Panama Express
Panama Express Gold
Version No. 1.0
Date last
revised: August 31, 2022
� 2022, Iron Butt Association, Sheridan, Wyoming
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Background:
The Panama Express ride is roughly 2,580 miles. You
must ride your motorcycle starting in Texas and ending at the Panama
border. A detailed ride summary,
prepared by this ride's originator, Greg Rice, is included
for reference. There is a more detailed reference here with details on what is needed to cross each of
the countries borders. Remember, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to plan
and
execute your ride.
Read the rules
for
the iconic SaddleSore 1000
on the Iron Butt
Association site. The rules for this ride are similar and you
will get valuable background information.
Documentation: See here.
Definitions
DBR - Dated Business Receipt
A DBR is a machine generated receipt with the date, time and LOCATION
on it. Check it - do not assume it is correct. A receipt
with an incorrect time/date/location is worthless. Check and
re-check.
Fees: See fee page
Rules
The ride must be completed in less than:
----Panama Express Ride
100 hours
----Panama Express Ride Gold
80 hours
You must start in the USA at any border crossing. Your ride must
end at the Panama border.
You must visit each of the below listed countries. You must use
Spotwalla
or other satellite tracking system to help document your ride.
You must obtain a DBR with your bike odometer at the
start and finish of your ride; DBRs are NOT required for other
jurisdictions. Check your receipts.
USA
Mexico
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
You must visit each of the above countries in the order
listed. Either order (clock or counter-clock) is fine but they
must be in order.
Your goal is to ride from the USA to the Panama border on the best
route you can develop. Your route will take you through all of the
countries listed above.
Your official time is determined by the starting
and ending receipts. PLEASE check these documents and make sure
the clock and date are correct!
Spotwalla.com
is required.
Remember it is YOUR responsibility to prove you did this ride.
Spotwalla goes a
long
way towards this proof.
Merchandise:
There is no additional merchandise for this ride.
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