We've attempted the Baja 1000 three times (2007-2009) in the Stock Bug class. Crashed out every time. We're going back this year to win it.

I want a bell like that for my car. Dude was workin' it.

BJ's a great guy all around.

Garrett, I just discovered I had these messages. We race the VORRA series in California and Central Nevada and we'll do the Baja 1000 again in November 2013. Where are you located?

Looks like a fish. Moves like a fish. Steers like a cow.

I just snorted coffee reading this.

Has he tried turning it off and on again?

Needs moar black.

You're welcome to hang out with us. We'll be doing it again in 2013.

I'm guessing $30,000 for a good kidney, so if 12 of us chip in, we're golden.

If you all want to check us out, we're at http://www.desertdingo.com . 1107 is now under the Costo shelter in the front yard, under a pile of horse blankets and tarps.

This Cinestar 12 was a two person operation, too.

This video was shot at Prairie City SVRA just outside Sacramento, Calif. I traded Ziv Marom, the owner of the Cinestar 12 remotely piloted helicopter, seat time in the car in return for some video. We were in last freaking place the entire day because we had our carbs set from 7,000 feet (our previous race) instead of…

Who has two thumbs, a birthday today and featured on Jalopnik? This guy.

I just watch the America's Cup for the crashes.

ok, that is funny.

As a 17-year burner, I'm never without my Leatherman. Cheapie (but full eye cover) goggles, a paint store respirator (not those paper things) and a Columbia River Knife And Tool's Eat N Tool 9100Kc Black Oxide Multi Tool (which was gifted to me). Doesn't hurt to have a cheap flashing LED bike like so you don't get run…

Alfonso, could I get the guys on your team to get their hands on my race car? We could use a few hundred horsepower. :)

Technically, that's called "shirt cocking" and is considered déclassé on the playa.

This may sound nit-picky, but I'd say "Their tires are inflated to the right pressure." I lose count of how many cars I see daily with low tires and scrub on the sidewalls.