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Baja
Andy rages on the single track!!!
Los
Hermanos Locos
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| NEWSFLASH:
CADILLAC TO MARRY!!!! |
| Los
Hermanos Locos @ The Pennant!!! |
Baja
California: In late 2003, our friend,
brother and son Andy Specht suffered a fatal
off-road motorcycle crash as he was preparing
for the biggest race of his short career,
the famed Baja 1000.
However,
as Andy would have said to us all, "You
better get out there and win that race,"
DP Racing did just that. Led by Baja Seve
as the Team Owner/Manager, JoeHauler and his
riders opened up the throttle from start to
finish to capture their first ever Baja 1000
Championship Win. With assistance from a crew
of support people both at the race and stateside,
DP Racing overcame a tremendous emotional
hurdle to win that race for Andy.
JoeHauler
was running full throttle on the Pacific Coast
when he came to an area with several spectators,
one who had placed a large homemade banner
that read, "One4Andy-101X." As JoeHauler
later said, "That was unbelievable to
see in the middle of Baja, I was an emotional
mess after seeing that."
After
much celebration in Baja and stateside for
the huge win by DP Racing, the time has turned
to celebrate and focus on our fallen rider,
Andy Specht. This guy was full of life and
touched many people with his acts of kindness
and caring. Now we don't want to get all mushy
here, but it is what it is and Andy was the
guy that everyone liked.
Baja
Seve and his crew has put much effort towards
a massive fiesta and 300+ mile ride in celebration
of our great friend, Baja Andy! The famed
Los Hermanos Locos Crew from www.Baja.Net,
led by the extraordinary chefs, Wild Bill
& Elena La Loca, will descend upon the
long time favorite riding hangout of Baja
Andy, Mike's Sky Ranch nestled in the hills
outside Valle Trinindad.
Wild
Bill has planned to serve the 45+ people in
this group sizzling ribeye steak with all
the fixin's as Los Hermanos Locos will dazzle
the crowd with some of the best food on the
Baja Peninsula. At the last Los Hermanos Locos
event in the high-desert of California, Baja
Andy was full steam ahead and the life of
the party. The Los Hermanos Locos Crew is
all about living the lifestyle,having fun
and keeping everyone happy.
The
riders and support personnel will begin arriving
to Rancho Santa Veronica early Friday afternoon.
As the details are worked out and the supplies
for the riders are loaded, expect the first
of many celebrations to begin at the bar.
The
riding group will begin from Rancho Santa
Veronica on Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m.
and head to Mike's Sky Ranch some 165+ miles
away. Riding in three groups, they will be
supported by a host of crew from the Los Hermanos
Locos including Gunny, Super Steve, Cadillac
Bob to name a few. Later in the afternoon
as they make their way south they'll join
in a fiesta to celebrate Baja Andy's last
ride in November 2003.. On Sunday morning
they will all trek back to Rancho Santa Veronica
where the celebration will culminate after
2 1/2 days of fun.
The
Los Hermanos Locos Crew will provide up-to-date
live coverage of this event broadcasting from
Baja California via the MotoSat Satellite
System. You'll get to read and see it unfold
right here on the best Baja website in the
world, www.Baja.Net.
| Los
Hermanos Locos @ Blackies in Newport
Beach |
| Friday
5:45 PM-The Border |
Tecate,
Baja California: The
border wait is only 3-4 cars going south.
Wild Bill and Elena La Loca have arrived to
our meeting location and the MotoSat is in
action...The US Border Patrol stopped by to
inquire about the MotoSat...inquiring minds
want to know. The border is in Condition Yellow!
All is well and we are less than an hour from
RSV Fiesta...The ring leader has arrived safely
and has reported that RSV is awaiting the
arrival of all from Los Hermanos Locos...Stay
tuned for more photos.
| Friday
7:45 PM -Rancho Santa Veronica |
Rancho
Santa Veronica, Baja California: Arrival
to RSV was as expected. The Los Hermanos Locos
crew was ordering dinner and having Pacifico
by the case in the bar at this old time rancho!
The owner of this establishment is a professional
bull fighter, so no doubt WE have a date to
strap some horns on the Desertbull tonight!!!
John "Sport" Sonnenberg-Mag7 Fuel
Guy from Baja 1000 Chapala was here first
awaiting the arrival of the LHL crew. Usmar,
Seve, Joe Spawn and Sergio all Baja.net regulars
are on site for the fiesta. Rumor has it JoeHauler.com
is on the way along with many others. More
updates later...as our dinner is ready!!!!
| Friday
9:30 PM -Rancho Santa Veronica |
Rancho
Santa Veronica, Baja California: Big
Tickets, Mark Daniels and crew arrived from
Santa Barbara along with a host of other San
Diego County Los Hermanos Locos....life is
good next to the fire at Rancho Santa Veronica!!!
Donde es Fidel??? With dinner over and the
fun about to begin, Rancho Santa Veronica
is the latest AAA location for Los Hermanos
Locos...
| Friday
11:00 PM -Rancho Santa Veronica |
Rancho
Santa Veronica, Baja California: The
11:00 pm update is ever growing. The list
of riders continues to grow with each half
hour. The TWINS have arrived and the party
is continuing to rage...the fire is out of
control warm and well...where is Baja Blackie????
| Saturday
11:00 AM -Laguna Hanson in the National
Park |
Laguna
Hanson, Baja California: The
Desert Tank left Rancho Santa Veronica at
9:00 am and as we approached Rancho Picacho
the truck suffered a major problem with the
steering arm, Track Bar, which lost the huge
nut and bolt on the passenger side. We dug
into the Desertbull's tool bag and found a
replacement that would work and after a 30
minute delay fixing our problem we were off
again.
The
organized chaos at RSV as 45 riders attempted
to leave was great to watch! The riders left
just after 9:00 am and Tom "Cardiff Kid"
Maggard and Desertbull are standing by at
Laguna Hanson at the restaurant awaiting to
fuel 45 riders!!!
The
37 mile dirt road was in medium shape and
they had a "surprise" military inspection
in which they were very thorough based on
normal inspection procedures. Of course, the
MotoSat, spare Yamaha and 20+ five gallon
containers led to some suspicion!!!
More
to follow as riders arrive to Laguna Hanson
at the top of the mountain beneath the 80
foot tall pines!! Los Hermanos Locos rocks
Baja from the top of the pines on the Baja
Peninsula!
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Saturday
1:00 PM -Laguna Hanson in the National
Park |
Laguna
Hanson, Baja California: The
first group has arrived led by Los Hermanos
Locos Baja Seve...word has it that Jay in
the Toyota Tundra suffered a flat tire and
was lost for an hour after repairing the tire.
Several riders have ventured off on their
own however everyone is on track as Baja Andy
leads them in the right direction. The ride
continues from here up the Stairway to Heaven
where the Memorial Service will occur with
Baja Seve leading the charge! Baja Seve says,
"We're having a blast!" We are posting
while riders are arriving to Laguna Hanson
in groups of 4-6 riders!!! Huevos Rancheros
at Laguna Hanson was awesome and you can visit
their website at www.todobaja.com/rodeo
for more information!
| Rancho
Rodeo Del Rey...Awesome Food-LHL Approved |
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Saturday
1:45 PM -Laguna Hanson in the National
Park |
Laguna
Hanson, Baja California: The
carnage has been sustained to Mark Daniels
crashing and blowing up a $500 HID headlight
but no injuries. Everyone is fueled and we
are heading towards Kilometer 78 where we
will meet Gunny and the crew for the second
fuel stop!
| Saturday
7:00 PM -Mike's Sky Rancho |
Mike's
Sky Ranch, Baja California: Everyone
has arrived to Mike's Sky Rancho safely and
the fiesta has begun. Wild Bill and Cadillac
Bob and their gals came directly to Mike's
and prepared food, rooms and the fiesta. However,
the day was not without carnage. One dislocated
shoulder with Mag 7 John, but still riding!
The Doctor thought he was in the Baja 1000
and while driving his Ford F150 as support
with gear, gas and medical gear he was hauling
ass down a trail and lost control. The subsequent
crash resulted in a demonlished oil pan with
a massive hole in it which rendered it DONE!
The last 45 miles were in the dark for almost
everyone riding including the support personnel.
Some riders had NO LIGHTS and ran in front
of the HID's mounted on the Desert Tank...and
we made it! Hot showers, hot & tasty food
and a grande fiesta. More to follow on the
awesome Memorial Service for Andy at the top
of Stairway to Heaven...plaques, photos, a
mailbox and more!!!
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SSMASHED
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| Saturday
9:30 PM -Mike's Sky Rancho |
Mike's
Sky Ranch, Baja California: The
fiesta was as expected and Wild Bill and Cadillac
Bob BBQ'd ribeye's to perfection. The entire
riding group were all seated at Mike Leon's
dining room as his family and friends served
salad, beans, veggies and more. To top of
the dinner on this occasion, Mike's served
Cheesecake in multiple flavors....Top Notch
all the way.
Baja
Seve provided the commerative speech towards
Baja Andy and was certainly a fine tribute!
Andy's spirit rides!!!!
DinDinner
at Mike's Sky Rancho-Baja California... |
Mike
Leon, owner of Mike's Sky Ranch asked Baja
Seve what he was going to do with the commerative
photo board that was brought up here and on
display...and then requested to hang it on
the wall inside Mike's Sky Ranch!!! The bar
is full after a tremendous evening of fun
and festivities. Until tomorrow! Adios!!!!
