Established in 1985, The Carrera has had many changes in
it's race format. In the beginning it was a Coast to Coast
race, from the Port of Ensenada on the Pacific Ocean to San
Felipe on the Sea of Cortéz.
Then it changed
administration and venue. Starting still in Ensenada running
to the Village of Valle de la Trinidad then back to Ensenada.
With the
constant growth of the surrounding areas, The race has
changed hands again and has been run for the past 7 years on
the Old Road (see map) from Ensenada To La Mision. For the
Past 3 years the Automobile Club Of Ensenada and a local
sponsor (Mister Neon de Mexico) have been organizing the
event, with much success. Safety measures have been
increased greatly, with more than 70 volunteers and Federal
Police closing the road.
The race consists of three laps over a 34 mi. course on the
Old Road to La Mision. Cars start at :30 sec intervals. When
all arrive at La Mision the same procedure is done to return
to San Miguel, Then we do it all over again two more times!!
Qualifying
is on Friday at the Road to “La Bufadora” (see map), This is
a road 12 mi south of Ensenada. Cars line up at the bottom
of the hill and race up the 3mi. stage at 30 second
intervals. The finishing order in qualifying determines the
starting order for the race on Saturday. Team that do not
qualify, will be assigned starting positions at the rear.
The ceremonial start Saturday will be at 8:30 am in front of
the Ensenada Convention Center on the Boulevard Costero,
From here we will Transit at normal speeds to the start of
the first stage ,at the San Miguel Bridge.
Until Recent years This Race had been dominated by The
Silver State Classic Challenge guys from Las Vegas Nevada.
BUT the locals from Ensenada have figured it out (finely) it
has been won twice and second twice by the same local
Porfirio Guiterrez, in a 5.0 Mustang Steve Vukas of the
local club also picked up a win In a Eagle Talon. But now
the SSCC guys have brought out a new improved edition of
their Past Champ Carl Young, In the form of Michael Judy
from Fresno California in a Mustang Cobra He is now the
reigning champion over the event.
Cars of all types race in this event. In earlier years It
was won by Hal Needham in the #33 Skoal Bandit, It was won
by mini cooper guru David Bouzaglou in a Porsche Targa,
Steve Vukas used at one time a Cosworth Lola, There is
always the Corvette contingent, Pantera, Mazda, BMW, you
name it, it has run here.
The host hotel is the San Nicolas Hotel & Resort in Ensenada
www.sannicolas.com.mx
The Event Director in Ensenada Is Edward Everett
01152 646 155 2223, 646 171 1770
mrneon@telnor.net
www.misterneondemexico.com
This event will also be a
Tarmac Rally points event for the California Rally Series
Championship. Contac Tony Chavez (562) 652-7399
tchavez85@aol.com
The Silver State Classic
Challenge Gentlemen will return also lead by Steve Waldman
702 451 1513
From The Pantera Owners Club in the USA Dennis Antenucci 310
748 4678 will be leading the charge.
The race Director is Luis
Reguer From the Lindavista Automobile Club in Mexico City
555 403 4137
We also are Sanctioned by the CNRM (National Comission Of
Mexican Rallies), Mr. Gabriel Marin, And the FMAD (Mexican
Sport Cars Federation) Mr. Hector Calatayud.
