What HAPPENED? 2024 Baja 1000 Recap

[@austinlambert3994]

Just want to say thanks for all the work you put into this channel. I just got the chance to ride codriver in a desert truck for the fist time earlier this year. As part of my prep, I combed youtube trying to find anything I could. Your channel has consistently been good for showing racing as it really is. Dirty, exhausting, exhilarating, excruciating, and everything in between. You talk about things like bird strikes or pre running safety that nobody else really touches on. I can't thank you enough, those little nuggets really help teams like ours that doesn't have the luxury of extensive experience. Keep doing what your doing and I'll keep watching. If you ever feel like your running dry for content ideas, I would happily sit through videos on strategy/operations such as how you handle communications with what I assume is a fairly large team or how you and your codriver handle the information load of navigating at speed while still keeping an eye on vitals. My workload was intense and we weren't traveling nearly as fast as you guys are so any insights would make my month.

[@y2kbaja]

Your post race videos are the best. No music, just down to earth "this is how my race went". Keep them up.

[@AlbertGranados-p4p]

#warrossc

[@azmidlyf]

Safe to race another day. There will be plenty of highs to come in your career young man.

[@jeffollie]

Thanks for making this video. I was really curious as to what happened. Congratulations on a great year. God Bless

[@bobr6522]

Who gives a shit what people think they don't have a 1.3 million dollar truck and team to worry about there's all ways next year

[@stevecrane4856]

Always* And punctuation is our friend. 🙄

[@chrismyers5487]

That's Baja.... Solid work, things happen

[@monoboy5236]

What a rollercoaster watching you start first then on the tracker see you clearly have an issue and just saw you sitting and sitting and sitting. After watching all yours and Bryces pre-run videos and all the work you both put in I was just so bummed for you. But what an awesome experience for you with qualifying and getting to team with someone you watched growing up. This is just the beginning of the journey and there are many awesome things to come.

[@ChristopherPolvoorde]

I appreciate the kind words! It's all part of the journey.

[@trevin1691]

Such Honesty! Bryce made THE right choice with CP as a teammate! Super vid! Thanks!

[@fredwolf1754]

We were trackside doing media work around mile 31. I got concerned when you did not come thru first or within the first few trucks. I was really bummed to learn that you had a breakdown take your team out after we got back to town later on. Smart decision to not continue and there is always the next race. I am really sorry that happened to you Bryce and your guys. Will be rooting for you next year. I hope you and Bryce can team up again. Will be rooting for you next year.

[@BajaTravelerXR650R]

Nice job Christopher! What a complament having the Menzies asking you to drive with them. You handled the failer like a seasoned vet. I look forward to seeing your Parker video. Happy Holidays!

[@robertdubuc4082]

I really like the point of view,no holds barred content.Very captivating and real, thanks 👍

[@karsensandberg3499]

We were rooting for you big dawg 👊🏼 thanks for helping us get unburied out of that wash 😂

[@ToyotaKTM]

You can be proud of yourself. You will go far.

[@Flattracker99]

Keep your chin up! You made the right call.

[@zinikd1]

Animo el proximo año va hacer mejor, see you in the dirt

[@MrMxrider85]

Dude you’re the man!!! We’re here routing for you 🏁 like always nice recap of everything about the race. You’ll get them next year 😎 , there’s plenty of races and you talent person. I’m from Tijuana, I live in Utah. See you in Baja 🤙

[@ChristopherPolvoorde]

Appreciate that, man!

[@teuobk]

That's racing. Bummer it ended with a mechanical, but great recap!

[@xTinBenderX]

Head up push forward King! Qualifying and past results shows you're talent. That's racing. It's the smallest thing that happens at the worst moment.

[@Airon0727]

Hope you keep making Baja content next season this left us with blue balls! lol Especially after that insane qualifying run!

[@steveschilling5966]

you got more races toss this up as an experience lesson learned

[@jakemaness4622]

Really enjoy your one man conversations with us has beens. Offering your experiences is a great gift from you...really old 1600 driver here. Thanks

[@ChristopherPolvoorde]

Appreciate you man! Thanks for watching.

[@davidhendrickson8251]

You did fantastic

[@robertvansteinshwaga]

Smart call to park is Chris. Tough luck but that's Baja Racing.

[@Havasu79]

I had just started watching the livestream when it happened. What a freakin bummer!

[@BroncoED1972]

That sucks man, but glad you made the safe call. Menzies team I have so much respect for.

[@DJ-yp4kc]

its tuff driving someones stuff and Issues happen...smart to just park it and try again

[@MiguelAngelPerezRodriguez09]

like we say in mexico ¨fierros son fierros¨ which could stand for STEEL REMAINS STEEL meaning that car parts could broke anytime anywhere no matter if they are new or so... good luck for the next one you definitely got this one but thats baja, we´ll be expecting you down here, greetings buddie!

[@careykuhn9174]

At least you werent doin about 120 and she left turned on ya! The keyboard monkeys would have been saying chistopher ruined menzies truck .. Dude your are an excellent up and coming driver and when you are finished one day you will be recognized as just as talented as anyone who has ever run baja! You are my fav pal. I keep close eyes on your progress and wtf, you cant stop a broken steering box. Thats one of those parts past anyones control. Have a good winter and just wait till 25!

[@SC_XOLOs]

Props.. .. you guys cared about the safety of others 🫡👏🏼

[@1607rosie]

Chris you guys were the team to beat. The only thing is what did you learn to help the next time. Screw any naysayers you and Bryce are hard working . I still want to see you guys hook up it was like the dream, team damn dude ,you got pole position it was all coming together. Shit happens different day!

[@martincaballero355]

Not talking shit just makin fun. You are one of my favorite drivers. I believe it was 2001 laughlin leap broke my back hahaha. The truck just pancaked. First time as co driver didn't know shit. As a mechanic i should of went through the truck but it was also last minute for me. No testing or shake down. Anyone remember that??? I think we flew 70 feet😢

[@glennschroeder5140]

You’re awesome Christopher.heads up

[@benwalsh4636]

You did awesOme ! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@brucepickthorne3856]

We still love ya , just keep charging.

[@MexicoDrones]

Gutted for you. Onward!

[@Beeydb163]

Bummer man ! But you guys should team up again next year ! Yall can make it happen !

[@johnrants8216]

So what part officially failed? The servo break and go constant pressure left?

[@BrianPellissier]

It would be really cool to see you come race the Snore Rage at the river race in Laughlin this year! I hope you and Bryce team up next year for the 1000, you guys would have my bet to pull off the win for sure! I bet you’ll have big success in 2025 season now that you’re getting dialed in with the 4wd Mason!

[@zachdavis5394]

Chris how did Bryce's truck feel and compare to yours? What was better/worse?

[@kirkschreier2369]

Bummer about the mechanical. But how did Bryce's suspension compare to your Live Valve suspension. What where other differences between the trucks? Better luck next season.

[@YooAndre]

Keep your head up

[@LarryBANKS-k1u]

Don't feel bad. You're running in the toughest racing circuit in the world. Shit happens. You didn't build the part that broke. See you at the Hammers.

[@jaydoubleu101]

Bummer. Understatement for sure. Next year.

[@JB-he1jt]

You get to race again tomorrow!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! 👈✌️

[@robertdubuc4082]

Shit happens, it's Baja🙏 Peace and stay safe

[@thomasprecisionwelding]

What actually broke? Power steering pump? String box?

[@desertchevy]

Every racer understands

[@serrjona2]

Question so I can understand what’s the purpose of going fast when pre running? I understand it’s fun, shit I would be hauling ass but you mentioned you were timing yourself? Why?

[@ChristopherPolvoorde]

To see which line is faster, timing each line at a fast pace and see which one is quicker

[@1500550]

RM 340 silt section, your chopper circled us, we were prerunning in a stock white bronco. Is it possible to get the footage of us? If there's any. Thanks. Next year will be better.

[@ChristopherPolvoorde]

We don't have a camera on board sorry man!

[@1500550]

@@ChristopherPolvoorde hopefully next time Thanks!

[@richardhunn4298]

The videos that have come out like at 56 are nutz!! There's so much stuff stuck, upside down, broken, etc. Course is hurting!

[@MarceloDeJesus-t7o]

Welcome to Mexico 🇲🇽 Baja other new generation boy ,racing trophy truck, I love,

[@robbnutter4665]

You never said what exactly failed. Any way - glad that you and your co-driver can race another day...that's the important part.

[@Airon0727]

i don't want to rewind it but i'm pretty sure he said they fixed the steering box

[@monette44]

😎

[@StayFoul]

That quali lap was a fuckin burner man. On to next season.

[@ChristopherPolvoorde]

Thank you man!

[@ericlange2602]

How come you didn’t wear The Stilo for the race?

[@ChristopherPolvoorde]

Just need to spend some more time in it getting comfortable with it

[@ericlange2602]

Thanks for your reply. Great content.

[@Thebucketbros]

Stuff happens, p1 in quali says something

[@AlbertGranados-p4p]

Why they couldn't fix?

[@martincaballero355]

If you are thinking about dolphins and the cliffs you're going too slow😂

[@jetskier8841]

Nice badland jack.

[@phillipohare3104]

there's nothing you can do.. Baja won this round.

[@ricksissum8709]

Orbital vavle 💩 the bed?

[@bradinch1563]

sorry guy,

[@johnhawkins4508]

Could have been worse. You could have been second behind the wheel

[@bugshell78]

That's the Baja 1000! If you don't decide on safety here, you have no business there. It was the right decision. Only those who have the balls to make such a decision have the balls to conquer the Baja. Not in 2024, but you can come back in 2025 with a clear conscience. It was a hard decision for the heart, but now it's stronger and bloodier to come back. 🖤🤎🧡❤‍🔥✌

[@karlberndsommer]

❤❤❤‍🩹❤❤ --- Thank you for that Video - for the next races I wish you best working Technic

[@ChristopherPolvoorde]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it!