Car races are never exactly safe, what with thousands of pounds of metal hurtling around sharp corners a dozen feet from fans. But consistent standards are established with the roads, vehicles, and setting that generally help ensure a default expectation of measured risk. What distinguishes the Baja 1000 in Mexico is that those standards feel more like suggestions for both the drivers and those running the race. It’s probably why half the teams that enter usually don’t end up
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