This time, their chariot of choice is a vintage 1976 Scout Terra. Old? Yes, but it’s set to race for five days beginning on April 30. The goal is to cross the finish line at San Jose del Cabo on May 4. The last time Scout took part in Baja was way back in 1982 and its return will be led by Sean Barber, owner of Anything Scout Vintage Racing.
“When I get behind the wheel of a Scout, I feel a strong emotional connection with the past, the community, and the outdoors,” said Barber. “We started building the Race Terra in late 2022 and quickly turned around a vintage-style dirt-trouncing machine. The idea was to keep it simple, keep it strong, and keep it Scout. This is what Scouts are made to do.”
This return to Baja is intended to help bring additional attention to the revived Scout Motors. Long-time enthusiasts will obviously follow the latest happenings but this is also an opportunity to introduce Scout to a new and younger generation.
