Second Place at the Baja 1000 | 2022

A recap of The 2022 Baja 1000.
Words by Forrest Minchinton.
My breath was short, my body completely relaxed, my mind was screaming, the handlebars of my motorcycle I still gripped and the throttle I kept as wipe open as possible. I felt dull and tired as the onset of hypothermic conditions were creeping in. I was 18 hours into what would be a 22 hour 1000 mile race. The faster I went, meant the faster I would finish.
I had miscalculated the temperature and It was below freezing on top of that mountain in the middle of the Mexican Baja Peninsula desert around midnight. I opted for my vest that night and started the final 200 miles of the Baja 1000, moving fast, hot and sweaty. The terrain is the roughest imaginable, trying to explain it does no justice. I arrived at the last pitstop for the next 100 miles, I refueled only and I continued on up the mountain, only my vest and physical exertion as warmth. The sweat cooled, the temperature plummeted. Every mile got colder. The mind and body challenged, sleep deprived, fatigued and in a battle, myself against the Baja Peninsula. It was the last round of the proverbial matchup and only one of us could be victorious. It is here where you go deep into your mind, the darkest hour, a psychedelic experience sans the ayahuasca. A place you promise yourself never to return. The hours slip by and eventually the glow of Ensenada city emerges. The blackness of the pacific ocean behind it. The darkness in your mind subsides and relief wraps around you like a warm blanket. The crossing of the finish line is the ringing of the bell. The fight is over and the struggle and darkness are but a distant memory. Can’t wait for next year I say to the crowd… I probably meant it too. A handshake, a finishers medal, celebratory beer with my teammates and the satisfaction of knowing we did it. 2nd place Pro Motorcycle - 2022 Baja 1000.
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So great to see longer form video being kept alive. This was beautiful. Well done by everyone involved!

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Beautiful made, loved the music! Got this old man (62) stoked for a ride tomorrow on my 2022 Beta 300rr in the high desert/mountains of Colorado!

[@jonjackson6245]

Great video! It has a real retro vibe to it. As a guy who spent over 30yrs going to this race, I still like to check in and see what has changed and what still stays the same. Congrats on the podium!

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Thanks for making this type of content, so amazing to watch! What an epic race

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Wow! What an incredible finish and what an incredible video. The production value here is outstanding. Really fun to watch and congratulations!

[@ChasinTrails]

Congratulations and excellent video. Just a good old riding video of baja. So stoked for you guys. I'm watching out for you guys next yr

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As ever, great little short movie, sounds, shots, and loving the words Forrest! 🤘

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Keep this videos coming. Do the recap for the 500 and this upcoming 1000! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🍺🌮🤟🏼

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CONGRATULATIONS!!.. well done!!..👍👍👍🗽🇺🇸

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Awesome Video boys!

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Congrats, great video.

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❤ it! Congrats racers!!!

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Congrats bois!!!. Hopefully I could make it this year to provide some chase support if needed. 805 gang!

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Beautifully filmed, edited and scored!

[@donfraser3396]

Well done , a first coming next year I'm sure. Good luck on the 500 coming up soon. Excellent movie to match achievement.

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thanks for the awesome video! Is that “did you hug your motorcycle today” shirt available on sale? 😄

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Great job! You gotta win it next year!

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thats awesome. Love the poncho too!

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Good shit guys, keep these coming! May not fit your aesthetic but a little GoPro footy spliced in here and there would make it even more exciting 👌

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Its a beautiful video!

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UMMMMMM!!!! SAL IS THE MAN!!! (I don't type well nor ride well hahaha)
Congratulations on the fantastic finish!!
sending my good vibes from north texass!!

[@HunterWeiss]

that was good

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Good job!!!
Congrats!!

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More on that FXRT at the 3:00 min mark !

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yep!! kool vid!
LONG LIVE 'WEATHERMAN!!!!!!" SAl IS THE MAN!!
cheers to all good people

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Awesome! 🤙🤙

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Did yall switch bikes during the race?

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Fucking love it

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F_ing SAVAGE. Congratulations.

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cinematic

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What bike did you race?

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How did you guys get a 0 mechanical failure?
I'm really interested.

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video starts at 4:08

[@evadmnoob]

This could have been so much better if the editing wasn’t so rushed, way too quick/short