pacific coast. After watching the race, we will cruise over to Cuidad Constitucion where we will stay for the night.
Day 7 - Cuidad Constitucion to San Ignacio.
Day 8 - San Ignacio to USA via pavement. All good things must come to an end...we'll cross back into the USA at the Mexicali border crossing.
What’s INCLUDED:
- Professionally designed course.
- Full trail support including: Full-time mechanics, trail support trucks, fully equipped chase trucks & trailers, commonly damaged stock spare Raptor parts, and welding equipment.
- Hotel accommodations for 8 days / 7 nights
- Dinner & breakfast included at all destinations
- EXO and sponsor swag
What’s REQUIRED (checklist will be performed stateside, trucks will be turned away if all items are not met)
- Passport for all participants (Driver, Passengers)
- Current registration and license plates
- Mexico full-coverage insurance for your truck through Ride Baja Mexican Insurance.
- Off-Road-Ready truck, all services, proper prep, all in working order
- 1 full-size spare tire. 2 recommended
- Race Radio 50-Watt or greater (details regarding frequencies to TBD)
- Off-Road lights to supplement stock headlights
- GPS chart plotter, Lowrance is recommended GPS solution but tablets with something like Lead Nav work as well
- Case of bottled water
- Basic tools and recovery gear (Strap, shackles, jack, etc)
- Fire Extinguisher recommended
- Layered clothing, for possibly variety of weather conditions
- Cooler recommended
- Lunch will not be provided.
- $20 in small US bills (singles) for Toll Roads
- Most locations accept USD, pesos can be used if preferred
- (Detailed item recommendation list to be provided to participants)
- MOST IMPORTANTLY: Level-headed driving, within your capabilities
Mexico has many rules and regulations which participants may not be familiar with. The list below is VERY important that we follow, any restricted items brought into Mexico could mean imprisonment, and large fines.
What’s RESTRICTED:
- All weapons or ammunition of ANY type (even a single bullet)
- Large knives (small pocketknife OK, placed in tool bag, not cab)
- Any and all non-prescribed narcotics (Pills, drugs, etc)
- Marijuana (including prescribed, they won’t accept your medical marijuana card, haha)
- Drug paraphernalia or residue of ANY kind
- Alcohol on the roads/trails (There will be time to drink each evening)
- Use of US credit/debit cards not recommended, cash preferred for your own credit protection. (Speak with our event staff for details)
- Reckless driving or speeding on public roads is ABSOLUTELY prohibited at all times.
What is the cost?
The price per vehicle is $7,500 per vehicle, including one passenger. You may secure your spot with a $1,500 deposit which is fully refundable 5 days from receipt. The remaining $6,000 is due September 20th.
There are a limited number of spots.
Cancellation Policy:
*Should the event have to be rescheduled due to Covid19 refunds will be offered minus Paypal fees. (Paypal charges a 3% fee that they don't return even if a refund is issued)
The $1,500 deposit is refundable for the first 5 days after payment is received. There are no refunds after this initial 5 day period, including the final payment of $6,000 due on September 20th.
Spots are 100% transferable without fees to another participant so you may sell your spot should you be unable to attend. We can assist in finding a participant to take your spot if we have a waiting list, but ultimately finding someone to take your spot will be your responsibility.
We are excited to bring the EXO runs and it’s participants to new locations, and guarantee this will be the run of a lifetime for many participants. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun experience for all, helping each participant successfully complete the adventure, building new experience and creating new friendships. This is NOT a race, but an adrenaline-filled experience that will give each driver a taste of the Baja peninsula in the safest way possible.
As mentioned before, this run will be booked on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE basis. We will be fair and accept the timeliest entries first.
Thank You, we look forward to seeing you all on the trail.
-EXO Crew