FACT SHEET
2004 Tecate SCORE Baja 500

WHAT: 36th Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 500 Desert Race
Round 3, of the five-race 2004 SCORE Desert Series

WHEN: Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 4-6, 2004

WHERE: Ensenada-Baja California, Mexico (65 miles south of U.S./Mexico Border)

WHO: Over 280 entries from 15 U.S. States, Mexico, Canada and Japan

COURSE:
TOTAL MILEAGE: 428.52 miles (9 checkpoints)
Starts in downtown Ensenada adjacent to the Riviera Convention Center and finishes at Deportivo Antonio Palacios baseball stadium, 9th & Guadalupe Ave., in the heart of Ensenada. The course travels in a counter-clockwise direction, with the first 51.6 miles from the start to Tres Hermanos (17 miles south of Ojos Negros) being used both ways. From Tres Hermanos, the course heads west to Uruapan on Hwy 1 (K42), turning south for approximately six miles on pavement to Santo Tomas at rm 81.54 (Hwy 1, K51). The course then heads southwest for a picturesque, extended sprint south along the Pacific Ocean, turning east at rm 170.01 to cross Hwy 1 (K168). After this road crossing, the course makes a small loop on the east side of Hwy 1 to rm 223.8, just below Mision Santo Domingo. From there, the course winds in a northwesterly direction through Mike's Sky Rancho and down to rm 312.75 (Hwy 3, K126), for a short run on pavement to Valle De Trinidad (Hwy 3, K118). The course continues north, jumping off Hwy 3 and running parallel to the highway until crossing it heading northwest at rm 353.05 (Hwy 3, K77). The course then winds its way past Cerro Colorado to Tres Hermanos. After returning to Tres Hermanos at rm 379.5, the course heads north to Ojos Negros at rm 396.4 (Hwy 3, K39) and back to Ensenada over the first 51.6 miles of the course.

PRE/POST RACE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, June 4, 2004--(all times PDT)
Racer Registration, Riviera del Pacifico Convention Center, 9a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contingency/Tech Inspection, across from San Nicolas Hotel, 10a.m.-6p.m.
Media Registration, Riviera del Pacifico Convention Center, 9a.m.-5p.m.
Mandatory Racer Meeting, Riviera del Pacifico Convention Center, 7p.m.
SUNDAY, June 6, 2004--(all times PDT)
Posting of Unofficial Results-Riviera del Pacifico Convention Center, 8a.m.
Competition Review Board-Riviera del Pacifico Convention Center, 9a.m.
Awards Celebration-Teatro, Riviera del Pacifico Convention Center, 10a.m.

RACE DAYS SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, June 5-6--(all times PDT)
START: In front of the Riviera del Pacifico Convention Center in downtown Ensenada.
FINISH: Deportivo Antonio Palacios baseball stadium, 9th & Guadalupe Ave.-Ensenada.
Late Registration & Tech, start line, 5:30a.m.-9a.m.
RACE STARTS: Motorcycles & ATVs-6a.m.; Cars & Trucks-8:30 a.m. (Approx)
CLASS STARTING ORDER: (One vehicle every 30 seconds)
Motorcycles/ATVs: 22, 40, 30, 21, 50, SPT M/C>, SPT M/C<, 25, 24, SPT ATV.
Cars/Trucks: TT, 1, 10, SL, 8, PT, 5, 7, 1-2/1600, 7S, 7SX, 5/1600, SF, SM, 9, 3, 11, 17, SPT CAR, SPT TRUCK.
TIME LIMIT: All vehicles have a 17-hour time limit to cover the course.

SANCTION: Sanctioned and produced by SCORE International-Los Angeles
CEO & President--Sal Fish
Vice-President--Paul Fish
Administration--Sue Johnson

SPONSORS: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Southern California Ford Dealers-official vehicle and CL Bryant-official
fuel supplier.

Associate sponsors are: Tecate Beer, Coca-Cola of Mexico, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance, Fram,
Autolite, Prestone, Bilstein, Signpros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie's, and Advanced Color Graphics.

Associate sponsors for the 36th Tecate SCORE Baja 500 are the Fideicomiso Publico para la Promocion Turistica de
Ensenada and Cotuco.

CLASSES:
The Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 Desert Race features 25 Pro & 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs. Class winners will be decided along with the overall race winner in Pro 4-Wheel, Pro Motorcycle and Pro ATV. Pro Class Descriptions:

Cars & Trucks
TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks)
CLASS 1 (Unlimited single or two-seaters)
CLASS 1-2/1600 (single or two-seaters to 1600cc)
CLASS 3 (Short wheelbase 4X4)
CLASS 5 (Unlimited Baja Bugs)
CLASS 5/1600 (1600cc Baja Bugs)
CLASS 7 (Open mini trucks)
CLASS 7S (Stock mini trucks)
CLASS 7SX (Modified, Stock mini trucks)
CLASS 8 (Full-sized two-wheel drive trucks)
CLASS 9 (Short wheelbase, single or two-seaters)
CLASS 10 (Single or two-seaters to 1650cc)
SCORE LITE (Limited single-1776cc-or two-seaters-1835cc)
CLASS 11 (Stock VW Sedans)
STOCK FULL (Stock full-sized trucks)
STOCK MINI (Stock mini trucks)
PROTRUCK (Limited Production Trucks)
CLASS 17 (Class 3, modified Jeep Cherokees)

Motorcycles
CLASS 22 (250cc or more)
CLASS 21 (126cc to 250cc)
CLASS 30 (Riders over 30 years old)
CLASS 40 (Riders over 40 years old)
CLASS 50 (Riders over 50 years old)

ATVs
CLASS 25 (251cc or more)
CLASS 24 (250cc or less)

LAST YEAR'S TOP FINISHERS:
260 Total Starters • 147 Total Finishers

OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS :
1. Troy Herbst, Las Vegas/Larry Roeseler, Hesperia, CA, Smithbuilt-Ford (Class 1)
2. Danny Anderson, Las Vegas, Jimco-Toyota (Class 1)
3. Dale Ebberts, Canyon Lake, CA/Ernie Castro Jr., Newport Beach, CA, Jimco-Toyota (Class 1)
4. Mark Weyhrich/Gary Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
5. Andrew Myers, Newport Beach, CA/Ross Savage, Costa Mesa, CA, Jimco-Toyota(Class 1)
6. Kory Halopoff/Harley Letner, Orange, CA, Henry Chassis-Honda (Class 10)
7. Ron Brant, Torrance, CA/Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, CA, Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
8. Buddy Feldkamp/Danny Parsel, Redlands, CA, Penhall-Chevy (Class 1)
9. Mark Miller, Carefree, AZ/Ryan Arciero, Foothill Ranch, CA, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
10. Rick Wilson, Long Beach, CA/Brian Parkhouse, Bell Gardens, CA, Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)

OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--
1. Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hills, CA/Johnny Campbell, San Clemente, CA, Honda XR650R

MEDIA CENTER:
Race day: Remote facility at Start and Finish Lines

For information contact:
SCORE International at its Los Angeles headquarters
(818) 225-8402 or visit
the official Optima SCORE Desert Series website at:
www.score-international.com

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