September 24th - 28th 2008,
Mid Wales.

 

Spectating the Baja

 

A little bit of background

A Baja is a motorsport term given to the type of endurance or Cross-Country event that loops in and out of a centralised service area and utilises special stages, called selective sections, totalling a minimum of 400km over challenging off-road terrain.
The most famous Baja of them all is the Baja California or Baja 1000, an annual off-road race that takes place on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.
The most famous of all the Cross-Country rallies is the gruelling Dakar Rally across Africa, which takes place in January every year.

The sport’s governing body, the FIA, has introduced an FIA International Cup for Cross-Country Bajas.
There are six rounds in the 2008 calendar (Saudi, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Wales and Portugal), with the final round taking place in October.
Other countries, such as Germany and Qatar, are also keen to enter an expanded series in the future.
Wales will also play host to Wales Rally GB, the final round of the 2008 FIA World Rally Championship, at the start of December.

Spectator Information.

This will be available shortly and specially prepared vantage points will be provided with easy access and car parking facilities.

Some safety information.

• Prepare yourself.
  The area used for the Baja can have unpredictable weather. Please make sure you have sturdy shoes or boots, waterproof garments and always carry water.

• Always listen to and obay the marshals.
  We take spectator safety very seriously and would like you to enjoy the event without putting yourself or others in danger. The marshals will always tell you the best places you can safely watch the event.

• Children and animals.
  It is not ideal to take small children and pets with you on these events, if it is unavoidable then please ensure that they are under control at all times.

• Do not walk across or on the track.
  In addition to the competitors there will also be a number of official vehicles, some at high speed, both before and after the event.
  It is never safe to get too close, stones will fly over long distances and some vehicles may not make a lot of noise as they approach ..... Be alert at all times

• Car Parking.
  The organisers will ensure that adaquate parking is available at all spectators areas. If you park elsewhere then please make sure you are not blocking an emergency access road.
  Any vehicle found blocking an emergency access road WILL be moved.

 

More information will be added soon, please call back

 

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