Baja and Dakar Rally veteran Quinn Cody joins his sister, Anna, as a competitor in Baja California Mexico’s first rally raid-style race
The following is a press release from Bajarallymoto.com
ERENDIRA BAJA CA MEXICO–Bajarallymoto.com announced today that Baja Champion and Dakar finisher Quinn Cody has filled the final reserve spot in the inaugural Baja Rally, which is scheduled to take place this weekend in Northern Baja Calfornia, Mexico.
“I am excited to be part of this first Baja Rally,” Cody sai,, “I truly believe that rally is the future of off-road racing in North America as private land and environmental restrictions encroach on Baja. We need to adapt to keep our sport alive.”
Cody, who has several Baja victories and championships with Honda as well as an overall win in the Vegas-to-Reno Hare & Hound, competed in his first Dakar Rally in 2011 with impressive results for a rookie. His following trip to the Dakar ended with a shoulder injury after an impressive pair of opening stages.
“Having Quinn is a big plus for our rally”, Baja Rally creator Scotty Breauxman said. “He validates our event with his participation, and we think the stages pose enough of a navigational challenge to make it interesting and fun for him.”
Cody’s sister, Anna, entered the rally last month and has been training with Quinn and others to prepare for Baja’s first rally. The Codys will form the only brother/sister duo in the event. Cody’s name rounds off a list of other champions and Dakar vets, such as Johnny Campbell, Niño Rojas, Andy Grider, Octavio Valle and Larry Roeseler.
The two-day race has been designed to place a stronger emphasis on navigation skills than outright speed. All of the action kicks off with pre-rally activities this Friday in Santo Tomas. The inaugural Baja Rally will take the green flag at 7 a.m. on Saturday.
About the Baja Rally
The Inaugural Baja Rally is the first ever roadbook-navigation based “rally-raid” for motorcycles to be held in Baja California, Mexico, and will take place on a series of secret course routes beginning in the historically rich wine country of Santo Tomas and ending in the agricultural center of San Quintin. More information about Baja’s newest motorsports experience at www.bajarallymoto.com
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