About this event
Targa Baja California, November 7-10, is for all makes and will open for registration August 15 .
Targa California in partnership with Happy Discover of Ensenada will be hosting Targa Baja California.
Days of driving great roads while exploring and enjoying the treats of the Mexican Riviera.
Our schedule is as follows:
November 6 Sunday, Ayres Hotel in Alpine California (east of San Diego) Arrive early, sign in for the event, and tell tall stories in the parking lot. Recommended as we will be leaving early Monday morning for the event. (619) 445 5800 Mention TRE Motorsports for special rate.
November 7 Monday. Final event sign in at the AYRES Alpine. Back roads driving from Alpine to the Tecate USA border crossing. Regroup and cross together to meet the Mayor of Tecate. He is sponsoring a welcome snack during a press conference. Following the snack, there will be an escorted drive to La Rumorosa. After a few “laps†going up and down the mountain, we will continue to Rancho Santa Veronica for a meal, live music, relaxing, swimming, and horseback riding < Reservations needed ahead of time for horseback riding at $12/hour additional cost- limited availability. Note: The road into the rancho is graded dirt , but what do you care? You came to play!
November 8 Tuesday. Rancho S.V thru Tecate , Ruta de Vino, and end up in Ensenada: More fun roads with stops in the wine country, for some tasting, more cool places to visit and an afternoon lunch (ala carte) in Ensenada. Open night.
November 9 Wednesday. Ensenada to Ojos Negros for Wine Tasting and Cheese. Back to Ensenada (This road is just a lot of fun) to Estero Beach for ocean side lunch (ala carte). Afterwards option of visiting La Bufadora or retiring to your hotel. Open night.
November 10 Thursday. Farewell breakfast and awards at the El Rey Sol French Restaurant, Ensenada. Escorted drive to Fast Pass lane in Tijuana
This event is sanctioned, and insured through National Auto Sport Association
DETAILS:
*Car eligibility details: EVENT is for all makes, and is limited to a total of 65 cars, including our sponsors. 1975 and older models but could include up through 1989 (Hey, the 911 from 74-89 look pretty much the same) . We are allowing a FEW past entrants (Our Baja Pioneers) to attend with their newer models, BUT the rule is really for the classic look era of the 911, 912, 914, and 356, 240Z, 510, MG, Triumph, ALFA, BMW 02, 3.0 (and continuation) , Cobra replicas, etc
Got something unusual , or interesting? I’m intrigued, so send me pics and description to targacalifornia@gmail.com and we’ll talk.
HOTELS in Mexico: MUST MENTION TARGA BAJA GROUP WHEN MAKING RESERVATIONS
HQ hotel in Alpine is the Ayres Lodge 1251 Tavern Road, Alpine 91901 619 445 5800 Sunday, November 6th one night < mention TRE Motorsports for club rate
Rancho Santa Veronica. From the USA dial 011 52 664 681 7428 or 011 52 664 681 7429 . From 9 am till 2 pm, ask for Naellely Guerrero / From 3 pm till 6 pm ask for Diego Ceballos. Event date is November 7th
Posada El Rey Sol / El Cid Ensenada November 8,9; leaving the 10th (two nights) Reservations at 011 52 646 1781601 Extension 123 (Jahziel Villareal Estrada)
Gasoline is clean and equivalent to 90 octane.
Towing services will be available throughout the event. They will carry emergency supplies and gasoline as well.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENT: US citizens entering the United States by land or sea are required to present a passport OR other WHTI compliant travel document such as a passport card.
Car insurance (Mandatory in Mexico!) Agreed value insurance will be available through the recommended company; Border Mex Insurance 800 332 2118 or go directly to the form:
http://www.bordermex.net/admin/qualitastawebportal/qq.aspx?code=TARGA
The link allows you to post the value of your car and get an accurate quote. They are an excellent company and follow through promptly and efficiently if a claim is made. Cost is dependent on total value amount of the car. Note that the Hagerty Guide can be used to establish value on your car if you don’t have an appraisal.
NASA membership: At least one person per car must be a NASA member. If you had joined or renewed during the Targa California event this past April, then you are okay. The membership is for one year. Member enrollment is through the NASA site at www.nasaproracing.com . < See the membership button on the main home page. When joining, note that there is no need to put a car number, or transponder number, on the form.
Entry form: This will be only available through the NASA site. Check the events calendar on the left side of the NASA home page, and link through to the Targa Baja California page.
Events like this would not be possible without our sponsors. For the Targa Baja California we are pleased to announce the support of AutoKennel, Judy Eig / Morgan Stanley, TRE Motorsports, Randy Inglis Restorations, St Clair Insurance Agency/ Hagerty Insurance
Registration details
Entry fee is $500 per car. Non refundable after August 30th, 2016. If we have someone on the waiting list, there will be a charge to switch over the open spot if you cancel.
Breakfast is included for all three mornings in Mexico. Dinner is included at Rancho Santa Veronica. All other meals are ala carte
TWO event T shirts are included with each entry (specify size on the registration form), one grille badge, 4 car event stickers, rally booklet, (no jackets this time), one baseball cap included
Extra items may be purchased on the registration form.
Remember that you should exercise your constitutional right to vote with an absentee ballot well before the event!
For more details, visit https://nasaproracing.com/events/2434