# Off-road racing events in Sinaloa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/off-road-racing-events-in-sinaloa
> Updated: 2026-09-04T00:42:24.000Z. Sources: 74. Developments: 2.

Large-scale off-road racing events have taken place in Sinaloa, Mexico, driving significant tourism and requiring coordinated security efforts.

The Surutatazo 2026 extreme route event in Badiraguato concluded with over 10,000 participants and 2,000 all-terrain vehicles. The event resulted in 100 percent hotel occupancy and an estimated economic impact exceeding 13.5 million pesos, drawing visitors from various Mexican states and the United States.

Following this, authorities began preparing for the ‘Cosaltazo OFF-ROAD 26’ event scheduled for early September. To ensure safety for the expected 500 participants and 100 vehicles, an inter-institutional group comprising the Mexican Army, National Guard, Navy, and state and municipal police has coordinated security and emergency service deployments for the route spanning Culiacán and Cosalá.

## Claims

- The daily average of intentional homicides dropped from 1.13 in September 2024 to 0.17 in August 2026. (disputed by 9 sources)
- The daily average of intentional homicide victims saw a preliminary reduction of 96 percent from 4.5 in 2021 to 0.2 in 2026. (disputed by 9 sources)
- Bean production under Plan México reached 1.36 million tons, exceeding the 1.3 million ton goal. (disputed by 4 sources)
- Bean production under Plan México reached 1.3 million tons. (disputed)
- Plan México increased bean production to 1.3 million tons, exceeding the target by 300,000 tons. (disputed)
- High-impact crimes decreased by 59 percent between 2022 and 2026. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Vehicle theft in Zacatecas decreased by 42 percent during the same period. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The daily average of intentional homicides in Zacatecas decreased by 85 percent between September 2024 and August 2026. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Police salaries in Zacatecas increased from 3,500 pesos in 2021 to 18,000 pesos in 2026. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The FGR is investigating a vessel detained in Tampico for using false documentation to import chemicals as naphtha to avoid taxes. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- President Claudia Sheinbaum stated there are no active FGR investigations against Adán Augusto López or Andrés Manuel López Beltrán regarding fiscal fuel smuggling. (corroborated by 6 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Claudia Sheinbaum reports security and agricultural gains in Zacatecas

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported an 85% drop in Zacatecas homicides, increased agricultural yields under Plan México, and confirmed that Bienestar Programs support 710,000 people in the state.

74 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alba-virgen-montes-resigns-from-sinaloense-party

### 2026-08-16: Surutatazo 2026 extreme route event draws thousands to Sinaloa

The 12th Surutatazo extreme route event in Sinaloa attracted over 10,000 people and 2,000 off-road vehicles, generating an estimated 13.5 million pesos in economic impact.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/surutatazo-2026-extreme-route-event-draws-thousands-to-sinaloa

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