THE RACE THAT IS (no this isn't a new bike!). I was interested to see how the Bombardiers finised, given its win in the 2000. They finised 3rd and 6th in a field of Hondas (where were all the Raptors??). Just finishing this race is a great tribute to any machine.

Pro ATVs

CLASS 24 (250cc or less)-1. NO FINISHERS (2 Starters, 0 Finishers)

CLASS 25 (251cc or more)-1. Carmen Cafro, Vista, Calif./Earl Thigpen, Murrieta, Calif., Honda 250R, 18:45:00 (36.12) (FIRST OVERALL ATV); 2. John Gregory Chula Vista, Calif., Honda, 20:03:03; 3. Greg Row, Spring Valley, Calif., Bombardier, 20:08:39; 4. Glen Walraven, Dallas, Ga., Honda, 23:27:15; 5. Enrique Felix, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda, 24:29:38; 6. Brent Tower, Dawsonville, Ga., Bombardier, 24:32:24 (9 Starters, 6 Finishers)

 

In the Pro Class The Raptor DNF, one won in the Sportman Class with a DS650 in 2nd

 

Does anyone have any info on the Hondas used to race the Baja 1000? I heard that the Race winning machine, included items like an $8,000 chassis - not to mention what other high dollar goodies someone with an extra 8G has to buy. So, for what kinda aftermarket DS650 chassis could be built for $8,000? Interesting thought. I don't think there is much of a market for it though, most people aren't racing the Baja 1000 with their DSs, however I bet Greg might be interested in one of those $8,000 units if one were produced.