To all participants at the 41st.TECATE SCORE BAJA 1000 happening on November 20-23, 2008, in Ensenada, Mexico please be advised of the following important information. If you are a participant racer, a race team or pit crew and have a vehicle longer than 18’ (overall length not counting towing vehicle), such an enclosed trailer, step van, truck or semi trailer, you should obtain a Temporary Importation Pediment. In order to get one, please observe and follow closely these steps:

· Prepare a detailed inventory list of what you are bringing (Tools, parts, tires, etc)
· Remember: DO NOT BRING RACE FUEL OR USED TIRES WITHOUT WHEELS.
· Contact either one of the following Custom Brokers:

Gutierrez & Gutierrez Customs Brokers.
Otay Mesa, CA at (619) 661-6292 or;
Tijuana, Mexico at (011-52-664) 623-1468

Globe Trade Services, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder Otay Mesa, CA at (619) 671-9304 or in Tijuana, Mexico at (011-52-664) 647-5397, and ask for Roberto Gallegos or Victor Celis.
E-mail: rgallegos@globetradeservices.com

Intercalifornias Forwarding. Otay Mesa, CA at (619) 661-1129 or 671-0936 and ask for Albert Cruz, E-mail: intercalifornia@aol.com Website: www.intercaliforniassc.com You can use the services of these or any other Customs Broker of your choice.

· The Broker will prepare the necessary paperwork for you to cross the border into Mexico, as well as the return documents that you should present when leaving the country, to prove that everything that came into Mexico is returning to the United States, otherwise it will be considered as a Definitive Importation resulting in having to pay taxes and fines.

· The Temporary Importation Status allows you to bring your equipment to participate in a motorsports event, without having to pay any tax or duty, the only charge you will pay is the Broker’s processing and administrative fees.

· Please direct any questions to your Customs Broker, such as where to cross, crossing times, estimated waiting time, cost, etc.

· If you are going further south of San Quintin or staying in Mexico for more than 72 hours, it is required by Mexican Immigration Authorities that you obtain a Tourist Visa called DNI, it is a visa that allows you to travel (not good to work) legally thru the country as a Tourist/Visitor, it is good for a period of 180 days, and allows you to have multiple entries. The cost to obtain it is $21.00 USD approximately payable at a Bank near the Immigration office at the Port of Entry in Tijuana, Tecate, Mexicali, and you must show a valid and current Passport or Original Birth Certificate. Drivers Licenses are not accepted for Immigration purposes since they are not proof of citizenship.

· Please remember that during your stay in Mexico you should always carry a current and valid
Drivers License and a Mexican Insurance Policy while operating any motor vehicle.

· Drugs, firearms, weapons and explosives are forbidden in Mexico. Do not operate any type of
vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Best regards.
OSCAR RAMOS, Esq.
Legal Counsel
SCORE INTERNATIONAL