May/5/2012, La Paz México – The #1A Team of Manlio Fabio Diaz and Felipe Vélez won the longest local Baja race in La Paz, the Asmac 2 Mares 500. The tough race starts in La Paz (Baja, California) and finishes in La Paz. The team started 7th out of 18 pro ATV teams and worked their way up to the front to grab the lead around mile 160. They kept running smooth until the finish line without any problems to get on the top step of the podium.
Elka Suspension is proud to sponsor the team and provide them with the new Stage 5 shocks specifically tuned for this team and the harsh desert conditions they race in. Congratulations Manlio and Felipe! Keep winning to the Baja 1000 !