**El Paso, Texas** – [10/26/2024] – Kove International Racing Team is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 SCORE International Baja 1000.  Formed by multi-time Score Champion, Dakar Veteran and RallyComp creator, Mike Johnson, the team unites an impressive roster of North American talent, featuring riders from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as they prepare to take on one of the world’s most challenging off-road races.

The Baja 1000, one of the most prestigious and difficult races in off-road motorsport, spans over 1000 miles of intense desert terrain across the Baja California Peninsula. With Johnson’s extensive racing experience and a skilled team of international riders, including Jim Pearson fresh off the overall podium at the 2024 Six Day Baja Rally aboard a Kove 450 Rally,  the team is ready to tackle the grueling journey ahead.

“We’re excited to present the Kove International Racing Team for this year’s Baja 1000,” said a team spokesperson. “Our diverse lineup represents the strength and unity of North American riders, all coming together to meet the challenges of this legendary race. Made up of veteran riders that are no strangers to the grueling terrain, we’re confident in the team’s abilities and the performance of our Kove Rally 450 EX Factory Race Bike.” "The Rally 450 EX is slated to be at the 2025 Dakar and the Baja 1000 will be an opportunity for further development"

**Team Roster:**

- **Mike Johnson (USA)** 
- **Jim Pearson (CAN)**  
- **Marco Molinar (MEX)**  
- **Sergio Vega (MEX)**  
- **Jordan Huibregtse (USA)** 
-** Doug Smith (USA)** (ASST. Team Manager)

The Baja 1000, scheduled for November 12th - 17th, 2024, will test the endurance and skills of riders as they navigate the harsh desert terrain, mountain passes, and coastal routes of the Baja Peninsula. The Kove International Racing Team’s participation aboard the newest iteration, the Kove Rally 450 EX, reflects a commitment to showcasing the strength and durability of Kove motorcycles in some of the world’s toughest conditions. 

​Fans can follow the team’s journey and receive live updates during the race on Instagram @Kovemoto_Usa and @ChasingWaypoints
Stay Tuned for more! 
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Are you ready to take your Starlink Mini on the road and stay connected no matter where you travel? You might be wondering how to keep it powered up when you're cruising down the highway or camping in the great outdoors. Well, here's a fun hack: you can power your Starlink Mini using a portable laptop charger right from your car! It’s easy, affordable, and perfect for road trips. Let’s dive in.
What You’ll Need:

1. Your Starlink Mini – Of course!
2. A 12v Portable Laptop Charger – Make sure it has a capacity of at least 60W to 100W.
3. USB-C Adapter to 5521 – To plug your laptop charger into your car.

How It Works: First things first, find a portable laptop charger that packs enough power (around 60W to 100W) to handle your Starlink Mini. Most laptop chargers have USB-C outputs that make it super simple to plug in and go.
Now, plug the laptop charger into your car’s power port (that’s the one you use for charging your phone or using a GPS). You’ll need a USB-C car adapter to 5521 barrel for this. Inverters convert your car’s power into a form your laptop charger can use, while USB-C adapters let you plug directly into the Starlinks power port.
Once everything’s connected, plug your Starlink Mini into the adapter, and voilà! Your portable satellite internet is ready to roll with you.
Perfect for Travelers!Whether you're taking an epic road trip, camping in a remote spot, or just driving through the countryside, this setup lets you stay connected with the world. Plus, using a laptop charger is a lightweight, easy solution that won’t take up much space in your car.
Now, you’re ready to power your Starlink Mini on the go. Happy travels, and stay connected!

First off, I recognize that I have OCD... So when It came to mounting a Starlink Mini in my car I was not in a hurry to just slap it in. The criteria was simple. I can remove it easily, it gets powered by 12v, and it mounts inside the car interior.  Well, I managed to check all the boxes after some digging...

The mount:
Being a avid user of a 3d Printer I new I could find something that would make sense to print and mount the dish. After racking my brain on how to do it I decided to see what was out there already and stumbled upon the design from clloyds (clloyds_304573) on printables.  Link here or download below

Then you you are going to need some suction cups... easily found on Bezo's Speedshop here...

The Power:
Next you will need to power it. This is a two part problem the barrel connector and the voltage. See my original goal was to power it with 12 volts. I tried a few different combination but in the end I went with a obvious choice.  A 12v laptop charger and a USB -C  to 5521 Adapter.  This type of adapter provides higher voltages as needed to allow the Starlink Mini to operate as normal.  See below or click here:

You are also going to need one of these.... The power adapter

The Finished Product:
After all was said and done, it worked awesome... well just one thing...  Because the sunroof was now going to stay open I need to get it tinted darker and with something that would help reject the heat. Well Ceramic 35% was the ticket and I was nervous on whether or not the reception would be blocked. 

In the end... all systems go. Averaging 40 to 55 mbps while moving and over 110 mpbs while stationary! 

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Alright, back to the rally!