Today, Pearlman’s original vision is aided by partner Eliseo Garcia Jr., an Ensenada, Baja native whose father Eliseo Sr. was instrumental in helping Ed Pearlman navigate logistics and political challenges from the earliest days of racing on the largely uncharted peninsula. Life has indeed come full circle.
There are just under two months to go before NORRA drops the green flag for this year’s five day, 1,300-plus mile odyssey that race veterans refer to as “The Happiest Race on Earth!”, but already 239 entries have already signed-up to compete in a wide variety of truck, buggy, motorcycle and UTV categories. Pearlman expects a record entry for 2019, and he clearly knows the reasons why.
“When we started, one of the smartest things we did was to keep our eyes focused on having fun and making it all about the enjoyment of our racers,” he admits with a sense of contentment. “The multiple day, rally-style format makes the trip down Baja a more scenic adventure, not a dangerous straight run that can last for three days and nights. There are social gatherings at every stop, and our finish line parties are the best in motorsports. It’s all about the fun, and it’s working.” |
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