Bike picks for the 1000

Chilly has a good write up here - http://www.enduro360.com/2013/11/07/blog/chillys-baja-1000-preview/
Note the substitution of Mark Samuels for David Kamo on the 1x. Mark has the speed to run with the big dogs, but the question I have is; does he have the experience to knock out his section and keep the team in the hunt? If he does, he has a good chance to earn a spot on the "A" team. With that question and the addition of Kendall Norman to the KTM squad, I'm going to change up my usual pick and go with the KTM this time. Heck I'm even going to go so far so far as to change my usual side pick that the TT's or a Class 1 will beat the bikes on time this year.
Let's see your picks!

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 10, 2013 at 10:51am

I forgot my long shot,145x Colin Edward and crew

Permalink Reply by WJM on November 11, 2013 at 11:21am

Only 2 bikes in Class 50. Damn, Mike. We coulda got a podium.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 11, 2013 at 8:12pm

Will is old enough to ride the 50 class

Permalink Reply by will on November 11, 2013 at 10:16pm

Err, yeah sure. If I bump my head a few more times, I'm in.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 11, 2013 at 10:31pm

I'm afraid because the Helo's can only be in the air for 10 of the 24?hours it would take to run the race.I'm afraid I'd be laying in the Mexican desert for a long time. Yes,that's my way of say'n the motorbike start time is stupid.And I,pray no one dies because of it.

Permalink Reply by will on November 11, 2013 at 8:09pm

Now it's looking like David Kamo maybe back on the 1x after all. Fastest recovery from a [rumoured] shoulder injury I've ever seen

Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on November 12, 2013 at 6:23pm

I gotta go with the 2X. After all, my initials are KTM. Didn't Caselli overall a rally this past summer?

Permalink Reply by will on November 12, 2013 at 7:54pm

Correct Kevin, Kurt won the Desafio Ruta 40.
Now for the wild card; Quinn Cody posted on fb this morning a cryptic little tidbit. "I didn't expect the wake up in Baja, but OK". No word on if he may be riding or anything, just that post with a late sunrise photo. Things that make you go hmmm...

Permalink Reply by Jeff Upp on November 12, 2013 at 10:40pm

2X Norman is just what they need.

Permalink Reply by will on November 12, 2013 at 11:52pm

That's what I'm thinking. My guess is Norman gets on the 2x and Hengeveld hops on the 4x around RM 150ish. That will leave 1x to play catch up all day [and they will]. This is going to be good.

Permalink Reply by WJM on November 13, 2013 at 7:30pm

Qualifying Results
1	2X	Kurt Caselli	KTM	00:05:41
2	1X	Timmy Weigand	Honda	00:05:43
3	4X	Robby Bell	THR	00:05:54
4	349X	Francisco Arredondo	Honda	00:06:04
5	9X	AJ Stewart	Honda	00:06:10
6	27X	Brian Garrahan	Kawasaki	00:06:18
7	11X	Dustin Paloposki	KTM	00:06:19
8	111X	Cody Schafer	Kawasaki	00:06:32
9	304X	Mike Meyer	Honda	00:06:32
10	304X	Mike Johnson	Honda	00:06:34

Permalink Reply by will on November 13, 2013 at 10:26pm

Did anyone see who rode the 2x for the qualifying lap? It is my understanding that the qualifying rider must start the race according to the new Roger rules. So far I have Udall starting 1x and Hengeveld starting the 4x. I'm still waiting on your side bets for the leader at 6:00 am Friday (that's local or PST).

Post by JCR/Honda.