2023 Tecate Enduro
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need a VALID PASSPORT to drive back into the US from BAJA? – It’s the fastest way to get back. For USA citizens, a Passport Card will also suffice and gives access to the Northbound Ready Lane in San Ysidro and OTAY. If all you have is your driver’s license and a certified copy of your birth certificate, you will get back into the country, but you may be sent to Secondary Inspection.
2. Can I bring gas in cans into Mexico? – NO, only what is in your tanks. They won’t let you dump it in your truck, they will send you back to the USA. Buy it at one of the many gas stations on your way through Tecate. Better gas anyway, no ethanol.
3. Do I need to show registration for my bike to get it into Mexico? – ABSOLUTELY! It MUST be original (not a copy), current, valid registration. And definitely NOT a pink slip. Be sure you have no more bikes than passengers.
4. Do I need Mexican auto insurance? – Yes! Regular U.S. insurance is not recognized by the authorities in Mexico. You can easily buy and print out a policy online from www.BajaBound.com Mexican Insurance. They are also a sponsor of Los Ancianos, so show them some support!
5. Should I enter this event? Not if you are a Novice, weak B or C Rider, because you will likely hour-out early on. If you are a solid and tough B rider, or above, yes. Tests will increase in difficulty with #3 being the most technical.
6. Where will it start? Hacienda Santa Veronica, Tecate, Baja California (Google it). Pre-running is prohibited.
7. What time will it start? First key time 7:01AM 12/2/2023.
8. What is the format? 3 Timed Test Sections of 20-35 miles each. Total of ~90 miles (+/-). (Masters and Women do first 2 sections only). Total cumulative time for all tests is your score. Lowest score wins.
9. What is the start format? 1 Minute intervals x 4 riders on a minute. No exceptions. You will be assigned a key time for each Test. You can arrive early to an entrance check, but if you are late your race time has already started at your key time. You must stay within an hour of an average speed to avoid houring out. Engines off while waiting in line. DEAD engine start at all starts and checks.
10. How is starting order determined? We will start everyone in groups by class, fastest
classes first. NEW: The first 5 rows of each class will be reserved for the top 20 entrants who also raced the 2022 Enduro. Starting order for those 20 will be based on their 2022 finishing order. From row 6 and beyond starting order will be determined by date of registration/entrance/signup.
11. What classes? PRO, Open A(Expert), Vet (30 and >), Sr (40and >), Super Sr (50 and >), Master (60 and >), Sportsman, Women
12. NEW CLASS ADDITION! – We are bringing back the Sportsman class after not using It for quite a few years. This is an open/all ages class that only does 2 of the 3 loops. Finishers will still receive a finishers pin and it is trophy eligible. This class is intended for riders of any age who want to participate in our race but are not Strong A/EXPERT riders or they are racing In Tecate for the first time and want to gauge their abilities and the terrain. If you are unsure where you stand in skill level or you are aware that you are not a strong A(EXPERT) rider then please enter this class.
13. Can I enter more than one class? – Nope.
14. Can I request to ride on the same minute with my friends? Yep. With up to 3 other entrants (presuming you have that many friends who will ride with you). If you want to do this send an email to lamcracesignup@gmail.com after all of you have successfully entered and paid. We will try to accommodate your request. You will all start in the class that corresponds with the slowest class member in your group.
15. How much does it cost? Pre-entry: $200 plus tax. The race sells out in an hour or two. So, if you do not get in, email us at lamcracesignup@gmail.com to be put on the wait list. Entry Includes a T shirt, water/snacks and we will haul your gas to the remote pit. NO REFUNDS AFTER NOV. 20th, NO EXCEPTIONS.
16. How do I enter? ALL entries will be made electronically, link will be posted on our website www.LosAncianos.com and on our Facebook page. Only these electronic entries will be valid. You must be prepared to pay with a credit/debit card at the time of registration. Entries NOT paid at time of registration will not be valid.
NOTE: Pro Entries will be NOT be online. PROs Contact Matteo Paxson at Paxsonic@gmail.com Only Pros please
17. When do entries open? The Enduro’s electronic entry form will open at 6:00pm(PDT) October 25th, 2023. The direct link to the entry form will be published at www.losancianos.com and on our Facebook Group.
18. When do entries close? Electronic entries close at 11:59pm October 25th 2023! or when maximum rider limit (300) is met. Usually within an hour or two…
19. Purse for PRO class? Yes, Thanks to our generous sponsors the Pro Class we will award $2500 for 1st Place, $1000 for 2nd Place, and $500 for 3rd.
20. How many Trophies? We award one trophy for every six riders in a class. Ex: 18 in the class, trophies to 3rd.
21. Where will it go? Enter. Show up where we tell you to. Start on time. Follow the orange LAMC club arrows.
22. How long is it? ~90 miles (+/-) Three (3) 20-35 mile tests which increase in difficulty. All entrants except MSTR (60) and Women and Sportsman, must ride all 3 tests to successfully finish. MSTR, Sportsman and Women ride 1st & 2nd tests only. If you ride the full required course and do not hour out or get caught by sweep, you will receive a finisher pin
23. How far does my bike have to go on a tank of gas? 45 trail miles at race speed. 75 if you want to skip a pit stop. We highly recommend you fuel up at each pit.
24. Will there be gas on the trail? No but you will be able to pit at the end of each test.
25. Will my gas be hauled for me? Yes.
26. Is lunch included? There will be plenty of water and snacks at the end of test 1 & 2.
27. Will the event be cancelled in the event of weather? No. But we would then expect less finishers and less dust.
28. Scoring. Your time starts at your key time, your time ends when you cross the finish of each check. Accuracy to 1 second. Any ties will be decided by who had more section wins between the tied riders.
29. Other Questions? – email Matteo – paxsonic@gmail.com or post your questions to the Los Ancianos Motorcycle Club Facebook Group. If your question may be of interest to other riders use Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LosAncianos/ Questions about your entry, cancellations, etc. email lamcracesignup@gmail.com
30. Where will info updates be made available? Competitors will receive entry confirmation via email. In addition, you can check for updates on the site & Facebook. Rider entry packet including your race numbers will be provided at the event onsite registration.