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Sportsmobile Annual 4×4 Rallies 1998 – 2000

3rd Annual Rally Photos

The 2000 Rally Was In Baja. It Was Muy Bueno!

3rd Annual Rally Photos
Somehow a few got separated from the caravan but we are happy to report all finally made it out. We think!
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About 25 miles was through a dry lakebed.
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Tires were deflated on the way in and re-inflated on the way out by an efficient Sportsmobile rally team.

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The final night was spent at the Rancho Tecate Resort and Country Club. Needless to say, the cool water and drinks were first priority upon arrival. The hotel’s 5 star restaurant was exceptional. Of course the 12 person mariachi band and more drinks added to the finale of the rally.
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And back to Tecate! The terrain was varied and interesting.
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A winching demonstration was given on the last day. Evidently most of these folks weren’t in the Army as they were volunteering for something.
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Of course everything tastes better outside. The rally included evening meals. Everyone was on their own the rest of the time.
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After dinner entertainment was provided by some very talented musicians and singers around a campfire.

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For some reason one unfortunate fellow (the co-founder of Sportsmobile) wasn’t able to share the comforts of a Sportsmobile and had to stay in a snake infested ravine.
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One of the popular activities was hiking. This one was through a beautiful desert oasis.

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What an enjoyable way to meet new people, share experiences, and enjoy the great outdoors. Dick Schwenkmeyer.

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These photos are a sampling of 73 camp sites.
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Sportsmobile owners are really a great and interesting group of people. They come from all over the country and all walks of life.

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Lots of space permitted everyone to spread out or group together as they pleased.

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The rally destination was at the base of the Guadalupe Mountains in Northern Baja.
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73 Sportsmobile 4×4′s made the trip. 23 cancelled, many due to several unfortunate south of the border incidents prior to the rally.
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Alan Feld, President/Owner of Sportsmobile West, his wife Liz and adopted daughter Lucie hosted the rally.
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San Diego was the starting point for the Baja Adventure.
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After the rally four Sportsmobiles headed back south.

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And back to San Diego with a farewell photo.
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Here’s one gringo’s interpretation of the “Mexican Hat Dance”.
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The Sea of Cortez is beautiful, there are few people and lots of great places to camp.
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It’s a good thing we had a “slim-jim” to get into this locked Sportsmobile.

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Camping on the seashore south of San Felipe was worth the rough ride dow
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Most of Baja is desert, however the mountains have
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”We’ll let you through this time Senor – but next time bring more Tecate. “

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