By It’s not long till the newest International road race worldwide, the Baja International Tourist Cup takes centre stage.
The Tecate, Baja California based event which is the brainchild of respected events organisers Pedro A.Vargas Valdez, sees competitors circulate around a testing, lengthy roads course that is located near the USA/Mexico border.
Leading entrants include long term TT Races exponent Eric Wilson, fellow Mountain Course veteran Wade Boyd and 400 Honda mounted Joe O’Sullivan.
Competitive action is due to get underway from 08:00 AM local time on Saturday (30th October), with the opening practice sessions, before five lap heat races per class take place.
The full practice, race schedule for the inaugural Baja International Tourist Cup reads as follows:
Practice:
08:00-08:20 AM Ultra Lightweight – 3 Laps
Lightweight – 3 Laps
Classics – 3 Laps
08:55-09:15 AM Superstock – 3 Laps
Supersport – 3 Laps
Superbike – 3 Laps
09:50-10:10 AM Ultra Lightweight – 3 Laps
Lightweight – 3 Laps
Classics – 3 Laps
10:45-11:05 AM Superstock – 3 Laps
Supersport – 3 Laps
Superbike – 3 Laps
Races:
12:05-12:40 PM Superbike Heat Race 1 – 5 Laps
Supersport Heat Race 1 – 5 Laps
Superstock Heat Race 1 – 5 Laps
1:20-1:55 PM Lightweight Heat Race 1 – 5 Laps
Ultra Lightweight Heat Race 1 – 5 Laps
Classics Heat Race 1 – 5 Laps
2:35-3:10 PM Superbike Heat Race 2 – 5 Laps
Supersport Heat Race 2 – 5 Laps
Superstock Heat Race 2 – 5 Laps
3:50-4:25 PM Lightweight Heat Race 2 – 5 Laps
Ultra Lightweight Heat Race 2 – 5 Laps
Classics Heat Race 2 – 5 Laps
Photo credit: Nick Wheeler
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
