(Agua Dulce, Calif.): The bikes have always been at the core of off-road racing. The same ideology applies to NORRA which began in Baja back in 1967. Throughout the years, the bike’s popularity has both risen and fallen but the hard-core moto rider remains the same and is truly cut from a different cloth. They take on diverse terrain solo and work themselves and their machines to the limit.

LOWER ENTRY FEE
With that heritage in mind, NORRA is proud to announce its re-commitment to the two wheeled competitor and has dropped the moto entry fee a thousand dollars from last year’s price to $1967. There will also be a “Pro Moto” option that costs $2967 which will include a “race for cash” payback. Also available at the 2016 NORRA Mexican 1000 are new pitting options to better address the needs of our adventurous moto competitors.

MAG 7 RIDES AGAIN
As before, in conjunction with the MAG 7 pitting organization, NORRA will offer free pit support for all motorcycles and ATV competitors when signing up for the 2016 NORRA Mexican 1000. Registered competitors will receive a complimentary entry into MAG 7’s “bike” level of pit support (a $600 value) which includes fuel at all pitting locations strategically placed over this year’s five-day, 1,300-mile trans-Baja Mexican 1000 rally.

Additionally, for the more hardcore adventure riders who wish to cut down the cost of their own chase support but also raise the stakes; NORRA will provide complimentary bike supply tote transport from Ensenada to San Jose del Cabo. Mag-7 will have a dedicated team and support vehicle that will carry your bike tote. The bike totes or box (1 per team) are to be filled with the rider’s supplies. If he/she chooses to accept the challenge, this will allow the hardcore adventure rider a true test at the rally having only him/her self and basic pit support to rely on. The totes can hold various items such as: parts, tools, a tent, a sleeping bag and will be waiting for the rider each evening.

REINFORCED SAFETY
To increase safety and maximize competitor enjoyment, once again NORRA is instituting a highly unique “split course” format that will separate the motorcycles and ATVs from the four-wheel classes. This concept, along with the additional support of the NORRA MAG 7 pit support program, will help solidify a better experience for this special group of hearty NORRA competitors. Continuing our safety plan already in place, NORRA has: Live tracking, a medical helicopter, airborne radio relay, sweep trucks and the Mexican Red Cross combined with a vetted staff ready for anything that may arise.

THE RETURN TO BAY OF LA
Moto riders will maintain a completely separate course on the first leg, which will leave one day earlier to the cars, to the overnight in El Rosario; then bikes will make their celebrated return to Bahia de Los Angeles (Bay of LA) with the rest of the racers on Rally Day 2. Once reaching Bay of LA and NORRA’s “Pit City”, moto riders will be come together in the “Bike Bivouac” where all moto teams are welcomed to pit, camp together and pool their resources.

“NORRA has enjoyed the support of the motorcycle community since hosting the very first Mexican 1000,” said NORRA President Mike Pearlman. “Our rally has evolved into a bucket list event for many people around the world – folks that couldn’t enjoy the Baja peninsula otherwise. This is especially true of the motorcycle community. Today’s announcements adds to the Mexican 1000’s ability of offering a world-class event to everyone.”

Interest in the 2016 Mexican 1000 has been strong since NORRA opened event pre-registration 74 entrants recorded, 9 of which are bikes in just hours. As of today, a sparkling field of trucks, buggies, sedans and motorcycles/ATVs of all types is growing. Currently NORRA’s entry list includes competitors from California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina and New York, as well as teams from Mexico and Canada.

For more information visit www.norra.com.