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Author: Evan Chute

Beat Up and Grinning

Holy. Crap. I seriously don’t even have words to explain what the hell just happened, but I’ll try a little bit. Josh and I got in 1137 around Rm 80 and the car had already started to take a beating. Rear fenders were dented, engine […]

Posted on November 25, 2014March 19, 2020 by Evan Chute
Posted in Race Recaps, The Update2 Comments

Contingency Row Madness

Yesterday was Contingency and Tech Inspection and we’re happy to say that 1137 made it through with flying colors! We’ve got trackers and transponders installed and ready to go, and we’re set to go off the line this afternoon. If you want to follow along […]

Posted on November 13, 2014November 21, 2018 by Evan Chute
Posted in Race Recaps, The Update

Follow Us to La Paz – Baja 1000 Race Tracking

With race day fast approaching, if you’re interested in following along with the race, check out the links below. We go off the start line on Thursday, Nov. 13th sometime after 12:30pm PST with a 49 hour time limit to complete the 1,275 mile off-road desert race […]

Posted on November 12, 2014November 21, 2018 by Evan Chute
Posted in Race Recaps, The Update

The Adventure Begins: San Diego, BF Goodrich Pits, and El Blanco Diamonte

We left Denver on Thursday and made our way to San Diego, taking care to get plenty of nutrition along the way. Double-double and fries, animal style, with a chocolate shake? Check. Once in San Diego we stayed with the Kristen, Erin, and the good folks […]

Posted on November 10, 2014February 28, 2019 by Evan Chute
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More Prepping and Packing

Final prep and pack continues here at the Project Baja camp. We inventoried everything we’re taking, packed up everything except refrigerated food, and put 1137 in the trailer last Saturday evening. Basically, we’re ready for departure on Thursday late morning minus a few small things to wrap up. […]

Posted on November 3, 2014November 21, 2018 by Evan Chute
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All The Small Things

Just because 1137 is mostly wrapped up, tested, and running strong doesn’t mean there isn’t a ton of other things to take care of. Waivers need signed, hotels need booked, Food needs purchased and prepped, spare parts need collected, the trailer needs packed. We have an […]

Posted on October 28, 2014February 17, 2019 by Evan Chute
Posted in Build and Prep, Uncategorized

Sponsor Update: Fox Racing Shox

Fox Racing Shox has been with us since the beginning of our project, and their support and products are going to be crucial to us in our Baja 1000 endeavor. Fox is always at the forefront of suspension technology, whether it be for motorcycle, truck, […]

Posted on July 11, 2013November 21, 2018 by Evan Chute
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Cuttin’ and Turnin’

Tonight we aimed to finish up a project that was started a couple if weeks ago, namely cutting out the middle bits of the front axle beam, rotating them 9/16″, and welding them back in. As one of the lesser mechanically inclined of the team, […]

Posted on August 31, 2011February 17, 2019 by Evan Chute
Posted in Build and Prep, UncategorizedTagged bug, suspension, welding1 Comment

 

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Happy holidays everyone, from our race family to y Happy holidays everyone, from our race family to yours!
So, does the student get a charge or a discount? So, does the student get a charge or a discount?
Spaghetti is heading out, wiring is getting consol Spaghetti is heading out, wiring is getting consolidated in our new panel.
Maybe we have a problem, but it turns out a quick Maybe we have a problem, but it turns out a quick cut part was faster than ordering a drain cover.
These things just keep showing up at the shop. Par These things just keep showing up at the shop. Parts car or project? We’ll figure it out soon
Engines were starting to take up too much floor sp Engines were starting to take up too much floor space... stacker to the rescue!
This is one of my favorite photos from the 2017 #b This is one of my favorite photos from the 2017 #baja1000. This is our two @bajadesignsofficial Stealth bars lighting up the underwater world of a river bed. Shoulder deep water when in the car and it came out the other side happy and healthy. Man, what a relief! #class11 #vocho
Tope and friends are cozy in their new home. Man w Tope and friends are cozy in their new home. Man what a move!
We’ve been in this space for about 11 years and We’ve been in this space for about 11 years and can’t believe how fortunate we have been to have such a great space to work out of. Today is moving day, on to bigger and better things!
Well, moving ain’t fun... but we’re looking fo Well, moving ain’t fun... but we’re looking forward to a new space!
Our criminal mastermind was foiled... by gasoline. Our criminal mastermind was foiled... by gasoline. The truck is recovered and heading to the mechanic... thanks for the support everyone! @cameracourage
Our tow rig was stolen last night. Clean truck, ke Our tow rig was stolen last night. Clean truck, keep an eye out:
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#stolen. If you are in the denver area, my 2003 Super cab, long bed f250 Super Duty was stolen last night at 2:30 am. It is a good condition truck with bicycle Colorado plates, a “Rosebud was a bike” sticker on the bumper and a blue @projectbaja sticker on the cab window. If you see it please call denver police district 1 at 720-913-0400 #fuckthieves #stolencar #f250 #ford #superduty
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