Matteo Paxson

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2024 Annual Toy Drive

The annual Los Ancianos Toy Drive is back! Every year we ask you to please bring a new, unwrapped toy to give to the children of Tecate. This ongoing event has been such a success we hope you can participate. One small gesture makes a huge impact on the local area children in less fortunate situations who may not receive a gift under the tree as many of us do. PLEASE do your part and bring something along to make a child smile during the holiday season. What is better than seeing the toy you provided in the arms of a small child.

*We also accept monetary donations at the race, and we will purchase more toys for this wonderful cause.

Larry Roeseler 2024 Grand Marshall

Please join me in welcoming Larry Roeseler as the 2024 Los Ancianos Tecate Enduro Grand Marshall. We are ecstatic to have Larry on board this year and he is looking forward to being in Tecate with all of you. Larry will also be racing his class on the day!

Larry Roeseler is a renowned American motorcycle racer, widely recognized for his remarkable achievements in off-road motorcycle racing. Roeseler has carved out an impressive career, earning respect and admiration in the motorsports community for his skills, dedication, and competitiveness.

Roeseler began his racing career at a young age, quickly making a name for himself in the motocross and desert racing circuits. He gained significant attention in the 1980s and 1990s, including many wins in prestigious events such as the Baja 1000, ISDE, and the legendary Los Ancianos Tecate Enduro, where he achieved 5 overall victories (which is the record). His ability to navigate the challenging terrains of the Baja Peninsula made him a formidable competitor, and he became known for his endurance and tactical riding skills.

Throughout his career, Roeseler has not only excelled in racing but has also contributed to the sport through his involvement in various teams and mentoring younger riders. His passion for motorcycles and racing has inspired many aspiring racers, and he has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the sport.

In addition to his racing accomplishments, Roeseler is known for his engaging personality and sportsmanship. He has been a prominent figure in the off-road community, participating in events and promoting the sport through various platforms.

Today, Larry Roeseler continues to be active in the motorsports world, sharing his experiences and knowledge while remaining a respected ambassador for off-road racing. His legacy is marked by his numerous victories, contributions to the racing community, and the inspiration he provides to future generations of riders.

NEW CLASS UPDATE!!

We are bringing back the Sportsman class after not utilizing 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. There are extensive safety issues involved with riding in a class above your skill level, so please be self aware when signing yourself up in the any race class.

Current classifications

PRO – Invite only/Pros only

Open A – All ages Expert

Vet – 30-39 Expert

Senior – 40-49 Expert

Super Senior – 50-59 Expert

Masters – 60-69 Expert

Sportsman – All ages Strong B/Weak A riders

Women – All ages Pro/Expert

Directions to the race when driving an RV or pulling a big trailer

Read completely!! These are Directions to Hacienda Santa Veronica from the Tecate border crossing ESPECIALLY for people with RV’s and large trailers. We have had some issues with the municipal police about taking RV’s and large trailers down the usual route through town. I have been pulled over personally with my 20′ toy hauler and we want to avoid these issues with you guys as much as possible.

  1. Cross through the border and take the first or second left.
  2. Then take your first right
  3. Follow the road down through the stop signs and take a left after the McDonalds
  4. Stay left at the fork and this will take you into the roundabout by the new Walmart.
  5. Continue East as you normally would

See google maps directions below. Save this link and put it in your phone. If you are not driving a RV or have a large trailer you can just take the main drag to the roundabout.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/32.5764087,-116.6274968/Hacienda+Santa+Veronica/@32.5510749,-116.3060016,57519m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!4m13!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d-116.6258662!2d32.5722187!3s0x80d912b95f87e075:0x1e5dfc596ec7d00c!1m5!1m1!1s0x0:0xcce5146d3662b4ca!2m2!1d-116.3615299!2d32.4588242!3e0?entry=ttu

2023 Enduro FAQ’s

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.

LOS ANCIANOS TECATE ENDURO 2023

So have you been riding this season? Well, if not you better get on that horse and start training. The Los Ancianos Tecate Enduro is right around the corner and it ain’t gonna be easy. Mark your calendars for signups on October 25th @ 6pm! Signups will be linked from HERE! I will try to link from our website as well but since you guys sell us out so fast the website has trouble handling the traffic. Good luck and we look forward to seeing you at the race on December 2nd at 7:01am!