Looking back to the 2002 Baja 1000, a peninsula run like this years 43rd Baja 1000 Dave Ashley and Dan Smith took their Ford Trophy Truck to a record third consecutive win at the rugged Baja 1000. Owner Dick Landfield was very pleased with the triple Baja wins as he commented to Ford engineer Tom Greene; "Ford was a big part of enabling us to win this race - thanks to everyone." Landfield went on to comment on the flawless powertrain. He said it was the strongest engine
and a perfect shifting trans that supported their problem-free run in the team's Ford truck at this year's event. The team flogged the Ford at an average 62.33 mph (with some segments averaging over 80 mph). This was the fastest-ever average speed 1000 mile race clocked at just over sixteen hours (62.43 mph average). The Enduro Team finished within a minute-and-a-half of the fastest and overall winning motorcycle. Ed Herbst's Ford team finished second in Trophy Truck more than forty-five minutes behind the dominating duo of Smith and Ashley.
Find more information and the 2002 race course map here
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