The NORRA Mexican 1000......7am Start time.

So i've decided to run the actual Mexican 1000 course,last minute thing,but thats just how I un-plan my life these days.It always seems to work out the less that I plan.
I met some really great people at this pre-race event so far,and one i particular,Bob Land,has really been a huge help to me.
He's campaigning a Jeep in this event,so he let me put my two panniers off the bike in one of his two chase trucks.

It's as stripped down as I can make it,as the less weight I have,the better.A lot of the course runs on paved road,but there's a few sections that are off road,with washes and silt bed to contend with.

I also realized after I decided to do the course,that my GPS is not Mexico cmpatible,since I haven't bothered to download the updates,but I will have the drivers route maps should I need them.

So this will be my last post until I get back up from the finish in La Paz on the 7th of Ma,since my laptop is going in the chase truck also.I will have my cell phone and will try to post updates on Facebook for sure.

This being my first time in Baja,i'm like a kid in a candy store,not only because i'm here,but being here at such a fun and historic rally down the peninsula is just priceless.
I'll get two or three hours of sleep now,then up at 4:30am to get the bike ready for the 7am start.

See you in La Paz.......

Murph

Guest Post on FTW100 on The NORRA Mexican 1000....

I was invited to do a guest post on the FTW100 blog,so i'd like to direct your attention to their page,as this will suffice as my post on here as well for today.A big thanks to Jon for inviting me.


I also have an announcement of sorts to make.As of a few days ago,and thanks to Alan Sean of Computer Network Solutions in Arizona,I managed to get the WhereTheHellIsMurph.com website secured,so in time I will be moving from Blogger over to the new website(in time,not right away).I will more than likely keep the blogspot going as I really like the other blogs that are linked in my "Blogs I Follow" link.
I'm looking forward to developing the website over the next few months or so,and when i'm ready to move everything completely,I will let everyone know.I'm really amazed and ecstatic that this "Trip" or "Journey" has reached the point that it has,I never set out for this to happen to begin with,I just threw up the dice and let them fall where they may,and continue to do so,and I have not been disappointed yet.
A very big "Thank You" to all who have,and are following along,I am truly honored that you find pleasure and enjoyment in my photography and dispatches.

As more entrants and vehicles roll in tonight I will be taking pictures to do a few more posts before getting on the road and riding down with the race to Bay Of LA for Day 1.Between here and there,I doubt I will be able to do much posting,it will probably have to wait until I get to La Paz.

Meanwhile,I hope you enjoy FTW 100 and my guest post.

As Always....

Murph