2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 500 Begins!

Jun. 04, 2011 By Josh Burns
Dirt bikes and ATVs shot off the line today in Ensenada for the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 500.

Professional and amateur dirt bike and ATV racers fired off the line in Ensenada today to kick off the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 500. The first bike left the line this morning at 6:00 a.m., heading into the Baja California desert for nearly 455 miles of adventure.

JCR Honda's Colton Udall, who won the San Felipe 250 with the late Jeff "Ox" Kargola, will race with teammate David Kamo on the 0x bike. Photo: Scott Rousseau

The trucks and buggies will leave the line at 10 a.m. later this morning. The first bikes are expected to cross the finish line between 3 and 4 p.m. this afternoon. Be sure to check back for more updates on the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 500 on Off-Road.com.

Only 454.69 miles to go.

Sal Fish greets each and every racer before they leave the line.


Check out More from Off-Road.co Baja 500 coveage:
Tech and Contingency

Pre-Run and Final Prep

The 2x Kawasaki KX450F bike of Shane Esposito, Bobby Garrison and Steve Hengeveld could give the JCR Honda teams a run for their money.

Wayne Matlock is always near the top in Class 25 Pro ATV. Photo: Scott Rousseau

Kendall Norman and Quinn Cody look to defend last year's win at the SCORE Baja 500.

 


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