(Agua Dulce, Calif.): One of the “fuels” behind the what has often been described as the “Happiest Race on Earth,” is the hospitality and camaraderie found after each day’s competition and at the various pre and post-event celebrations. With that in mind, is it that surprising that a Baja, Mexico based-rally like the General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 has an “Official Tequila?”
On the eve of the largest Mexican 1000 since its rebirth in 2010, Azuñia Tequila and NORRA are proud to announce the continuation of a partnership that truly exemplifies Azuñia’s corporate mantra of “Celebrating the Adventures of Life.” Not only will NORRA racers and their teams enjoy the world-class taste of Azuñia Tequila and Azuñia margaritas all the way down the Baja peninsula, but Azuñia will once again honor participants via the Azuñia Tequila “Spirit of NORRA” Awards.
The “Azuñia Tequila Spirit of NORRA” will once again be divided into four distinctive categories for race/rally vehicles dating back from 1994 with awards going to historic bikes,buggies,trucks, and sedans. Candidates will be judged during the General Tire Vintage Round-Up and Bilstein Tech Inspection taking place on Saturday, May 9th in downtown Ensenada, Baja, Mexico.
However, all candidates must finish every mile of this year’s 1,300-plus mile Mexican 1000 to qualify for the special Azuñia awards, which will be announced at the rally’s huge seaside South Point Hotel Casino “Driver’s Awards” after the event’s conclusion in San Jose Del Cabo.
The “Azuñia Tequila Spirit of NORRA” trophies are in addition to the now famous brass competition trophies awarded by event organizers (which are open to all types and ages of vehicles) that were hand-sculpted by NORRA President Mike Pearlman. Recently BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers has also added two of their legendary “Madonna” awards for racing excellence to this year’s rally.
“Our annual trek down the Baja peninsula in the General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 has now become a fixture in our annual Azuñia marketing and motorsports calendar,” said company founder and NORRA veteran racer Jim Riley. “The backbone of the Azuñia brand is to “Celebrate The Adventures of Life, and this event is truly one of life’s best adventures — and a rolling celebration on wheels. We are proud to be the NORRA Mexican 1000’s “Official Tequila.”
“Many times in life, the success of any business venture comes down to the details,” shared NORRA President Mike Pearlman. “Our relationship with Azuñia is a perfect example of that. We really work hard at putting on a world-class event, and their brand is in that same category. We salute Jim Riley and Azuñia for their support over the past four years — and welcome them back.”