Today at Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA), the Mitsubishi Raider truck prepared and campaigned by DXR Racing received a rousing send off prior to start of the 2007 edition of the Baja 1000. Dan Fresh will once again pilot the same truck that scored a narrow (33 second) class victory in the 2006 race. The 2007 race on November 12th begins in Ensenada, and concludes on the 16th with a victory ceremony in Cabo San Lucas.
This year's race will be contested on a longer, more grueling course that will reach almost 1300 miles to its conclusion at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula in Cabo San Lucas. In 2006, the Mitsubishi/DXR Racing Baja Raider spent 34 hours, 36 minutes and 44 seconds on the desert course to prevail over the factory Toyota FJ Cruiser (driven by Rod Millen), other factory efforts from Hummer (driven by Baja legend Rod Hall), and import-class rival, Honda Ridgeline. The 2007 race will likely require an effort of over 40 hours, most of which will be driven by Dan Fresh, along a long, treacherous route that will test human and mechanical endurance.
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For the 2007 race, Dan Fresh of DXR Racing has improved upon the package that took him to victory in 2006. Said Fresh, “We really focused on improving the suspension performance to improve speed over some of the rougher terrain, and to be able to use larger tires than last year. This will help us move better through some of the ruts that weather and the Trophy class trucks will will have carved.”
2007 Baja Raider Modifications
Custom 1″ body lift
Full custom roll cage including engine, bed and cab
35″ Yokohama racing tires
ATX Racing Rims
2 Setrab Trans Coolers
32 Gallon Fuel Safe Fuel Cell
Custom Fuel System
Custom Front Bumper
7 Vision X 8500 HIDs
Custom Center Consol
Mastercraft 3G Racing Seats
Mastercraft 5 Point Racing Harnesses
Kenwood 150 watt race radio
Lowrance 480c Baja GPS unit
4ch DVR with 4 CCV Cameras
2 red top Optima batteries
Mastercraft window nets
Magnaflow custom exhaust system
K&N air intake system
2 Hella rear dust lights
Craftsman jack with custom skid plate
Rear Suspension:
- King 3″ Triple By-Pass Racing Shocks
- Deaver Racing Leaf Springs
- Mastercraft limit straps
Front Suspension:
- King custom 2 1/2″ Triple By-Pass Racing Shocks
- King custom 2 1/2″ Coil Over Racing Shock
- Mastercraft limit straps
Bios
Dan Fresh – Lead Driver
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Dan Fresh grew up going to the desert and did off-road ride-a-longs before he could walk. Dan has 10 years experience in professional off-road racing with over 20,000 race miles under his belt. He has raced everything from 5/16 cars up to Trophy Trucks with many 1st and 2nd place finishes. These skills are apparent to all who see Dan behind the wheel. Dan also has over 10 years of expertise as an off-road vehicle fabricator. Dan led the Mitsubishi Motors/DXR team to victory in the 2006 Baja 1000 Stock Mini Class in a Mitsubishi Raider. Mitsubishi is pleased to continue their partnership for the 40th running of the Baja 1000 in November, 2007.
Sean Douglass – Co-Driver
Ladera Ranch, CA
Sean Douglass has been an off-roading enthusiast for many years. He handles all technical, electronic and computer aspects for the team. Sean's expertise allows him to set up the GPS and overlay maps with data from the pre-run which allows for more accurate navigation during the race. Sean was co-driver for the Mitsubishi/DXR 2006 Baja 1000 Stock Mini Class victory. Mitsubishi Motors is pleased to welcome Sean back as part of the Mitsubishi Motors/DXR campaign in the 2007 Baja 1000.
OFFICIAL Results from 2006 SCORE Baja 1000
STOCK MINI (Stock, Mini Trucks)
- Dan Fresh, San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Sean Douglass/Dale Godges, Irvine, Calif., Mitsubishi Raider, 34:36:44. (30.27mph race avg.)
- Rod Millen (New Zealand)/Ryan Millen, Newport Beach, Calif., Toyota FJ Cruiser, 34:37:18
- Rod Hall, Reno, Nev./Emily Miller, Crested Butte, Colo./Mike Winkel, Reno, Nev., Hummer H3, 36:37:17
- Gavin Skilton, Orange, Calif./Kevin Jensen, Apple Valley, Calif./Clive Skilton, Orange, Calif., Honda Ridgeline, 42:51:25
(6 Starters, 4 Finishers)
