The first event, the Mexican 1000 (1967), began in Tijuana, went through Ensenada, and finished in La Paz.
This first event laid the groundwork of vehicle classes and rules that shaped off-road racing in Baja for the next 40 years.
The involvement of the Mexican government and other issues eventually lead to NORRA no longer hosting the races and SCORE International took over and the event became the Baja 1000.
[4] In 2011, NORRA added an "alternative fuel" racing class including diesel, electric, ethanol, propane, etc.
There, famous rider Malcolm Smith is shown racing through Baja desert.