MEXICAN 1000 UPDATE: First Three Days Done

Day One from Ensenada to El Rosario was uneventful, Vanscourt rode the whole stretch on the 312 machine, Ernie split riding duties with his partner Joe Bolton. Challenging terrain including a series of silt beds, deep sand, and tricky navigation was a polite introduction to the obstacles ahead.

Day Two had the Tigers starting in the 3rd and 4th position and staying up front early with Ernie setting the pace. Ernie reported a top speed of 132 mph.
Then the rear shock broke.
Ernie’s spirited pace also resulted in his bashing a rock with his left foot peg, tweaking his knee in the process.

Focus on Day Two shifted to extracting the 121 motorcycle from one of the most remote sections of the course. We were not able to finish the section as a result. This led us to a welding shop to field repair the shock mount. With those challenges overcome we finished prepping for day 3.

Day three started with a timed special out of San Ignacio of 175 miles, followed by a 38 mile transit. Ernie decided to sit out the day with a sore knee. Vanscourt and Bolton took it easy initially with some concern that the dirty welding job on the shock mount, the first section was a rough and bumpy enough that the riders felt confident and continued to rock the salt flats with GPS reporting 122 mph top speed in that stretch.
Mechanical gremlins resurfaced with the 121 machine stuck in 5th gear. We’re wrenching on this now, it’s looking like collateral damage from the same rock that took out Ernie’s knee.
The motorcycles have just received full service, including oil changes, fresh air filters, cleaning out the stepper motors, and a lot of bolt re-torquing.

Follow the participants of the Mexican 1000 race, including Team Motoworks Chicago riders Vanscourt, Ernie, and Joe Bolton, as they tackle challenging terrain and manage setbacks. The first three days of the race were filled with excitement and unexpected complications. Day One began in Ensenada and ended in El Rosario. With Vanscourt riding the entire stretch on the 312 machine, and Ernie sharing responsibilities with Bolton, the riders were introduced to silt beds, deep sand, and tricky navigation. During Day Two, the riders set out in strong positions and reported impressive speeds, until the rear shock broke. Ernie experienced another setback when a rock impacted his left foot peg, resulting in a strained knee. With the team focused on repairing the shock mount, preparation for Day Three commenced. Now facing 175 miles of a timed special, the riders persevered and managed to achieve high speeds despite ongoing mechanical issues. As the event moves forward, these dedicated racers are prepared to continue tackling any challenge that comes their way.

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MEXICAN 1000 UPDATE: First Three Days Done

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