Team Hytiva® Recap of the 2020 Ensenada, Baja Mexico Race

November 25, 2020

The final round to see who wins it all

The 1000 mile season finale started as usual in Ensenada, winding through the mountains and along the oceanside of beautiful Baja California, Mexico. The world's best Off-Road racers give it their best as this final Baja race will determine the winner of the entire season!

Despite having every problem imaginable including; MULTIPLE broken axles, broken belts, and flat tires, Team Hytiva's Marc Burnett fought hard and never gave up hope. Like a Ninja in the night, Marc slithered from last place right through the pack, somehow managing to bring a 3rd Place Podium finish to Team Hytiva. Marc showed indomitable spirit and never stopped fighting, which is the essence of Team Hytiva.

Gallery

Team Hytiva® Ford F-250 and Trailer — Team Hytiva brought down two trucks and trailers to Baja including the custom wrapped Ford F-250 and trailer.

Team Hytiva 2016 Polaris Razor XPT — This 2016 Polaris Razor XPT built by Dynojet made the journey with us to Baja.

Team Hytiva Polari Razor Parked — Off the trailer and ready for baja prep at Marc Burnett's shop in San Diego California.

Marc Burnett Race Car in Garage — Race prep continues into the late night at Marc's shop.

Marc Burnett Race UTV's in Race Shop — Up on jack stands every inch of Marc Burnett's Canam is getting looked over and re-assembled as the 1000 mile race looms closer.

Marc Burnett UTV Cage Wiring — The Monster green of the 2905 cage is visible as interior work is done.

Canam Suspension Arms and Wheel Hub — Brand new suspension arms and wheel hub assembly get installed on the Canam.

Mechanic Installing Wiring — One of Marc's mechanics focuses on connecting all of the wiring for 2905 Canam.

Race Shop with 2905 UTV — The race shop is filled with cars crew and parts as work continues getting Marc Burnett's Canam race ready.

Crew Prep Monster Energy Canam — Long hours are put in by everyone as Monster Energy UTV comes together.

Monster Energy Canam Frame — Not quite looking like a race UTV the frame of the Canam exposes all of the interior parts.

Marc Burnett Team working on Canam — All hands on deck as its a race to finish assembly so the crew can start testing.

Marc Burnett and Aaron Johnston Talking — Driver and crew chief Marc Burnett and Aaron Johnston look over a part during assembly.

UTV Pre Runner Parked under the Starry Baja Desert Sky — Enjoying the view of a star filled sky out in the baja desert.

Marc Burnett's Canam Driving at Tech Day — Rolling on 4 wheels the Monster Energy Canam makes its way through Tech & Contingency.

Team Hytiva Media Next to Monster Canam — Team Hytiva media were in baja to capture the whole event from start to finish.

Marc Burnett Crew and Vehicle at Tech Day — The team made it through Tech inspection and now set their sights on race day.

Marc Burnett wearing Hytiva Mask and Hat — Team Hytiva and Monster Energy driver Marc Burnett looks on as final inspection takes place.

Marc Burnett Co-Driver Fernando at Tech Day — Co-driver Fernando Flores is excited and ready to start the race.

Car 2905 Monster Energy Canam of Marc Burnett is all set for the 1000 mile race in Baja Mexico.

Tech Day Inspection and Check — Final inspection and safety checks are made ensuring all competitors are following the rules.

Canam Monster Energy UTV — Pre-running and shakedown testing late afternoon with the Monster Energy Canam of Marc Burnett.

Lumpy and Team Hytiva Canam — Veteran off-road photographer Tim Tolleson waits to capture some action shots of Marc Burnett testing.

Team Hytiva Canam UTV — The Team Hytiva Canam in Ojos Negros Baja Mexico during the golden hour.

Team Hytiva 4-Door Canam Ojos — The golden hour at Ojos Negros in Baja Mexico set the backdrop as the Team Hytiva Canam and crew stopped to capture some photos.

Dirt Bike Riders in Baja Mexico — Dirt Bike riders stopped for quick photo with the Team Hytiva media crew.

Marc Burnett T905 UTV — The 2-door Monster Energy Canam of Marc Burnett was driven during pre-running.

4 Door Canam Prerunner at Night — The stars illuminated the night sky as the crew continued pre-running into the night.

Monster Energy Canam Lights at Night — The lights came on as the T905 Monster Energy Canam makes its way through the night.

Marc Burnett Canam Parked with Lights On — Marc and the crew meetup at night in Baja after a pre-running session.

Marc Burnett Ford Chase Truck — The green neon lights of the Ford Chase Truck glow in the early morning as the team gets in position to catch Marc driving by.

Canam UTV Pit Stop — Co-driver and pit crew work together to make sure the car is all set before heading out on the track.

Crew working on UTV at Night — Working on the car at night presents another challenge as the crew has to use extra lighting to focus on the task at hand.

Rear Suspension Fix at Night — The jack is out and the car is up as the crew work on replacing the rear suspension on the 2905 Canam.

Mobil 1 Trophy Truck — The Mobil 1 branded trophy truck pulls into its pit in Baja Mexico.

Renthel Trophy Truck — The Renthel branded trophy truck pulls off the main road and into the pits.

MCC Trophy Truck — The MCC branded trophy truck comes into its pit area.

Marc Burnett sitting in UTV — The team gets Marc Burnett locked in and ready to continue the 1000 mile race.

Marc Burnett Listening to Crew — Team Hytiva and Monster Energy driver Marc Burnett gets final instruction from his crew before heading back out into the Baja desert.

Nitto Off-Road Jeep — This heavily Nitto branded Jeep drives through the pit area.

Pit Crew Lounging at Night — The pit crew relax as they wait for the arrival of Marc Burnett at the first pit stop.

2905 UTV In Pits — Fuel crew all dressed in red along with others check and work on the car during the first pit stop in Baja.

Marc Burnett UTV Waiting in Pits — The orange safety cone will be removed soon once the team finishes their checks during a quick pit.

Team Hytiva Monster Energy Pit Crew — The second chase crew eagerly watch and wait for Marc Burnett to pull in for the final pit stop before the finish.