Professional and amateur dirt bike and ATV racers fired off the line in Ensenada today to kick off the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 500. The first bike left the line this morning at 6:00 a.m., heading into the Baja California desert for nearly 455 miles of adventure.

The trucks and buggies will leave the line at 10 a.m. later this morning. The first bikes are expected to cross the finish line between 3 and 4 p.m. this afternoon. Be sure to check back for more updates on the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 500 on Off-Road.com.

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