50 years of the longest point-to-point off-road race on the planet is certainly worth celebrating.

Anyone who’s experienced the Baja 1000 knows that it’s hard to put into words. The thrill of the start, the camaraderie of thousands of screaming fans lining the racecourse and for those who finish, the sense of accomplishment for having survived the most prestigious off-road race in the world.

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In this new video, Monster Energy commemorates the thrills and disappointments of this years 50th anniversary of the Baja 1000.