Hotel and event updates Targa Baja California October 31st- November 4th
Saludos Amigos ! Targa Baja California is coming and here is news you can use
This year we combine various elements to make your participation even more memorable and FUN!
Lets start with the hotel information as it seems like tourism is a year round deal these days. We don't want you to miss out due to lack of a place to lay your head at night. Registration will open very soon on the NASA site. We will follow up with another e mail when its open
Start with reserving your rooms
October 31, 2018 Borrego Springs California
La Casa del Zorro Hotel and Spa has opened up a special offer to all Targa entrants. Mention our event and enjoy some super discounts on their services.
Though the event check in starts October 31st in the afternoon/ evening, why not arrive a couple days early, relax, enjoy the spas, and get ready for the drive starting Thursday morning November 1st.
3845 Yaqui Pass Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Phone: (760) 767-0100 << mention Targa Baja group for the special rates
November 1st, 2018 Alpine California
Final event check at La Casa del Zorro / Driver meeting
Thursday's schedule has us enjoying roads on the California side of the border, with Lunch and Laps at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. This technically challenging course will have our usual pace cars to help keep you on the right line. Our back roads day's activities end with lodging at the
Viejas Casino and Resort.
5000 Willows Road, Alpine, CA 91901
Phone 800 938 2532 and refer to 181191 TARG for our room block/ special rate
November 2nd, 2018 Alpine to Baja Mexico
Friday November 2nd will see us do the short sprint to the border crossing at Tecate.Note that you need your passport, or passport card, AND your insurance for Mexico. We use Qualitas Insurance as they have value coverage for our older cars. We have been happy with their service too! This is the link to their form
http://www.bordermex.net/admin/qualitastawebportal/QQ.aspx?code=TARGA
Any questions, you can contact their 800 number listed on their site
Our Friday schedule in Mexico is to travel east to enjoy the Rumorosa for one lap down and up. Follow this by a lunch break and a run all the way to Ensenada, with some twisties thrown in of course ! New this year is a night run to dinner on the Tecate Libre road, to a beach side resort for ala carte meal. Clean and aim those headlamps ! We will stay two nights in both the El Cid and El Rey Sol hotels in Ensenada
Saturday morning, November 3rd dawns a little early for our group as we return to the Observatorio San Martir Road that stretches from near sea level to over 9000 feet. Saturday night will be an open evening for you to explore many of Ensenada's dining / drinking establishments
November 2, 3, Friday and Saturday
Posada El Rey Sol / El Cid
Phone # (from USA) 01152 646 178 1601
E mail [email protected]
contact person Jahaziel Villarreal
Cost 130 + tax
hours of contact
09.00 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday
09.00 am to 3 pm Saturday
November 4th Ensenada
Our fun awards and Farewell Breakfast before we caravan to the border in San Ysidro / Tijuana
Car eligibility
In general, this event is open to 1975 and older makes and all models. It is not a Porsche event, BMW event, etc. It is an ALL cars event that meet the spirit of the classic era. So a 1980 300D mercedes bedecked with rally lamps and stickers is welcomed. A new Ferrari 488 is not ! Contact me to see if your car falls outside the pre 75 date.
Event Cost is $550 per car. Your hotels and meals are extra except where noted below.
Lunch is included at Chuckwalla, the Observatory, and breakfast at El Rey Sol Saturday and Sunday mornings. A goodie bag with swag of course ! (you can choose sizes on the NASA site when registration opens)
Event support
Two tow vehicles, with trailers, ride along mechanics, tools are in radio/cell contact throughout the event in case you have a mechanical need.
Gasoline
We have been using the local Pemex for years on all manner of engines with no problems. Concerned because your car has need for higher octane? No problem; we will introduce you to our supplier in Ensenada so he can reserve fuel for you in advance// have containers on the one of the tow vehicles
Cell phone service
Most USA carriers automatically switch over once you cross the border. We will give you our contact numbers in case of emergency while you are on the event // Also FRS radios have an ok range and a fair number of our entrants bring them. Get ear buds so you can hear above your engine noise !
NASA membership
Each car must have a NASA member in each car. The event is sanctioned and insured (in the USA) through NASA. Here is the link to joining , or renewal of your NASA membership
https://nasaproracing.com/users/sign_up
Entry deadlines
Entry deadline is September 30th. This is so we can make sure you get the correct goodies that are included with your entry, or may have ordered extra. You may enter all the way till October 20th BUT most likely would not get a full goodie bag.
Entry Refunds/ Credits
Cancellations before September 30th = Full refund less 10%
After September 30th, Entry credit only less 20% towards a future Targa event. NASA memberships are non refundable
Come join the Fiesta
Any questions? contact Dave Bouzaglou, Chief Disorganizer at [email protected]
Dave Bouzaglou
Chief Disorganizer
Targa California
Targa Baja California
Saludos Amigos ! Targa Baja California is coming and here is news you can use
This year we combine various elements to make your participation even more memorable and FUN!
Lets start with the hotel information as it seems like tourism is a year round deal these days. We don't want you to miss out due to lack of a place to lay your head at night. Registration will open very soon on the NASA site. We will follow up with another e mail when its open
Start with reserving your rooms
October 31, 2018 Borrego Springs California
La Casa del Zorro Hotel and Spa has opened up a special offer to all Targa entrants. Mention our event and enjoy some super discounts on their services.
Though the event check in starts October 31st in the afternoon/ evening, why not arrive a couple days early, relax, enjoy the spas, and get ready for the drive starting Thursday morning November 1st.
3845 Yaqui Pass Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Phone: (760) 767-0100 << mention Targa Baja group for the special rates
November 1st, 2018 Alpine California
Final event check at La Casa del Zorro / Driver meeting
Thursday's schedule has us enjoying roads on the California side of the border, with Lunch and Laps at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. This technically challenging course will have our usual pace cars to help keep you on the right line. Our back roads day's activities end with lodging at the
Viejas Casino and Resort.
5000 Willows Road, Alpine, CA 91901
Phone 800 938 2532 and refer to 181191 TARG for our room block/ special rate
November 2nd, 2018 Alpine to Baja Mexico
Friday November 2nd will see us do the short sprint to the border crossing at Tecate.Note that you need your passport, or passport card, AND your insurance for Mexico. We use Qualitas Insurance as they have value coverage for our older cars. We have been happy with their service too! This is the link to their form
http://www.bordermex.net/admin/qualitastawebportal/QQ.aspx?code=TARGA
Any questions, you can contact their 800 number listed on their site
Our Friday schedule in Mexico is to travel east to enjoy the Rumorosa for one lap down and up. Follow this by a lunch break and a run all the way to Ensenada, with some twisties thrown in of course ! New this year is a night run to dinner on the Tecate Libre road, to a beach side resort for ala carte meal. Clean and aim those headlamps ! We will stay two nights in both the El Cid and El Rey Sol hotels in Ensenada
Saturday morning, November 3rd dawns a little early for our group as we return to the Observatorio San Martir Road that stretches from near sea level to over 9000 feet. Saturday night will be an open evening for you to explore many of Ensenada's dining / drinking establishments
November 2, 3, Friday and Saturday
Posada El Rey Sol / El Cid
Phone # (from USA) 01152 646 178 1601
E mail [email protected]
contact person Jahaziel Villarreal
Cost 130 + tax
hours of contact
09.00 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday
09.00 am to 3 pm Saturday
November 4th Ensenada
Our fun awards and Farewell Breakfast before we caravan to the border in San Ysidro / Tijuana
Car eligibility
In general, this event is open to 1975 and older makes and all models. It is not a Porsche event, BMW event, etc. It is an ALL cars event that meet the spirit of the classic era. So a 1980 300D mercedes bedecked with rally lamps and stickers is welcomed. A new Ferrari 488 is not ! Contact me to see if your car falls outside the pre 75 date.
Event Cost is $550 per car. Your hotels and meals are extra except where noted below.
Lunch is included at Chuckwalla, the Observatory, and breakfast at El Rey Sol Saturday and Sunday mornings. A goodie bag with swag of course ! (you can choose sizes on the NASA site when registration opens)
Event support
Two tow vehicles, with trailers, ride along mechanics, tools are in radio/cell contact throughout the event in case you have a mechanical need.
Gasoline
We have been using the local Pemex for years on all manner of engines with no problems. Concerned because your car has need for higher octane? No problem; we will introduce you to our supplier in Ensenada so he can reserve fuel for you in advance// have containers on the one of the tow vehicles
Cell phone service
Most USA carriers automatically switch over once you cross the border. We will give you our contact numbers in case of emergency while you are on the event // Also FRS radios have an ok range and a fair number of our entrants bring them. Get ear buds so you can hear above your engine noise !
NASA membership
Each car must have a NASA member in each car. The event is sanctioned and insured (in the USA) through NASA. Here is the link to joining , or renewal of your NASA membership
https://nasaproracing.com/users/sign_up
Entry deadlines
Entry deadline is September 30th. This is so we can make sure you get the correct goodies that are included with your entry, or may have ordered extra. You may enter all the way till October 20th BUT most likely would not get a full goodie bag.
Entry Refunds/ Credits
Cancellations before September 30th = Full refund less 10%
After September 30th, Entry credit only less 20% towards a future Targa event. NASA memberships are non refundable
Come join the Fiesta
Any questions? contact Dave Bouzaglou, Chief Disorganizer at [email protected]
Dave Bouzaglou
Chief Disorganizer
Targa California
Targa Baja California