ISDE 2010 Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico thread

Discussion in 'Racing' started by robertaccio, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
  2. Vinduro Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mississippi
    Not going. Especially with the cartels targeting Americans.
  3. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    5 months to change your appearance.......plenty of time.

    C'mon...I remember seeing you in 82 strolling around czech commies with rifles and stuff (them, not you)........no problem
  4. ARod2000 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Georgia
    Two years ago when this was announced I wanted to go. But since, with the absurd violence, I do not want to travel by car from Texas to the race location. I don't doubt that it's safe enough where the race is, just traveling through a long stretch of Mexico is concerning.
  5. Vinduro Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mississippi
    But they said " YOUR PAPERS PLEAZ". The Cartels say " YOUR HEAD GRINGO".
    I did think I was going to a GULAG for smuggling contraband lead crystal out. Thank goodness for stinky, moldy, riding gear. LOL.
  6. gestion01 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Montreal
    Saving my pennies for Finland in 2011.
  7. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    best to fly into Mex city and go from there, that is my plan. Mex city flights are fairly low priced. Hope to see some of us (US Husky fans) there. I am not a good sports watcher/viewer but for this event it will be worth it.
  8. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    savin' my pennies for enduro-cross practice under the lights at GH and so should yoooooo!
  9. roostafish Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Eugene, OR U.S.A.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 WR 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 KTM 350 XCF
    I'm hoping to be there competing. We'll see how qualifying goes. I'm feeling rather inadequate after the last couple of rides, but I'll just keep training.
    I'm not at all worried about Mexico. I'll fly in with the team, stay within the same area as the rest of the team, pretty much be either racing or preparing, or sleeping I guess.
  10. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
  11. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    horrible website....about as useful as Karoos on a 2010 TE
  12. lostner Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Spring, TX
    Mexico

    I did La Carrera Panamericana in '07 and '08 and never felt unsafe.
  13. Vinduro Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mississippi
    Big difference in what is going on now than it was 2 years ago. Look and how many kidnappings, killings, and robberies are going on in Mexico now. It is out of control.
  14. Blazes Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    South Africa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Eddie Seel 634SMR works Replica -
    Other Motorcycles:
    Aprilla Dosodoro 2X 2009 610
    :lol::lol::lol:
  15. motosapiens Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    kuna, idaho
    it seems like sensationalistic reporting has people feeling pretty scared right now. If you look at the statistics, it doesn't really seem to be any worse than many many other places.

    I doubt I'll qualify, but if I do (or if all the fast guys are skeered), I'll go without a second thought. Can't be as bad as working for the us govt in russia in the 80's and having creepy kgb chicks trying to hit on me.
  16. boisedave Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boise, Idaho
    I'm guessing they weren't chicks..... :lol:
  17. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    anyone know why or what's up with No Mika Ahola on the Fin trophy team?
    The French have a super strong team.
  18. gestion01 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Montreal
    As far as I know, no Finland, no Australia and no GB teams are going...financial or security reasons...or both.
  19. ajaxauto Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    I did that same race back in 1996 did it in a 1953 Lincoln built like a old Strop car from the orginal days We finished 9 th over all 1st in
    Historial class after 7 days and 3 thousand miles We got that old
    car up to 127 mph on the flats by Zatatecas .Best time i ever had
    Mexico is such a beautiful place and the people were so nice .
    Saw some really nice places and we did stay in Morrella .Just wish it was like it was back then if so i would going back but for now i will stay state side
  20. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    Fin team is signed, just no Mika?