Back from Baja 1000

[bigjhoov]

Well, I'm slightly disapointed to be back so soon. We had to drop out at race mile 130 due to a ring and pinion failue. Can't even begin to describe the experience. Already looking forward to next year.

Our racer, 72 Bronco

Parnelli Jones in "Big Oly"


Robbie Gordon

Jesse James

Sandra Bullock

 

[KOWBOY]

Is that the original Big Oly or a replica?

I worshipped that friggin' truck when I was growin' up.

 

[bigjhoov]

It's the real deal. There was a parade of vintage trucks that drove from Tijuana to Ensenada as part of the 40th anneversiary of Baja festivities. There is currently a Trophy Truck under construction that is designed to look like the original Big Oly.

 

[KOWBOY]

Very nice.

 

[bigjhoov]

video

Race Start:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRvYDYUQfPI

Flop at ~RM30:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyQXK5NMqWM

Almost going off of a cliff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feCH4MHuqsA