First 2 Door Bronco to Tackle Baja 1000 Wins, Then Loses Class 3 #301

[NORCALGXP]

That was awesome! Pretty crappy with the way they handled the time credits. Are you doing this again next year?

RJ stated on Instagram that he would win the class championship in 2026. So I do believe he and his outstanding team will be back with vengeance.

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[EMBronco]

What an adventure! Great job to all involved. Desert racing is so tough, it's a battle and such an acheivement to just get across the finish line. It's hard to describe the challenge to anyone whose never been involved in one of these races. You've got to make a thousand good decisions on the race course, have increadible support and pit crews, all while hoping another driver doesn't make a mistake and take you out of the race. Even if all this goes your way, the desert might still swallow you up and end your day.

I've chased some Best In The Desert races and navigated for a few in the past. However, I've never made it to Baja. After reading this, I think I'm going to have to make it happen next year.

 

[swamp2]

Incredible, just incredible. Speechless. Congrats to the entire team.

 

[Snacktime]

So KOH is next?

 

[NORCALGXP]

So KOH is next?

2026 King of the Hammers Week Schedule

Thursday, January 29, 2026
12:00 PM Pre-running opens and course map released to registered Competitors

Friday, January 30, 2026
Pre-Running - Full Course Open

Desert Course Pre-Run with King of the Hammers
7:30 AM Tech Begins
10:00 AM Desert Challenge: Limited Qualifying

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Short Course and Desert Closed to Pre-Running

8:00 AM Desert Challenge: Unlimited Qualifying
10:00 AM Desert Challenge: Limited Class Race
4:00 PM Desert Challenge: Limited Class Race Ends
4:00 PM Class 11 Race

Sunday, February 1, 2026
Short Course and Desert Closed to Pre-Running

9:00 AM Desert Challenge: Unlimited Race
3:00 PM Desert Challenge: Unlimited Race Ends
Monday, February 2, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM UTV Hammers Championship
Qualifying
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM KOH Kids 170 Tech, Tech Tent

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Every Man Challenge Qualifying
5:00 PM KOH Kids 170 Race on the Short Course

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Race of Kings Qualifying
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM UTV Hammers Championship Tech and Contingency

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Pre-Running Closed, Hot Racecourse
8:00 AM UTV Hammers Championship Race Start (Youth 1000
Start 30 Minutes Post)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Every Man Challenge Tech and Contingency,
6:00 PM UTV Hammers Championship Race End

Friday, February 6, 2026
Pre-Running Closed, Hot Racecourse
8:00 AM Every Man Challenge Race Start
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Race of Kings Tech and Contingency
6:00 PM Every Man Challenge Race End

Saturday, February 7, 2026
Pre-Running Closed, Hot Racecourse
8:00 AM Race of Kings Race Start
10:00 PM Race of Kings Race End

 

[ThunderFlash]

I'd think with the damn fine run in Baja he'd be able to pick up more sponsors. I know I'd kick in a few bucks if he had a go fund me. That kind of effort calls for support. I'd imagine the truck is calling for a pretty serious overhaul, meaning time and $$$$$$$.

 

[WarthogJr]

You lost me at “catheter.”

 

[NORCALGXP]

You lost me at “catheter.”

Racing catheter, just insert, no tube up the hole

Never thought I'd be posting dick pic.

 

[ThunderFlash]

Oh, the glamour of it all

 

[NORCALGXP]

Update: 11-27-25 New Video.

Baja 1000 The Little Bronco Underdog Story You Won’t Believe Video

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...nderdog-story-you-won’t-believe-video.125331/

 

[pewpew_cachoo]

I can only imagine reviewing the 2,160 minutes over and over in my head about which 8 minutes bit me in the ass. Still an incredible feat.

I can save us 40 minutes just by changing how we did fuel. This 1000 had a lot of learning experiences, but going from zero race background to racing the most difficult race has its obvious challenges lol

 

[popo_patty]

I can save us 40 minutes just by changing how we did fuel. This 1000 had a lot of learning experiences, but going from zero race background to racing the most difficult race has its obvious challenges lol

More random fuel truck hijacking, less Baja pits shenanigans

 

[Felix808]

Update: 11-27-25 New Video.

Baja 1000 The Little Bronco Underdog Story You Won’t Believe Video

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...-you-won’t-believe-video.125331/#post-2687398

Bad link

 

[ThunderFlash]

going from zero race background to racing the most difficult race has its obvious challenges lol

I bet flying choppers was a big advantage for you over the average schmuck off the street. You have to have a special way of thinking and preparedness to deal with the unexpected. How was it mentally and physically? I don't think it's possible NOT to be totally mentally exhausted. Did you do any training or anything physically?...like more than some 12 oz curls?

 

[NORCALGXP]

Bad link

Thanks for the heads-up. Hope you and the family had a fantastic Thanksgiving.

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