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German rally ace Armin Schwarz and his All German Motorsports team are gunning for a top three result at the 45th edition of the Baja 1000.
The Baja 1000 is a non-stop 1,500-mile race across Baja California, taking place this year November 14-17. It is also the finale of the 2012 US-SCORE season.
"You have passes with hairpins, then dead straight over flat terrain for over 200 miles but with the most bone rattling bumps, gravel, sand tracks and dry lakes," explains Schwarz.
For such an occasion, the AGM-Jimco X6 SCORE Trophy Truck might just be the perfect vehicle. It has the necessary wheel travel to reach almost 200 km/h over the desert's trails.
"The performance window of our track is surely wider and more open than that of a conventional trophy truck," declares Schwarz. "This allows us to be very fast not only on the incredibly tough terrain but also through the technically challenging and winding passages where we should even be as agile as the buggies."
Therefore, it is logical for the team to aim for a top result.
"It has always been our goal to win this race. But we've got to be realistic. By now, the season has not always run according to plan. Hence, our plan is to achieve an average that puts us in the top three. A podium would be a great result for us when you look at our season to now."
The Baja 1000 is a non-stop 1,500-mile race across Baja California, taking place this year November 14-17. It is also the finale of the 2012 US-SCORE season.
"You have passes with hairpins, then dead straight over flat terrain for over 200 miles but with the most bone rattling bumps, gravel, sand tracks and dry lakes," explains Schwarz.
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| Atmosphere at the Baja 1000 (Photo: Armin Schwarz) |
For such an occasion, the AGM-Jimco X6 SCORE Trophy Truck might just be the perfect vehicle. It has the necessary wheel travel to reach almost 200 km/h over the desert's trails.
"The performance window of our track is surely wider and more open than that of a conventional trophy truck," declares Schwarz. "This allows us to be very fast not only on the incredibly tough terrain but also through the technically challenging and winding passages where we should even be as agile as the buggies."
Therefore, it is logical for the team to aim for a top result.
"It has always been our goal to win this race. But we've got to be realistic. By now, the season has not always run according to plan. Hence, our plan is to achieve an average that puts us in the top three. A podium would be a great result for us when you look at our season to now."
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| Armin Schwarz and his AGM-Jimco truck (Photo: Armin Schwarz) |