Racing The BAJA 1000 Is No Joke

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @richardbrooks3569
    @richardbrooks3569 11 месяцев назад +163

    Rudy, that was your best video ever and you even kept up the family tradition of running out of gas.

    • @caritafeliz3458
      @caritafeliz3458 11 месяцев назад +5

      That's hilarious 😂

    • @charlessnyder7401
      @charlessnyder7401 11 месяцев назад +8

      Mat would be proud!

    • @geraldhenriksen3664
      @geraldhenriksen3664 11 месяцев назад +8

      It wasn’t Rudy though, Rudy was the one who had the extra fuel

    • @paulrivers7248
      @paulrivers7248 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@geraldhenriksen3664thanks captain obvious 🤷‍♂️

    • @DeeDee-fp4gd
      @DeeDee-fp4gd 11 месяцев назад

      His formula is to copy his dad whom gave him his RUclips career and yet Rudy abandoned him. Typical Genz Kid who can't pave their own path without the nipple.

  • @mikeanderson1330
    @mikeanderson1330 11 месяцев назад +155

    Rudy, Putting the "Adventure" in RAD. This is a good one!

    • @Jan-pw4po
      @Jan-pw4po 11 месяцев назад +6

      Fantastic video, 1 of my favorites, you guys gave it a great try

  • @davewain363
    @davewain363 11 месяцев назад +19

    It was fascinating to see the Baja1000 like that. No course markers, no closed roads. That is insane and I now understand why it is considered so grueling with deaths almost every race.
    Great video Rudy. Thanks for letting us participate even for just 1 day.

  • @lyleswavel320
    @lyleswavel320 11 месяцев назад +51

    That's more of a obstacle coarse more than a race, lol, people, vehicles, animals and you name it everywhere

  • @snakeskinproductions7500
    @snakeskinproductions7500 11 месяцев назад +110

    Hands down one of your best videos to date. Great try and hell not to many peeps can say they have been to the Baja 1000 let alone competed. You guys rock brother...🤓

  • @derekscheele1451
    @derekscheele1451 11 месяцев назад +5

    I hope you guys do it again don't give up!!! As someone who raced the 50th Baja 1000 in a vintage cj jeep it is a grueling race! We finished the 50th anniversary but dnf the next 2 races with overheating issues as well and cracked crank! There is the mint 400 that's in the states you guys should do if you want to get a shakedown of the jeep next time and then go back and conquer the Baja 1000!!!

  • @lenzwizard
    @lenzwizard 11 месяцев назад +73

    As the saying goes "you guys got your ass handed to you." Still I think everyone gave it 110%. Win, loose, draw or crash & burn... there is nothing better than living your dream. Most enjoyable video on your channel. 💖

    • @paulrivers7248
      @paulrivers7248 11 месяцев назад +5

      Yeah i agree It was a really good video.....

  • @LAP1050
    @LAP1050 11 месяцев назад +18

    Great one Rudy and Janell. The filming AND editing was amazing 🤌
    Fun while it lasted 😢. Now that you’ve done a small piece of it, the TEAM will go back and brainstorm the improvements needed for the Jeep and I’m betting this SAND MOUNTAIN OFF-ROAD TEAM will be back and FINISH the race👍🇺🇸

  • @nocrackhere
    @nocrackhere 11 месяцев назад +31

    You know how to make a small fortune in offroad racing?
    Start with a big fortune!

    • @ldvan100
      @ldvan100 11 месяцев назад +9

      Many men have become moderately rich from racing, they were billionaires when they started....

  • @iamlexcda
    @iamlexcda 11 месяцев назад +3

    Hate to reiterate what everyone has said but seriously Rudy, this is the best video to date. I'm proud of you guys even getting as far as you did with all the obstacles you had. Can't wait for the vid next year!!! Thank you so much for the content. I truly look forward to every one of your videos.

  • @TxRiderDave
    @TxRiderDave 11 месяцев назад +10

    You are right, the race is no joke. To take an untested rig there was really sporty. Ya’ll learned a lot and the team pulled together to stretch as far as you could. What an adventure.

  • @gungadingo
    @gungadingo 11 месяцев назад +84

    It usually takes two or three attempts before you actually finish a Baja race. You keep trying and you’ll be hooked. The first time I met you in your dad’s shop, you were just building the Morrvair and I was returning to Washington from my race in Baja.

  • @traviskessinger9822
    @traviskessinger9822 4 месяца назад +1

    Having a beard is awesome! Just recently started watching your channel! I'm a derby freak and your dad's content is awesome so obviously yours is gonna be great too! As far as beard goes, it's yours, do anything and everything with it! You are blessed!😂 POUNDTOWN NATION ILLINOIS!

  • @mrdude2702
    @mrdude2702 11 месяцев назад +8

    If I were to have seen an ad saying "baja 1000 video" I probably would have skipped it. But because it was Rudy, I stuck it out and Boy, am I glad I did. That was very nicely produced video Rudy. I wish the results were different but it looked like you guys had a lot of fun. I enjoyed the video so much that when the guys said good-by, I felt the emotion as if I were right there with them.

  • @bripslag
    @bripslag 11 месяцев назад +12

    Great adventure, and my hat's off to the editor! The whole video offered a look into the Baja 1000 that we seldom get to see.

  • @rvbjr
    @rvbjr 11 месяцев назад +6

    This seems like the Iron Man of motorsports. Winning the darn thing probably takes a budget of millions. But finishing the BAJA 1000 in a vehicle you built yourself has to be one of the greatest feelings of a lifetime. Great video, you learned a lot so hopefully you can eliminate those issues and try again next year!

    • @jacob-kf2gf
      @jacob-kf2gf 10 месяцев назад +1

      There’s a multitude of classes so the lower class guys maybe not but the overall winner is sponsored by Red Bull and is in a million dollar trophy truck haha

  • @johnknudsen3230
    @johnknudsen3230 8 месяцев назад +2

    Rudy this is by far your best video the quality of getting to watch the drivers work through the problems is awesome. You did great putting this vid together. I will co drive with u i absolutely am qualified.

  • @cameronball8095
    @cameronball8095 11 месяцев назад +8

    This is the epitome of Rudy's Adventure and Design -- you met the name perfectly! Its been a wonderful treat watching you grow from your dad's channel into your own man! Thank you so much to you and Janelle for sharing your lives! I look forward to seeing Janelle start her racing career! Good luck you two!!

  • @DanP001
    @DanP001 11 месяцев назад +41

    Guys it's a pity that it didn't went better, cheer up next year it will go much better!

  • @ryanbarnes1057
    @ryanbarnes1057 11 месяцев назад +5

    Hey, I know that local that was helping you when you ran out of fuel. His name is Alex. We've spent many of days in baja together with our families. Good dude

  • @gregchewie3059
    @gregchewie3059 11 месяцев назад +7

    ----RUDY Please put out videos more often!! This is by far the best video you've put out!! I don't usually like videos this long but dam!!!

  • @Sirmellowman
    @Sirmellowman 11 месяцев назад +4

    dude you can totally feel the emotion in that opening in car footage at the line, wow thats intense.

  • @terrymitchell7714
    @terrymitchell7714 11 месяцев назад +7

    Guys, I hope you do not feel disappointed, we all have to walk before we can run, that's life. The video was GREAT, I think your best.

  • @Cichlids23
    @Cichlids23 11 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome sauce Rudy!!! What a journey, a memory of a lifetime!! The Baja will bring a well made vehicle to it's knees!!

  • @moxieoffroadtv
    @moxieoffroadtv 11 месяцев назад +18

    Sorry you guys didn't get to finish. But hey!! Y'all showed up. That's awesome!! My favorite RAD video yet!!

  • @JH3347
    @JH3347 11 месяцев назад +18

    Rudy, you are kicking your Dad’s butt with this Baja 1000 video. Can’t wait to see more!!

  • @jimw3799
    @jimw3799 4 месяца назад +1

    lots of lessons learned here. You will need almost 2 complete parts cars to go with the assembled one to make it.

  • @DonAshcraft
    @DonAshcraft 11 месяцев назад +4

    I would have loved to have seen Rudy drive!
    But that's the Baja 1000. It's a huge accomplishment just to finish it.
    I've seen amazing fabricators build incredible vehicles, take them to Baja and break down in 15 minutes, permanently.
    Looks like you had a great crew. Who built a great vehicle. I say do it again next year!!

  • @opossom1968
    @opossom1968 11 месяцев назад +22

    Very well put together Rudy. Quality production with great content. Enjoyable.

  • @johnrussell5245
    @johnrussell5245 11 месяцев назад +17

    No substitute for testing, testing and testing again, until everything that could break has broken and been fixed. Better luck next year :-)

  • @donabresch8719
    @donabresch8719 11 месяцев назад +23

    Awesome video! Best yet! BAJA is a heartbreaker! now you have tasted the dust, see you back next year BIGGER, FASTER, STRONGER!

    • @paulrivers7248
      @paulrivers7248 11 месяцев назад +3

      Oh you know he gained some much deserved experience and will build something or upgrade something to be suffice 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Angel_Ventura915
    @Angel_Ventura915 11 месяцев назад +8

    Great content I found myself emotionally invested in this one. Fer real. I really enjoyed watching this one.

  • @JTBurkard
    @JTBurkard 11 месяцев назад +5

    I have to admit, when I saw this video was over an hour long, I was going to skip it. BUT.... Because I have always had a fascination with the Baja 1000 (and Paris Dakar Rally) I said lets see what this is about. Hands down your best video yet! I was hooked and would have watched another hour of it. Sorry you guys didn't even last one day but honestly, many new teams go through this. Now you know what to focus on to repair the Jeep. Get out and do some more local events. Fine tune it and get back out there next year with one goal... make it to the end. It doesn't make a difference where you wind up in placing or how many hours behind you are, just make it to the end. I look forward to seeing the future progress of this.

  • @vinamerosa1923
    @vinamerosa1923 11 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks for taking us with you Rudy ! ,,, Anyone who know anything about the Baja Race knows it breaks vehicles !! .. Next time your team will be better prepared and have some experiance under your belts. I really enjoyed this one 🚙❤👍

  • @jakerjacks
    @jakerjacks 11 месяцев назад +5

    You guys should all be incredibly proud of yourselves. There is nothing wrong with pulling out of a race before serious damage or injury occurs. Good job!

  • @mikediamond257
    @mikediamond257 3 месяца назад +1

    That was soooo cool. Thanks for bringing us along

  • @peterad1529
    @peterad1529 11 месяцев назад +15

    Really makes you impressed at how much those top trophy trucks can take. A great effort still sucks though 😢. I followed a small teams effort some years ago a really cool build you guys did better then they did I’m not sure they were able to start the race!
    The guy at the end was funny 😂

  • @calebnowlin411
    @calebnowlin411 11 месяцев назад +11

    Since you guys are based out of Utah check out the Bonneville Off-road series! It’s a desert racing series with most races in utah (wendover, knolls, and vernal) also with races in Nevada and western Colorado! It’s a small series that’s absolutely mint for getting seat time. I’ve raced it for years in a class one car and our jeepspeed unlimited truck(it’s how I learned the ropes when I first started). I think it would be great for your team! Keep up the great work and best of luck

    • @DarkHawk666
      @DarkHawk666 11 месяцев назад

      I didn't know this, are spectators allowed?

  • @Ddabig40mac
    @Ddabig40mac 11 месяцев назад +9

    Problem solving under pressure. Way to go!

  • @philb5593
    @philb5593 11 месяцев назад +7

    This is video is as good as any documentary. Awesome adventure, thanks for bring us along.

  • @nocrackhere
    @nocrackhere 11 месяцев назад +12

    I raced SCORE and BITD for years and only DNF once. The goal is to finish. The position is nice but the finish is huge! Great job. Huge learning curve!

    • @paulrivers7248
      @paulrivers7248 11 месяцев назад +3

      Oh you know he learned some much deserved experience and will come next time with a rig that he built or upgraded that will be suffice and hopefully he will atleast finish...🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😁😁

  • @agoodballet
    @agoodballet 11 месяцев назад +9

    Also just know that finishing the Baja 1000 is a feat in itself.

  • @Farang_Lifestyles
    @Farang_Lifestyles 11 месяцев назад +39

    That was awesome to watch,,,, especially the view face the driver and co-driver.... but yeah,,,, several break downs and noticing further damage was the time to pull the plug.... oh and nice editing on this episode.... This was a "Rudy's Adventure"

  • @donaldk.macbaird5248
    @donaldk.macbaird5248 11 месяцев назад +5

    I would add a 200 amp welding alternator set up on it so you can do repairs on the trail.

  • @michaelcook184
    @michaelcook184 11 месяцев назад +24

    Thanks for taking us along better luck next year😊

  • @ldvan100
    @ldvan100 11 месяцев назад +2

    Looks like what I remember from driving/co-driving a chase truck on the 1000, WITHOUT GPS.. That was 50yrs ago....

  • @briandarland281
    @briandarland281 11 месяцев назад +3

    I believe that at 25:30 it is how you end up on locked up abroad not Matt’s off road recover

  • @losgarciasadventures1496
    @losgarciasadventures1496 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for taking us on the trip! Video was on point made me feel like I was in the jeep!!! AWESOME DUDE!!!

  • @birddog435
    @birddog435 11 месяцев назад +12

    For the first attempt you guys did great! It’s not the Baja 1000 for nothing. It’s a brutal test of man and machine! You all can out with wisdom and the ability to try again! Enjoyed the video a lot. Being from stg and growing up in the desert racing anything I could down the AZ Strip I’ve always wanted to try the Baja race!

  • @GaryN410
    @GaryN410 11 месяцев назад +1

    Rudy is not a hoarder, he’s just smart because he knows that the new stuff is crap! Great vids Rudy, keep them coming.

  • @01cdave
    @01cdave 11 месяцев назад +2

    That is nothing like I ever imagined.

  • @michaellebaron594
    @michaellebaron594 11 месяцев назад +1

    What an amazing adventure. The breakdown was heartbreaking, but the team did an excellent job. Thanks for putting this out there.

  • @jeannettegiles5869
    @jeannettegiles5869 7 месяцев назад

    Oh my goodness this race is a vehicle terror. Speed over all those bumps is just horrific on every part of the jeep. Y’all learned a lot and really did as best you could. Was fun to watch. Maybe get ready for ‘24 or ‘25

  • @olspanner
    @olspanner 11 месяцев назад +2

    Well done to the team. Valuable lessons learnt. If you don't try it you'd never learn. To compete is a win, in the Baja 1000!!!

  • @agoodballet
    @agoodballet 11 месяцев назад +10

    Barstow to Vegas is a good race you guys should try, there’s also a lot of races in that area that are similar terrain that would be good for you guys to try. Any SCORE races really. At least you guys got a taste of what’s to come if you decide to pursue this endeavor.

  • @ab2230
    @ab2230 11 месяцев назад +4

    first thing you need to do at 0:10 is show us that K5 real quick that's behind you -- saw comments on hair... partner up with the mil hair gel lady on that

  • @wiresmith2398
    @wiresmith2398 11 месяцев назад +1

    @7:39 - AIEEEE, RUDY THE BANDITOOOO!!!!

  • @Kevin-ti3rz
    @Kevin-ti3rz 11 месяцев назад +2

    Its so cool you got stickers there just for all the young fans .

  • @DonAshcraft
    @DonAshcraft 11 месяцев назад +3

    Btw, The video production of this was incredible. The in the vehicle race video and audio? Was top notch. I don't know if you pulled your resources with editing and filming or whatever. This was a fantastic video and produced incredibly well. And I bet you still have sand everywhere and in everything just like back home! 😅😊

  • @boardnski156
    @boardnski156 11 месяцев назад +2

    Bummer! Sucks about the overheating!
    Loved the race footage! It's great to see authentic footage and not just highlights like everyone else. That grille looks awfully narrow for the amount of air it needs to flow. Hit up the editor of The Autopian, David Tracy. He was a cooling system engineer for Jeep in a previous life.

  • @p17it77
    @p17it77 11 месяцев назад +7

    Bro what a Video hope you try it next year again

  • @jamessavage503
    @jamessavage503 11 месяцев назад +1

    The smile on Rudy's face says it all

  • @habibfeghali1261
    @habibfeghali1261 11 месяцев назад +2

    What an awesome adventure that was. You should all be proud of yourselves for that build surviving almost 100 miles of baja with almost no shakedown time. Looking forward to seeing where all this goes...God bless!

  • @stevecopeland5367
    @stevecopeland5367 11 месяцев назад +2

    Best video so far on your channel so far. And best I have seen on RUclips lately!!!

  • @roach39739
    @roach39739 9 месяцев назад +1

    Goodluck next Baja1000 rudy

  • @rjohnson325
    @rjohnson325 11 месяцев назад +3

    Love the video!!! We were down there for the race. We have a house down south of San Felipe. Happy to help out if you guys need support down there!! Reach out

  • @rodneygrussling7559
    @rodneygrussling7559 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great video, The editor did a great job. Look forward to more adventures like this.

  • @timseestedt3530
    @timseestedt3530 10 месяцев назад +1

    You gave it your best shot, hope to see y'all out running next year

  • @johncraig406
    @johncraig406 11 месяцев назад +3

    Rudy, I really enjoyed this video. I never have had the opportunity to do something like this, but I enjoyed every minute of this video.

  • @sfrozman
    @sfrozman 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for taking us on this adventure!

  • @MarkoMygun
    @MarkoMygun 11 месяцев назад +9

    Wow what a great video, thank you Rudy and Crew. Yeah racing is tough that second guy that was driving was kickin ass man. Well hey work out the kinks and I really think you all will do well next year. Try to do more Pre running and test driving before you go next year. Thanks for the video guy's can't wait for the next one.

  • @whodat90
    @whodat90 11 месяцев назад +1

    It’s like watching “Dust to Glory” again. Awesome job guys!

  • @dunerinaz
    @dunerinaz 11 месяцев назад +1

    Pretty crazy taking an untested rig to Baja. Even slight testing would've exposed an overheating problem.

  • @jacksonms212
    @jacksonms212 4 месяца назад +1

    Not bad for a first showing ...

  • @jonmcfarland3832
    @jonmcfarland3832 11 месяцев назад +2

    you guys live in the best proving grounds. cant believe you didnt get the bugs shaken out. better luck next year, really enjoyed this video, it was awesome!

  • @geraldmartin9792
    @geraldmartin9792 11 месяцев назад +5

    Top notch video, enjoyed every minute! Sorry you had to pull out of the race early, but that was a fantastic run for your 1st effort, with the machine built in just 6 months!
    Video content, editing, and action was just gripping! Loved it!

  • @mikeperry7430
    @mikeperry7430 11 месяцев назад +5

    This is Great!!!

  • @Guiltyme
    @Guiltyme 11 месяцев назад +9

    Looks very fun. Also the scooters are the best way to get around and see a new place

  • @jeffreysmithster
    @jeffreysmithster 11 месяцев назад +5

    You'll kill it next year. Lots learned this run.

  • @scottstone4948
    @scottstone4948 11 месяцев назад +1

    At 9:50 so typical, Rudy is talking and explaining, and Jenelle is just getting stuff done. I guess I am a Jenelle fan.

  • @yvonnedavis1622
    @yvonnedavis1622 11 месяцев назад +2

    OMG😂 I love your mustache😂🎉

  • @mikemiller9119
    @mikemiller9119 11 месяцев назад +4

    Hey, you guys got the chance to run it. A lot of us can't say the same.

  • @vikingwarrior4966
    @vikingwarrior4966 11 месяцев назад

    What an amazing experience, you have a laundry list of what needs to change to be successful!! Don't listen to the Negative Nancy at 1:11, he a hater that will NEVER Do, he'll just nay say... Keep doing your thing Rudy, nothing ventured, nothing gained!!

  • @landlocked4771
    @landlocked4771 3 месяца назад +1

    Rudy that was wonderful, thank you for the road trip and adventure, but what did Janelle think of the elephant?

  • @curtnason-pr9jc
    @curtnason-pr9jc 11 месяцев назад +2

    You guys did awesome all things considered sorry for the way it turned out you gave it your all

  • @cjleon1104
    @cjleon1104 11 месяцев назад +7

    Absolutely amazing video! My favorite by far from your channel. What an adventure!

  • @DOPES4MAGA
    @DOPES4MAGA 11 месяцев назад +2

    Looks like a great adventure with some good friends. I am glad we got to come along.

  • @martinnightingale6033
    @martinnightingale6033 11 месяцев назад +2

    Cool stuff guys .
    Defo think downfall was a major lack of testing the Jeep .
    Don’t think you can do too much .
    In the 80s we built a Group A Skoda for national rally championship.
    Once built . We did over 1000 miles breaking the engine in plus everything else .
    We thought all was good .
    Like you she overheated not long into the event .
    We did learn from it .
    Hey just come back stronger next time.

  • @hotflashfoto
    @hotflashfoto 3 месяца назад +1

    Ya did pretty good for what little time you had to prepare. I hope it goes better next year.

  • @deanmoore9236
    @deanmoore9236 11 месяцев назад +6

    Sorry you guys had problems but the experience and friendship you all have is great. Just being able to do this must have been unbelievable. I will be definitely following you for a long time. Good luck in all you future endeavors.

  • @edsteward7717
    @edsteward7717 11 месяцев назад +2

    Now you guys have a year to really test everything. Nice seeing it cruise at speed.

  • @BUILDYBUNCH
    @BUILDYBUNCH 11 месяцев назад +4

    That was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

  • @chadilac97
    @chadilac97 11 месяцев назад +2

    Epic video Rudy! Can’t wait to see this Jeep finish next year!

  • @enlightenCA
    @enlightenCA 3 месяца назад +1

    Wire the dang fans straight to the battery and go!

  • @kennylove188
    @kennylove188 11 месяцев назад +2

    Wow; what a trip, running the BAJA 1000 !!! Sorry y'all's rig broke down, but, I would imagine it would take at least a few months of testing a rig to work out the bugs so it would finish that course. Just glad everyones OK and the rig is still repairable. Hope y'all can all have the opportunity it try it again someday. Great video !!!

  • @richardpeoples2887
    @richardpeoples2887 11 месяцев назад +4

    Best video ever, congratulations on the effort.

  • @davidc6032
    @davidc6032 11 месяцев назад +1

    Definitely an adventure you'll remember forever. Lots to learn from this outing and probably even more from the experienced veterans of this race.

  • @ZootSuitCooter
    @ZootSuitCooter 11 месяцев назад +2

    That was a hoot! Well done.

  • @whatliesbehindeyes
    @whatliesbehindeyes 11 месяцев назад +2

    Best video yet!!! Cant wait to see you race Rudy!!!

  • @jadenseph1809
    @jadenseph1809 11 месяцев назад +4

    it would be a miracle if you guys made it first time. the little experience you got is worth it. DNF is not a bad thing, It just means you get to make it better next time.

    • @evictioncarpentry2628
      @evictioncarpentry2628 11 месяцев назад +2

      Ford did it with the Raptor the first time lol

    • @jadenseph1809
      @jadenseph1809 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@evictioncarpentry2628 Ford and RAD is at same level? I didn't know that.

    • @evictioncarpentry2628
      @evictioncarpentry2628 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@jadenseph1809 It's an OEM vehicle. Arguably far crappier then a custom build.

    • @jadenseph1809
      @jadenseph1809 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@evictioncarpentry2628 arguably is the key word there. RAD jeep is crappier than the Raptor by miles. Few miles and overheated? Trans line burst not even 100miles in? If the Raptor is crappier, then it would not even cross the start line.
      Ford has dedicated RnD with a bunch of engineers to create a truck that can go Baja. Years of tests and works. The jeep? 6months and change building it after work, tested only a few weeks at best after build. If anything, the stock jeep will actually do better than the custom build just like the Raptor.