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mscuddy · 11-11-2010, 06:06 PM

The 85th running of the International Six Day Enduro has been cancelled by FIM Sports Director Ignacio Verneda, due to alleged involvement by the La Eme, otherwise known as the Mexican Mafia, in the event.

Sources close to the event report that a Mafia member was entered in with the Mexican Team, and this caused great concern for the safety of the other riders by the F.I.M., that resulted in the sixth day of the event being cancelled.

Here is a quote by the FIM that kept any mention of what really happened out of the statement, as follows:
FIM Sports Director - Ignacio Verneda and President of the 2010 ISDE Organizing Committee - Luis Otero have now issued the following statements about the earlier decision to cancel the final day of the eighty-fifth edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro.
Ignacio Verneda stated:

“Firstly I would like to congratulate the organizing committee on delivering an excellent sporting event, which has reflected a good image of the discipline of enduro. After five days of such a good competition, I am happy with the decision that has been taken by the organizing committee and the FIM Jury.”

“This is 100% the correct decision, as in all cases the security and safety of everyone involved with the event is the most important consideration. Although the risk was only very minimal, we prefer not to take any risk at all. In all cases the decision has been well accepted by the riders, the teams and all those associated with the event.”
Luis Otero stated:

“The organizing committee are extremely sad about this situation, as so far we have enjoyed a fantastic competition. From the start our philosophy was to have fun and for five days everyone has had incredible fun. However due to circumstances beyond our control we have now taken the difficult, but correct decision to cancel the final day.”

“Everyone has seen the steps we have taken to safeguard the security of this magnificent event and in no way do we want to jeopardize the smiles that everyone have been wearing on their faces this week. Our main goal has been the security of the riders in the hills, but now the priority is for the authorities to provide security for all the people in the region.”

So it looks like off-road racing isn't immune from the reach of the narco-terrorists in Mexico. I wonder what the next SCORE Baja event will look like. Will they have a Bradly Fighting Vehicle class? Who knows, but this is big news. Bad news, of course.

MOKE1K · 11-11-2010, 07:06 PM

Have they ever had trouble in previous years when this event was held?

mscuddy · 11-12-2010, 07:28 AM

As it tunrs out it was the familys of the Mafia types who threatened the riders when they went through the hills of the course, I guess they wanted the rider to pay "tribute" to ride through the narco controlled towns. Sad, Mexico was always a cool place to go a few years back, now it's just a scary place.

Morbo the Destroyer · 11-12-2010, 11:34 AM

Some might see this as a bad thing. Morbo sees only opportunity. Introducing:

"Morbo the Destroyer's Narco Mafia Mexicala 500!"

This event will pit the world's toughest racers against time, the elements, and the world's meanest criminals. Crossing 500 miles of Mexican Badlands and 1000's of Mexican Badasses, the Morbo 500 will combine the depravity of "Mad Max" with the blood-sport of "DeathRace 2000!"

Contestants will be divided into three classes:

Unarmored

Armored

Armored with Strike Capability

Within each class, there will be sub-classes for two-wheel, four-wheel, four-wheel drive, and treaded vehicles. There will be trophies and prizes for "Place Overall" and "Place within Class." Bonus points will be awarded for:

Mexican Mafia KIR (Killed in Race)
Mexican Mafia Facilities Destroyed (by sq. foot, to be determined by satellite imagry)
Candian Tourist KIR
Mexican Government Official KIR

Points will be deducted for:
American KIR
Racer KIR
Environmental Damage
Helmets with "beaks"
Goofy-looking race apparel (as jugded by the Morbo Mavens)

Entrants and Spectators will be required to sign strict waivers of liability.

Sponsored by: Dos Equis! "I don't always puke when I drink beer, but when I do, it's Dos Equis!

mscuddy · 11-13-2010, 10:32 AM

El Morbo, por que tabajo un usted? (Morbo, are you looking for a job?)

That's dang funny, you know you can get PAID for stuff like that on OTHER websites....

11-11-2010, 06:06 PM	#1
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	Final Day Of Isde Canceled The 85th running of the International Six Day Enduro has been cancelled by FIM Sports Director Ignacio Verneda, due to alleged involvement by the La Eme, otherwise known as the Mexican Mafia, in the event. Sources close to the event report that a Mafia member was entered in with the Mexican Team, and this caused great concern for the safety of the other riders by the F.I.M., that resulted in the sixth day of the event being cancelled. Here is a quote by the FIM that kept any mention of what really happened out of the statement, as follows: FIM Sports Director - Ignacio Verneda and President of the 2010 ISDE Organizing Committee - Luis Otero have now issued the following statements about the earlier decision to cancel the final day of the eighty-fifth edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro. Ignacio Verneda stated: “Firstly I would like to congratulate the organizing committee on delivering an excellent sporting event, which has reflected a good image of the discipline of enduro. After five days of such a good competition, I am happy with the decision that has been taken by the organizing committee and the FIM Jury.” “This is 100% the correct decision, as in all cases the security and safety of everyone involved with the event is the most important consideration. Although the risk was only very minimal, we prefer not to take any risk at all. In all cases the decision has been well accepted by the riders, the teams and all those associated with the event.” Luis Otero stated: “The organizing committee are extremely sad about this situation, as so far we have enjoyed a fantastic competition. From the start our philosophy was to have fun and for five days everyone has had incredible fun. However due to circumstances beyond our control we have now taken the difficult, but correct decision to cancel the final day.” “Everyone has seen the steps we have taken to safeguard the security of this magnificent event and in no way do we want to jeopardize the smiles that everyone have been wearing on their faces this week. Our main goal has been the security of the riders in the hills, but now the priority is for the authorities to provide security for all the people in the region.” So it looks like off-road racing isn't immune from the reach of the narco-terrorists in Mexico. I wonder what the next SCORE Baja event will look like. Will they have a Bradly Fighting Vehicle class? Who knows, but this is big news. Bad news, of course. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

11-11-2010, 07:06 PM	#2
MOKE1K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kalapana, Big Island Posts: 3,956	Have they ever had trouble in previous years when this event was held? __________________ "YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL" "The only thing limiting your bike, is you" We survived Bush you'll survive Obama! "the most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. therefore we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive." --thomas sowell Last edited by MOKE1K : 11-11-2010 at 07:23 PM.

11-12-2010, 07:28 AM	#3
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	As it tunrs out it was the familys of the Mafia types who threatened the riders when they went through the hills of the course, I guess they wanted the rider to pay "tribute" to ride through the narco controlled towns. Sad, Mexico was always a cool place to go a few years back, now it's just a scary place. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

11-13-2010, 10:32 AM	#5
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	El Morbo, por que tabajo un usted? (Morbo, are you looking for a job?) That's dang funny, you know you can get PAID for stuff like that on OTHER websites.... __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

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11-12-2010, 11:34 AM	#4
Morbo the Destroyer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,309	Some might see this as a bad thing. Morbo sees only opportunity. Introducing: "Morbo the Destroyer's Narco Mafia Mexicala 500!" This event will pit the world's toughest racers against time, the elements, and the world's meanest criminals. Crossing 500 miles of Mexican Badlands and 1000's of Mexican Badasses, the Morbo 500 will combine the depravity of "Mad Max" with the blood-sport of "DeathRace 2000!" Contestants will be divided into three classes: Unarmored Armored Armored with Strike Capability Within each class, there will be sub-classes for two-wheel, four-wheel, four-wheel drive, and treaded vehicles. There will be trophies and prizes for "Place Overall" and "Place within Class." Bonus points will be awarded for: Mexican Mafia KIR (Killed in Race) Mexican Mafia Facilities Destroyed (by sq. foot, to be determined by satellite imagry) Candian Tourist KIR Mexican Government Official KIR Points will be deducted for: American KIR Racer KIR Environmental Damage Helmets with "beaks" Goofy-looking race apparel (as jugded by the Morbo Mavens) Entrants and Spectators will be required to sign strict waivers of liability. Sponsored by: Dos Equis! "I don't always puke when I drink beer, but when I do, it's Dos Equis!