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TEAM AUSTRALIA WINS! | June 2024 Issue

Toby Price (driver of record) and co-driver Paul Weel had one of those “perfect” days during the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500. Everything went according to plan. They had no downtime and were able to blaze through 482.91 miles of incredibly rough Baja terrain for first Overall and first in the SCORE Trophy Truck class. We talked to team owner and co-driver, Paul Weel, about the team’s dramatic first win in the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship Series. Read More


2024 WHEEL GUIDE | June 2024 Issue

703 BEAD GRIP - TRUCK Method’s 703 Bead Grip Wheel is constructed of solid A356 aluminum with T6 heat treatment and offers hubcentric fitment for most applications. It features patented Bead Grip Technology that engages the tire bead for increased grip at lowered pressures, as well as an aggressive safety hump to further prevent de-beading. Read More


IN THE SPIRIT OF LEGENDS | June 2024 Issue

Over the time I've been the editor of SCORE Journal Magazine, I've had the privilege of interviewing legendary racers as well as newcomers into the sport. With the recent passing of Parnelli Jones, I'm reminded of how people like him have changed off-road racing over the decades. Read More



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SCORE Journal  | Issue 4 2024

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Current 2024 SCORE Manufacturer Point leaders

Point standings for 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship

SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com

Following the first two races, five prominent companies are leading their respective divisions in the SCORE Manufacturer Point Standings midway through the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship. Leading their respective divisions in the 2024 SCORE Manufacturer point standings after the season-opening King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 and BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 are Mason Motorsports, Major Performance Racing Engines, Can-Am Off-Road, Alumi Craft Race Cars, and Honda Motorcycles, names all very prominent in the international world of desert racing.

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Current 2024 SCORE Manufacturer Point leaders

Current 2024 SCORE Manufacturer Point leaders

Point standings for 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship

SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com

Following the first two races, five prominent companies are leading their respective divisions in the SCORE Manufacturer Point Standings midway through the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship. Leading their respective divisions in the 2024 SCORE Manufacturer point standings after the season-opening King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 and BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 are Mason Motorsports, Major Performance Racing Engines, Can-Am Off-Road, Alumi Craft Race Cars, and Honda Motorcycles, names all very prominent in the international world of desert racing.

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SCORE calculates Manufacturer points on a modified version of the formula used for individual racers. For manufacturer points, podium finishers, who have identified their manufacturer on their entry form, receive manufacturer points based on the number of

Current 2024 SCORE Manufacturer Point leaders

Point standings for 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship

SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Following the first two races, five prominent companies are leading their respective divisions in the SCORE Manufacturer Point Standings midway through the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship.

   Leading their respective divisions in the 2024 SCORE Manufacturer point standings after the season-opening King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 and BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 are Mason Motorsports, Major Performance Racing Engines, Can-Am Off-Road, Alumi Craft Race Cars, and Honda Motorcycles, names all very prominent in the international world of desert racing.

     The four-race 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship is being held exclusively in Baja California, Mexico for the ninth consecutive season. SCORE is known around the globe as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization.

HOW THE POINTS ARE DETERMINED

    SCORE calculates Manufacturer points on a modified version of the formula used for individual racers. For manufacturer points, podium finishers, who have identified their manufacturer on their entry form, receive manufacturer points based on the number of starters within each class in the specific category.

MAJOR PERFORMANCE—SCORE ENGINE BUILDER POINT LEADER

   Based in Jamul, Calif., Major Performance engines have performed very well so far this SCORE season, taking the lead for the first time in several years in the SCORE Engine Builder with 159 total points among podium finishers.

     Major Performance engines totaled eight class victories so far this season among 11 podium finishers in the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship.

     A five-time all-time winner of the SCORE Engine Builder of the Year award (1992, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008), Major Performance has earned six class wins so far in SCORE Baja racing in 2024.

     Leading the way for Major Performance so far with two straights class victories each have been Mario Alcala, Mexicali, Mexico (SCORE Lites) and Oliver Flemate, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 11).

MASON MOTORSPORTS—SCORE ORIGINAL TRUCK CHASSIS MANUFACTURER LEADER

    Mason Motorsports of Lake Elsinore, Calif. continues its rapid ascent onto the scene, building all-wheel drive SCORE Trophy Trucks among many other classes of vehicles to lead the SCORE Original Truck Chassis Manufacturer of the Year 2024 points midway through the season with 168 total points.

     Mason Motorsports has won three consecutive season point titles.

     In 2021, it was their first SCORE Original Truck Chassis Manufacturer of the Year award after a six-year run by Geiser Brothers since voting started in this category in 2015.

     Founded in 2004 by brothers Neal and Robert Mason, Mason Motorsports is producing some amazing AWD trucks.

     Leading the way for Mason in 2024 are SCORE San Felipe 250 overall winner Alan Ampudia, Ensenada, Mexico and SCORE Baja 500 overall and Toby Price, Australia in the marquee SCORE Trophy Truck division.

     Gustavo Vildosola Sr, Mexicali, Mexico in the SCORE TT Legend division for SCORE Trophy Truck drivers over 50 years old, who has won his class in both races this season and 10 straight over the last two and one-half seasons.

    Mason Motorsports picked up additional points in San Felipe in SCORE Trophy Truck. Placing behind where San Diego’s Luke McMillin was second. In the SCORE Baja 500, Mason claimed two of the three podium spots in SCORE Trophy Truck with Australia’s Price winning and Christopher Polvoorde, Hemet, Calif. in third place.

     Led by Las Vegas’ Thor Herbst, 1 Nine Industries (formerly Herbst-Smith Fab) has jumped up to second place with 162 points, just six behind Mason. Thor Herbst, 24, won in San Felipe and finished second in the SCORE Baja 500 in the Trophy Truck Spec class.

CAN-AM—SCORE UTV MANUFACTURER POINT LEADER

    Sweeping the podium in both the Pro UTV FI (Forced Induction) and the Pro UTV Stock classes in the first two races of the season, Canada’s Can-Am Off-Road leads the 2024 SCORE UTV Manufacturer points after Round 2 of the four-race 20024 SCORE World Desert Championship,

     A subsidiary of Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), based in Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, Can-Am has a SCORE-high 320 total placement points after the first two races of the year.

     Phil Blurton, Auburn, Calif. (Pro UTV FI) and Kaden Wells, Hurricane, Utah (Pro UTV Stock) have dominated their respective classes so far in 2024, each winning both races.

    Blurton is tied with Las Vegas’ Polaris RZR Pro R racer Cayden MacCachren (Pro UTV Open) in the 2024 SCORE Overall UTV points battle 246 points for the season as both racers are undefeated in their respective classes in 2024.

    Polaris, the official UTV of the SCORE World Desert Championship, has 188 manufacturer points.

HONDA—SCORE MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURER POINT LEADER

    A perennial powerhouse in SCORE Baja motorcycle racing, Honda won the 2023 SCORE Motorcycle Manufacturer of the Year point title with 320 total podium placement points.

     With no fully-supported factory teams currently part of SCORE Motorcycle racing, Honda has been a desert racing standard for over 40 years in SCORE Baja racing as the winningest motorcycle manufacturer of all time in SCORE history.

     Honda has now won this award an unprecedented 29 times.

     To open the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship, Honda motorcycles have won seven classes and had a total of 17 podium finishes. Honda leads in their category with 252 placement points after two races.

     Leading the way for Honda so far is the team led by Arturo Salas Jr, 21, Chula Vista, Calif. (Tecate, Mexico) who was the Overall motorcycle and Pro Moto Unlimited class winner on his No. 11x Honda CRF450X in both San Felipe and Ensenada. His co-rider for both races was Carter Klein, 19, Agua Dulce, Calif. and his third rider for the SCORE Baja 500 was Ciaran Naran, 23, Huntington Beach, Calif.

     All seven Honda class winners this season have ridden the ever-popular Honda CRF450X motorcycle.

ALUMI CRAFT—SCORE ORIGINAL OPEN-WHEEL CHASSIS MANUFACTURER POINT LEADER

     Based in Santee, Calif., Alumi Craft won the Open Wheel Chassis Manufacturer of the Year point championship for the fifth time in 2023, all in the last eight years.

     Founded in 2004, an increasing number of Alumi Craft vehicles continue to appear on SCORE race entry lists.

     With 125 total points after the first two SCORE races in 2024, Alumi Craft swept the podium in Class 10 in San Felipe and secured first and third in Class 10 in Ensenada. Alumi Craft had a second and a first place in the unlimited Class 1 in the first two races.

     Cody Reid, Apple Valley, Calif., was second in Class 1 in San Felipe and first in his class in the SCORE Baja 500 while Bruce Yee, Rosarito Beach, Mexico, won Class 10 in San Felipe and Francisco Vera, El Rosario, Mexico, won Class 10 in the SCORE Baja 500.

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2024 SCORE SCHEDULE

    Here are the dates for the two remaining 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship which are being held in Baja California, Mexico for the ninth consecutive year:

·       5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Fuels—

September 11-15, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

·       BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000—

November 11-17, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

SCORE SPONSORS…

     Official SCORE Sponsors: BFGoodrich Tires-Official Tire and Race Title Sponsor, Ford-Official Truck and SUV, King Shocks-Official Shock Absorber and Race Title Sponsor, Polaris RZR-Official UTV, VP Racing Fuels-Official Fuel and race presenting sponsor, Optima Batteries-Official Battery, Rugged Radios-Official Radio Communication, Sylvania Off-Road-Official Light, Method Race Wheels-Official Wheel and Race Qualifying sponsor, Lasernut-Official Custom Metal Fabricator, Wide Open Excursions-Official Arrive and Drive Company, Crystal Bay Casino-Official Casino.

   SCORE Official Partners: The Satellite Phone Store, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance.

  Additional SCORE Associate Partners: Baja California Secretary of Tourism, MEXICO Secretary of Tourism, San Felipe Foundational Municipal Council, Ensenada Municipal Government, San Felipe Marketing Tourism Committee, Ensenada Marketing Tourism Committee, Ensenada Hotel and Motel Association, Proturismo Ensenada, and Cruz Roja Mexicana.

     For more information regarding SCORE, visit the official website of the SCORE World Desert Championship at www.SCORE-International.com.

 

SCORE Historian: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com

27 de Junio de 2024

 

Después de la Ronda 2 en Baja California

Major, Mason, Can-Am, Alumi Craft, Honda lideran el fabricante

Clasificación de puntos para el Campeonato Mundial del Desierto SCORE 2024

 

NOTA: la clasificación actual de puntos de fabricantes debajo de texo

 

    ENSENADA, Baja California, México—Después de las dos primeras carreras, cinco compañías prominentes lideran sus respectivas divisiones en la clasificación de puntos de fabricantes de SCORE a mitad del Campeonato Mundial SCORE del Desierto 2024.

    Liderando sus respectivas divisiones en la clasificación de puntos de fabricante SCORE 2024 después de la apertura de la temporada, King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 y BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 son Mason Motorsports, Major Performance Racing Engines, Can-Am Off-Road, Alumi Craft Race Cars, y Honda Motorcycles, nombres todos ellos muy destacados en el mundo internacional de las carreras en el desierto.

    El Campeonato Mundial SCORE del Desierto 2024 de cuatro carreras se llevará a cabo exclusivamente en Baja California, México, por novena temporada consecutiva. SCORE es conocida en todo el mundo como la principal organización de carreras en el desierto del mundo.

CÓMO SE DETERMINAN LOS PUNTOS

    SCORE calcula los puntos del fabricante según una versión modificada de la fórmula utilizada para corredores individuales. Para los puntos de fabricante, los finalistas del podio, que han identificado a su fabricante en su formulario de inscripción, reciben puntos de fabricante en función del número de participantes dentro de cada clase en la categoría específica.

GRAN DESEMPEÑO: LÍDER DE PUNTOS DE CONSTRUCCIÓN DEL MOTOR DE PUNTUACIÓN

    Con sede en Jamul, California, los motores Major Performance han tenido un muy buen desempeño en lo que va de la temporada SCORE, tomando la delantera por primera vez en varios años en SCORE Engine Builder con 159 puntos totales entre los finalistas del podio.

    Los motores Major Performance sumaron ocho victorias en su clase en lo que va de temporada entre los 11 finalistas del podio en el SCORE World Desert Championship 2024.

    Major Performance, cinco veces ganador de todos los tiempos del premio SCORE Engine Builder of the Year (1992, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008), ha obtenido seis victorias en su clase hasta ahora en las carreras SCORE Baja en 2024.

    Liderando el camino para Major Performance hasta ahora con dos victorias consecutivas en cada clase han estado Mario Alcalá, Mexicali, México (SCORE Lites) y Oliver Flemate, Ensenada, México (Clase 11).

MASON MOTORSPORTS: LÍDER EN FABRICANTE DE CHASIS DE CAMIÓN ORIGINAL DE SCORE

    Mason Motorsports de Lake Elsinore, Calif., continúa su rápido ascenso a la escena, construyendo SCORE Trophy Trucks con tracción total entre muchas otras clases de vehículos para liderar los puntos SCORE Original Truck Chassis Manufacturer of the Year 2024 a mitad de temporada con 168 en total. puntos.

    Mason Motorsports ha ganado tres títulos consecutivos por puntos en la temporada.

    En 2021, fue su primer premio SCORE al Fabricante de chasis de camión original del año después de una carrera de seis años otorgada por Geiser Brothers desde que comenzó la votación en esta categoría en 2015.

    Fundada en 2004 por los hermanos Neal y Robert Mason, Mason Motorsports produce algunas camionetas AWD increíbles.

    Liderando el camino para Mason en 2024 están el ganador general de SCORE San Felipe 250, Alan Ampudia, Ensenada, México y SCORE Baja 500 en general, y Toby Price, Australia, en la división SCORE Trophy Truck.

    Gustavo Vildosola Sr, Mexicali, México en la división SCORE TT Legend para conductores SCORE Trophy Truck mayores de 50 años, quien ha ganado su clase en ambas carreras esta temporada y 10 seguidas en las últimas dos temporadas y media.

    Mason Motorsports obtuvo puntos adicionales en San Felipe en SCORE Trophy Truck. Colocándose detrás de donde Luke McMillin de San Diego estaba segundo. En SCORE Baja 500, Mason reclamó dos de los tres lugares del podio en SCORE Trophy Truck con Price de Australia ganando y Christopher Polvoorde, Hemet, California, en tercer lugar.

    Liderada por Thor Herbst de Las Vegas, 1 Nine Industries (anteriormente Herbst-Smith Fab) saltó al segundo lugar con 162 puntos, solo seis detrás de Mason. Thor Herbst, de 24 años, ganó en San Felipe y terminó segundo en SCORE Baja 500 en la clase Trophy Truck Spec.

CAN-AM: LÍDER DE PUNTOS DEL FABRICANTE DE UTV DE SCORE

    Barriendo el podio en las clases Pro UTV FI (inducción forzada) y Pro UTV Stock en las dos primeras carreras de la temporada, el Can-Am Off-Road de Canadá lidera los puntos SCORE UTV Manufacturer de 2024 después de la Ronda 2 de las cuatro carreras. 20024 Campeonato Mundial SCORE del Desierto,

    Can-Am, una subsidiaria de Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), con sede en Valcourt, Quebec, Canadá, tiene una PUNTUACIÓN total de 320 puntos de colocación después de las dos primeras carreras del año.

    Phil Blurton, Auburn, California (Pro UTV FI) y Kaden Wells, Hurricane, Utah (Pro UTV Stock) han dominado sus respectivas clases hasta ahora en 2024, y cada uno ganó ambas carreras.

    Blurton está empatado con el piloto del Polaris RZR Pro R de Las Vegas, Cayden MacCachren (Pro UTV Open) en la PUNTUACIÓN de 2024. La batalla general de puntos UTV es de 246 puntos para la temporada, ya que ambos corredores están invictos en sus respectivas clases en 2024.

    Polaris, el UTV oficial del SCORE World Desert Championship, tiene 188 puntos de fabricante.

HONDA, LÍDER DE PUNTOS DE FABRICANTES DE MOTOCICLETAS DE SCORE

     Honda, una potencia perenne en las carreras de motocicletas SCORE Baja, ganó el título de Fabricante de motocicletas del año SCORE 2023 con 320 puntos totales de podio.

    Sin equipos de fábrica totalmente respaldados que actualmente formen parte de las carreras de motocicletas SCORE, Honda ha sido un estándar de carreras en el desierto durante más de 40 años en las carreras SCORE Baja como el fabricante de motocicletas más ganador de todos los tiempos en la historia de SCORE.

    Honda ha ganado este premio 29 veces, una cifra sin precedentes.

    Para abrir el SCORE World Desert Championship 2024, las motocicletas Honda ganaron siete categorías y lograron un total de 17 podios. Honda lidera su categoría con 252 puntos después de dos carreras.

    Liderando el camino para Honda hasta ahora está el equipo liderado por Arturo Salas Jr, 21, Chula Vista, California (Tecate, México), quien fue el ganador general de motocicletas y de la clase Pro Moto Unlimited con su Honda CRF450X No. 11x en San Felipe. y Ensenada. Su copiloto en ambas carreras fue Carter Klein, 19, Agua Dulce, California y su tercer corredor en SCORE Baja 500 fue Ciaran Naran, 23, Huntington Beach, California.

    Los siete ganadores de la clase Honda esta temporada han conducido la siempre popular motocicleta Honda CRF450X.

ALUMI CRAFT: LÍDER DE PUNTOS DEL FABRICANTE DE CHASIS DE RUEDAS ABIERTAS ORIGINALES DE SCORE

    Con sede en Santee, California, Alumi Craft ganó el campeonato de puntos de Fabricante de chasis de ruedas abiertas del año por quinta vez en 2023, todo en los últimos ocho años.

    Fundada en 2004, un número cada vez mayor de vehículos Alumi Craft continúa apareciendo en las listas de inscritos en carreras SCORE.

    Con 125 puntos totales después de las dos primeras carreras SCORE en 2024, Alumi Craft arrasó con el podio en la Clase 10 en San Felipe y aseguró el primer y tercer lugar en la Clase 10 en Ensenada. Alumi Craft obtuvo un segundo y un primer lugar en la Clase 1 ilimitada en las dos primeras carreras.

    Cody Reid, Apple Valley, California, fue segundo en la Clase 1 en San Felipe y primero en su clase en SCORE Baja 500, mientras que Bruce Yee, Rosarito Beach, México, ganó la Clase 10 en San Felipe y Francisco Vera, El Rosario, México. , ganó la Clase 10 en SCORE Baja 500.     Honda, una potencia permanente en las carreras de motocicletas SCORE en Baja California, ganó el título de fabricante de motocicletas SCORE del año 2023 con un total de 320 puntos de podio.

     Para más información sobre SCORE, visita la página de internet oficial del Campeonato Mundial del Desierto de SCORE en www.SCORE-International.com.

2024 SCORE World Desert Championship

Manufacturer Point Standings

(Following Round 2—56th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500)

Engine Builder

1. Major Performance                   159

2. Gibbs Racing Engines              97

3. Wik’s Racing Engines               95

4. Kroyer Racing Engines            45

5. Dougans Racing Engines         40

Original Truck Chassis

1. Mason Motorsports                  168

2. 1 Nine Industries                      162

3. TSCO                                      139

Original Open-Wheel Chassis

1. Alumi Craft                               125

2. Jimco Racing                            45

3. Seagrove                                 30

4. Bunderson                                22

UTV Manufacturer

1. Can-Am                                   320

2. Polaris Off-Road                       188

3. Honda                                     24

Motorcycle Manufacturer

1. Honda                                      252

2. KTM                                        130

3. Yamaha                                   40

4. Kawasaki                                 30

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The Rugged Radio Showroom is an open area with products and cool vehicles on display

After starting out in a small garage, Rugged Radios founder and president Greg Cottrell grew his radio and communication equipment business into a giant in the industry. We recently visited the company’s latest complex in Arroyo Grande, California, a small town neighboring Pismo Beach, which showcases the company’s passion for communication technology as well as vintage cars, motorcycles, race vehicles, and more.

RUGGED RADIOS

The Rugged Radio Showroom is an open area with products and cool vehicles on display

Communication support and race support vehicles are ready to help racers and enthusiasts at every SCORE race

Communication support and race support vehicles are ready to help racers and enthusiasts at every SCORE race

Rugged Radios is the Official Communications of SCORE International
The Garage is an area where vehicles are worked on and new products are prototyped

Rugged Radios is the Official Communications of SCORE International

In his personal shop and collection, Cottrell has an area replicating his dad’s original motorcycle repair shop

In his personal shop and collection, Cottrell has an area replicating his dad’s original motorcycle repair shop

RUGGED RADIOS

A NEW COMPLEX SHOWCASES A PASSION FOR COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

By Dan Sanchez

After starting out in a small garage, Rugged Radios founder and president Greg Cottrell grew his radio and communication equipment business into a giant in the industry. We recently visited the company’s latest complex in Arroyo Grande, California, a small town neighboring Pismo Beach, which showcases the company’s passion for communication technology as well as vintage cars, motorcycles, race vehicles, and more.

“Our home is here in Arroyo Grande,” said Cottrell. “My dad had a motorcycle repair shop in Covina, California, and I began getting involved in it with him when he began racing in SCORE in the 70s.” Cottrell learned early on that communication is critical for safety during racing or other off-road adventures. Cottrell later moved to Arroyo Grande and began working on improving the communication systems that were available at the time, and he soon became a leader in the marketplace.

“I’ve been in the business of communication technology for 32 years and started Rugged Radios over 18 years ago,” said Cottrell. “I started out in my garage, and now we have a state-of-the-art complex designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.” 

The Rugged Radios facility isn’t just a large, bland building in the middle of town. The beautiful exterior and interior are inviting to everyone interested in cars, motorcycles, off-road, Overlanding, and anything else on two or four wheels. “For us, it’s all about energy,” said Cottrell. “When you walk in, you feel the company– who we are– become immersed in the activity here, and you begin to realize you’re in the communications superstore.”

With more than 50 employees, the showroom is open and allows customers to see everything from order-taking, R&D, production, shipping, and more. You will also be surrounded by multiple vintage motorcycles, buggies, race vehicles, and hot-rods, all on display with the company’s products in them. From headsets for helmets to the latest GMRS communication units, samples are available for customers to pick up, feel, and ask questions.

The employees also show pride in working there, and although the main building and showroom are impressive, there’s much more to the Rugged Radios complex. Alongside the main building is the company’s new taco stand, a small building with a full kitchen that is still being prepared to make, sell, and distribute Baja-style tacos. 

“The taco stand is being set up for when we have events such as car shows here at Rugged,” said Steve Gonzalez, Rugged warehouse manager. “We have events here that bring in hundreds of vehicles, and people want to eat, so we took our love of tacos from Baja and brought it to our facility.”

The Rugged complex also houses the company’s “garage,” where new products are prototyped and tested and where team members can work on their vehicles. Everything from welding tools to a CNC laser cutter is in this area to maximize creativity and design. Behind the Garage is another building where all of Cottrell’s personal toys are housed and showcased. Vintage motorcycles, Baja Bugs, Jeeps, a vintage trailer, collectible bicycles, and a replica of his dad’s motorcycle repair shop are all displayed in a tribute to the passions Cottrell shares.

Between the main building and the Garage are numerous Rugged Radio vehicles, including show support and product trailers, along with four-wheel show and pre-runner trucks. 

“This year, we partnered with SCORE International as the Official Radio Communications company,” said Cottrell. “It’s been a dream of mine to become involved with SCORE in an official capacity, as we support SCORE and SCORE supports us. Most importantly, we support the racers at every event and teach them how to install, check, and recheck their equipment before a race. This partnership with SCORE is only the beginning, and I can’t wait for the many more years to come.”

For more information on the Rugged Radios location or any of the Rugged Radio products, visit them at www.ruggedradios.com.

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Official Letters from Mexico | Score International

Thor Herbst & Justin Davis share top spot in SCORE

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—After the first two dates of the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship, there is a tie for the overall points lead between Thor Herbst, 21, Las Vegas, and Justin Davis, 31, Chino Hills, Calif., who also share first place in the Trophy Truck Spec class with 269 points.

Thor Herbst & Justin Davis share top spot in SCORE

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com
 
June 20, 2024
 
AFTER TWO ROUNDS

Thor Herbst & Justin Davis share top spot in SCORE
 
Two American riders have most points in 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship
 
NOTE: Texto en español abajo; then points.

 ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—After the first two dates of the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship, there is a tie for the overall points lead between Thor Herbst, 21, Las Vegas, and Justin Davis, 31, Chino Hills, Calif., who also share first place in the Trophy Truck Spec class with 269 points.
     Thor Herbst, son of SCORE Trophy Truck legendary racer Tim Herbst, won the King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 and then was second in the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 aboard his No. 219 1 Nine Industries Ford Raptor.
     Davis, meanwhile, was second in his No. 285 Green Army Motorsports TSCO-Chevy truck in the SCORE San Felipe 250 and won the SCORE Baja 500 earlier this month, battling head-to-head with Terrible Herbst Motorsports for the annual title and checkered flag in the first half of the season.
     In third place in the overall SCORE top 25 is Michael Marsal, 36, Millbrook, N.Y., who is in search of his first podium finish this year with 247 points after finishing fifth in the SCORE San Felipe 250 and fourth in the SCORE Baja 400 in his No. 236 SPY Brenthel-Chevy Truck.
‘MINI MAC’ APPEARS IN TOP 4 OVERALL
     Fourth place overall points in SCORE is Cayden ‘Mini Mac’ MacCachren, 22, Las Vegas, who has a pair of Pro UTV Open class wins in the official Polaris factory team with a total of 246 points.
     ‘Mini Mac’, son of Rob ‘The G.O.A.T.’ MacCachren, won the SCORE San Felipe and the SCORE Baja 500 in his No. 1821 Polaris RZR Pro R UTV, in addition to winning the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 1000, presented by 4 Wheel Parts, last November, a race that started in La Paz, Baja California Sur, and finished in Ensenada, Baja California.
     ‘Mini Mac’ is also the leader of the Pro UTV Open class and is two more dates away from winning the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship to emulate his father, who is considered by many experts in the sport as the best driver in the history of off-road racing.
BLURTON'S INTACT PERFECTION IN BAJA
     Phil Blurton, 37, Auburn, Calif., leads the Pro UTV FI class with 246 points, tied for fourth overall in SCORE with Cayden MacCachren, on the strength of wins at the SCORE San Felipe 250 and SCORE Baja 500.
     Blurton has enjoyed excellent handling in his No. 2944 Can-Am Maverick R, which is in contention for the 2024 Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awards, presented by Toyota Escondido, an award given to racers who complete all the required miles of the season.
‘TAVO’ LEADS THE MEXICAN FIELD
     Gustavo ‘Tavo’ Vildosola Jr, 42, Mexicali, Baja California, is not only the leader of the SCORE Trophy Truck with 239 points, he is also ranked seventh overall in SCORE.
     Vildosola Jr was third in the SCORE San Felipe 250 aboard his No. 21 Ford Raptor Vildosola Racing and finished second in the SCORE Baja 500 to enjoy a very complete first half of the championship.
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2024 SCORE SCHEDULE
     Here are the dates for the two remaining 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship which are being held in Baja California, Mexico for the ninth consecutive year:
5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Fuels—
September 11-15, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000—
November 11-17, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
SCORE SPONSORS…
Official SCORE Sponsors: BFGoodrich Tires-Official Tire and Race Title Sponsor, Ford-Official Truck and SUV, King Shocks-Official Shock Absorber and Race Title Sponsor, Polaris RZR-Official UTV, VP Racing Fuels-Official Fuel and race presenting sponsor, Optima Batteries-Official Battery, Rugged Radios-Official Radio Communication, Sylvania Off-Road-Official Light, Method Race Wheels-Official Wheel and Race Qualifying sponsor, Lasernut-Official Custom Metal Fabricator, Wide Open Excursions-Official Arrive and Drive Company, Crystal Bay Casino-Official Casino.
SCORE Official Partners: The Satellite Phone Store, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance.
Additional SCORE Associate Partners: Baja California Secretary of Tourism, MEXICO Secretary of Tourism, San Felipe Foundational Municipal Council, Ensenada Municipal Government, San Felipe Marketing Tourism Committee, Ensenada Marketing Tourism Committee, Ensenada Hotel and Motel Association, Proturismo Ensenada, and Cruz Roja Mexicana.
     For more information regarding SCORE, visit the official website of the SCORE World Desert Championship at www.SCORE-International.com.

TRAS DOS FECHAS

Comparten Herbst y Davis la cima en SCORE
 
Los dos pilotos estadounidenses son quienes suman más puntos en el Campeonato Mundial del Desierto 2024 de SCORE

 
ENSENADA, Baja California, México, tras las dos primeras fechas del Campeonato Mundial del Desierto 2024 de SCORE, hay un empate en el superliderato overall, entre Thor Herbst, de 21 años de edad y de Las Vegas, Nevada, y Justin Davis, de 31 años de edad y de Chino Hills, California, quienes también comparten el primer lugar en la clase Trophy Truck Spec con 269 puntos.
Thor Herbst, hijo de Tim Herbst, leyenda del Off-Road y uno de los corredores más ganadores en la historia de los SCORE Trophy Trucks, ganó la edición 37 de la King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 y luego fue segundo en la edición 56 de la BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 a bordo de su Ford Raptor Raptor número 219 de la marca 1 Nine Industries y del equipo Terrible Herbst Motorsports.
Mientras que Davis, fue segundo a bordo de su truck TSCO-Chevy número 285 del equipo Green Army Motorsports en la SCORE San Felipe 250, y ganó la SCORE Baja 500 en este mes, peleando mano a mano con los Terribles Herbst por el título anual y la bandera a cuadros en la primera mitad de esta temporada.
En tercer sitio, del top 25 overall de SCORE, aparece Michael Marsal, de 36 años de edad y de Millbrook, Nueva York, quien está en la búsqueda de su primer podio en este año con 247 puntos, tras ser quinto lugar en la SCORE San Felipe 250 y cuarto sitio en la SCORE Baja 400 con su Truck Brenthel-Chevy número 236.
 
ESTÁ “MINI MAC” EN EL TOP 4
El cuarto sitio en forma overall de SCORE en los carros es para Cayden “Mini Mac” MacCachren, de 22 años de edad y de Las Vegas, Nevada, quien lleva par de triunfos en la clase Pro UTV Open y portando los colores del equipo oficial Polaris, contando con un total de 246 puntos.
Cayden es hijo de Rob “La Cabra” MacCachren, quien ganó la SCORE San Felipe y la SCORE Baja 500 en su UTV Polaris RZR Pro R número 1821, sumado a ganar la edición 56 de la BFGoodrich Tires Baja 1000, presentada por 4 Wheel Parts en noviembre pasado, carrera que arrancó en La Paz, Baja California Sur, y finalizó en Ensenada, Baja California.
“Mini Mac” es también el líder de la clase Pro UTV Open y está a dos fechas más, de poder alzar el título anual de SCORE, para emular los pasos de su padre, quien es considerado por muchos expertos de este deporte como el mejor piloto de la historia del Off-Road.
 
PERFECCIÓN INTACTA DE BLURTON EN BAJA
Phil Blurton, de 37 años de edad y de Auburn, California, es el líder de la clase Pro UTV FI con 246 puntos, empatado en el cuarto sitio overall de SCORE con Cayden MacCachren, de la mano de sus triunfos en la SCORE San Felipe 250 y la SCORE Baja 500.
Blurton ha gozado de un manejo de excelencia en su Can-Am Maverick R número 2944, con lo que está peleando por el Premio SCORE Rod Hall 2024, presentado por Toyota de Escondido, que es un galardón que reciben los corredores que completan todas las millas de la temporada.
 
ENCABEZA “TAVO” A LOS MEXICANOS
Gustavo “Tavo” Vildósola Junior, de 42 años de edad y de Mexicali, Baja California, no solamente es el líder de los SCORE Trophy Trucks con 239 unidades, también está colocado como séptimo sitio en forma overall dentro de SCORE.
Vildósola Junior fue tercero en la SCORE San Felipe 250 a bordo de su Ford Raptor Vildósola Racing número 21, y cerró en segundo lugar en la SCORE Baja 500 para gozar de una primera mitad de campeonato muy completa.
 


Top 25—2024 SCORE Overall Car/Truck/UTV Point Leaders
(thru Round 2, SCORE Baja 500)
2024 SCORE World Desert Championship Point Leaders

(Position, Vehicle No., Driver(s), Vehicle-Engine-Builder, Class, Points)

1. 219 Thor Herbst, Las Vegas, 1 Nine Industries-Ford (Trophy Truck Spec), 269
1. 285 Justin Davis, Chino Hills, Calif.,TSCO-Chevy (Trophy Truck Spec), 269
3. 236 Michael Marsal, Millbrook, N.Y., Brenthel-Chevy, (Trophy Truck Spec), 247
4. 1821 Cayden MacCachren, Las Vegas, Polaris RZR Pro R (Pro UTV Open), 246
4. 2944 Phil Blurton, Auburn, Calif., Can-Am Maverick R (Pro UTV FI), 246
6. 263 EJ Herbst, Las Vegas/Ryan Millen, Huntington Beach, Calif. (New Zealand), 1 Nine Industries-Ford, (Trophy Truck Spec), 241
7. 21 Gustavo ‘Tavo’ Vildosola Jr, Mexicali, Mexico, Ford Raptor (Vildosola Racing), (SCORE Trophy Truck), 239
7. 282 Brent Fox, Highland, Utah, 1 Nine Industries-Chevy, (Trophy Truck Spec), 239
9. 238 Elijah Kiger, Kirby, Pa./Christopher King, Kirby, Pa., TSCO-Chevy, (Trophy Truck Spec), 238
10. 266 David Ziegler, Reno, Nev./Paul Ziegler, Reno, Nev., Brenthel-Chevy, (Trophy Truck Spec), 236
11. 10 Alan Ampudia, 33, Ensenada, Mexico, Ford Raptor (Mason), (SCORE Trophy Truck), 235
12. 209 J. David Ruvalcaba, Ensenada, Mexico, TSCO-Chevy (Trophy Truck Spec), 234
13. 3925 Kaden Wells, Hurricane, Utah, Can-Am Maverick R, (Pro UTV Stock), 232
14. 1886 Branden Sims, Prescott Valley, Ariz., Polaris RZR Pro R (Pro UTV Open), 230
15. 1 Bryce Menzies, Las Vegas, Ford Raptor (Mason), SCORE Trophy Truck), 229
15. 207 Mason Cullen, Long Beach, Calif., Geiser-Chevy, (Trophy Truck Spec), 229
17. 94 Christopher Polvoorde, Hemet, Calif., Ford Raptor (Mason), (SCORE Trophy Truck), 228
17. 273 Jordan Brenthel, Temecula, Calif./Carlos ‘Apdaly’ Lopez, Tecate, Mexico, Brenthel-Chevy, (Trophy Truck Spec), 228
19. 2987 Edgar Garcia, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Can-Am Maverick, (Pro UTV FI), 227
19. 294 Vincent Munoz, Yucaipa, Calif., Full Potential-Chevy (Trophy Truck Spec), 227
21. 83 Luke McMillin, San Diego, Chevy 1500 (Mason), (SCORE Trophy Truck), 226
22. 2940 Erick Kozin, Yorba Linda, Calif., Can-Am X-3, (Pro UTV FI), 225
23. 203 Mitch McNeil, Mesa, Ariz./Scott McNeil, Mesa, Ariz., Geiser-Ford, (Trophy Truck Spec), 224
24. 241 Stephen Beal, Dallas, Geiser-Chevy, (Trophy Truck Spec), 221
25. 1000 Francisco Vera, El Rosario, Mexico/Alex Vera, El Rosario, Mexico, Alumi Craft-Chevy (Class 10), 220

2024 SCORE World Desert Championship
Race-by-Race Class Winners
King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250
San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico March 23-24, 2024
Total Starters: 270    Total Finishers: 198 (285.69 miles)

Pro Cars, Trucks & UTVs
SCORE TROPHY TRUCK—10 Alan Ampudia, Ensenada, Mexico, Ford Raptor
SCORE TT LEGEND—1L Gustavo Vildosola Sr, Mexicali, Mexico/Ricky Johnson, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Ford Raptor
CLASS 1—Brad Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., Jimco-Chevy
TROPHY TRUCK SPEC—219 Thor Herbst, Las Vegas/Pierce Herbst, Las Vegas, 1 Nine Industries-Chevy
CLASS 10—Bruce Yee, Rosarito Beach, Mexico, Alumi Craft-Honda
PRO UTV OPEN—1821 Cayden MacCachren, Las Vegas, Polaris RZR Pro R
PRO UTV FI—2944 Phil Blurton, Auburn, Calif., Can-Am Maverick R
CLASS 7—Scott Brady, Gerber, Calif. Ford Ranger
SCORE LITES—1277 Mario Alcala, Mexicali, Mexico, Seagrove-VW
PRO UTV NA—1974 Ethan Groom, Temecula, Calif., Polaris RZRXP1000
CLASS 1/2-1600—1656 Raul Ojeda, Ensenada, Mexico, Fraley-VW
PRO UTV STOCK—3925 Kaden Wells, Hurricane, Utah, Can-Am Maverick R
CLASS 8—809 Josh Klenske, Yucaipa, Calif., Ford F-150
CLASS 5—500 Eli Yee, Tijuana, Mexico, Jake’s-Chevy
CLASS 5/1600—561 Zackery Woodruff, Bend, Ore., VW Baja Bug
BAJA CHALLENGE—BC2 Frank Olagary, Thornton, Calif., BTC-Subaru
CLASS 7F—719F Cesar Gutierrez, Tijuana, Mexico, Jeep Grand Cherokee
CLASS 7SX—740 Armando Duron Sr, Mexicali, Mexico/Israel Duron, Mexicali, Mexico, Ford Ranger
CLASS 11—1100 Oliver Flemate, Ensenada, Mexico/Antonio Espinoza, Ensenada, Mexico, VW Sedan
Pro Motorcycles
PRO MOTO UNLIMITED—11x Arturo Salas Jr, Chula Vista, Calif. (Tecate, Mexico)/Carter Klein, Agua Dulce, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO 30—317x Ethan Wheeler, Ocean Beach, Calif., KTM 450EXC-F
PRO MOTO LIMITED—110x Armando Ortiz, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO 40—411x Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Shane Esposito, Temecula, Calif./Jim O’Neal, Santa Barbara, Calif., Kawasaki KX450X
PRO MOTO 50—547x Mike Prunty, Temecula, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO IRONMAN—719x Kadin Guard, St. George, Utah, KTM 450XC-F
PRO MOTO 60—628x Mike Kay, Sacramento, Calif./Scott McIntosh, Kent, Wash., Honda CRF450X
Pro Quads
PRO QUAD—39a Sergio Jimenez, Mexicali, Mexico/Nicolas Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Luis Meza Velez, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda TRX450R
PRO QUAD IRONMAN—91a Jorge Lopez, Rancho Percebu, Mexico, Honda TRX450R
Sportsman M/C & Quad
SPT M/C—229x Joel Magallanes, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda CRF450
SPT QUAD—137a Jose Miramontes, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda TRX450R

BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500
Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico   June 1-2, 2024
Total Starters: 254    Total Finishers: 157 (482.97 miles)

Pro Cars, Trucks & UTVs

SCORE TROPHY TRUCK—46 Toby Price, Australia/Paul Weel, Australia, Chevy Silverado
SCORE TT LEGEND—1L Gustavo Vildosola Sr, Mexicali, Mexico/Ricky Johnson, El Cajon, Calif., Ford Raptor
CLASS 1—168 Cody Reid, Apple Valley, Calif, Alumi Craft-Chevy
TROPHY TRUCK SPEC—285 Justin Davis Chino Hills, Calif., TSCO-Chevy
CLASS 10—1091 Francisco Vera, El Rosario, Mexico, Alumi Craft-Chevy
PRO UTV OPEN—1821 Cayden MacCachren, Las Vegas, Polaris RZR Pro R
PRO UTV FI—2944 Phil Blurton, Auburn, Calif., Can-Am X3
CLASS 7—700 Daniel Chamlee, San Felipe, Mexico, Ford Ranger
SCORE LITES—1277 Mario Alcala, Mexicali, Mexico, Seagrove-VW
PRO UTV NA—1984 David Pedder, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif./Elliot Watson, El Centro, Calif., Honda Talon 1000R
CLASS 1/2-1600—1606 Daniel Goodrich, Chula Vista, Calif./Michael Goodrich, Chula Vista, Calif./Matt Willert, El Cajon, Calif., Bunderson-VW
PRO UTV STOCK—3925 Kaden Wells, Hurricane, Utah, Can-Am Maverick R
CLASS 8—Josh Klenske, Yucaipa, Calif., Ford F-150
CLASS 5—511 Eli Yee, Tijuana, Mexico, Jake’s-Chevy
CLASS 5-1600—No Finishers
CLASS 3—No Finishers
CLASS 7F—700F Justin Park, Encinitas, Calif., Ford Ranger
CLASS 7SX—No Finishers
STOCK FULL—No Finishers
CLASS 11—1105 Oliver Flemate, Ensenada, Mexico/Antonio Espinoza, Ensenada, Mexico, VW Sedan
Pro Motorcycles
PRO MOTO UNLIMITED—11x Arturo Salas Jr, Chula Vista, Calif. (Tecate, Mexico)/Carter Klein, Agua Dulce, Calif./Ciaran Naran, Huntington Beach, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO 30—317x Ethan Wheeler, Ocean Beach, Calif./Casey Thomas, El Centro, Calif./Ryan Stephens, San Diego/Dustin Ashe-Everest, Salton City, Calif./Jason Mount, KTM 500EXC-F
PRO MOTO LIMITED—110x Armando Ortiz, Tijuana, Mexico/Andre Enrique, Mexicali, Mexico/Larry Cerna, San Diego/Oscar Garcia, San Diego/Ricardo Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Tyler Perrin, Ocatillo, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO 40—411x Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Shane Esposito, Temecula, Calif./Rene Magana, Lake Forest, Calif./Jim O’Neal, Santa Barbara, Calif., Kawasaki KX450X
PRO MOTO 50—547x Mike Prunty, Temecula, Calif./Lester Lehigh, Bishop, Calif./Brian Storri, Texas/Jeff Kelly, Mammoth, Calif./Dennis Bellingheri, Reno, Nev./Nick Martin, La Verne, Calif., Husqvarna FE501
PRO MOTO IRONMAN—792x Daniel Mastrude, Boise, Idaho, KTM 500EXC
PRO MOTO 60—649x Donald Lewis, Manchester, Conn./Louie Franco, Sherman Oaks, Calif./Kevin Ward, Longview, Texas/Steve Buckley, San Diego/Bob Johnson, San Diego/Gay Laycrast, San Felipe, Mexico/Doug Smith, Upland, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO ADVENTURE—827x Gerardo Rubio, La penita de Jaltemba, Mexico/Erick Rubio, La penita de Jaltemba, Mexico, Kove Rally 450
Pro Quads
PRO QUAD—7a Eduardo Hermandez, San Diego/Luis Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Felipe Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Nicolas Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Jason Wyatt, Ariz., Honda TRX450R
Sportsman M/C & Quad
SPT M/C—259x Jhoan Sanchez, Mexicali, Mexico/Christian Sanchez, Mexicali, Mexico, Kawasaki KX450F
SPT QUAD—124a Erick Talamantes, Tecate, Mexico/Luis Beltran, Todos Santos, Mexico, Honda TRX450R

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Salas Jr Mexican hope in SCORE in moto classes

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Arturo Salas Jr, 21, Tecate, Mexico, is enjoying a unique moment in the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship, as he has won the first two races of the season, making him the SCORE Overall point leader and at the front of the Pro Moto Unlimited class, results that place him in a very important place in the Aztec Off-Road.

Salas Jr Mexican hope in SCORE in moto classes

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-international.com
SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com June 15, 2024

In 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship
Salas Jr Mexican hope in SCORE in moto classes
 
The rider from Tecate, Baja California, maintains lead in Pro Moto Unlimited
 
NOTE: Texto en español abajo; then Motorcycle/Quad points
 

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Arturo Salas Jr, 21, Tecate, Mexico, is enjoying a unique moment in the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship, as he has won the first two races of the season, making him the SCORE Overall point leader and at the front of the Pro Moto Unlimited class, results that place him in a very important place in the Aztec Off-Road.
Salas Jr, along with Carter Klein, 19, Agua Dulce, Calif, and Ciaran Naran, 24, Huntington Beach, Calif., won the motorcycle overall in the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 as part of the Hero Racing team, stringing together successes, after the one achieved in March during the King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 aboard motorcycle number 11x Honda CRF450X.
That's 222 points for Salas and company, who are two more races away from the annual title, so first they will have to face the 5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Fuels from September 11-15, as well as the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 from November 12-17, both events will be held in Ensenada, Baja California.
Austin Eddy, 20, Oak Hills, Calif., is second in the Pro Moto Unlimited class with 201 points, who is supported on the No. 9x Honda CRF450X motorcycle by SoCal racers Connor Eddy, 18, Barstow, Jarett Megla, 25, Simi Valley, and Tucker Hopkins, 30, Venice Beach, after a second-place finish in the SCORE San Felipe 250 and a fifth-place finish in the SCORE Baja 500.
Third place in the Pro Moto Unlimited class currently the team of Fernando Beltran, 47, Ensenada, Mexico, on motorcycle No. 8x Honda CRF450X, with 194 points, riding with Mauri Herrera, 25, Ensenada, Mexico, Luis Flores, 22, Mexicali, Mexico, Chad Goodsell, 19, Holtville, Calif., and Dilan Avalos, 17, Palm Springs, Calif.
WHEELER AND HIS PERFECT PACE
Ethan Wheeler, 33, Ocean Beach, Calif., currently leads the Pro Moto 30 class as the winner of the SCORE San Felipe 250 and SCORE Baja 500, along with Ryan Stephens, San Diego, Dustin Ashe-Everest, 42, Salton City, Calif., and Nick Lake, Yuma, Ariz.
Wheeler has 210 points on his No. 317x KTM 450EXC-F motorcycle, giving him a total of 768.66 miles, surpassing Juan Valenzuela, 49, Ensenada, Mexico, who has 191 points after a second-place finish in the SCORE San Felipe 250 and a fourth-place finish in the SCORE Baja 500 on his Honda CRF450X.
SEPTIEN, A BAJA MASTER
In the Pro Moto 40 class, Francisco "Pancho Pistolas" Septien, 48, Ensenada, Mexico, leads his class in the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship with two wins in a row for 210 points. Joining forces Septien have been Shane Esposito, 49, Temecula, Calif., Rene Magana, 39, Lake Forest, Calif., and Jim O'Neal, 78, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Septien, Esposito and O'Neal won the SCORE San Felipe 250 and SCORE Baja 500 on their No. 411x Honda CRF450X motorcycle, while in second place is Travis Flateau, 50, Temecula, Calif., who has a pair of second-place finishes this year in SCORE.
CABRERA, CHILE´S PRIDE IN SCORE
Patricio "Pato" Cabrera, 33, Chile, is the leader of the Pro Moto Ironman class (for solo riders) with 217 points. Cabrera, who has 10 years of experience in the prestigious Dakar Rally, is now trying to dominate the deserts of Baja California in SCORE.
Cabrera was second in the SCORE San Felipe 250 and finished second in the SCORE Baja 500, who this year has used a KTM FE450 motorcycle to proudly carry his country's flag on Mexican soil.
Kadin Guard, 25, St. George, Utah, is second in the class with 216 points, winning the SCORE San Felipe 250 and closing out the SCORE Baja 500 in fourth place on his No. 719x KTM 450XC-F motorcycle.
TIGHT LEAD FOR HERNANDEZ
Eduardo Hernandez, 19, San Diego, leads the Pro Quad class with 195 points, but Esteban Ramirez Junior, 26, Tecate, Mexico, is second with 194 points after the first two SCORE dates this season.
Hernandez finished fifth in the SCORE San Felipe 250 and won the SCORE Baja 500 aboard his 7a Honda TRX450R quad, with help from Luis Velez, 27, San Felipe, Mexico, Felipe Velez, 34, San Felipe, Mexico, and Jason Wyatt, 17, Arizona.
Ramirez Junior, who was third in the SCORE San Felipe 250 and second in the SCORE Baja 500, has joined forces with Omar Murillo, Tecate, Mexico, using his 31a Honda TRX450R quad this season.
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2024 SCORE SCHEDULE
Here are the dates for the two remaining 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship which are being held in Baja California, Mexico for the ninth consecutive year:
5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Fuels—
September 11-15, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000—
November 11-17, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
SCORE SPONSORS…
Official SCORE Sponsors: BFGoodrich Tires-Official Tire and Race Title Sponsor, Ford-Official Truck and SUV, King Shocks-Official Shock Absorber and Race Title Sponsor, Polaris RZR-Official UTV, VP Racing Fuels-Official Fuel and race presenting sponsor, Optima Batteries-Official Battery, Rugged Radios-Official Radio Communication, Sylvania Off-Road-Official Light, Method Race Wheels-Official Wheel and Race Qualifying sponsor, Lasernut-Official Custom Metal Fabricator, Wide Open Excursions-Official Arrive and Drive Company, Crystal Bay Casino-Official Casino.
SCORE Official Partners: The Satellite Phone Store, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance.
Additional SCORE Associate Partners: Baja California Secretary of Tourism, MEXICO Secretary of Tourism, San Felipe Foundational Municipal Council, Ensenada Municipal Government, San Felipe Marketing Tourism Committee, Ensenada Marketing Tourism Committee, Ensenada Hotel and Motel Association, Proturismo Ensenada, and Cruz Roja Mexicana.
For more information regarding SCORE, visit the official website of the SCORE World Desert Championship at www.SCORE-International.com.

EN EL CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL 2024 DE SCORE
Salas, la esperanza mexicana en SCORE

 

El motociclista de Tecate, Baja California, mantuvo el liderato en la clase Pro Moto Unlimited

 
ENSENADA, Baja California, México, Arturo Salas Junior, de 21 años de edad y de Tecate, México, está gozando de un momento único en el Campeonato Mundial del Desierto 2024 de SCORE, ya que ha ganado las dos primeras fechas de la temporada, con lo que es el líder de la clase Pro Moto Unlimited, resultados que lo colocan en un sitio muy importante del Off-Road azteca.
Salas Junior junto a Carter Klein, de 19 años de edad y de Agua Dulce, California y Ciaran Naran, de 24 años de edad y de Huntington Beach, California, ganó el overall de las motos en la edición 56 de la BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 como parte del equipo Hero Racing, hilvanando éxitos, tras el conseguido en marzo durante la edición 37 de la King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 a bordo de la motocicleta número 11x Honda CRF450X.
Ya son 222 puntos para Salas y compañía, quienes están a 2 carreras más de lograr el título anual, por lo que primero deberán de enfrentar la edición 4 de la SCORE Baja 400, presentada por VP Racing Fuels del 11 al 15 de septiembre, así como la edición 57 de la BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 del 12 al 17 de noviembre, ambos eventos se realizarán en Ensenada, Baja California.
Austin Eddy, de 20 años de edad y de Oak Hills, California, es segundo lugar en la clase Pro Moto Unlimited con 201 puntos, quien cuenta con el apoyo en la motocicleta número 9x de Connor Eddy, de 18 años de edad y de Barstow, California, Jarett Megla, de 25 años de edad y de Simi Valley, California, y de Tucker Hopkins, de 30 años de edad y de Venice Beach, California, tras un segundo sitio en la SCORE San Felipe 250 y un quinto lugar en la SCORE Baja 500.
El tercer sitio en la clase Pro Moto Unlimited es para el equipo de Fernando Beltrán, de 47 años de edad y de Ensenada, México, en la motocicleta número 8x Honda CRF450X, con 194 puntos, de la mano de Mauri Herrera, de 25 años de edad y de Ensenada, México, Luis Flores, de 22 años de edad y de Mexicali, México, Chad Goodsell, de 19 años de edad y de Holtville, California y Dilan Ávalos, de 17 años de edad y de Palm Springs, California.
 
CUENTA WHEELER CON PASO PERFECTO
Ethan Wheeler, de 33 años de edad y de Ocean Beach, California, es quien manda en estos momentos en la clase Pro Moto 30, al ser el ganador de la SCORE San Felipe 250 y la SCORE Baja 500, junto a Ryan Stephens, San Diego, California, Dustin Ashe-Everest, de 42 años de edad y de Salton City California, y Nick Lake, Yuma, Arizona.
Wheeler cuenta con 210 puntos en su motocicleta número 317x KTM 450EXC-F, con lo que ya acumula un total de 768.66 millas, superando a Juan Valenzuela, de 49 años de edad y de Ensenada, México, quien ha cosechado 191 puntos, tras un segundo sitio en la SCORE San Felipe 250 y un cuarto sitio en la SCORE Baja 500 en su Honda CRF450X.
 
SEPTIÉN, GARANTÍA DE ÉXITO EN BAJA
En la clase Pro Moto 40, Francisco “Pancho Pistolas” Septién, de 48 años de edad y de Ensenada, México, es quien manda en el Campeonato Mundial del Desierto 2024 de SCORE con 2 triunfos en fila, para sumar 210 puntos, uniendo fuerzas con Shane Esposito, de 49 años de edad y de Temecula, California, René Magaña, de 39 años de edad y de Lake Forest, California, y Jim O´Neal, de 78 años de edad y de Santa Bárbara, California.
Septién, Esposito y O´Neal ganaron la SCORE San Felipe 250 y la SCORE Baja 500 en su motocicleta número 411x Honda CRF450X, mientras que en segundo lugar está Travis Flateau, de 50 años de edad y de Temecula, California, quien lleva un par de segundos sitios este año en SCORE.
 
CABRERA, EL ORGULLO DE CHILE EN SCORE
Patricio “Pato” Cabrera, de 33 años de edad y de Chile, es el líder de la clase Pro Moto Ironman con 217 puntos, quien cuenta con experiencia de 10 años en el prestigiado Rally Dakar, pero que ahora está intentando dominar los desiertos de Baja California en SCORE.
Cabrera fue segundo lugar en la SCORE San Felipe 250 y finalizó también en segundo dentro de la SCORE Baja 500, quien ha utilizado en este año una motocicleta KTM FE450 para portar con orgullo la bandera de su país en suelo mexicano.
Kadin Guard, de 25 años de edad y de St. George, Utah, es Segundo en esta clase, con 216 puntos, quien ganó la SCORE San Felipe 250 y cerró la SCORE Baja 500 en el cuarto lugar, a bordo de su motocicleta número 719x KTM 450XC-F.
 
APRETADO LIDERATO DE HERNÁNDEZ
Eduardo Hernández, de 19 años de edad y de San Diego, California, es el líder de la clase Pro Quad con 195 puntos, pero Esteban Ramírez Junior, de 26 años de edad y de Tecate, México, es segundo, con 194 puntos, tras las dos primeras fechas de esta temporada en SCORE.
Hernández finalizó quinto en la SCORE San Felipe 250 y ganó la SCORE Baja 500 a bordo de su motocicleta 7ª Honda TRX450R, quien contó con ayuda de Luis Vélez, 27 años de edad y de San Felipe, México, Felipe Vélez, de 34 años de edad y de San Felipe, México y Jason Wyatt, de 17 años de edad y de Arizona.
Mientras que Ramírez Junior, fue tercero en la SCORE San Felipe 250 y segundo en la SCORE Baja 500, quien ha unido fuerzas con Omar Murillo, de Tecate, México, utilizando en esta temporada su motocicleta número 31a Honda TRX450R.

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CALENDARIO 2024 DE SCORE
Estas son las dos fechas restantes del Campeonato Mundial del Desierto 2024 de SCORE que se celebrarán en Baja California, México, por noveno año consecutivo:
Edición 5 de la SCORE Baja 400, presentada por VP Racing Fuels-
11-15 de septiembre, Ensenada, Baja California, México
Edición 57 de la BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000-
11-17 de noviembre, Ensenada, Baja California, México
 
PATROCINADORES SCORE…
Patrocinadores oficiales de SCORE: BFGoodrich Tires-Patrocinador oficial de llantas y carreras, Ford-Patrocinador oficial de camionetas y todoterrenos, King Shocks-Patrocinador oficial de amortiguadores y carreras, Polaris RZR-Patrocinador oficial de UTV, VP Racing Fuels-Patrocinador oficial de combustible y carreras, Optima Batteries-Patrocinador oficial de baterías, Rugged Radios: Radiocomunicación oficial, Sylvania Off-Road: Luces oficiales, Method Race Wheels: Patrocinador oficial de los rines y de la clasificación de la carrera, Lasernut: Fabricante oficial de metal a medida, Wide Open Excursions: Empresa oficial para tours de Off-Road, Crystal Bay Casino: Casino oficial.
Socios Oficiales de SCORE: The Satellite Phone Store, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance.
Socios Asociados Adicionales de SCORE: Secretaría de Turismo de Baja California, Secretaría de Turismo de MÉXICO, Consejo Municipal Fundacional de San Felipe, Gobierno Municipal de Ensenada, Comité de Comercialización Turística de San Felipe, Comité de Comercialización Turística de Ensenada, Asociación de Hoteles y Moteles de Ensenada, Proturismo Ensenada y Cruz Roja Mexicana.
Para más información sobre SCORE, visita la página de internet oficial del Campeonato Mundial del Desierto de SCORE en www.SCORE-International.com.


2024 SCORE World Desert Championship Class Point Standings
(Through Round 2 of 4—BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500)
(By Class, Position, Vehicle Number, Rider of record, Hometown, Vehicle make/model, Points, Class wins in parenthesis) (ROR must start and/or finish all four races to qualify for season point championship)
PRO MOTORCYCLES
  PRO MOTO UNLIMITED (400cc or more)1. 11x Arturo Salas Jr, Chula Vista, Calif. (Tecate, Mexico)/Carter Klein, Agua Dulce, Calif./Ciaran Naran, Huntington Beach, Calif., Honda CRF450X (2), 222; 2. 9x Austin Eddy, Oak Hills, Calif./Connor Eddy, Barstow, Calif./Jarett Megla, Simi Valley, Calif./Tucker Hopkins, Venice Beach, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 201; 3. 8x Fernando Beltran, Ensenada, Mexico/Mauri Herrera, Ensenada, Mexico/Luis Flores, Mexicali, Mexico/Chad Goodsell, Holtville, Calif./Dilan Avalos, N. Palm Springs, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 194; 4. 15x Eric Holt, Panaca, Nev./Brian Whiteside, Farmington, Utah/Daemon Woolslayer, Mona, Utah/Mason Decunzo, Las Vegas, Husqvarna 450FE, 113; 5. Justin Morgan, El Cajon, Calif./Tyler Lynn, Mona, Utah, Honda CRF450X, 113; 6. Adrian Ortiz, Dulzura, Calif./Albaro Ortiz, Dulzura, Calif./Sergio Garza, Spring Valley, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 109.
  PRO MOTO 30 (Riders over 30 years old)1. 317x Ethan Wheeler, Ocean Beach, Calif./Ryan Stephens, San Diego/Dustin Ashe-Everest, Salton City Calif.,/Nick Lake, Yuma, Ariz., KTM 450EXC-F (2), 210; 2. 311x Juan Valenzuela, Ensenada, Mexico/Joel Castillo, Ensenada, Mexico/Luis Molina, Ensenada, Mexico/Ramon Murrillo, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 191; 3. 354x Felipe Barron, Riverside, Calif./Dan Eastwood, Vista, Calif./Larry Klein, Agua Dulce, Calif./Mark Rodgers, Hesperia, Calif./Jason Hopty, Garden Grove, Calif., KTM 450 XCF-W, 109.
  PRO MOTO LIMITED (less than 450cc1. 110x Armando Ortiz, Tijuana, Mexico/Andre Enrique, Mexicali, Mexico/Tyler Perrin, Ocotillo, Calif./Ricardo Meza, San Felipe, BC, Mexico, Honda CRF450X (2), 212; 2. 150x Neithan Adams, San Felipe, Mexico/Jason Lopez, San Felipe, Mexico/Angel Aguirre, Tijuana, Mexico/Manuel Gomez, Tecate, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 200.
  PRO MOTO 40 (Riders over 40 years old)1. 411x Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Shane Esposito, Temecula, Calif./Jim O’Neal, Santa Barbara, Calif., Kawaski KX450X (2), 210; 2. 452x Travis Flateau, Temecula, Calif./Jason Alosi/Steve Tichnor/Jason Trubey, Henderson, Nev., Yamaha WR450F, 198; 3. 400x Alirio Amado, The Woodlands, Texas/Manuel Vazquez, Tijuana, Mexico/Mark Bechtold, Phoenix/Nick Lanning, Albuquerque, N.M., Yamaha WR450F, 190.
  PRO MOTO 50 (Riders over 50 years old)1. 547x Mike Prunty, Temecula, Calif./Lester Lehigh, Bishop, Calif./Dal Truby, Henderson, Nev./Jeff Kelly Mammoth, Calif./Dennis Berlingheri, Reno Nev./Nick Martin, Reno, Nev., Honda CRF450X (2), 210; 2. 514x Lawrence Janesky, Middlebury, Conn./Dustin Gerbers, Chapmansboro, Tenn./Mark Daconto, Oxford, Conn., Honda CRF450X, 89; 3. 513x Joseph Amey, Las Vegas/Brad Loveday, Las Vegas/Dave Martin, Las Vegas, Honda CRF450X, 85.
  PRO MOTO 60 (Riders over 60 years old)1. 628x Mike Kay, Sacramento, Calif./Scott McIntosh, Kent, Wash./Mike Whitman, Phoenix/Dave Kwast, Cassopolis, Mich., Honda CRF450X (1), 140; 2. 616x Harold Harris, Sanger, Calif./Manny Ornellas, Lagna Niguel, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 134; 3. Donald Lewis, Manchester, Conn./Louie Franco, Sherman Oaks, Calif./Kevin Ward, Longview Texas/Steve Buckley, San Diego/Bob Johnson, San Diego/Gay Laycrast, San Felipe, Mexico/Doug Smith, Upland, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 115.
  PRO MOTO IRONMAN (Solo Riders)1. 745x Patricio Cabrera, Chile, KTM FE450 (1), 217; 719x Kadin Guard, St. George, Utah, KTM 450XC-F (1), 216; 3. 788x Brian Roberts, Hemet, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 206; 4. 781x Miguel Luna, Las Vegas, Honda CRF450X, 87; 194. ALSO: 8. Daniel Mastrude, Boise, Idaho, KTM 500EXC (1), 123.
  PRO MOTO ADVENTURE (Rally Motorcycles)—1. 827x Gerardo Rubio, La Penita de Jaltemba, Mexico/Erick Rubio, La Penita de Jaltemba, Mexico, Kove Rally 450 (1), 115.
PRO QUADS
  PRO QUAD (Open engine displacement)1. Eduard Hernandez, San Diego/Luis Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Felipe Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Jason Wyat, Arizona, Honda TRX450R (1), 195; 2. Estevan Ramirez Jr, Tecate, Mexico/Omar Murillo, Tecate, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 194; 3. Dionicio Zavala, Jacume, Mexico/Efren Vazuez, Guerrero Negro, Mexico/Steve Lopez, El Paso, Texas/Javier Robles, Guadalupe Victoria, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 187. ALSO: 5. 39a Sergio Jimenez, Mexicali, Mexico/Nicolas Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Luis Meza Velez, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda TRX450R (1), 95.
  PRO QUAD IRONMAN (Open engine displacement, solo Rider)1. 91a Jorge Lopez Jr, Rancho Percebu, Mexico, Honda TRX450R (1), 95.
SPORTSMAN
  SPT M/C1. 205x Francisco Rosas, Tecate, Mexico/Isaac Medina, Tecate, Mexico/Juan Alvarez, Tecate, Mexico/Aldo Rivera, Tecate, Mexico/Daniel Orozco, Tijuana, Mexico, Husqvarna FE501, 201; 2. 236x Andy Valencia, Ensenada, Mexico/Elmer Silvestre, Ensenada, Mexico/Christian Ramirez, Ensenada, Mexico/Esteban Martinez, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 187. ALSO: 4. 259x Jhoan Sanchez, Mexicali, Mexico/Christian Sanchez, Mexicali, Mexico/Ruben Lopez, Mexicali, Mexico/Damasio Maduena, San Felipe, Mexico/Frankie Pikrell, San Diego/Roberto Armento, Ensenada, Mexico, Kawasaki KX450F (1), 118; 8. 229x Joel Magallanes, Mexicali, Mexico/Uriel Zuniga, Calexico, Calif./Sergio Cortez, Mexicali, Mexico/Alonso Zuniga, Calexico, Calif./Santiago Cortez, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda CRF450R (1), 95.
  SPT QUAD1. 137a Jose Miramontes, San Felipe, Mexico/Erick Ramirez, San Felipe, Mexico/Sergio Castenada, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda TRX450R (1), 217; 2. 110a Irlamm Gutierrez Jr, Mexicali, Mexico/Alan Cruz, Valle de la Trinidad, Mexico/Luis Marrujo, Tijuana, Mexico/Arturo Martinez, Tijuana, Mexico/Arturo Martinez Jr, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 215; 3. 124a Erick Talamantes, Tecate, Mexico/Luis Beltran, Todo Santos, Mexico/Andy Cervantes, Mexicali, Mexico/Andrew Salinas, Tijuana, Mexico/Axel Arambula, Ensenada, Mexico/Joel Ruvalcaba, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda TRX450R (1), 214.
2024 SCORE World Desert Championship
Race-by-Race Class Winners
King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250
San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico March 23-24, 2024
Total Starters: 270    Total Finishers: 198 (285.69 miles)
Pro Motorcycles
PRO MOTO UNLIMITED—11x Arturo Salas Jr, Chula Vista, Calif. (Tecate, Mexico)/Carter Klein, Agua Dulce, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO 30—317x Ethan Wheeler, Ocean Beach, Calif., KTM 450EXC-F
PRO MOTO LIMITED—110x Armando Ortiz, Tijuana, Mexico, Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO 40—411x Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Shane Esposito, Temecula, Calif./Jim O’Neal, Santa Barbara, Calif., Kawasaki KX450X
PRO MOTO 50—547x Mike Prunty, Temecula, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO IRONMAN—719x Kadin Guard, St. George, Utah, KTM 450XC-F
PRO MOTO 60—628x Mike Kay, Sacramento, Calif./Scott McIntosh, Kent, Wash., Honda CRF450X
Pro Quads
PRO QUAD—39a Sergio Jimenez, Mexicali, Mexico/Nicolas Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Luis Meza Velez, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda TRX450R
PRO QUAD IRONMAN—91a Jorge Lopez, Rancho Percebu, Mexico, Honda TRX450R
Sportsman M/C & Quad
SPT M/C—229x Joel Magallanes, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda CRF450
SPT QUAD—137a Jose Miramontes, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda TRX450R
BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500
Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico   June 1-2, 2024
Total Starters: 254    Total Finishers: 157 (482.97 miles)
Pro Motorcycles
PRO MOTO UNLIMITED—11x Arturo Salas Jr, Chula Vista, Calif. (Tecate, Mexico)/Carter Klein, Agua Dulce, Calif./Ciaran Naran, Huntington Beach, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO 30—317x Ethan Wheeler, Ocean Beach, Calif./Casey Thomas, El Centro, Calif./Ryan Stephens, San Diego/Dustin Ashe-Everest, Salton City, Calif./Jason Mount, KTM 500EXC-F
PRO MOTO LIMITED—110x Armando Ortiz, Tijuana, Mexico/Andre Enrique, Mexicali, Mexico/Larry Cerna, San Diego/Oscar Garcia, San Diego/Ricardo Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Tyler Perrin, Ocatillo, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO 40—411x Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Shane Esposito, Temecula, Calif./Rene Magana, Lake Forest, Calif./Jim O’Neal, Santa Barbara, Calif., Kawasaki KX450X
PRO MOTO 50—547x Mike Prunty, Temecula, Calif./Lester Lehigh, Bishop, Calif./Brian Storri, Texas/Jeff Kelly, Mammoth, Calif./Dennis Bellingheri, Reno, Nev./Nick Martin, La Verne, Calif., Husqvarna FE501
PRO MOTO IRONMAN—792x Daniel Mastrude, Boise, Idaho, KTM 500EXC
PRO MOTO 60—649x Donald Lewis, Manchester, Conn./Louie Franco, Sherman Oaks, Calif./Kevin Ward, Longview, Texas/Steve Buckley, San Diego/Bob Johnson, San Diego/Gay Laycrast, San Felipe, Mexico/Doug Smith, Upland, Calif., Honda CRF450X
PRO MOTO ADVENTURE—827x Gerardo Rubio, La penita de Jaltemba, Mexico/Erick Rubio, La penita de Jaltemba, Mexico, Kove Rally 450
Pro Quads
PRO QUAD—7a Eduardo Hermandez, San Diego/Luis Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Felipe Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Nicolas Velez, San Felipe, Mexico/Jason Wyatt, Ariz., Honda TRX450R
Sportsman M/C & Quad
SPT M/C—259x Jhoan Sanchez, Mexicali, Mexico/Christian Sanchez, Mexicali, Mexico, Kawasaki KX450F
SPT QUAD—124a Erick Talamantes, Tecate, Mexico/Luis Beltran, Todos Santos, Mexico, Honda TRX450R