Since 1967, the SCORE Baja 1000 has transcended time and space, an endurance odyssey that that has inspired generations of adventure seekers around the world. Perhaps no other race in history has brought its contestants, both winners and losers, a greater sense of glory found in personal achievement. For those who have taken on its dusty, larger-than-life challenge, the SCORE Baja 1000 has always been the ultimate battlefield of man and machine versus the elements. With primitive roots stretching back to the early days of dirt bikes and dune buggies to modern Trophy Trucks that defy the laws of physics, the colorful and rich history of the Baja 1000 is a living testament to man's inherent need to conquer the impossible. From Bud Ekins and Bruce Meyers to Ivan Stewart and Robby Gordon, the history of this motorsports icon is stamped in the collective memory of all of those who have enjoyed its special magic. Now that magic has been beautifully captured in "1000 Miles to Glory: The Official History of the SCORE Baja 1000. This full color, 256-page, coffee table format book tells the story of the Baja 1000 through exclusive artwork, more than 250 striking photographs, colorful first-hand interviews, and insightful year by year accounts. From the introduction by Peter Brock, "1000 Miles to Glory" envelops the reader in the colorful legacy of this amazing, internationally recognized endurance race. The book also includes special features on the historic vehicles and technology that defined Baja through the years. |