2013 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Goes Down In the History Books

May 7, 2013: After four days of competition through 1,200-plus miles of the most demanding terrain on earth, the 2013 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 is now in the history books. An event record of 148 entries (up from 95 just one year ago) took the green flag at the historic Mexicali bullring for the fourth annual running of this vintage-flavored on and off-road rally through the legendary Baja peninsula, with overnight stops in Bahia de Los Angeles, Loreto and La Paz. The rally ended in San Jose del Cabo with a huge seaside "Post" party at the Cabo Azul resort, with just over 850 guests enjoying cocktails, food, racer awards and a massive fireworks display courtesy of NORRA and the South Point Casino Hotel.
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NORRA COMBINES FORCES WITH THE MINT 400 FOR VINTAGE “SHOW N’ SHINE”  AT “GREAT AMERICAN OFF-ROAD RACE”
March 13, 2013: Since the late 1960’s, the legendary Mint 400 off-road race in Las Vegas has been one of motorsports most recognized events. With early star power coming from the likes of Parnelli Jones, James Garner and Steve McQueen, the “Great American Off-Road Race” has always created a special kind of historic significance.
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NORRA ADDING UNIQUE “CHARITY POKER RUN”  TO 2013 GENERAL TIRE NORRA MEXICAN 1000
March 8, 2013: With a record number of entrants already pre-entered for its cornerstone event, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) today announced that it was adding a new Charity Poker Run to its highly popular, vintage-themed General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 trans-peninsula Baja adventure. Open to anyone with an off-road worthy truck, buggy, Jeep, ATV, UTV or motorcycle, the new Charity Poker Run will share dates, routes and overnight stops with this year’s fourth annual General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000, which is scheduled for April 27 – May 1.
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NORRA ANNOUNCES NEW “AZUÑIA TEQUILA SPIRIT OF NORRA”  AWARDS FOR 2013 GENERAL TIRE NORRA MEXICAN 1000 RALLY
March 6, 2013: Created as a fitting tribute to the distinctive vintage flavor that has helped define and grow the annual General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) and event sponsor Azuñia Tequila have announced the creation of a new “Azuñia Tequila Spirit of NORRA” awards program.
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NORRA and AOK Foundation Announce Charity Effort for Baja Orphanages at 2013 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000
March 5, 2013: With charity a growing cornerstone to the annual General Tire Mexican 1000, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) today announced a formal partnership with Nick Baldwin’s AOK Foundation for the 2013 rally. On behalf of a record field of competitors, NORRA has pledged a $10,000 donation to AOK–an acronym for “Acts of Kindness” –to aid the organization in its efforts toward helping orphanages in Baja during this year’s Mexican 1000.
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NORRA FORMALLY ANNOUNCES SECOND OFF-ROAD RALLY FOR 2013
January 18, 2013: Armed with a now-proven track record of creating, promoting and hosting the latest form of desert off-road racing, the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA) today officially announced it will stage a second vintage-themed rally this year from September 25th to September 28th beginning and ending in Mexicali, Baja, Mexico. The yet-to-be named event will be held the same weekend as the more traditionally formatted 10th annual “Mexicana Logistics 300” race of the CODE Off Road Series, and will offer competitors a second calendar date to NORRA’s General Tire Mexican 1000 rally, which this year takes place from April 27-May 1.
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NORRA SETS NEW REGISTRATION RECORD FOR 2013 GENERAL TIRE MEXICAN 1000
January 9, 2013: With the fourth annual running of the General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 still about four months away, event officials today announced that nearly 80 entries for the 2013 running of the vintage-themed, on and off-road rally have been made official since registration opened one week ago at noon Pacific Standard Time on New Year’s day. That mark eclipses pre-event registration for the 2012 event my more than 300 percent over the same time last year.
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2013 NORRA GENERAL TIRE MEXICAN 1000 RALLY REGISTRATION TO OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY
December 31, 2012: With the Christmas holiday now a fading memory and the promise of a new year just around the corner, the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA) announced it has put the final touches in place for opening registration for its fourth annual General Tire Mexican 1000 Rally. In what has become an off-road motorsports New Year’s Day tradition, official registration will commence online on January 1, 2013 at 12:00 P.M. (PST).

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