Team

The Baja 1000 is the longest non-stop, point-to-point race in the world. The race conditions are notoriously grueling, in an unforgiving desert landscape that is meant to test the absolute limits of man and machines. Racing day and night in changeable weather and terrain, it takes a complete race team of drivers, navigators, pit crew, mechanics and chase vehicles to entertain any kind of chance to cross the finish line. Without this dedicated team, we would remain envious spectators.

Kevin Baxter

Co-Driver/Navigator

Kevin resides in Rochester with his wife and newborn daughter. Kevin is an engineer by profession, an MMA fighter by choice, an avid fisherman and is adding Baja 1000 participant to round out his pursuits! Kevin brings his youthful attitude and abilities to a team where it is much needed and appreciated. Not that we're planning to push him in any doors first to soften up a room (are we, team??) we just know that he will give his all to assist in our ultimate goal, the finish line.

Jeff Belles

Primary Chase Vehicle Coordinator

Jeff was born and raised in the Rochester/Finger Lakes area where he grew to love lacrosse and boating on Canandaigua Lake. Jeff lives here with his wife and three (also lacrosse-loving) sons. This is Jeff's fourth time participating in the Baja 1000 and the entire team relies heavily on Jeff's in-country knowledge of the Baja region. As good as a teammate as Jeff is, he's an even better person. Jeff makes us a stronger team and we are grateful to have him as a returning member.

TRAVIS DuTemple

Driver/Co-Driver

Travis lives in Temecula, California, where he resides with his wife, Toni, and kids. Travis owns and operates MotoSeat and is a past Baja 1000, NORRA 1000, and NORRA 500 driver and co-driver participant with a vast knowledge of Baja. Travis comes to Basecamp Off-Road by way of a funny story where he assisted Basecamp Off-Road, broken down in the desert during their first Baja 1000 race. From that rescue and during the last few years, Travis has become a valued friend and now highly valued teammate. Game for outdoor adventure, Travis traveled to NY to snowmobile with our Basecamp crew and experience our version of winter off-road fun.

Ryan Green

Photographer/Filmmaker

Ryan is from the Rochester/Finger Lakes region where he lives with his wife and delivers innovative IT solutions. Ryan was introduced to us by a good friend who knew we would be impressed by Ryan's passion for photography and film-making. He will be chasing and assisting our race team and as importantly, visually documenting our race exploits for the first time. Words do not adequately express the experience of Baja so we are excited to see and share Ryan's vision of our Baja adventure. You can check out Ryan's work at www.rgreen13.com

DAve morales

Chase Truck Driver

Dave Morales is a veteran who served active duty in the US Marine Corps. He then went on to be an NYPD police officer, and retired from the City of Rochester after serving 25 years. He is currently a federal officer with the VA hospitals. He is married to his beautiful wife, Jennifer with whom he has two sons, Nicholas and Max, and one grandson, Chance. Dave's wife, Jennifer, is best friends with Matt Barnes' wife, and they have watched the progression of the Baja car over the years. Dave is so happy to be part of Baja this year, and such an exciting team experience.

Ryle "Big Bear" Regan

Chase Truck Driver

I am currently Rehab Director for a skilled nursing facility in West Monroe, LA. I am married to a wonderful woman, Amanda, who gets down on her knees every night and thanks the good Lord above that he put a man like me in her life. We have three boys; two aged 15 and a 23 year old currently serving this fine country in the Army. I love anything Motorsports related and my hobbies are hunting, motocross and marbles. My prior racing experience includes BMX, motocross, 3 wheeler racing and Louisiana horseshoe mud racing (AMRA). My motto is: If you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.

JEFF RICHARDSON

Co-Driver/Navigator

Jeff is an avid outdoorsman and has traveled the world on big game hunts. Whether getting dropped off in a remote part of Alaska or humping an elk out of the mountains of New Mexico, Jeff's adventurous spirit is a welcome addition to Basecamp Off-Road. Jeff needed a little coaxing to tackle this unique adventure, but Barnes' annoying persistence paid off for our team. Jeff and his wife have a son and daughter and live in the Rochester region. Jeff lays claim to being on the first "Undercover Boss" TV show, but after this November we expect him to be known as a first-time Baja 1000 finisher!

Todd Baxter

Co-Driver/Navigator

Baxter was the first call Barnes made at near midnight when the team was being formed. Todd lives in Rochester with his wife, where they raised two boys and have added a daughter-in-law and one grandchild. Baxter's leadership skills as a 22 year army veteran, 32 year law enforcement professional, former SWAT commander, police chief and now Sheriff lays the groundwork for assisting us to cross the Baja 1000 finish line. This is the most notorious off-road race that pushes the mental and physical limits of human endurance - all great training to keep our top cop in shape for his day job!

MATT BARNES

DRIVER/Team Captain

This crazy, hazardous and thrilling endeavor started nine years ago and we would not be here, ready to enter Baja 1000 in 2021 without the people mentioned above and below. We are blessed to have all the families and friends who have supported us along the way. It is a total team effort and a dream come true for adventurers like us. With all the hard work, time and effort on so many people's parts, we are thankful for and drawn to return to the challenge of the Baja 1000, regardless of the outcome.