LORETO, Mexico — Exciting days and relaxing nights have been the order of the day over the past two days of racing for Team 603 in the National Off Road Racing Association’s Baja Mexican 1000.
Both cars in Team 603 have been moving up in their classes as they raced hard on Days 3 and 4 of the six-day rally race. And without significant mechanical issues, they’ve had time to catch up on sleep, experience local culture, enjoy the camaraderie of other racers in “The Happiest Race on Earth” and even plan for the future.
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