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Comment by LuckyLarry7 on June 4, 2009 at 7:46am

WOW!

Comment by brewski on June 4, 2009 at 12:51am

To the comp or weekend warriors start take notes.

Comment by John on November 15, 2008 at 12:41pm

That Rumorosa trail has a pucker factor of 9.3. I think it's also meant to be in 4.3 miles you drop 4000 feet not 43 miles.

Comment by Kim on November 14, 2008 at 5:26pm

VW's entry for the SCORE Baja 1000

HERNDON, Va.—The all-new purpose-built Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI, powered by a clean diesel TDI engine, will be driven by motorsport veterans Mark Miller and Ryan Arciero as Volkswagen competes in the 41st running of the Tecate Score Baja 1000.

Mark Miller has been selectively dominating the sport of off-road racing for over twenty years. His unprecedented driving skills were recognized by one of the top leaders in Volkswagen motorsport and in 2005 Mark made a full time commitment as a factory works driver for the Volkswagen Motorsports team based in Hanover, Germany.

"To become a professional racing driver was the best decision of my life. I just should have made it earlier,” said Mark Miller. In his youth he actually sacrificed a promising career in motorbike racing to study. As Volkswagen factory driver he now traces the path in reverse: The investment manager withdrew from the business to concentrate solely on his motorsport activities. Miller’s strength: He is one-hundred per cent committed; for example he undertakes an intensive fitness program. His mental strength helps him to concentrate but stay relaxed at the same time: "One of my plus points is that I don’t target any unrealistic goals and in doing so don’t put myself unnecessarily under pressure.” Miller added.

Miller, who is one of the few Americans to start the Dakar Rally, is regarded as multi-talented. In 1979, he competed in the SCORE Off-road Challenge for the first time on a motorcycle in his homeland, was successful in a NASCAR truck series, and scored several wins in the Trophy Truck class of the famous Baja 1000 and Baja 500 rallies.

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Comment by Kim on November 14, 2008 at 4:09pm

Check out this pre-run video from Rumorosa. In this section of the course, in 43 miles you drop more than 4,000 feet in elevation. There are several 3 point turns on the trail

http://mx.youtube.com/watch?v=lASkkPW0Egg

Comment by Pope on November 14, 2008 at 3:17pm

I can't wait to see what VW has up their sleeves.

Comment by Pathfinder7 on November 14, 2008 at 10:18am

God, I would love to ride with RG in that black beast!

Comment by Tooltime on November 12, 2008 at 11:24pm

Awesome vid. Yesterday I took the family truckster out wheeling and on some similar type powerline roads. I let my 12yr old drive.I was teaching him steering,braking and throttling techniques. He is starting to get it... Then he asked me if he could "do some Robby Gordon cornering stuff?" I just smiled happily and said not yet my little man not yet! Cant wait to show him this one...Thanks for the video.