5 Unbelievable Baja 1000 Stories: Jenson Button's 17-Hour Stranding, A Craigslist Motorcycle & More

The Baja 1000, an off-road race covering over 800 miles of brutal terrain in the Mexican desert, is celebrated for its extraordinary stories. Among the most notable is former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button being stranded in the desert for 17 hours during his attempt at the race. Another remarkable tale involves a competitor finishing the grueling event on a motorcycle sourced from Craigslist.