Press Release | March 25, 2018
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This is a press release from Sonora Rally…
Bahia Kino, Sonora, Mexico (March 26, 2018) – The 2018 Yokohama Sonora Rally came to a close on Friday at the beautiful seaside resort of Bahia Kino, in Sonora, Mexico. With the finale feast underway at Mariscos Bahia, competitors, crew family and friends enjoyed the final hours of rally camaraderie while awaiting the official results. Rally Director Darren Skilton emceed the awards ceremony in the open-air venue as a colorful sunset over the Sea of Cortez provided a perfect backdrop for the festivities.
Earlier in the day, competitors enjoyed sunny skies and breathtaking views as they raced south from Puerto Lobos to Bahia Kino. The day’s special stage is what Rally Director Darren Skilton called “A racers dream. They were fast and sandy with navigational challenges, carving a trail through the Saguaro cacti fields and ending at the seaside Seri Indian village of Punta Chueca.”
Based on record-setting entries, and reactions from competitors and their crews, it can be deduced that this year’s Yokohama Sonora Rally was a resounding success and illustrates the growing acceptance and excitement for a true international-style rally raid event in North America.
Rally Director Darren Skilton says “The combination of record entry, new terrain and a solid organization team made the 2018 Sonora Rally the best so far. We are already working on making 2019 another amazing event.”