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SAN QUINTIN | December 2024 Issue

San Quintin, declared a municipality in 2023 with an extension of 32,953.25 square kilometers. It is one of the most gastronomically, culturally and geographically diverse places in Baja California. A paradise where you will find the cold and wild coasts of the Pacific Ocean, passing through deserts, oasis and valleys where you will be accompanied by giant Cirios, a species of endemic fauna, until you reach the warm and crystalline waters of the Gulf of California, home of the whale shark. Read More

RIVIERA DE ENSENADA, THE HISTORIC SITE OF THE BAJA 1000, BAJA 500 AND BAJA 400 | December 2024 Issue

For more than 50 years, the Riviera de Ensenada Social, Civic and Cultural Center has been the site of the start of the SCORE-International off-road races with the SCORE Baja 1000, the SCORE Baja 500 and the SCORE Baja 400, where hundreds of competitors from more than nine countries participate. Read More

SURVIVING THE GAUNTLET | December 2024 Issue

Dust, rocks, rain, and mud across a 832.67-mile course took its toll on many of the four-wheel classes. But while many racers were not able to finish, there were the few that survived the gauntlet Baja brought down on them. One was Class 7 Champion Dan Chamlee, in the No. 700 Ford Ranger, who earned his second class win of the season at this SCORE Baja 1000. Read More

BAJA APPROVED | December 2024 Issue

As the “Official Truck and SUV of SCORE International,” Ford Performance entered two vehicles into the BFGoodrich Tires, 57th SCORE Baja 1000. Both vehicles, the Bronco Dr and the Ford Ranger Raptor, emerged finishing first in their respective classes. Read More

UTV ATTACK | December 2024 Issue

SCORE’s UTV classes had something to prove at this year’s 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 race. Not only did they attack the course with a tremendous effort, but they also showed they could run up the course and compete against Class 1 and SCORE Trophy Trucks. Read More

A SOLO DRIVE TO VICTORY | December 2024 Issue

Brock Heger took home first place in the Pro UTV Open Class at the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000, but amazingly also finished seventh overall in his Polaris RZR Pro R, behind six SCORE Trophy Trucks and one Trophy Truck Spec, all while driving the entire 864.13 mile race himself. Read More

BUILT TO SERVE | December 2024 Issue

The SCORE 2024 Season marks the end of the Warrior Built Foundation’s 10th anniversary competing in the 57th SCORE Baja 1000 event. “2014 was our first ever SCORE Baja 1000 race and we’ve come a long way since starting with a single dirt bike,” said Warrior Built Founder/President Nick Hamm. “It’s been an amazing journey starting from using my own equipment and trying to get support from various sponsors. Now, I look back and Warrior Built has accomplished more than I could have ever imagined.” Read More

A PERFECT DAY | December 2024 Issue

It was one of the best SCORE Baja 1000 races for SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited teams who were anxious to either win or finish the biggest race of the season. In addition, the top finishers from first to fifth-place, received a cash award compiled by the Pro Moto Baja Racing Facebook Group. “The money for this purse was put up by vendors who want to support Pro Moto Racing in SCORE,” said SCORE Moto Liaison Andy Kirker. “This was a grassroots effort done simply for the love of the sport, so it’s important to point out that it is not a contingency program, but a straight payout for the winner and finishers. Read More

THE FINAL WIN | December 2024 Issue

Justin Morgan and the Slam Life Racing 7X team of Brandon Prieto, Tyler Lynn, and Ryan Surratt dominated the Pro Moto Unlimited class in the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 with their Honda CRF450X. The team led the race from start to finish, and brought home a victory. In doing so, the team also received a check for $10K thanks to Pro Moto Baja Racing and its sponsors, SCORE International, Baja Bound, Tacomoto, Stella Anube, and AHM. Read More

PUSHING FOR THE WIN | December 2024 Issue

Cody Reid and co-driver Adam Pfankuch, in the No. 168 Class 1 car, pushed through several issues on the course, to win at the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000. Winning in Class 1 is not easy when the toughest competitors include former class champions and multi-race winners Brad Wilson, Kyle Quinn, Cody Parkhouse, and Brendan Gaughan. Because of this, SCORE Class 1 race wins often come from the team with the cleanest runs, and who have the least problems on the course. Read More

A BATTLE ROYALE | December 2024 Issue

The BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 marked the grand finale of the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship, testing racers with 864.13 miles of arduous terrain around Ensenada, Mexico. The Baja desert delivered difficult and dusty conditions and even some heavy rains late in the race which added to the challenge, creating slick conditions for competitors as they pushed to the finish. The SCORE Trophy Truck divisions showcased some of the most exciting moments, with racers battling for top honors and delivering impressive performances in the Unlimited, Legends, and Spec categories. Read More

PARTNERS IN PRECISION | December 2024 Issue

Luke McMillin and Rob MacCachren delivered an unforgettable performance at the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000. The duo, racing in the No. 83 The Beast Unleashed Trophy Truck, claimed the Overall and SCORE Trophy Truck class win displaying flawless teamwork, preparation, and execution. This victory adds another prestigious chapter to their Baja racing legacy, with McMillin and MacCachren proving again why they are among the best in off-road racing. Read More

METHOD RACE WHEEL QUALIFIER | December 2024 Issue

Teaming up with Bryce Menzies in the No. 1 Red Bull Ford Raptor SCORE Trophy Truck, Christopher Polvoorde took the wheel and had the fastest time during the Method Race Wheels qualifier to start first at the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000. Held at the Nelson Ranch in the Piedras Gordas ejido, the four-mile course started smooth, but later, racers reported it was chopped up and deteriorating. Read More

LEGENDARY CHAMPION SCOTT MCMILLIN | December 2024 Issue

Scott McMillin is the Grand Marshal for the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 because of his long, legendary racing career with 24 all-time class wins, including 16 overall victories in this race. “Racing in Baja has been part of my life for decades. It’s in our blood and part of our family tradition and history,” said McMillin. “I love to see the local kids and families from all over the Baja peninsula smile when we pull up. Many times we are in the most remote locations, and when I see one of our McMillin Racing stickers, I think how proud I am of our race teams and for our family to continue this tradition.” Read More

CONTINGENCY, TECH, AND AWARD CEREMONIES AT THE SCORE BAJA 1000 | December 2024 Issue

With 282 total starters for this year’s 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 race, it took two full days for all the competitors to make it through Contingency and Tech. During this portion of pre-race activities, racers lined up the Malecon in Ensenada, Mexico to speak to SCORE hosts Rat Sult and Kevin Johnson at the top of the SCORE ramp. Their interviews of racers and teams were live streamed across SCORE’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel to tens of thousands of viewers during race week. Read More

AN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR | December 2024 Issue

The final race of the 2024 SCORE World Desert Challenge, the 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000, attracted racers from all parts of the globe to compete in the toughest off-road race in the world. Of the 282 racers, most were from the United States and the host country of Mexico, but many came from as far away as Europe and Australia. Read More

SCORE MOURNS THE LOSS OF MALCOLM SMITH | December 2024 Issue

SCORE champion and legend Malcolm Smith passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Smith was 83, lived most of his life in Riverside, Calif., but was born in Canada. A moto racing legend, Smith was one of the early stars in SCORE motorcycle racing and later switched to become a SCORE champion racing in Class 1 for open-wheel desert race cars. He is one of a very few off-road icons who is in three motorsports Hall of Fame: Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (1978), Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (1996) and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame (1998). Read More

JAWS OF LIFE DONATED FOR RESCUE OPERATIONS | December 2024 Issue

YOLO Racing Team working, with Non Profit Firefighters Without Boarders, Barbers for Baja, and Baja Bound Insurance, donated firefighting supplies to communities throughout the Baja Peninsula. The YOLO Racing team is a group of firefighters who have been racing Baja for over 15 years. Every year, YOLO uses the SCORE Baja 1000 as a platform to get firefighting supplies donated and brought down to fire stations in need. This year, Firefighters Without Borders arranged for an amazing donation of nine portable “Jaws of Life” units, along with multiple sets of turnout gear, firefighting supplies and tools. Read More

BIG MONEY AWARDED AT 57TH SCORE BAJA 1000 | December 2024 Issue

At the finish of the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000, Luke McMillin was presented with a BFGoodrich Tire’s check for $20K for winning the race Overall while running on BFGoodrich Tires. The company continues to support SCORE Baja racers with large Contingency Awards to racers running on their tires, and to show their support to SCORE-International Off-Road Racing. Read More

WHAT A RACE! | December 2024 Issue

The 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 race was an amazing display of persistence for finishers and great losses for those who could not continue. The Baja desert handed out a spanking to competitors, allowing less than half to finish the race. But those that persevered came home with big wins to finish off the season. Read More

25 NEW OFF-ROAD PRODUCTS | November 2024 Issue

The end of the show season brought out the best in off-road motorsports and new products showcased at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Continuing the tradition started by Mickey Thompson with the SCORE Show, the SEMA Show brought top off-road, truck, and powersports aftermarket manufacturers who continue to provide enthusiasts and racers with new and innovative products. Read More

THE 2024 SEMA SHOW | November 2024 Issue

Walking around the Specialty Equipment Market Association show known as SEMA, is an automotive enthusiast’s dream, filled with cool cars, the latest innovations, and new aftermarket parts for racing, accessorizing, power, and much more. Read More

JIMCO SPITFIRE PRE-RUNNER | November 2024 Issue

This Jimco Ford Raptor Pre-runner is an example of the company being as serious about building luxury pre-runners as they are for a full race Trophy Truck. Their customer, Rod Lewis, an avid airplane collector and team owner of Spitfire Racing. He wanted the vehicle to be themed like one of his airplanes, a British Spitfire fighter, so Jimco had it painted by Best of Show Coach Works and Dusold Designs. Read More

STEVE MENZIES’ RAPTOR PRE-RUNNER | November 2024 Issue

When Steve Menzies, the father of SCORE Trophy Truck racer Bryce Menzies, wanted a new pre-runner to add to their stable, it had to incorporate a fully capable truck but also be comfortable and luxurious for those long hours of pre-running and note-taking. They turned to Craig Stewart, the man credited with inventing the term “Luxury Pre-runner,” and his Stewart’s Raceworks for a build like no other. Read More

NEXT LEVEL RAPTORS | November 2024 Issue

Yes, there are plenty of Ford Raptors running around the Baja desert, but taking the Raptor to a pre-runner level requires building an almost new vehicle. When taken to this next step not much of the original vehicle remains, but we thought it would be great to bring back two Raptor Pre-Runners that we featured in past issues of SCORE Journal. Read More

2024 OFF-ROAD EXPO | November 2024 Issue

If you happened to be driving by SoCal’s Fairplex in Pomona around the end of September, you would have seen an ocean of off-road enthusiasts converging on the annual Off-Road Expo presented by General Tire. Read More

THE ANTI-RAPTOR | November 2024 Issue

You won’t find many off-road enthusiasts who dislike the Ford F-150 Raptor and its capabilities. But some truck fans like Ryan Edwards, Sales and Race Support for Vision Wheel, simply don’t want to spend upwards of $85K for one, only to add another $50K in performance upgrades to give it the capabilities of a pre-runner that is also drivable on the street. Read More

2024 SAND SPORTS SUPER SHOW | November 2024 Issue

By all accounts, you can still find some examples of mega-horsepower Sand Rails at the annual Sand Sports Super Show, but an ever-increasing UTV market, however, is the major draw for the thousands of people who flocked to the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds this past September 19-25th. Read More

THE BIG ROUND-UP | November 2024 Issue

More than 300 Ford Raptor owners came out to participate in the first Ford Raptor Rally, held at the Ford Performance Racing School in Fairfield, Utah, on September 21st. The event gave owners of Ford F-150 Raptors, Bronco Raptors, and Ranger Raptors an opportunity to learn what their vehicles are capable of, on a variety of courses and learn more about their vehicles in exclusive workshops. Read More

SHARPENING THE TALONS | November 2024 Issue

Since the 2010 model year, the F-150 Raptor has brought developments from Ford’s numerous successes in Baja races over the years directly to the consumer. The Raptor, through all its generations, has been designed to provide the ultimate in desert racing capability right off the showroom floor, while still being a comfortable, well-thought-out vehicle for the street. That limited focus has created a very loyal, very enthusiastic customer base, and to say that it has succeeded in its mission is quite an understatement. Read More

2025 POLARIS BAJA WINNING RZR PRO R LIMITED EDITION | November 2024 Issue

The limited edition RZR Pro R pays homage to Cayden MacCachren’s race vehicle, and his victory at the 2023 SCORE Baja 1000. Those who can get one, can drive a similar looking vehicle and envision themselves ripping through a deep set of whoops, racing across the rugged terrain of Baja in a prestigious SCORE event. Read More

ES SEDE HISTÓRICO RIVIERA DE ENSENADA DE LASTRADICIONALES BAJA 1000, BAJA 500 Y BAJA 400 | November 2024 Issue

Por más de 50 años, el Centro Social, Cívico y Cultural Riviera de Ensenada ha sido sede del arranque de las carreras fuera de camino de la SCORE-International con la Baja 1000, la Baja 500 y la Baja 400, donde participan cientos corredores provenientes de más de nueve países, principalmente Estados Unidos. Read More

THE BIG SHOWS | November 2024 Issue

As we approach the end of the 2024 SCORE World Desert Challenge season, we attend multiple industry shows which offer an indication of new parts, vehicles, and cool things that are coming. From our perspective, these events also indicate that SCORE Off-Road Racing continues to grow among the general public, and with industry products and vehicle manufacturers who want to be a part of the off-road culture. Read More

GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN | October 2024 Issue

There are a lot of vehicles that start ahead of the first four-wheel class vehicles on the racecourse. Much of the course is different from the time they first started pre-running, so a rough and technical course can become increasingly more difficult to overcome. Read More

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS | October 2024 Issue

The popularity of SCORE UTV classes was on full display at the 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing, where nearly 50 teams faced off against blinding dust and treacherous terrain. Within the large group of UTV racers competing at this year’s event, some suggested Polaris was the heavy favorite coming into the race, and factory team driver Cayden MacCachren didn’t disappoint the fans. Read More

ON A WINNING STREAK | October 2024 Issue

Polaris factory team racer Cayden MacCachren in the No. 1821 Polaris RZR Pro R, showed no signs of letting up after winning UTV Overall and the UTV Pro Class win at the 5th SCORE Baja 400 presented by VP Racing. Read More

LESSONS LEARNED | October 2024 Issue

After a DQ during the SCORE San Felipe 250, and finishing second after penalties at the SCORE Baja 500, the 7x Pro Moto Unlimited SD Powerhouse team of Justin Morgan and Tyler Lynn earned their first victory of the season. According to Morgan, this is a new team this season and Lynn is getting his rhythm where they have the formula to win. Read More

BACK ON TOP | October 2024 Issue

After a DQ at the SCORE San Felipe 250, and narrowly winning at the SCORE Baja 500, taking second place, the 7x SLR Honda team of Justin Morgan and Tyler Lynn finally got their first SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited win of the season. Morgan and Tyler on the 7x Honda, started in second place, behind the 11x H.E.R.O. team of Arturo Salas Jr. Read More

THE CHANGE UP | October 2024 Issue

It was a bold and unprecedented move, some said, when the SCI Motorsports Polaris Factory Racing Team decided to enter driver Max Eddy Jr. and his Polaris RZR Pro R into the highly competitive Class 1 field during the 5th SCORE Baja 400 presented by VP Racing. According to Polaris, it was the ultimate test against open-wheel unlimited vehicles. Read More

DUST AND MILES | October 2024 Issue

The most difficult part for Class 1 and Class 10 buggies during the 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing, was dealing with the dust. After starting behind 31 SCORE Trophy Trucks, the race is not only to get in front of the class competition but also to get clean air. Read More

THE TIME MACHINE | October 2024 Issue

After a fifth-place start, Kyle Quinn in the No. 138 Wilson Motorsports Class 1 buggy, along with co-driver John Herder, had nearly no issues. At the 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing, a small alternator problem was fixed quickly near the start of the race, but it was the only problem they faced. After passing the competition and crossing the finish line first, they were nearly an hour ahead of the next competitor. Read More

11 WINS IN A ROW! | October 2024 Issue

Winning a few races in a row is one thing, but Gustavo Vildosola has done considerably better than that. With his most recent SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class victory at the 2024 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing, Vildosola has now racked up 11 consecutive wins. His ninth win in a row at the 2024 San Felipe 250 clinched a record for Vildosola. Read More

SURPRISES, UPSETS, & WINS | October 2024 Issue

The 2024 SCORE Baja 400 brought another exciting weekend of off-road racing to Baja California, Mexico, delivering some surprises, a few upsets, and a string of consecutive wins for two prominent competitors in the SCORE Trophy Truck classes. Read More

FOUR IN A ROW FOR MENZIES | October 2024 Issue

Bryce Menzies pulled off a spectacular feat during the 5th SCORE Baja 400 presented by VP Racing. He and co-driver Oren Anderson crossed the finish line first Overall and in the SCORE Trophy Truck class at this race for the fourth time in a row. Read More

OPENING CEREMONIES AND RACE START | October 2024 Issue

The start of the 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing began on Saturday, September 14, with the SCORE Moto and Quad classes staging at 3:15 am. The early start offered these classes ample lead time before the SCORE Trophy Trucks and the remainder of the four-wheel classes got onto the racecourse at 9:00 am. Read More

METHOD RACE WHEEL QUALIFIER | October 2024 Issue

For SCORE Trophy Truck, Trophy Truck Legends, and Trophy Truck Spec vehicles, a Qualifying session was held on September 14th at a new location with a 5.29-mile course at Rancho Nelson, which is a short distance east of Ensenada. Read More

GRAND MARSHAL DOUG ROBERTSON | October 2024 Issue

This year’s 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing had Doug Robertson as its Grand Marshal. Robertson and his brother Don, began off-road racing on motorcycles, then moved into Jeeps. Wanting to race and build their own vehicles, they chose the popular VW Bug and raced in Class 5. Read More

A RACE OF FIRSTS | October 2024 Issue

The 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing brought exciting off-road motorsports action, drama, and heartbreak, but was also a history making event for several racers and teams who competed. Read More

BFG PITS - RACER SUPPORT IN THE BAJA DESERT | October 2024 Issue

In the early days of SCORE Baja racing, racers and teams faced multiple logistical problems such as refueling, reaching vehicles if they broke-down, and the increased cost to make these things happen. Read More

PREVIEW TO THE BFGOODRICH TIRES 57TH SCORE BAJA 1000 | October 2024 Issue

There’s a lot at stake for many teams at this year’s BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 race that takes place November 11th thru the 17th in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. While the SCORE Baja 1000 is the biggest race in off-road motorsports, it is also one that decides which racers finish the 2024 season with a class championship, and/or a Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Award Presented by Toyota Escondido. Read More

MAKING EVERY MILE COUNT | October 2024 Issue

Following three of four races in the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship, 72 of the toughest racers in the world remain in the hunt to earn 2024 Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awards, presented by Toyota Escondido. Read More

BAJA RACING IS NOW BETTER THAN EVER | October 2024 Issue

From this vantage point, the level of competition, combined with the mechanical advancements of vehicle capabilities, has brought off-road racing to a new level. This makes the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 ready to make off-road racing history. Recently, there have been an increasing number of racers winning multiple races back-to-back, and having winning streaks. Read More

SCORE HERITAGE: 1973-1988 SCORE RACES AT RIVERSIDE | September 2024 Issue

There was a time when 30 or more off-road race vehicles were lined up sideby- side at the starting line before they accelerated and dove into the first turn on a dirt course filled with jumps, banked curves, moguls, and more. These spectacular scenes of off-road chaos and excitement played in front of thousands of fans as a part of SCORE’s Off-Road World Championship races held at Riverside Raceway in Southern California. Read More

PREPPED TO WIN - ADVANCED MOTO PREP FOR BAJA RACING | September 2024 Issue

The level of motorcycle riding talent within the SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited class is so high that more than a half-dozen current competitors this season can win a race. SCORE Baja races in this class are won by making the fewest mistakes and not missing any virtual checkpoints along the racecourse. Read More

RACE-READY NAVIGATION | September 2024 Issue

In the high-stakes world of professional off-road desert racing, precision and timing are everything. Your choice of navigational tools, and how to use them, can be the difference between a faster route that can shave seconds, or using a slower leg that adds minutes to your overall time. With the right accessories and available maps added into your navigation tools, it can also help find faster routes or prevent you from getting bunched up in a traffic jam bottleneck. Read More

EMMA CORNWELL - SAYS OFF-ROAD RACING IS IN HER DNA | September 2024 Issue

As the SCORE UTV Pro Stock navigator for the #1895 Can- Am Maverick driven by Kayden Wells, 28-year-old Emma Cornwell says Baja racing is in her DNA. It makes sense when you realize she’s the daughter of longtime SCORE Tech Director Dan Cornwell, a winning buggy racer in his own right. Read More

HAILEY HEIN - THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE | September 2024 Issue

It’s been a wild ride for Hailey Hein as the navigator for the #1821 Factory Polaris SCI Motorsports Polaris RZR driven by Cayden MacCachren. Being in the navigator seat full-time for MacCachren for the past two seasons, Hein has had the best seat in the house to multiple SCORE UTV Championships and a string of class wins over the years. Read More

MIKE DIORIO BAJA SAVVY IN A TOP CLASS 1 BUGGY | September 2024 Issue

Mike Diorio is no stranger to the Baja Peninsula. As the son of veteran Baja off-road racer Joe Diorio, he says the family has been racing in Mexico since 1973. Read More

OREN ANDERSON - BRYCE MENZIES’ CO-DRIVER IS PART OF THE TEAM’S WINNING FORMULA | September 2024 Issue

Unless you’re deeply involved in off-road racing, you probably don’t know who Oren Anderson is. That’s the way it is with navigators. They may stand atop the vehicle with the driver, awash in champagne when the race has been won, but often the camera and microphone are in front of the driver when it comes time to tell how they got to the finish line first. Read More

JASON DUNCAN - LUKE MCMILLIN’S CO-DRIVER HAS ALL THE RIGHT MOVES | September 2024 Issue

Jason Duncan knows off-road racing inside and out. He’s one of the guys behind Suspension Development Group (SDG), so when he is not in the right-hand seat for Luke McMillin, he’s out in the desert working with teams to get their suspension systems dialed in. “I’m in a truck two or three times a week with our customers,” says Duncan. “We work with all the top drivers, and most of the Mason AWD trucks running today. We also work with 20 to 30 SCORE TT Spec truck teams and 15 or 20 Class 10 car teams.” Read More

KYLE CRAFT - NAVIGATING AT A HIGHER LEVEL | September 2024 Issue

Being a navigator for one of the top SCORE Trophy Truck teams requires more than calling out turns and plotting obstacles from a GPS. Kyle Craft, navigator for Alan Ampudia and the Ampudia Racing Team, has taken navigation to the next level with his unique philosophy. Read More

2024 SUSPENSION GUIDE | August 2024 Issue

Aftermarket suspension manufacturers spend lots of time in the desert, testing and upgrading their designs to offer some of the best components available for off-road racers and enthusiasts. We contacted several of the best components from manufacturers who are at the forefront of the offroad marketplace. Read More

RAISING THE STANDARD | August 2024 Issue

For more than 30 years, ADS shocks have been known for solving problems and supporting individual racers. “Our founder/owner, who raced in Class 1, was consistently experiencing shock failures,” says ADS Director, Bryan Grigsby. “He owned a machine shop and would solve the problems he was having, like protruding Schrader valves on the shock reservoirs, or the decision to utilize threaded mid and res caps instead of snap rings.” Read More

UNDER PRESSURE | August 2024 Issue

Working well under pressure is something Bilstein has been quite good at. The company’s development of a high-pressure monotube shock revolutionized Baja racing in the early 70s. Most recently, the company introduced its Black Hawk Powersports Coil-Over shocks for UTVs. According to Steve von Seggern, Head of Marketing, Aftermarket at Bilstein, and Shane Casad, head of Bilstein Product Management, this technology in these shocks is the opposite of what typical bypass and internal bypass shocks operate in off-road. Read More

TOTALLY RAD | August 2024 Issue

Using Baja as a proving ground, and working in partnership with Original Equipment manufacturers like Ford and Polaris, Fox Factory Inc. has come to the forefront with its Racing Application Development (RAD) program. According to Bryan Harrold, FOX Motorsports Program Manager, FOX has been developing its Live Valve shock system for OE manufacturers, and applying it to off-road racing programs with key teams. Read More

CROWN JEWELS | August 2024 Issue

There’s a reason why King Shocks are on more SCORE off-road race vehicles than any other, and is the Official Shock of SCORE International. Its roots in SCORE Off-Road Racing began when Lance King founded King Off-Road Racing Shocks in 1996. Along with his sons Ross and Brett, now the current owners, they wanted to fully dedicate themselves to building the best products in off-road motorsports. Read More

CONTROLLING THE CHAOS | August 2024 Issue

Most off-road enthusiasts want shocks that are tried and tested in the brutal desert of Baja. It's one of the ways they can immediately identify high-quality pieces of equipment that are durable and reliable. In most cases, the same shock components from certain manufacturers that are used in Baja race vehicles, are the same components available for your pickup truck or UTV's shocks. Read More

THAT PRE-RUNNER THINGY | August 2024 Issue

Head out into the desert and you’ll most likely see lots of pre-runners built from a Chevrolet, Ford, or Toyota truck chassis. But when you see Jeff McCarthy’s VW Thing flying over sand dunes and rocketing across whoops, the car is worth a closer look. Read More

2025 POLARIS RZR PRO LINEUP | August 2024 Issue

The RZR Pro is a well-known champion that has proven its desert capabilities time and time again in SCORE races. Polaris continues to redefine performance and style to further elevate the RZR Pro lineup, creating the most capable, versatile, and stylish RZR vehicles yet. Read More

ALL ABOUT THE KIDS | August 2024 Issue

The original intent of SCORE Baja races, according to former owner Sal Fish, was to bring families together to race. However, they also intended to give the participants time to enjoy and get to know the beauty, culture, and people of Mexico. Over the decades, many racing families have embraced Mexico this way and have a deep place in their hearts for the country and its people. Read More

KEEP THE PACK CONNECTED MOTORCYCLE COMMUNICATION | August 2024 Issue

There’s something incredibly liberating about hitting the open road with a pack of friends, feeling the wind on your face, and knowing that an adventure awaits. These rides aren’t just about the thrill of the journey; they’re about the bonds we form, the laughs we share along the way, and the memories we create. Read More

SCORE BAJA 400 GRAND MARSHAL - DOUG ROBERTSON | August 2024 Issue

This year’s 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing will have Doug Robertson as its Grand Marshal. Robertson and his brother Don, began offroad racing on motorcycles, then moved into Jeeps. Wanting to build their own vehicles, they chose the popular VW Bug and went to race in Class 5. Read More

400 MILES TO GLORY | August 2024 Issue

The SCORE Baja 400 race has been the new halfway point of the season and a chance to get closer to a championship year for many racers and teams. For many, this fast-paced race is often a great shake-down and test for the SCORE Baja 1000. For some, it's an important race to win as the SCORE Baja 400 can also help to cement a class championship by providing additional points. For those wanting a Rod Hall Milestone Award Presented by Toyota Escondido at the end of the season, it's also a race they must finish. Read More

TIME TO UPGRADE YOUR SHOCKS | August 2024 Issue

Looking back into SCORE’s history, I come across many photos of old race vehicles with strange looking shocks. Some of the first used in SCORE were monotube Bilstein’s that were originally designed as RV shocks, but they worked well and racers adopted them for use in off-road racing. Read More

THE PERFECT BLEND | July 2024 Issue

Racers are always looking for the slightest advantage over the competition, especially when it comes to engine and drivetrain performance. When racers Dick Lechien and his partner Roland Reed, couldn’t find a better oil to lubricate the nitro-burning engine on their front-engine dragster, they began developing a blend of their own. Read More

TOP LIGHTS | July 2024 Issue

SCORE International Off-Road Racing teamed up with top-shelf automotive lighting and accessory brand Sylvania Off-Road, as the Official Light Partner for 2024 the SCORE World Desert Championship. Sylvania has roots in some of the earliest days of car, truck, OE, and aftermarket lighting. The company began illuminating the automotive world more than 100 years ago as a lighting research lab and the company takes pride in its long list of patented electrical devices and equipment Read More

SCORE JOURNAL 2024 LIGHTING GUIDE | July 2024 Issue

In the early days of offroad racing, lighting for motorcycles, cars, and trucks was fairly unsophisticated and downright rudimentary. You were lucky if you had lights that reached far enough ahead of you. There was no such thing as vibration resistance, and sometimes it felt like you had a handheld flashlight taped to your race car or motorcycle. Read More

EVAN WALSH’S TOYOTA 4RUNNER | July 2024 Issue

As the photographer and graphic designer at Terra Crew, and owner of Blackhat Studios, Evan Walsh is always around some of the finest prerunners around. His prerunner vehicle, a 2006 Toyota 4 Runner, is one he not only has fun with but also has to carry around his photo and video gear. Read More

ERIC CONNOR’S ‘74 F100 | July 2024 Issue

The only thing cooler than a prerunner truck is one with a vintage body on it. Eric Connor has always liked vintage vehicles, and after going to Glamis as a kid and living in El Cajon, CA most of his life, he turned his attention from import tuner and custom cars to off-road prerunners. Read More

MATT ATKIN’S FORD F-150 | July 2024 Issue

Although it took seven years to get his 2001 Ford F-150 to its current state, Matt Atkin knew it was all worth the effort. After riding dirt bikes off-road, Atkins built a 1995 Extended Cab Ford F-150 to drive to the local sand dunes and have fun. After learning fabrication, the real transformation from truck to prerunner began. Read More

DANIEL TYSON’S FORD F-150 | July 2024 Issue

Starting with a 2004 Ford Ranger Edge he drove in high school, Daniel Tyson grew up riding dirt bikes and saw plenty of trucks with wide fenders and big tires. “Out in Glamis, trucks would fly past me across the dunes and so I started turning my Ranger into one,” said Tyson. “I had a buddy of mine help me build the truck and we kept adding to it little by little.” Read More

ROB LINDSAY’S FORD RANGER | July 2024 Issue

Most everyone involved in pre-runners knows RJ Fab and Rob Lindsay’s work. He’s built several off-road prerunners, including the 1989 Ford Ranger which was featured in the March 2018 issue of SCORE Journal. It’s still one of the top prerunners of the Terra Crew group with its show-quality I-Beam front suspension, full chromoly boxed frame, and 3-link rear suspension, all of which Lindsay built by hand. The suspension provides 20” of travel in the front, and 30” at the rear, controlled by Fox Racing Shocks Read More

ENTHUSIAST BUILDS | July 2024 Issue

Leave it to hardcore enthusiasts to find ways to build their own pre-runners. Many are fabricators and have put their skills to work on their own creations. SCORE Journal teamed up with the TERRA CREW, an organization of off-road pre-runner owners who are not afraid to take their vehicles to the extreme. Within the membership we found several pre-runner owners who either built their vehicles over long periods (5-8 years in some cases), while others are custom car builders who turned from hot roads to off-road and found an entirely new customer base. Read More

PRE-RUNNERS | July 2024 Issue

Pre-runner trucks are considered the ultimate off-road vehicle, simply because they are as capable as a full SCORE Trophy Truck but can be driven on the street. No offense to the many F-150 Raptor, Chevy Silverado, and Toyota Tundra owners with full custom suspensions, wide fenders, and King Shocks; those are cool vehicles, but they’re not pre-runners. Read More

EXPANDING THE FUN | July 2024 Issue

The new 2025 Polaris RZR XP models are a welcome update to the RZR XP line for avid side-by-side enthusiasts. Many of the advances Polaris has made with its involvement in off-road racing, have trickled down to provide improved durability and performance, added on top of new trail-optimized technology. Read More

FULL-RACE OR STOCK? | July 2024 Issue

The speed and performance of UTV race vehicles competing in SCORE have increased so dramatically, that one can argue they are possibly the fourth fastest type of four-wheel vehicle in Baja racing. While the technology continues to advance, many fans and enthusiasts find it hard to believe the components on these race vehicles are the same as those you can purchase from your local UTV dealer’s showroom floor. 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

TURNING POINTS | June 2024 Issue

In Baja racing, one can say that navigating through an everchanging landscape requires equipment that can keep up. When it comes to off-road wheels, new technology is being used to keep up with ever-increasing speeds, larger diameter brake systems, and large rocks exposed from the terrain. Read More

MAXIMIZE YOUR RANGE: | June 2024 Issue

In the high-speed, high-stakes world of off-road racing, clear communication is key to success. Knowing how to get the most out of your walkie-talkie can mean the difference between a win, loss, DNF, or even safety and disaster. When every second and every bit of range counts, use the following tips to make sure your team is leaving nothing on the table when it comes to radio performance. Read More

BAJA SURVIVORS | June 2024 Issue

Most SCORE racers know that the Baja desert is not kind to vehicles trying to race across it. Within the four-wheel classes, the churn rate was high for many classes that saw vehicle breakdowns and flats, preventing them from finishing the race. Read More

TOP OF THE CLASS | June 2024 Issue

Imagine seeing more than 70 UTV racing teams and thousands of their most vocal racing fans waiting for the green flag to drop. That’s what it was like in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Center in Ensenada, for the ceremonial start of the 56th BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500. Read More

THREE-PEAT BAJA STYLE | June 2024 Issue

Factory Polaris and SCI team racer Cayden MacCachren is proving tough to beat after capturing the SCORE UTV Overall and UTV Pro Open class win at the 56th BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500. Read More

REPEAT DEFENDERS | June 2024 Issue

The Pro Moto classes saw winners at the SCORE San Felipe 250 return to earn even more wins at the 56th BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500. While these teams and riders made it look easy, it was a difficult task that took maximum effort to reach the finish line first. Read More

DETERMINATION - THE 11X TEAM PUSHED AND FOUGHT THEIR WAY TO A WIN | June 2024 Issue

The 11x team of Arturo Salas Jr. once again proved that riding a clean race ultimately leads to victory. At the 56th SCORE Baja 500, the team of Salas Jr., Carter Klein, and Ciaran Naran, made it look easy, but they experienced several difficulties on their way to a second Pro Moto Unlimited win this season. Read More

A TIGHT SQUEEZE | June 2024 Issue

The 56th SCORE Baja 500 was great for Class 1 and Class 10 racers who saw an increase in the number of competitors over the SCORE San Felipe 250. For buggy fans, this race brought out all of the best racers in these classes, including Class 1 SCORE San Felipe 250 winner Brad Wilson in the No. 153 car, who was eager to add a second win this season. Read More

TRADING PAINT | June 2024 Issue

Justin Davis was the Spec TT Class winner at the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500. He had a relatively clean run to the finish, but definitely wouldn’t call it easy. Justin talked about his day in the driver’s seat, “We qualified second in our class, which we felt good about since we knew this race would be pretty dusty. We hoped that would limit our chances of getting stuck in log jams that can happen in the early stages of these races. Read More

SHAKEN AND STIRRED | June 2024 Issue

The BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 was the second round in the fourevent 2024 SCORE World Desert World Championship. The race lived up to its reputation for being tough and treacherous in its own way. While the SCORE San Felipe 250 – the first race on the SCORE International calendar – is known for high speeds and long stretches of suspension-stressing whoops, the SCORE Baja 500 delivered some of that, but mixed in with a tighter and more technical racecourse featuring tire-biting rocky obstacles and deep silt beds that devoured race trucks. Read More

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

METHOD RACE WHEELS QUALIFIER | June 2024 Issue

As thousands of SCORE fans congregated in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico for the start of the race, teams had already begun pre-running what would be a difficult course that had many high-speed, technical, and rough sections. While they were becoming familiar with the course over several weeks, the location and terrain of the Method Race Wheel Qualifier weren’t revealed until May 30th, right before it took place. Read More

CONTINGENCY AND TECH | June 2024 Issue

Thousands of SCORE Fans flocked to the downtown area in Ensenada, Mexico to be a part of the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 Tech and Contingency Day. Held on Blvd. Costero in front of the Riviera Del Pacifico Cultural Center, teams lined up with their race vehicles to be interviewed by SCORE announcers Rat Sult and Eva Hernandez. Read More

RISING TO THE TOP | June 2024 Issue

The only sure thing about SCORE Baja racing is that you can always expect the unexpected. A total of 254 entries wanted to battle for a win at this year’s BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500. But this year’s race would end up with several shake-ups in top classes, which began when a 482.97-mile course was introduced to teams weeks before the start of the race. 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

2024 OFF-ROAD TIRE GUIDE | May 2024 Issue

The best off-road tires come from those manufacturers who use Baja as their testing grounds. Improvements in traction, load capabilities, puncture resistance and more, all come from experience in the most extreme conditions. The developments found in SCORE Baja racing trickle down to the dualpurpose tires for truck and UTV enthusiasts. Read More

A BRAKE IN THE ACTION | May 2024 Issue

In an arena where horsepower, traction, and driving skills are constantly increasing, off-road brakes aren’t often the first thing racers are eager to show off on their racing vehicles. Nevertheless, brake technology for off-road racing and for enthusiast vehicles has undergone significant changes that have improved stopping power when it’s needed most. Read More

BUGGY BUILDING BLOCKS | May 2024 Issue

The off-road racing, open-wheel buggy has a long history in off-road racing as well as in SCORE. One of the advocates and early champions of open-wheel vehicles was John Cooley, who raced in the 1980s and ‘90s, then decided to start building sand cars and pre-runners, starting Alumicraft in 1996, specializing in building chassis from 4130 Chromoly tubing. Read More

ALL IN THE FAMILY | May 2024 Issue

Britney and Tamara Myers are continuing the multigenerational SCORE racing efforts of their family this season. The Myers family has been racing off-road since the late 1970s and has owned Toyota of Escondido since 1978, The girl’s grandfather, father, and uncles were racing before the two of them were born, but they carry on the family tradition. Read More

WINNING RACES AND HEARTS | May 2024 Issue

Emma Cornwell has progressed to a race-winning navigator for her fiancée, Kaden Wells, SCORE Pro Stock UTV champion. The engagement became official after their win in the Pro Stock UTV class at the San Felipe 250 in March when Kaden knelt down and proposed to her outside their race vehicle. Read More

A SHINING STAR RISES | May 2024 Issue

At just sixteen years of age, Eva Star Malabanan is making a big name for herself as a driver in the Pro UTV NA Class, recently garnering a second-place finish in the San Felipe 250. She’s a third-generation racer and already has six years of experience behind the wheel. Being a part of the racing scene with her father, Sean, grandfather, and uncles over her entire life, Eva decided early on that she wanted to be an off-road racer herself. Her first attendance at a SCORE race was at just four months old when she and her mom chased her dad down the peninsula in the 2007 SCORE Baja 1000. Read More

DESERT LIONESSES | May 2024 Issue

From the beginning of SCORE International, women have always been a part of off-road racing and many have opened the door for others to follow as competitors and navigators. In recent seasons, more women have become involved, entering classes from SCORE Trophy Trucks to UTVs, Motos, Quads, and other four-wheel classes. Read More

REV-UP YOUR RADIO | May 2024 Issue

It’s the beginning of a new racing season and your car is completely torn down. Every body panel is off, the suspension is removed for rebuilding, every zip-tie cut, and maybe the engine and transmission are out of it. At this point, you’re in the middle of major prep ahead of your first race of the season and time is ticking away…but you haven’t touched your radio or intercom. Read More

1974 THE FIRST SCORE BAJA 500 RACE | May 2024 Issue

The first Baja 500 race actually started in 1969 by NORRA. Then in 1972, it was organized by a Mexico tourism group called the Baja Sports Committee, before it was handed over to SCORE International to organize it for the first time in 1974. Legal issues, however, prevented SCORE from calling it the “Baja 500” until 1991. Read More

GRAND MARSHAL RODRIGO AMPUDIA SR | May 2024 Issue

One of the most recognizable and admired figures in all of Baja California, entrepreneur, racer, and race team owner Rodrigo Ampudia Sr. has agreed to be the Grand Marshal for this year’s BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. Read More

BACK TO ENSENADA | May 2024 Issue

The 2024 Season of the SCORE World Desert Championship started with breaking records at the King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250. Now racers and fans return to Ensenada, Mexico for the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500. Entries for this race continue to climb with approximately 260 teams representing the top racers in off-road motorsports who are expected to compete. Read More

TREAD TALK | April 2024 Issue

SCORE Desert Racing wouldn’t be what it is today without the latest tire developments. No matter how sophisticated or powerful off-road vehicles have become, they would not be possible without advances in tire technology. We contacted several representatives of tire manufacturers who are used by many SCORE off-road racing teams, to give us some insight into their history in racing and what developments have come from their involvement. Read More

SILT,SLOWING, AND SUCCESS | April 2024 Issue

The silt on the course of the King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 was tough on many of the four-wheel car classes. Then came the whoops sections which added torture, but several classes had a 100 percent ﬁnish rate. Read More

OVERALL DOMINATION | April 2024 Issue

After a full season of racing for the newly minted Polaris Factory Team under SCI Motorsports, Cayden MacCachren, was optimistic about his chances of reaching the podium again in 2024. Read More

RIDING FAST AND CLEAN WINS | April 2024 Issue

As the SCORE Pro Moto and Quad classes left the starting line early on the morning of Saturday March 23rd, most had pre-run the course and knew they had to ﬁnish the 285.69-mile course in the fastest time possible to stay ahead of the heavy competition in their respective classes. Read More

A TEAM OF HEROES | April 2024 Issue

In any form of competition, those who pay attention to mentors with vast experience, gain the knowledge to win in any circumstance. When you combine that learned with young and aggressive moto riders like Arturo Salas Jr. and Carter Klein, ages 21 and 19, it combined to play a key role that led to their new team’s ﬁrst SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited win as the HERO 11x team. Read More

THE PERFECT RACE | April 2024 Issue

It is often pointed out that the difficulty and ruggedness of a SCORE race course changes on race day. After pre-running and with many SCORE Trophy Truck classes ahead of them, the Class 1 and Class 10 buggies found themselves in a much rougher course than what they pre-ran. Read More

WILSON’S WIN | April 2024 Issue

It had been 10 months since Brad Wilson had raced in his No. 153 Jimco Hammerhead buggy, but he quickly got back into the groove and sped towards a Class 1 victory at the King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250. “We didn’t have that great of a year during the 2023 season,” said Wilson. “I had not driven the car since June and it took a better part of 50 miles to get back into the groove.” Read More

HERBST WINS TT SPEC CLASS | April 2024 Issue

When Thor Herbst came back from his qualifying run for the King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250, he was disappointed and down in the dumps because he went too wide and missed a few corners. Herbst Racing Team Manager Todd Gorsuch immediately let him know just how proud of his effort everyone on the Terrible Herbst Team was. Read More

FAST TIMES | April 2024 Issue

If you could sum up the King Shock’s 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 race in one word, it would be fast. This year’s race saw 20 racers average more than 60 miles per hour over the racecourse. It also delivered a record-high average speed for the overall winner, Alan Ampudia, who steered his Mason-built all-wheel-drive Ford Raptor to the Overall and Unlimited Trophy Truck class win with an average speed of 70.71 miles per hour. This was also Ampudia’s ﬁrst Baja race win driving solo, and his ﬁrst race win since the 2019 SCORE Baja 1000. Read More

ALAN AMPUDIA WINS | April 2024 Issue

At the ﬁnish line of the King Shocks SCORE 37th San Felipe 250, Alan Ampudia said he was “stoked to get the win and get the monkey off our backs.” Days later, when we caught up and talked to him more about the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck class win at the spring opener to the 2024 SCORE World Desert Racing Championship series, he explained, “It wasn’t just that race. It’s been four years of being close to winning a SCORE race. Read More

MARK POST GRAND MARSHAL | April 2024 Issue

One of SCORE’s iconic legendary racers, Mark Post, is the Grand Marshal for this year’s King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250. Post is a prominent businessman in Southern California and Las Vegas, who has been active in desert racing for nearly 30 years and is most widely known for driving his “Black Diamond” Riviera Racing SCORE Trophy Truck that was built in 1993. Read More

CONTINGENCY AND TECH DAYS | April 2024 Issue

One of the greatest things about SCORE off-road racing is that fans get to meet and see their favorite racers, vehicles, and teams up close on the streets of the race host town. Tens of thousands of people gathered into the San Felipe Malecon to experience Contingency and Tech day the Friday before the start of the King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 Race. Read More

METHOD RACE WHEELS QUALIFIER | April 2024 Issue

A decision early this season made by SCORE President/Race Director Jose A. Grijalva, was that racers in the SCORE Trophy Truck, Trophy Truck Legend, T rophy Truck Spec and Class 1 divisions, would start each of the four races by Qualifying in the Method Race Wheels Qualiﬁer. For the King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe, the Method Race Wheels Qualiﬁer took place on Thursday March 21st on a 5.10-mile course North of downtown San Felipe, but was not open to the public. SCORE Fans watched the event via SCORE’s Live Streaming on the SCORE International Website, App and Facebook pages. Read More

THE FASTEST BAJA RACE | April 2024 Issue

THE KING SHOCKS 37TH SCORE SAN FELIPE 250 BREAKS RECORDS For those not familiar with the city of San Felipe, it is a beautiful and lively coastal town nestled along the eastern shoreline of Mexico’s northern Baja peninsula. It is a picturesque place where the waters of the Sea of Cortez lap against the shores of a desert and mountain landscape. It’s also where a SCORE off-road race has been taking place for almost four decades. Read More

2024 UTV GEAR GUIDE | February 2024 Issue

There’s no doubt that modern UTVs are getting faster, stronger and more off-road capable. As Original Equipment manufacturers continue to push the levels of performance and durability, UTV owners are always wanting to add gear and components to makes these vehicles more personalized for a specific use. Numerous aftermarket companies fill that need, and continue to make a multitude of products that helps take your UTV and your experience with it, to the next level. Read More

RAISING THE BAR | February 2024 Issue

In 2023, Polaris stepped up its game within the UTV off-road segment, by establishing a factory racing program with the SCI Motorsports team led by Craig Scanlon and Travis Clark. In its first season of competition within the SCORE World Desert Championship, the four-vehicle team made up of factory Polaris RZR Pro Rs won every Pro UTV Open class race throughout the season, along with a class championship. Read More

COMMITTED TO CONQUER | February 2024 Issue

After an impressive first season of racing in the SCORE World Desert Championship in 2023, Polaris and the SCI Polaris Factory Racing Team are committed to racing the entire SCORE season. According to Alex Scheuerell, Director of Off- Road Motorsports for Polaris, SCORE International races have the best competition in all UTV off-road racing. “We want to race against the best,” said Scheuerell. “Racing here gives us a basis for measuring our achievements.” Read More

UTV SPECIAL SECTION | February 2024 Issue

Off-road UTV ‘s are a large part of SCORE International’s growing segment of racers and enthusiasts. SCORE Journal focuses on this market with an extensive UTV Performance Parts Guide featuring the latest UTV products from a variety of manufacturers who make them for both racers and enthusiasts. With Polaris as the Official UTV of SCORE International, SCORE Journal also wanted to see what the Factory Polaris Team was up to, with an interview with Alex Scheuerell, Director of Off-Road Motorsports at Polaris. SCORE Journal also got a quick tour of the SCI Factory Polaris Team race shop, and got some additional insight from the team’s General Manager, Ryan Thomas. Read More

A CUT ABOVE | February 2024 Issue

At the 2023 SCORE Awards Gala, held January 20th, 2024, many of the season’s champions were presented with new and amazing metal-fabricated awards designed and created by Lasernut Fabrication. Featuring a silhouette of the Baja Peninsula behind the 50th Anniversary SCORE logo, these were the newest addition to a history of unique awards by SCORE International given to season champions and for special recognition. Read More

THE LONGEST JOURNEY | February 2024 Issue

SCORE International continues a 38-year tradition of awarding racers in car, truck, UTV, motorcycle, and quad classes who finished every required mile as official finishers of every race during a SCORE World Desert Championship season. For the 2023 season, a record 56 of the toughest racers in the world survived 2451.78 miles to earn the 2023 Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awards, presented by Toyota Escondido. Read More

SCORE 2023 GOLDEN GALA AWARDS | February 2024 Issue

The SCORE awards gala was held on January 20th at the San Diego Air and Space Museum and hosted by Rat Sult. It was a celebration ending the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship 50th Anniversary Season by crowning Overall and Class Champions, as well as recognizing individuals who have contributed to a successful season. Read More

ON THE SAME FREQUENCY | February 2024 Issue

When riding in a group, radio communication is the not-so-silent hero, ensuring vehicles travel together seamlessly and safely. Use this guide to learn how to effectively use radio communication while in a convoy, from coordinating movements to responding to emergencies. Follow this simple guide to keep your group moving smoothly, safely, and connected on and off the road. Read More

MAKING A MOVE UP | February 2024 Issue

With three top-10 finishes during the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship season, Chris Polvoorde will now campaign a new Mason AWD SCORE Trophy Truck for the 2024 Season. “I’m excited about this new truck and I hope it will help us move up in the field of fast vehicles in the SCORE Trophy Truck class,” said Polvoorde. Read More

MEASURING UP | February 2024 Issue

After his first year of SCORE competition in 2016, Jano Montoya has won numerous races and several Class Championships. Proving himself again during the 2023 season with a second-in-a-row SCORE Pro Moto Class 30 Championship, this accomplishment added to his multiple Class 40 Championships, making Montoya a true veteran of Baja racing. Read More

SCORE SAN FELIPE 250 FAST FAQS | February 2024 Issue

Jim O’Neal has a total of 19 Class Wins spanning from 2001 through 2021 Eric Solorzano has eleven Class Wins in this race, the most in any of the four-wheel categories Read More

READY TO RACE | February 2024 Issue

The 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship Season begins with one of the fastest and most challenging Baja races, the King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250. Racers and fans will converge on the San Felipe Malecon to witness the start of the 51st season of SCORE International off-road racing history. Read More

RACE RUMORS | February 2024 Issue

DAN AND ANDY MCMILLIN TEAMING UP? Information spread about Dan McMillin teaming up with Andy McMillin for the 2024 SCORE season. For the SCORE San Felipe 250 Dan McMillin is the Driver of Record and has no co-driver listed so perhaps Andy will be present during other races this season. In a statement, Andy McMillin says they aren’t at liberty to talk publicly about it and would let SCORE know once things have been finalized or not. Read More

WEDDLE INDUSTRIES | January 2024 Issue

It’s a well-known fact that off-road racing has destroyed more transmissions than one can count. Over the decades, racing transmissions have improved in strength and available gearing, especially for buggy classes, which were at first limited to slightly modified VW Bus transaxles. Read More

THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION | January 2024 Issue

Fabricio Fuentes made history for his country of Bolivia, by winning the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship in the Pro Moto Ironman class. This was something previously achieved by his fellow countryman Juan Carlos “Chavo” Salvatierra. Read More

THE BOLIVIAN CHAMP | January 2024 Issue

Since he was a child, Juan Carlos Salvatierra hoped to race in a SCORE Baja 1000, a dream he fulfilled in 2020. However, in 2023, he achieved something that no South American had ever done, winning the SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited Championship two-years in a row. Read More

TWO VEHICLES, ONE CHAMPIONSHIP | January 2024 Issue

Oliver Flemate is very proud of what he achieved in the SCORE International 2023 World Desert Championship, as he was crowned champion in Class 11. Running two teams this season, Flemate also took sixth place in the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec class, of which he will also take home a pair of Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awards Presented by Toyota Escondido, for completing all the miles in the last season in two vehicles. Read More

CHAMLEE’S NINETEENTH | January 2024 Issue

After 20-plus years of desert racing Dan Chamlee in the No. 700 Class 7 Ford picked up his 19th SCORE Class 7 Championship, after the dust settled at the 56th BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 presented by K&N. Read More

HEAD OF THE CLASS | January 2024 Issue

Veteran desert racer Joe Bolton and his team fought hard for the 2023 SCORE World Desert Racing Championship. It did not come to them easily, but the team’s preparation and consistency paid off. Among the many things Bolton and his crew had going for them heading into the 2023 SCORE desert racing season, was a record of high-position finishes. In recent Pro UTV NA class races, Bolton has recorded 13 finishes in the top five, nine in third place, five in second place, and two first-in-class wins. Read More

HANGING-ON | January 2024 Issue

It’s been less than a year since Brock Heger signed with the SCI factory Polaris race team. Yet he’s already proven his worth by walking away with the 2023 Pro UTV Open Championship. “This championship with the team in my first year of UTV racing is something I’ll never forget,” Heger said. “It means a lot to me.” Read More

A FAMILY WIN | January 2024 Issue

Despite his main race car not being ready at the start of the year’s racing season, Cody Reid captured the SCORE Class 1 title for 2023 by finishing in the top three for all the season’s races, including a first-place effort in the Baja 500. Read More

MR. PERFECTION | January 2024 Issue

Gustavo “Gus” Vildosola Sr. is the 2023 SCORE World Desert Racing Champion in the SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class. Vildosola won all four races in the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship series, for a perfect season that secured the TT Legends class crown. Even more impressive is that this is the second year in a row for Vildosola, having won the TT Legends class in all four races and the class champ points chase in 2022. Take a moment to reflect on the enormous odds against a streak of eight straight wins. Read More

SLOWING DOWN FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP | January 2024 Issue

By no means was the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship a sure thing for Bryce Menzies, even though he was leading the points chase going into the 56th SCORE Baja 1000. A few other drivers, such as Rob MacCachren or Luke McMillin, could have earned the champ title if the results of that last race of the season had been different. Read More

FINDING A BALANCE | January 2024 Issue

Jano Montoya’s first-place finishes in every SCORE race in 2023 netted him both the Pro Moto 30 and overall Moto championships. While his record might lead you to believe he had a trouble-free racing season, that wasn’t quite the case. In both the SCORE San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Baja 500, fuel injector problems plagued him. “In the San Felipe 250, we actually ended up burning two injectors,” he says. “But we were able to fix them just in time to keep going.” The issues in both races led the team to trace the problem to fuel filters that weren’t up to the task and caused the fuel pump to work too hard. Read More

A CALL TO WIN | January 2024 Issue

As the driver of record for the No. 2917 Can-Am Maverick, factory racer Jason Murray looked back at the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship season with pride. He said he never doubted that his Can-Am team, which included his brother, Derek, could take the UTV Overall, even after the disappointing finish at the 2023 SCORE San Felipe 250. Read More

CLASSROOM TO CLASS CHAMPIONS | January 2024 Issue

As children in El Rosario, Baja California, brothers Francisco Vera and Alexis Vera used to walk out of their elementary school classrooms to watch the race cars go by during the SCORE Baja 1000. Today, they are among some of the top figures in SCORE International racing and were crowned the 2023 SCORE International World Desert Champions for Class 10. Read More

QUEST FOR THE CROWN | January 2024 Issue

Jason McNeil was in a prime position to capture the 2023 SCORE Trophy Truck Spec Class Championship going into the SCORE Baja 1000 race last November, and he was hoping for a good run to clinch the title. Hard luck hit early on in the race, however, which ultimately led to an 18th-place finish. Despite the setback, the points he earned by finishing the race were enough for him to take home the season championship. Read More

BATTLE FOR A FINISH | October 2023 Issue

The old Baja racing adage of “you have to ﬁnish to ﬁnish ﬁrst,” should have been the official tagline for the K&N 4th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. Since the start of the SCORE Baja 400 race in 2019, the goal for many racers has been to simply get a good starting position for the SCORE Baja 1000 race. For many SCORE Trophy Truck racers, however, the competition is so high that the intent is now to get a win, or at the minimum place in the top ﬁve at the ﬁnish line, to get a good enough starting position for the next race. Read More

A WIN-WIN FOR BRYCE MENZIES | October 2023 Issue

The K&N 4th SCORE Baja 400 presented by VP Racing Fuels was peppered with mechanical challenges and tough terrain for Bryce Menzies as well as the other 206 starters making up more than a dozen race vehicle classes in the fourth running of the SCORE Baja 400. Fortune smiled on Menzies again, and after running an almost perfect race, he stood on top of the podium for the third time in a row in this race. This most recent victory also put Menzies ﬁrst in the SCORE Trophy Truck class points and in the ﬁrst-start position in the upcoming SCORE Baja 1000. Read More

THE SCORE BAJA 400 | October 2023 Issue

After four races, the SCORE Baja 400 has become a favorite among off-road racing fans, attracting record crowds and competitors for this year’s K&N 4th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. Read More

SYMBOLS OF GLORY | October 2023 Issue

Receiving a SCORE First-Place Award is one of the most prized possessions of any off-road racer. Moreso for SCORE Baja Overall winners, who typically receive a large (and sometimes heavy) award that is impressive and proudly displayed in the home or team shop. In the early days of SCORE, the awards ranged from beautifully carved onyx statues to large silver cups, to special plaques and six-foot-tall trophies. There have been many versions over the decades, which much like SCORE as an organization, have a history of their own. Read More

THE RACE UP THE PENNINSULA | October 2023 Issue

One of the greatest off-road racing adventures is about to take place November 13-18, 2023, the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by K&N. What is special about this particular peninsula run, is that for the 50th Anniversary celebration of SCORE International, the race will for the ﬁrst time, start in La Paz, Read More

2024 SXS BUYERS GUIDE | September 2023 Issue

It seems like every year more side-by-sides are showing up on off-road racing entry lists. Some Powersports category manufacturers and their associated offroad racing teams have achieved spectacular successes with side-by-sides in the circus-like atmosphere of short course racing, the carnage-filled arena of rock racing, as well as the rugged endurance desert races of the Baja California-based SCORE World Desert Championship Series. Read More

SCORE 50TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORICAL MILESTONES | September 2023 Issue

SCORE begins its iconic history with the inaugural Delco RV Spectacular short course event at the Riverside International Raceway in Riverside, California. With an average of over 60,000 spectators over the multi-day competition, the event became the SCORE Off-Road World Championship in 1974. The event ended in 1990 at the Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona. Read More

MAXIMA RACING OILS | September 2023 Issue

Modern SCORE Trophy Truck engines make lots of horsepower, but more importantly, these engines need to be reliable through the entire race, or the vehicle won’t make it across the finish line. To showcase the effort it takes to keep a 1000+ horsepower off-road racing engine reliable like the one in Luke McMillin’s SCORE Baja 1000 winning Trophy Truck, we followed along with Maxima Racing Oils during the teardown and inspection of McMillin’s engine with famed engine builder Kevin Kroyer of Kroyer Racing Engines. Read More

JIMCO 3.0 | September 2023 Issue

Jimco vehicles have been a dominant fixture in all forms of off-road racing for decades, with a truly impressive record of podium finishes and championships. The company has a remarkable number of wins in various classes under its belt, including yet another SCORE Class 1 Season Championship with the Jimco Hammerhead campaigned by Wilson Motorsports in 2022. The mid-engined Hammerhead is the most recent evolution of Jimco’s Class 1 platform, which like its predecessors, the Champion and the 2000, remains the one to catch. In fact, in the 2022 SCORE season, two Jimcos were on the podium after each race. Over the years, the company has earned an unprecedented 25 “Chassis Manufacturer of the Year” titles from SCORE International. Read More

THE POWER BROKERS | September 2023 Issue

In off-road racing, the engine must be the most reliable component of any vehicle in order to finish or even have a chance at winning. Although all engines are designed to make horsepower and torque, those for off-road racing are not the same as in other motorsports. Experts in this area know engines will inherently breathe in dust, over-rev when the tires are off the ground, and are subjected to hard hits when they land. We showcase Read More

VILDOSOLA RACING SHOP TOUR | August 2023 Issue

It’s not often we get to see SCORE Trophy Truck and Trophy Truck Legend vehicles stripped down to the bare chassis and rebuilt from the ground up for the next SCORE race. So when we were invited to Vildosola Racing’s facility by 2022 SCORE Manager OTY Steve Lewis, we expected to see a top off-road racing operation in action, and we weren’t disappointed. Read More

A WILD BRONCO | August 2023 Issue

SCORE 2022 Manager of the Year, Steve Lewis, has a thing for the ‘80s and ‘90s model Ford Broncos, which became immediately apparent the day the SCORE Journal staff visited with him at Vildosola Racing in San Diego, California. On display between Gustavo and Tavo Vildósola’s million-dollar SCORE Trophy Trucks was an eye-catching red Ford Bronco, which Lewis referred to as a special project that took a year to finish. Read More

THE FUTURE OF OFF-ROAD SHOCK TECHNOLOGY | August 2023 Issue

Shock absorbers have been around for a long time, but those dampers of old didn’t look anything like the shock absorbers found in off-road suspension designs these days. We spoke with three of the premier off-road racing shock manufacturers to find out what they’ve been cooking up for off-road racers and off-road recreation. Bilstein, FOX, and King have Read More

THE UNLIMITED CLASS EVOLUTION | August 2023 Issue

In off-road racing, getting any advantage by means of a starting position, a more experienced driver, or a vehicle with more horsepower or suspension travel doesn't necessarily guarantee a win. This was obvious in SCORE's early history, where the term "unlimited" in a class allowed for a variety of specialty vehicles to be built. While some had much more horsepower than their competitors and early innovations such as four-wheel drive, most of those first unlimited vehicles broke more often than they won races. These vehicles, however, would Read More

LEGENDARY GRAND MARSHALS | August 2023 Issue

SCORE champion racing legends Walker Evans and Mark McMillin will be the on-site co-Grand Marshals for the upcoming K&N 4th SCORE Baja 400, Presented by VP Racing Fuels. Both legendary members of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, Evans, 84, Riverside, Calif., and McMillin, 67, San Diego, had amazing careers in SCORE desert racing over several decades. Read More

THE RACE TO BE FIRST | August 2023 Issue

Since the start of the SCORE Baja 400, racers have taken it seriously as it serves not just as a shake-down for the SCORE Baja 1000, but because it is a prequalifier for their starting positions for the SCORE Baja 1000– the biggest race of the SCORE Season. But as the SCORE Baja 400 competition increases, winning is difficult. Read More

2024 FORD RANGER RAPTOR | July 2023 Issue

As the name implies, the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor represents the latest evolution in serious off-road capabilities and fun for the company’s mid-sized pickup. Designed to be fast, capable, and comfortable, the Raptor brings an impressive list of features to maximize its performance in all areas, over the most demanding terrain. Ford is the official truck of SCORE International Off-Road Racing. Read More

MID-SIZED MATTERS | July 2023 Issue

Off-road enthusiasts have a love affair with their trucks, and mid-sized pickups are just as popular with their larger full-sized siblings. With many of the OEs manufacturers adding additional capabilities to off-road packages for these popular vehicles, it’s no wonder they are the choice of many SCORE fans who want a capable, fun, and nicely equipped truck as a daily driver or off-road project. Read More

TECH: RUGGED RADIO RZR XP KIT | July 2023 Issue

UTV owners are enjoying the ease of talking to passengers and having the ability to connect their vehicle comms with Bluetooth or cellular phones. While space in many UTVs is limited, Rugged Radios just introduced a compact kit for the Polaris RZE XP that integrates almost seamlessly into the factory dash and utilizes the OE rocker switch holes. Read More

CUTTING EDGE ILLUMINATION | July 2023 Issue

Whether you’re racing across the desert at high speeds or tooling along a dirt road exploring the beauty of Baja, good lights are not simply a convenience. You might be competing in the legendary SCORE International Baja 1000 or coming back into camp after a long day on the trail. Either way, you will need the best possible lighting for your truck, buggy, UTV, or motorcycle. Read More

VANSPEED OVERLANDING VEHICLES | July 2023 Issue

Starting with a passion for travel and action sports, Duran Morley founded Vansped, a vehicle outfitter who creates multi-functional, fun, and reliable Overlanding vehicles by crafting unique features for adventure and comfortable living outdoors. Read More

VOICES FROM THE PIT | July 2023 Issue

Since the beginning of SCORE Baja racing, the logistics of running across vast amounts of desert required pit services along the way. Most teams don’t have the resources or people to have a pit crew in key areas to refuel and make repairs along the course. This is why volunteer pit crews were created and why they offer a vital role for many teams. Read More

A RIDE ON THE KOVE! | July 2023 Issue

Review of the Kove 450 Rally Motorcycle that is ready for Baja. The talk among Baja moto racers is currently all about the KOVE motorcycles that were initially thought to be low-cost motorcycles built overseas but instead turned out to be much more than expected. KOVE Moto was founded in 2017 and quickly became the number four domestic brand in China’s motorcycle line of sales of models over 300cc. Read More

THE SCORE SHOW 1978-1988 | July 2023 Issue

One of the great benefits of creating SCORE Journal Magazine is interviewing some of the true legends in the automotive aftermarket and off-road racing. Thanks to the introduction by former SCORE owner and president Sal Fish, I was able to talk at length to one of them, Hot Rod and Bonneville racing legend Alex Xydias. I was familiar with Xydias and his work in the hot-rod and land-speed industries. He was the first to use an aircraft belly tank as a land-speed car and also started the SEMA show. Read More

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED | May 2023 Issue

With the recent introduction of the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor mid-size pickup truck, the Blue Oval has clearly stated its intent to dominate the mid-size high-performance truck category. With a 405-horsepower twin-turbo V-6 engine, long-travel 2.5 FOX Live Valve shock suspension system, and front and rear locking axles, the new 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor pickup truck can cure just about anything that ails you with its exciting off-road performance. Read More

SCORE JOURNAL CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ISSUE | May 2023 Issue

SCORE Journal Magazine reached a milestone by publishing its 100th issue. After its first issue in 2015, SCORE Journal quickly grew to reach a monthly average of over 1.8 million readers. The publication expanded with a Spanish Edition in October 2016, reaching more than 282K Spanish speakers in Mexico and the United States. Read More

INTO THE FORGE | May 2023 Issue

Finishing any SCORE race in the SCORE Pro Moto Ironman class is a major achievement in itself, but doing it as a teen-ager is impressive. Kelana Humphrey did exactly that at the SCORE San Felipe 250 in April, but after looking into his experience in moto racing, it’s not so surprising that this was one of the goals he set out to accomplish. Read More

THE FIRST SCORE BAJA INTERNATIONAL | May 2023 Issue

Sal Fish recalls wondering if his decision to leave a well-paying job at Peterson Publishing to become president of SCORE International was foolish. It was 1974 at the start of SCORE International, and the difficulties of putting on the company's first Baja race began to set in. Read More

SCORE BAJA 500 GRAND MARSHALS | May 2023 Issue

BFGoodrich Tires 55th SCORE Baja 500. Scheduled from May 30th to June 4th, the Grand Marshals for this year’s race are three Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Famers (ORMHOF), including moto legend Johnny Campbell, off-road racing legend Ivan Stewart, and former SCORE Owner Sal Fish. Read More

GAME ON! | May 2023 Issue

One of the most anticipated races of the 2023 SCORE 50th Anniversary Season is the 55th running of the BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. For off-road racing competitors, this race is one of the most prestigious, as it has launched the careers of many off-road racing’s legendary racers. Read More

TALKING DIRT | May 2023 Issue

In celebration of the 100th issue of SCORE Journal, I was asked by SCORE’s VP of Marketing and SCORE Journal Publisher Jim Ryan, to start an editorial page and discuss some insight into creating and organizing this publication. There are lots of things I enjoy about SCORE Journal, but perhaps what I enjoy most is talking to current racers and the legendary ones. In a most recent example, photographer Jack Wright of nMedia3, Jim Ryan, and myself have been visiting with former SCORE owner Sal Fish, looking into his warehouse full of memorabilia and talking with him for several hours at a time. Read More

2023 SCORE TIRE GUIDE | April 2023 Issue

Baja racing has been the proving ground for the ultimate in off-road tires. From development on SCORE Trophy Trucks, Class 1 vehicles, and now UTVs, modern off-road tires have fewer flats and are made to survive the rugged rocks and obstacles. The developments found in racing trickle down to the dualpurpose tires for truck and UTV enthusiasts. We gathered the latest in racing and dual-purpose tires from various manufacturers, many of whom participate and sponsor SCORE racers and who are eager to turn their knowledge of Baja racing into better tires for everyone. Read More

SILT AND BOULDERS | April 2023 Issue

The four-wheel classes had to deal with the dug-up areas that the highhorsepower SCORE Trophy Trucks, Class 1, and SCORE TT Spec vehicles made ahead of them. Most of the toughest areas were those which were turned into deep silt that had large rocks hidden underneath, making it treacherous and hard on suspensions and tires. Read More

BEATING THE HEAT | April 2023 Issue

Racing the No. 2910 Can-Am Maverick, Rodrigo Ampudia, in the Pro UTV Forced Induction class, captured UTV Overall and first in class at the King Shocks 36th San Felipe 250 Presented by Baja Vida Snacks. Ampudia said it came down to the last sixty miles of the race. “The car kept shutting off coming into the final stretch for the course. We had to troubleshoot it on the fly, reset the whole system, and lost valuable time.” Read More

MOTO MASH-UP | April 2023 Issue

It was not “business as usual” for the SCORE Pro Moto and Quad classes during the King Shocks 36th SCORE San Felipe 250 Fueled by Baja Vida Snacks. Many of the 2023 Class Champions returned to try and repeat their victories. Among them was the 1x Pro Moto Unlimited team of Juan Carlos Salvatierra, the 100x Pro Moto Limited team of Fernando Beltran, the 300x Jano Montoya team in Pro Moto 30, Brandon Wright on the 700x bike in Pro Moto Ironman, Nicholas Velez on the 1a in Pro Quad, and Faelly Lopez on the 83a quad in Pro Quad Ironman. Read More

A FIGHT TO THE FINISH | April 2023 Issue

Finishing first physically but placing second due to penalties is always a hard pill to swallow. But clean races win races when the competition is as tough as it is in Class 1. Although the Wilson Motorsports team with Brad Wilson in the No. 153 car crossed the finish line first, they acquired penalties that put them in second place behind Cody and Brian Parkhouse in the No. 127 car. Read More

A BRUTAL BUT CLEAN WIN | April 2023 Issue

Class 1 winner Cody Parkhouse told us, “All things considered, we had a really good race day.” A suspension setup issue with their car and a brutally rough racecourse for the 2023 King Shocks 36TH SCORE San Felipe 250 presented by Baja Vida Snacks could have put them far back in the pack but driving skill and good luck got them to the finish line and the top of the podium. Read More

ON THE FAST TRACK | April 2023 Issue

No SCORE race is ever without any challenges, but along with a grueling 263.80- mile loop course, the SCORE Trophy Truck racers were poised to go all out for the win. After Qualifying, Toby Price and Paul Weel were fastest, followed by Tavo Vildosola, Bryce Menzies, and Luke McMillin, who rounded out the top four in the class. Read More

A PERFECT STORM | April 2023 Issue

When the dust settled on the King Shocks 36th SCORE San Felipe 250 presented by Baja Vida Snacks, Luke McMillin had nailed another overall and SCORE Trophy Truck class win. Luke won the same race last year and went on to finish the 2022 racing season with the SCORE Trophy Truck Championship. His Overall and class win at this year’s SCORE San Felipe 250 set McMillin and his team up with a great start for the 50th Anniversary season of SCORE off-road racing. Read More

SAN FELIPE AT SPEED | April 2023 Issue

The first race of the 50th Anniversary Celebratory season of SCORE International began with the King Shocks 36th SCORE San Felipe 250 Fueled by Baja Vida Snacks. As racers descended upon the Baja Peninsula for pre-running, they quickly discovered three things. The first was that they could run almost all out with the fastest team winning. The second was that the course would be torture on the vehicles and tires, and third, that there would be a bottleneck heading up a tight and rocky area known as the “mini-summit.” Read More

THE FREEZE FACTOR | March 2023 Issue

Over the decades of SCORE races, the Baja desert has claimed many engine and drivetrain parts. To prevent this, race teams, engine and transmission builders, and parts manufacturers have looked for ways to strengthen critical parts to withstand the punishment of desert racing. In some cases, however, such as with internal engine or transmission components, they can’t be beefed up with gussets or thicker materials. Read More

2023 UTV GEAR GUIDE | March 2023 Issue

There’s no doubt that UTVs are the largest and fastest growing class in the SCORE World Desert Challenge. With an extremely high level of competition from individual race teams and full-factory race teams, it’s more important to find racing and aftermarket products that can help you get through the toughest terrain. Many race vehicles feature aftermarket products that help improve safety and performance within various segments of the vehicles. Here are some of the latest products in various categories built specifically for the UTV market. Read More

READY FOR BATTLE | March 2023 Issue

The 2023 SCORE season will bring new challenges for the many UTV racers, but manufacturers such as Can-Am are constantly developing and working out methods to improve their vehicles for the factory teams that are running them. 2022 SCORE Pro UTV FI Champion and Can-Am factory racer Matt Burroughs is one, and he’s feeling confident about his chances for a podium finish at the SCORE San Felipe 250. Read More

NEW CLAWS FOR THE TALON | March 2023 Issue

The factory Honda Talon off-road racing team is preparing for the SCORE 2023 season with Jeff Proctor as the program manager. As the team was out testing in the desert near Barstow, California, Proctor offered some insight into what’s happening with the team and a new Talon R competing in two of the four SCORE races this season. Read More

FACTORY RACING RETURNS TO SCORE | March 2023 Issue

Polaris continues to play a major role in off-road motorsports with its continued support in the SCORE World Desert Championship Series, and with the recent development of a comprehensive RZR Factory Racing program that includes a factory purpose-built race-ready UTV. Read More

THE PATH TO THE FIRST SCORE SAN FELIPE 250 | March 2023 Issue

In 1982, SCORE International successfully put on its first San Felipe 250 race. It was called the Pernod SCORE San Felipe 250, which took place in March of that year and had a total of 232 racers who came to participate. Pernod is a French liquor distiller who sponsored the entire 1982 season. Read More

EXPERIENCE MATTERS - CLASS CHAMPIONS SPEAK OUT | March 2023 Issue

The tough terrain in and around Baja’s San Felipe makes it one of the most brutal courses in SCORE’s four races. Racers agree that the most challenging part of this race is that you are driving/riding at nearly ninety percent of your vehicle’s capabilities. For the entire time, you are on the course without any reprieve. Read More

DAY OF THE RANGER - SCOTT DOUGLAS MAKES HISTORY WINNING OVERALL IN A CLASS 7 FORD | March 2023 Issue

The 1993 SCORE San Felipe 250 will be one that may never be repeated again but is a race that many remember when a Class 7 Ford Ranger from Herzog Racing, won the race Overall with Scott Douglas behind the wheel. “That truck was amazing and ahead of its time,” said Douglas, who had also won every race in his class that season. “The truck was built by Ted Kendall and it was a fantastic truck to race,” recalls Douglas. “We never got out of the truck during that SCORE San Felipe 250 race, and for us, it was a very fast and short sprint race.” Read More

SETTING THE RECORD - JIM O’NEAL’S FINAL SCORE SAN FELIPE 250 | March 2023 Issue

While many racers like the fast pace and challenge of the SCORE San Felipe 250, only one man has raced them all and has the record for the most Class wins in this race, a total of 19. O’Neal is not only a veteran motorcycle racer, but also an entrepreneur, and in competitive racing, he is considered by many as “Mr. Reliable,” as he performs at a top level and with great consistency and determination. Read More

A TRIFECTA OF GRAND MARSHALS | March 2023 Issue

At this year’s King Shocks 36th SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Baja Vida Snacks, SCORE International begins its 50th Anniversary celebration by adding some special people as Grand Marshals for this event. As a part of the 50th celebration, the first of these Grand Marshals is former SCORE President and Owner Sal Fish, who was announced as the Grand Marshal for all four SCORE races during this celebratory season. Read More

THE SEASON OPENER - 2023 SCORE SAN FELIPE 250 PREVIEW | March 2023 Issue

The 50th Anniversary of SCORE International begins with the King Shocks 36th SCORE San Felipe 250, Presented by Baja Vida Snacks. This race held along this beautiful seaside town has become a favorite of many racers due to the location, the fast pace, and the opportunity to earn a top starting spot for the SCORE Baja 500 race in June. Read More

JIMCO RACING ACQUIRED BY RAFAEL NAVARRO FAMILY | March 2023 Issue

From a joint venture originally structured in late 2022, the Rafael Navarro family completed the acquisition of Jimco Racing Inc. from former owner Robbie Pierce’s estate on February 22, 2023. The Navarro family and Pierce had designed a multiyear ownership transition and mentorship alliance but it was pushed forward with the untimely death of Pierce from a scuba diving accident in January of 2023. Read More

RUGGED RADIOS SIGNS ON AS THE OFFICIAL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE SCORE WORLD DESERT CHAMPIONSHIP | March 2023 Issue

SCORE is excited to announce a new Sponsor Partnership with communications industry leader, Rugged Radios, as the Official Radio Communications for the SCORE World Desert Championship series. Read More

2023 SAFETY GEAR GUIDE | February 2023 Issue

Spending thousands of dollars on new racing apparel and gear is one of the expenses off-road racers have to include in their race program’s overall costs. While it seems crazy to change helmets every five years, or replace racing suits after so many uses, it only takes a split second for an accident to happen on the course. Having the latest gear and the best fire protection can allow you to walk away from the situation. Read More

INSTANT FIRE SUPRESSION | February 2023 Issue

Over the last decade, fire suppression has moved to the forefront in the racing world, as driver safety continues to evolve. The proximity of a safety response team continues to largely dictate the progression in standards. Since Rally cars operate in more remote environments, they were the first to push requirements and developments for fire suppression system efficacy. This scenario also holds true in SCORE races, where vehicle fires have burnt race vehicles completely to the ground before emergency and pit crews could reach the area. Read More

SCORE MECHANIC OF THE YEAR | February 2023 Issue

Behind every successful racer is the team’s crew chief. One of the most popular is Andres “Lechero” Rodriguez, who was voted the 2022 SCORE Mechanic of the Year by racing fans and his peers. It was Rodriguez’ third award in his lengthy career for his services as a crew chief. Read More

2022 SCORE MANAGER OF THE YEAR | February 2023 Issue

You may be unable to spot Steve Lewis at a SCORE race in the sea of fans and racers. But he’s there somewhere keeping an eye on his teammates. Lewis could be flying overhead in a helicopter or speeding in a chase truck across the desert. But one thing is for certain– little happens at Vildosola Racing, on or off the course, unless Lewis is aware of it. Read More

2022 SCORE AWARDS | February 2023 Issue

Completing the entire four-race 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship, 54 of the toughest racers in the world have earned 2022 Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awards, presented by Toyota Escondido. Representing 22 different classes, the winners covered every required mile in the four races, all held in Baja California, Mexico—the SCORE San Felipe 250 in April, the SCORE Baja 500 in June, the SCORE Baja 400 in September and the SCORE Baja 1000 in November.. Read More

SCORE OFF-ROADSMAN | February 2023 Issue

SCORE Off-Roadsman Of The Year Awards recognize individuals who are typically behind the scenes that assist racers, teams and who bring the SCORE World Championship Season to the forefront of motorsports racing. Off- Roadsman Awards are officially presented in 14 categories along with the 54 winners of the Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awards, presented by Toyota Escondido. Read More

2022 LEGACY AWARD | February 2023 Issue

Now in his fortieth year as a special independent consultant to SCORE International, Dominic Clark was awarded the 2022 SCORE Legacy Award. Clark handles the race media operations, writes SCORE Media releases, and oversees media registration at SCORE race events. “For these 40 years, I thought I was just doing my job,” said Clark. “To receive an accolade like this is rewarding and humbling, as the three previous individuals given this award did so much for the sport of desert racing, and particularly SCORE.” Read More

SCORE PERSON OF THE YEAR | February 2023 Issue

Imagine a Trophy Truck going through Diablo Dry Lake at 150 mph. That’s how best to describe the current Governor of Baja California, Maria Del Pilar Avila Olmeda. Everybody knows her as Marina del Pilar, who was born in Mexicali and later began her political career five years ago, when she was first elected as a Federal Legislator for Baja California. In 2019 she became the Mayor of Mexicali, the State Capital of Baja California. Two years later, she was selected by Mexico’s ruling party, Moreno, to run as its candidate for the office of Governor of the State. She became the youngest Governor in the history of the state and the first women to be elected as the Governor of Baja California in a landslide victory. Read More

SCORE 2022 AWARDS GALA | February 2023 Issue

The SCORE Awards Gala was a night celebrating the racers and people who made the 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship Season possible. Held at the San Diego Air and Space Museum, racers who have won class championships were honored, and several unique awards are also presented to individuals who have supported SCORE this season, helping to make Baja racing possible, safe, and a continuing legacy for all off-road racing. Read More

2023 SAFETY SPECIAL SECTION | February 2023 Issue

Safety is one of the major forces driving changes within SCORE International. In working with experts in the field, volunteers, racers, and teams it’s important to keep educating everyone on the latest safety technology, practices, and equipment. In this special section, SCORE Journal offers insight into these topic from a variety of safety experts and the latest products from manufacturers in the field. Read More

50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL SECTION PART 2 | February 2023 Issue

This 50th Anniversary Special Section showcases SCORE International’s history, events, and great moments in SCORE Baja Racing History, and will be ongoing throughout the 2023 calendar year. Read More

2023 SCORE SEASON PREVIEW | February 2023 Issue

With a new 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship Season upon us, SCORE President/Race Director Jose Grijalva offers some insight into what we may expect. Read More

FAELLY LOPEZ SCORE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR | January 1970 Issue

Puerto Rico can be a playground for state-side vacationers seeking the Caribbean island experience. While many come to enjoy the lush landscape of mountains and tropical rain forests, Faelly Lopez, a native of Puerto Rico, sought out the harsh, dry, and unforgiving deserts of the U.S. and Mexico to hone his Quad racing skills. Read More

A TOUGH BATTLE | January 2023 Issue

Going into the SCORE Baja 1000, Giovanni Spinali was in the points lead in Pro Moto 50 with a clear indication, and well ahead in points, of clinching the year’s championship. He did ultimately win the SCORE Pro Moto 50 Championship, at the cost of a near-fatal crash about 365 miles into the SCORE Baja 1000 course, which abruptly ended his championship-winning season. Read More

NEVER GIVING IN | January 2023 Issue

SCORE Pro Moto 30 racer, Jano Montoya, is basking in his team’s SCORE World Desert Racing Series Class Championship for 2022 after taking a ﬁrst place ﬁnish in three races and a second-place ﬁnish in the SCORE Baja 1000. Read More

A FRESH START | January 2023 Issue

SCORE Journal: Congratulations on winning the 2022 SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited Championship. Looking back at the season, how difficult was this to achieve? JCS: The 2022 season was unbelievable for myself and my team, we are so happy we obtained our ﬁrst Pro Moto Unlimited Championship, which was our main goal since we started planning the team. Read More

SARABIA HAS THE SPIRIT OF A CHAMPION | January 2023 Issue

For SCORE Class 11 racer Hector Sarabia, off-roading has been a part of his life since childhood. The Sarabia family and team Espiritu de Ensenada, have been a part of this sport, and of Ensenada for generations, and were undoubtedly proud to take home the 2022 SCORE Class 11 Championship. Read More

RECORD SETTING WIN | January 2023 Issue

Class 7 racer Dan Chamlee took the winning edge from competitor Scott Brady by a narrow two points, earning the much sought-after Class Championship for the 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship season. With his third-place ﬁnish at the 55th BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Chamlee claimed his 18th championship title in Class 7. Read More

MISTER CONSISTENT | January 2023 Issue

Class Championship with consistent podium ﬁnishes throughout the 2022 SCORE World Desert Racing series– but not without a hard-fought battle against fellow Polaris factory racer Joe Bolton. Wells ended the season with 447 points to Bolton’s 442. Read More

SCORE PRO UTV OPEN CLASS’ NEW CHAMPION | January 2023 Issue

Mike Cafro was optimistic at the start of the 2022 SCORE season, thinking he could bring home a championship in the Pro UTV Open Class after previously running in the Pro Stock UTV Class and winning every race in 2021. Plans for campaigning a new and faster Polaris RZR Pro R, however, were delayed because of the availability of the vehicle itself, as well as the parts and time needed for the racing modiﬁcations. Instead, he ended up running his old car for most of the season. Despite being at a disadvantage to the other cars in the Open Class in those early races, he and co-driver Jamie Kirkpatrick managed to ﬁnish at or near the top in the ﬁrst three. Read More

A ROLLER COASTER RIDE | January 2023 Issue

Jorge Sampietro took two years to be crowned again in the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec class. It was an achievement that he captured with some anguish during the last SCORE Baja 1000 race, and that has him already thinking about ﬁghting for another in 2023. Read More

THE BUGGY MASTER | January 2023 Issue

Kyle Quinn’s 2022 SCORE season opened and closed with Class 1 wins, and combined with his third-place ﬁnishes in both the SCORE Baja 500 and SCORE Baja 400, he was able to neatly wrap up the Class 1 Points Championship for the year. Read More

GUS VILDOSOLA SR. CROWNED 2022 SCORE TT LEGENDS CHAMP | January 2023 Issue

Some might say Gus Vildosola Sr. made it look easy to drive to a perfect winning season on his way to the 2022 SCORE Trophy Truck Legends Championship. Vildosola would tell you, however, that there were a few bumps in the road that he and the No, 21L team solved along the way, leading up to winning his class in all four races and ultimately scoring the class championship. Read More

THE WRIGHT WAY | January 2023 Issue

In his rookie year competing in the SCORE Pro Moto Ironman class, Brandon Wright pulled off what many would think was impossible. He won or placed high enough in all four races of the 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship to grab the Moto Overall and Pro Moto Ironman championships. Read More

SECOND CHANCES | January 2023 Issue

Winning their second SCORE Pro UTV Overall and FI class Championship this season, Matt Burroughs and the Monster Energy No. 2948 Can-Am were one of the most consistent teams this year, earning enough season points for the 2022 championship. Burroughs is the Senior VP of Corporate Finance for Monster Energy, but when he’s not discussing ﬁnances or talking to a room of accountants, he’s been one of SCORE’s most competitive UTV racers since 2017. Read More

BLOOD OF CHAMPIONS | January 2023 Issue

José David Ruvalcaba’s life has been linked for several decades to off-road, ﬁrst as a motorcycle champion and now following the same path on four wheels as the 2022 SCORE Overall Buggy and Class 10 Champion. Read More

MCMILLIN CROWNED TT CHAMP | January 2023 Issue

The 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship could not have started out better for Luke McMillin. A third-generation off-road racer in his late 20s, McMillin had already been competing successfully for many years since his ﬁrst days in buggies. At the start of this season, he was now a few years deep into a very productive SCORE Trophy Truck racing career when he took off from the ﬁnish line of the 2022 King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250. Read More

A SCORE BAJA 1000 THREE-PEAT | December 2022 Issue

Winning SCORE Baja races is one thing Luke McMillin can’t get enough of, but winning his third SCORE Baja 1000 in a row at the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts is something he feels was the greatest accomplishment of his young career. For McMillin, the mindset to win the race all began last year, when he won it for the second time with Rob MacCachren as the driver of record and he as co-driver. Read More

WAR OF THE TITANS | December 2022 Issue

When championships and a win at the most prestigious off-road event in the world are on the line, SCORE Trophy Truck racers often team up to increase their chances of winning. SCORE fans love to see these “super teams” made up of two or more of their favorite competitors. Read More

THE KIGER COMEBACK | December 2022 Issue

Racers who climb into a SCORE TT Spec love the feel, power, and agility of what these vehicles can deliver. But the reality is that along with it being one of the most popular classes in the SCORE World Desert Championship series, TT Spec is also one of the most competitive. Read More

BLESSINGS AND BOTTLENECKS | December 2022 Issue

If you wanted to describe how difficult the course was at the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, consider that nearly half of the SCORE TT Spec class didn’t finish the race. Most of the racers had to deal with several bottlenecks along the course along with large rocks and tough conditions, leaving seventeen of the twenty-eight starters counting their blessings for being able to finish. Read More

TEAM WILSON TRIUMPHS | December 2022 Issue

Despite having to replace a broken lower control arm, Kyle Quinn’s SCORE Baja 1000 turned out to be a pretty smooth race for his team as he clinched the SCORE Class 1 win at the 55TH BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. It was Wilson Racing Team’s fourth win in the SCORE Baja 1000, and second win in a row. It was also Quinn’s second win personally after a Class 10 win in 2013 with teammate Brad Wilson. Quinn’s decade-and-a-half of experience competing in both Class 1 and Class 10 paid off nicely. He credited the team’s extensive prerunning for their ability to find alternate lines around most of the hazardous rocks on the course, allowing them to maintain speed and avoid major vehicle damage problems. Read More

BUGGIES BATTLE THE COURSE | December 2022 Issue

Some of the toughest and most competitive races during the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 were in the buggy classes. In Class 1 seven competitors who are equally matched not only had to out-race each other, but also had to contend with a brutal course that took out nearly half of the competitors. In Class 10, however, the competition was so tough, the race leaders changed hands more often than in any other class, and ultimately came down to the wire as to who would cross the finish line first. Read More

THE 7X-PERIENCE | December 2022 Issue

It’s no coincidence that the SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited team of Mark Samuels, Justin Morgan, and Kendal Norman picked the 7x number to ride together, winning another SCORE Baja 1000 class victory. If you’re counting, this 2022 win is Samuel’s seventh in this race. For the veteran Norman, this is his eighth win, and for Morgan, the sixth SCORE Baja 1000 win in his career. Read More

A RACE OF CHAMPIONS | December 2022 Issue

Put a bunch of riders together who have won more SCORE Baja races in their careers, and you have an awesome race of champions on your hands. This scenario presented itself at the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts and was the culmination of a season’s worth of top riders challenging each other for the class win. Read More

A HELPING HAND | December 2022 Issue

Finishing in the Pro Moto Ironman Class in the SCORE Baja 1000 is quite a feat, but winning it with the kind of race that Tanner Janesky had is truly worthy of the “Ironman” title. Read More

SHAKEN AND STIRRED | December 2022 Issue

As the competition gets tougher in the SCORE Pro UTV Classes, it became more difficult for any one team to make it to the podium at each of the four SCORE races this season. While a few racers remained somewhat consistent by getting on the podium in every race, it all got shaken up at the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, when more competition entered for this one race, and the tough course dealt a blow to some teams. Read More

THE POWER TO WIN | December 2022 Issue

Piloting the new race-modified Polaris RZR Pro R, factory team racer Branden Sims took the SCORE Overall and Pro UTV Open Class win at the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, with a time of 20:37:09. Sims’ victory on his new No. 1869 RZR Pro R was one of three topfive finishes at the race for Polaris. It also marked the second SCORE Baja 1000 win for Sims; he won it in the SCORE UTV FI class in 2016. Read More

DETERMINED TO WIN | December 2022 Issue

For Factory Polaris Pro UTV NA racer Kaden Wells, his season-ending SCORE win came down to quick thinking and perseverance during the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. To get to that point, however, he and the Risq Racing Team also had to do everything right all season long. With third-place finishes at every race this season, Wells remained unfazed and focused, knowing he could win the race if he just held it together mentally and physically. Read More

THE CRAWL TO THE FINISH | December 2022 Issue

By the time the four-wheel car and truck classes start the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, the course had already changed dramatically from the SCORE Trophy Trucks and Class 1 Buggies racing ahead of them. While this added to the difficulty of the course, exposing rocks and changing lines they had already mapped out, the remaining classes also had to deal with areas of large rocks that many had not encountered before. This led to more bottlenecks in some areas, especially up the Summit, and some rocky areas that broke other vehicles on the course. Read More

A SHOT IN THE SPOTLIGHT | November 2022 Issue

In the eyes of many SCORE fans, Mark Samuels is on his way to becoming a legendary off-road racer. After winning multiple SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited Championships, he is returning to race the 55th BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts this November. But his return to race his first and only race this season is a decision that stems from a busy career and the overall costs of racing in Baja. “Most racers know the costs of entering a SCORE race, and it is what it is,” says Samuels. “I believe the reason we don’t see more moto racers come to Baja is that they simply can’t afford it.” Read More

A VIEW FROM ABROAD | November 2022 Issue

At this year’s 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, racers from nearly 40 countries will participate in a variety of classes. Eddie Meek is one of them. Coming from the UK, Meek is a SCORE Pro Moto Ironman racer who has a unique perspective on SCORE’s moto classes. “After racing in the UK in Enduro and Hair and Hound competitions, I had always heard about the SCORE Baja 1000 and it has always been an ambition to compete,” he says. “The very first time I raced it in 2017, it was the 50th-anniversary race and although I finished sixth in 42 hours, I immediately got hooked!” Read More

BAJA BOUND RANGER RAPTOR | November 2022 Issue

With a long history in SCORE Baja racing, the next generation Ford Ranger Raptor will return to race at the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. “The Next-Gen Ranger Raptor is huge for us, it’s a global platform and Baja is an iconic race and we’re really looking forward to being able to show what the Ranger Raptor can do at one of the toughest races in the world,” said Brian Novak, off-road motorsport supervisor, Ford Performance. “Ford has such a great history of success with so many different nameplates at Baja, and as part of a global effort, we plan to continue that success this year with the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor.” Read More

BEATING BAJA | October 2022 Issue

One of the great opportunities in the SCORE World Desert Challenge is that it provides classes for a variety of vehicles. For some racers, the variety offers the chance for families to continue racing legacies that have lasted for several generations. For others, the four-wheel classes offer affordable options to conquer Baja and enjoy the efforts of winning. There was a lot of this spirit during the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, where many participants in a variety of classes showed up to take on one of the tough Read More

A TROUBLE-FREE RIDE | October 2022 Issue

The 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels proved to be a troublefree drive for Kaden Wells, with not even a flat tire to slow him down. This was Wells’ third SCORE Baja 400 Pro UTV N/A class victory in a row, and he ended up fourth overall in the UTV classes. His Polaris had no mechanical issues during the race, and as he says, “It was just gas and go for us,” referring to his one fuel stop. The only slight delay he and his co-driver, Emma Cornwell, had was pushing a Class 10 car up a hill near Mike’s Sky Ranch, but otherwise, they never had to get out of the car. Read More

BROKEN BUT NOT BEATEN | October 2022 Issue

Mike Cafro and co-driver Jamie Kirkpatrick shared the time behind the wheel of their Polaris RZR to bring home a win in the Pro UTV Open Class in this year’s SCORE Baja 400, after second-place finishes in both the SCORE San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Baja 500. Cafro’s win keeps him in the class points lead for the season so far, with hopes for capturing the championship with the upcoming 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Read More

RACING IN THE MUD | October 2022 Issue

For SCORE’s Pro UTV racers, the course before Hurricane Kay hit the area was much different than it was on race day. While the rain had stopped about a week before the start of the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, sections had been washed out or became muddy. Moto and Quad classes simply went around certain muddy areas, and the SCORE Trophy Trucks and Buggies simply had enough power and tire to blast right through them. So by the time the Pro UTV classes got onto the course, there were deep pits of mud, slush, and rocks dug up by the previous classes. Read More

UNSTOPPABLE MONTOYA | October 2022 Issue

At the start of the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, Juan Carlos Salvatierra and the 10x team of Arturo Salas Jr., Shane Logan, and Clayton Roberts were ready to continue to add another SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited win to the season. They had already won the SCORE San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Baja 500, but when they heard they would start fifth from the draw, they were disappointed but not undeterred. “We’re hopeful to do well in the race,” said Salvatierra in a pre-race interview. “I ran this race last year in Pro Moto Ironman and won it. Now, the team and I are going to put our best effort to win this in the Pro Moto Unlimited Class. Everyone in our team is ready and putting out all their effort to ride their course on the race. We’re not a big team but I believe we’re very capable.” Read More

A WINNING PACE | October 2022 Issue

THE EARLY RISERS | October 2022 Issue

On the early morning start of the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, a line nearly 1/8-mile-long of moto and quad racers prepare themselves for the long 393.8-mile journey ahead of them. The dark is only illuminated by the large SCORE LED board that counts down the seconds for racers to begin the race off the Boulevard Costero, in front of the Riveria Pacifico Cultural Center in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Their minds are all focused on getting to their next stop along the course in good time, avoiding the rocks, deep silt, ruts, and other competitors that may prevent them from getting there in the fastest time possible. Read More

ONE FOR DAD | October 2022 Issue

A flat tire early in the race led to lingering problems throughout the competition for Cody Parkhouse. Cody took over for his dad, Brian Parkhouse, shortly after the start of the race because of other commitments Brian had. But right after the start, he cut a sidewall on some brush and developed a leak in the left rear tire of the No. 100 Jimco Hammerhead. With only about a mile to their scheduled pit stop, he easily made it in for service. “Unfortunately, we didn’t quite have the smoothest tire change, and the tire wasn’t tightened up all the way. It took a while for it to loosen up and I started hearing some clicking noise about five miles before coming down the Goat Trail,” said Parkhouse. “I wasn’t sure what it was, but the car was feeling a little funny.” Read More

ROUGHED UP | October 2022 Issue

The rough, tight, and technical course of the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing fuels was especially hard on the Class 1 buggies. Six of the best teams competed and all had to drive slower than their usual pace to complete the course, but not without additional vehicle problems along the way. Since the Class 1 competitors decided among themselves not to participate in qualifying, they agreed the starting order for their class would be in the order in which they entered the race. This put 2021 Class Champion Cody Parkhouse in the No. 100 Jimco buggy off the starting line first, followed by the No. 121 Jefferies Buggy of Damen Jefferies, and the No 138. Jimco Buggy of Kyle Quinn. Brad Wilson in the No. 153 Jimco Buggy would start fourth, followed by Brendan Gaughan in the No. 162 HMS Buggy and Cody Reid in the No. 168 Alumi Craft Buggy. Read More

A THREE-PEAT FOR GUSTAVO SR | October 2022 Issue

The Vildosola Racing Team has a long history of success in SCORE International off-road racing, and the Baja California, Mexico-based SCORE Trophy Truck team has always been a huge favorite among local race fans. For the 2022 SCORE Off-Road Racing season, the Vildosola Racing Team decided to launch a two-truck campaign. Gustavo “Tavo” Vildosola is running in the premier SCORE Trophy Truck class and debuted his new Mason TT at the 2022 3RD SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. His father, long-time SCORE Trophy Truck competitor Gustavo Vildosola Sr. is now leaving the others in his dust competing in the SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class this season. Read More

THE START OF SOMETHING BIG | October 2022 Issue

The roar of 900+ horsepower engines signaled the start of the SCORE Trophy Trucks for the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. With Luke McMillin starting first followed by Bryce Menzies, racers in this class knew the pace would be fast and that they would have to take more chances on the course to be able to stay within passing range of these two top competitors. McMillin got a flat around race mile 70, allowing Menzies to pass and take the lead for the rest of the race. There were some issues with the Stella system so Menzies wasn’t always showing up on the SCORE Live Tracking, but visual spotters reported he was in the lead. “We started out pretty smooth, just trying to chase Luke (McMillin) down,” said Bryce Menzies. “And then from there, we just held him behind us with about a two and half-minute gap and just wanted to keep him there in case we had any issues to be able to get out in front of him again.” Read More

BRYCE MENZIES WINS THE 2022 SCORE BAJA 400 | October 2022 Issue

At the start of the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 presented by VP Racing Fuels, Bryce Menzies had just qualified to start first, and while it was obvious that his time on the short but savage qualifying track was lightning fast and superbly driven, it was not yet clear exactly where in the Baja 400’s deck of cards Menzies would be shuffled. Read More

The Power Players | September 2022 Issue

Engine experts like Ray Field, Kevin Kroyer, Adam Wik, and Leon Patton can make horsepower from just about any engine, but their mastery of the minute details that make those engines last over a 1000 miles on the world’s toughest off-road race course is something that has taken them decades of experience. While there are many off-road engine masters building race-winning powerplants in every size and make, SCORE Journal salutes these four individuals who are currently making the sport better in every way. Like true masters of their craft, they are not done learning and continue to find ways to adapt, learn, and provide the power to win. Read More

Triple the Action | August 2022 Issue

The SCORE Baja 400 enters its third year as part of the SCORE World Desert Championship Series. This race started in September 2019 in Ensenada, Mexico, but was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, and continued again in 2021. Read More

THE GRAND MARSHAL CURT LEDUC | August 2022 Issue

SCORE Trophy Truck Champion and Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee, Curt LeDuc is the Grand Marshal for the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. Read More

COURSE MAP | August 2022 Issue

Course map of the 3rd SCORE BAJA 400 presented by VP RACING FUELS Read More

SUPERCHARGED V8 POWER | August 2022 Issue

When Ford unveiled its 2023 model F-150 Raptor R, they made sure it was the most powerful Raptor ever built. Read More

THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGE YET | August 2022 Issue

History shows that Class 1 has a solid reputation as the ultimate vehicles in open-wheel desert racing. The general consensus among racers is that if your dreams are to one day drive a SCORE Trophy Truck, then Class 1 is the place to hone your skills. Read More

For the Love of Buggies | August 2022 Issue

Since the beginning of Baja racing, the buggy has been the racing vehicle of choice by early teams and families who made history winning in the desert. From single-seat VW based designs to the modern AWD car, these vehicles continue to show the innovation of the sport. Read More

A PASSION FOR BUGGIES | August 2022 Issue

one of the long-time members of Class 1 is the RPI Racing family of Kevin, Shelby, and Cody Reid. Read More

THE ORIGINAL CLASS | August 2022 Issue

perhaps one of the most experienced and outspoken Class 1 buggy racers is Brendan Gaughan. Read More

A Racer's Style of Racing | August 2022 Issue

One of the foremost racing families in SCORE Off-Road Racing, the Wilsons, have been competing since the very beginning of the world’s most exciting form of motorsport. Read More

A DEDICATED BUGGY MAN | August 2022 Issue

In Rob Archibald’s long history of racing, dating back to 1993, he’s competed in a number of classes but says Class 1 buggies are his favorites over 1600s, Class 12, or Class 10. “They’re all fun,” Archibald says, “but the horsepower to weight ratio of a Class 1 car makes it a good time. Read More

Buggies in the Blood | August 2022 Issue

Four-time Class 1 champion Cody Parkhouse followed in his dad Brian’s footsteps by working his way up through the buggy classes and into Class 1. When Brian started, the affordable buggy classes Read More

A DRIVER’S CLASS | August 2022 Issue

Kyle Quinn is the driver-of-record for the No. 138 Wilson Motorsports car, and co-driver with Ronny Wilson. They are the points leader in Class 1 halfway through the 2022 SCORE Off-Road Racing season. Read More

LEGENDARY CLASS 1 VEHICLES | August 2022 Issue

A the start of Baja racing, “buggies” have been one of the most popular four-wheel vehicles that were used in off-road competition. Read More

MEYERS MANX | August 2022 Issue

Arguably, the first “buggy” to compete in Baja was Bruce Meyer’s Meyers Manx. This dune buggy body on a VW chassis competed in the Production 2WD Buggy Class at the first Mexican 1000 with Vic Wilson and Ted Mangles, who drove it to a first-place finish and made history in 1967. Read More

FUNCO SANDMASTER | August 2022 Issue

The 1970s brought a new single-seat design by Gill George, a header manufacturer who got requests to create a rigid, open-wheel race car that was light but strong enough to handle the abuse of off-road racing. Read More

MICKEY THOMPSON’S CHALLENGER IV | August 2022 Issue

In the mid-1970s, buggy chassis with VW engines were popular in Baja racing. When Mickey Thompson set his eyes on not only owning and operating SCORE, but also winning races like the SCORE Baja 1000, he built the Challenger IV– a single-seat vehicle that changed the buggy design and pushed their potential to the next level. Read More

THE CHENOWTH LEGACY | August 2022 Issue

One of the major influencers in buggy design and innovation was Lynn Chenowth, a header manufacturer, who came up with the idea of offering a race-car kit consisting of a chassis welded from mild steel tubing. Read More

HERBST LANDSHARK TRUGGY | August 2022 Issue

By the 1990s, most Class 1 buggies were custom tube chassis and did not resemble any of the architecture of the vehicles that used VW suspension and engines. One of the vehicles that was the next to break barriers in the class, was the Herbst Land Shark. Read More

POWER PLAY | August 2022 Issue

When AWD Class 1 buggies came into the scene, RPI Racing wanted one to compete in, but also had some ideas for improvement. Read More

SCORE 2022 SUSPENSION GUIDE | July 2022 Issue

For people wondering why a person would spend thousands of dollars on shocks and suspension components, they most likely have never driven off-road at high speeds. Read More

BAJA READY | July 2022 Issue

SCORE’S PROJECT F-350 GETS AN UPGRADED SUSPENSION SYSTEM. It’s been two years since SCORE obtained its 2020 Ford F-350 truck, but with COVID and supply chain issues, the company is ﬁnally able to start building it into a luxury chase truck that is capable of handling the tough roads, and highways of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. Read More

ORMHOF Announces Class Of 2022 Inductees | July 2022 Issue

The committee members of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) voted on inducting nine new members who make up the Class of 2022. These include Randy Anderson, Lance Clifford, Vic Curl, Butch Dean, Jim Fricker, Brad Lovell, Eric Solorzano, Scott Taylor, and Mike Thomas. Read More

Young Guns - This Season's Youngest Next-Generation | July 2022 Issue

Within the world of motorsports, champions emerge who are often followed by their next generation of family members. The names McMillin, Herbst, Bio, Meyers, Gordon, Wilson, Ampudia and many others, have continued to spawn the next generation of top racers. Sometimes, however, the introduction to SCORE Baja racing can happen at a very early age. Read More

A Rocky Road to Victory | June 2022 Issue

The 2022 BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts was round two of the four-race 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship season. The SCORE Baja 500 is often overshadowed by the infamous SCORE Baja 1000, but the 500 is no less a challenge. Read More

Bummed by Bottlenecks | June 2022 Issue

Less than half of the competitors in the SCORE Pro Stock UTV class ﬁnished the race. Among them, Anibal Lopez in the No. 3919 Polaris Turbo S got through it all and ﬁnished ﬁrst in class. He shared driving duties with Francisco Lopez and Daniel Gonzalez. Read More

Bummed by Bottlenecks | June 2022 Issue

Zach Sizelove in his No. 1925 Honda Talon got the win in SCORE’s Pro UTV N/A class. He drove one of Jeff Proctor’s Factory Honda vehicles and the team was glad they did. “The day went well. We had no issues at all with the car or anything else, we just lost some time on a bottleneck on the Summit,” said Sizelove. Read More

Bummed by Bottlenecks | June 2022 Issue

While some of the veterans in SCORE UTV racing have moved into the Open class, the course did not favor their ability for speed. SCORE San Felipe 250 class winner Wayne Matlock in the No. 1871 Polaris RZR Pro R, had issues that forced him to stop the race, as did Ryan Laidlaw in the No. 1860 UTV. Read More

Bummed by Bottlenecks | June 2022 Issue

Once all of the UTV classes left the starting line, they never thought they would be caught up in one of the worst bottlenecks so far in this season. The course up and down the Summit was narrow and once one vehicle got stuck, there wasn’t much room to pass for any of the many vehicles behind. Read More

Focus or Failure | June 2022 Issue

2019 SCORE Pro Quad Champion Said Sanchez returned to the SCORE Baja 500 to take his ﬁrst victory this season. Sanchez had a hard battle with the 7a team of Luis Ernesto Villafana, who won the class at the SCORE San Felipe 250. “It was a perfect race for us,” said Sanchez. “We didn’t have any problems at all. Read More

Focus or Failure | June 2022 Issue

Without Juan Carlos Salvatierra dominating this class during the 2022 SCORE Season, it left it wide open for anyone willing to take the challenge. For this race, it was Aaron Richardson from Canada who took the win. Read More

Focus or Failure | June 2022 Issue

The multi-year SCORE Pro Moto Champion Giovanni Spinali will seemingly continue to dominate the SCORE Pro Moto 50 class with another win at this race. Spinali and the 500x team of riders included John Griffin, and Darren Elliot, and 75-year-old veteran and multi-time SCORE Champion Jim O’Neal, who was riding in his 40th SCORE Baja 500. “We were behind for the ﬁrst two hundred miles but we knew it was a long race. Read More

Focus Or Failure | June 2022 Issue

In most of the age-class divisions, teams repeated their SCORE San Felipe victories to win two in a row, including 2021 SCORE Pro Moto 40 Champion Ryan Liebelt on the 400x bike. He and the team, James Shultz, Jason Trubey, and Steve Tichenor took the win in this race for a commanding championship points lead. Read More

Focus Or Failure | June 2022 Issue

Fernando Beltran and the team on the 180x bike took home a second victory this season, winning the SCORE Pro Moto Limited class. Aside from the hot temperatures, Beltran and the team ran a near-perfect race. “We didn’t have to deal with any major issues. Read More

Focus Or Failure | June 2022 Issue

It wasn’t long before the last of the car and truck class vehicles left the starting line, that the motorcycle and quad classes began heading towards the ﬁnish line. In the effort of safety, all motorcycle and quad classes left at 4:00 am Saturday morning (June 3rd) to give them as much of a gap as possible ahead of the SCORE Trophy Trucks and other classes, which had a 9am start time. Read More

Two For Chavo | June 2022 Issue

Juan Carlos Salvatierra and the 10x team are seemingly an unstoppable force to reckon with in the SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited Class. Coming off the class win at the 2022 SCORE San Felipe 250, the team headed by 2021 Pro Moto Ironman Champion “Chavo” Salvatierra and co-riders Arturo Salas Jr., Shane Logan and Diego Llanos completed the BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts to win the class once again. Read More

Shaken and Stirred | June 2022 Issue

Nearly half of the Class 10 competitors were able to ﬁnish the tough course this year. By mid-course, all the front starters had either dropped out, were held back at some and had to wait, or simply were broken down making repairs. Read More

Shaken and Stirred | June 2022 Issue

The top four Class 1 teams entering the BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts may have at first predicted this race would be an all-out sprint to the finish. But after pre-running the course, they realized speed would have to take the back seat due to several very technical sections. Read More

Hitting the Marks | June 2022 Issue

Over the past few seasons, racers have come to realize that an increased level of competition requires running as perfect a race as possible to win. Knowing any mistake could cost the Class 1 victory at the BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Cody Reid was careful to run as clean of a race as possible, especially with the Wilson team and Parkhouse team who were ready to take the win at any opportunity. Read More

Break or Win | June 2022 Issue

With 32 starters in this class, it was difficult for any of these talented racers to pull out a win. At the San Felipe 250, Chris Polvoorde secured his first win in the class and was expected to do well here at the SCORE Baja 500. Read More

Break or Win | June 2022 Issue

It was no surprise that the No. 21L team of Gus Vildosola Sr. and Ricky Johnson, two true legends in SCORE racing, teamed up again to take another victory at the BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. . Read More

Break or Win | June 2022 Issue

At the start of the BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts the first SCORE Trophy Truck teams off the starting line were bound to set an extremely fast pace. Read More

Rob MacCachren Wins the 54th SCORE Baja 500 | June 2022 Issue

Experience took the better part of winning this year’s BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, as it was Rob MacCachren's experience that led to his assessment of the tough 463.12-mile course. Read More

Unecessary Roughness | May 2022 Issue

SCORE fans love Class 11 Bugs and they have a close following. Among the six teams that entered this year's race, Fernando Prado in the No. 1155 car finished first, followed by Hector Sarabia in the No. 1145 car. Hector is 60 and had his family and friends, a total of nine, co-driving the car with him, for the second-place finish. In third place was the 1156 car of Arthur Penner. Read More

Unnecessary Roughness | May 2022 Issue

The battle for the Class 7F win is always exciting when two great teams go head to head. Brandon Walsh in the No. 701F Toyota Tacoma and Justin Park in the 714 F Ford Ranger met up again in San Felipe. Walsh changed the colors of his Tacoma from the Ivan Stewart TT appearance look to a white, orange, and black paint scheme that was just as eye-catching. Read More

Unnecessary Roughness | May 2022 Issue

Among the five teams that entered the King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250, only two in class 5-1600 finished. Taking the win was Jose Enrique Gutierrez in the No. 555 Baja Bug co-driven by Jose Gutierrez, Luis Gutierrez, and Alfonzo Amaya, all hailing from Tijuana, Mexico. "It was a pretty tough course, with a lot of whoops and washes". said Jose E. Gutierrez. Read More

UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS | May 2022 Issue

The fact that the course was a bit shorter in distance than the 2021 SCORE San Felipe 250, didn't mean it was any easier for the car and truck classes. Most drivers, when asked, described the 277-mile course as rough, full of whoops, and full of opportunities to get stuck. Nevertheless, car and truck classes came out in full force to take on the first race of the SCORE season, and to once again enjoy the fans being present to cheer them on. Read More

BOLTON EARNS FIRST 2022 PRO UTV N/A WIN | May 2022 Issue

After taking first place in the very competitive Pro UTV NA class at the 2022 King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250, Joe Bolton told us, "We didn't have a perfect car, but it was good enough to win. It was especially satisfying because this year my son Austin drove the second half of the race and stood on the podium with me." Read More

The Upward Culture | May 2022 Issue

The Pro UTV N/A class had 2021 Champion Kaden Wells seemingly ready for another victory. But the brutal San Felipe course had other plans. Wells started first and took an early lead, but their vehicle had problems that allowed second-place starter Joe Bolton to pass and ultimately take the win. The father and son team of Joe and Austin Bolton in the No. 1957 Polaris RZR XP1000 also had some issues, but they managed to keep their position to finish first. Read More

The Upward Culture | May 2022 Issue

While some racers moved into the Open class, veteran Pro UTV FI racers remained in this very competitive class. Justin Lambert in his No. 2918 Polaris RZR XP4 Turbo S had started second, but once he got passed first place starter, Oscar Arambula, halfway through the course, Lambert found himself in first place. Right behind him was Marc Burnett, who started mid-pack and the two battled for position until Burnett had issues with a flat tire. Read More

THE UPWARD CULTURE | May 2022 Issue

Wayne Matlock's shockingly fast six-hour and eight-minute finish in Pro UTV Open, led the way for other racers to also finish faster than before. Mike Cafro in the No, 1876 Polaris RZR Turbo S, is one of several racers who moved into the Open class this season, after receiving the 2021 Pro UTV Stock Championship. Despite not feeling like he was settling into his driving rhythm, Cafro nonetheless had an incredible race, finishing 16-minutes behind Matlock. Read More

TIME TRAVELING | May 2022 Issue

At the King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250, Wayne Matlock in his No. 1871 Polaris RZR Pro R finished the race with a time of 6:08:50, winning the SCORE Pro UTV Overall and Pro UTV Open class. The extremely fast finish time, however, was better than half of the Class 10 competitors and faster than all but one of the Class 7 competitors in this race. Read More

Making it to the finish | May 2022 Issue

Seven teams came to take on the course and the tough competition. After the start, they quickly found out how difficult the conditions on the course were. With due diligence, all the teams in the class finished the race with Luis Ernesto Villafana on the 7a Honda TRZX450R finishing first. "It was a very difficult course and we noticed that during pre-running," said Villafana. Read More

Making it to the finish | May 2022 Issue

Without the threat of Juan Carlos Salvatierra riding in the SCORE Pro Moto Ironman class, it was open for any of the ten competitors who came to challenge the 277-mile course. Among the riders was Fabricio Fuentes, KTM Bolivia's teammate to Salvatierra who finished second last year, along with veteran SCORE Baja 1000 Ironman racer Larry Janesky. But it was Brandon Wright in the 750x Husqvarna FE501 who crossed the finish line in 7:21:20 to win the class. Read More

VANCE KENNEDY AND THE 522X TEAM TOOK THE WIN IN PRO MOTO 50, | May 2022 Issue

The Pro Moto 50 class brought back two of the toughest competitors in the class. 2020 Class Champion Vance Kennedy and 2021 Class Champion Giovanni Spinali once again battled it out in the Baja desert. Each had a team of great riders with Dennis Belingheri and Dave Mayer riding Kennedy's 522x Husqvarna FX450, and John Griffin, Troy Pierce, Earl Roberts, and Champion Jim O'Neal riding Spinali's 500x Yamaha YZ450X. Read More

MAKING IT TO THE FINISH | May 2022 Issue

Fernando Beltran repeated his 2021 SCORE San Felipe 250 win with another, winning the class with co-riders Larry Serna, Luis Flores, and Mauri Herrera on the 180x Honda CRF450X. Finishing second in class was 2021 Class Champion Christopher Gill and the 100x team of Kevin Murphy. In third place was the 111x team of Carlos Castillo, Ramon Chaves, Juan Valencia, and Alfonso Castro. Read More

MAKING IT TO THE FINISH | May 2022 Issue

Jano Montoya and his team of four riders repeated his 2021 race victory here with another in Pro Moto 30. Riding the 325x KTM 450EXCF, his team finished with a blistering time of 6:03:54, two minutes behind Juan Carlos Salvatierra in the Pro Moto Unlimited class. "The SCORE San Felipe 250 gets more difficult every year," said Montoya. Read More

MAKING IT TO THE FINISH | May 2022 Issue

The King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250 had many challenges, but for the Moto and Quad classes, nearly all but seven of the 62 teams that competed across all Pro and Sportsman classes finished the race. SCOREs President and Race Director Jose A. Grijalva had these classes take a different route than the car and truck classes to avoid any vehicle-to-vehicle accidents. In addition, a helicopter dedicated to the moto and quad racers was on-hand to clear and warn of obstacles and provide emergency assistance if needed. Although the moto and quad racers Read More

NO SEAT, NO PROBLEM | May 2022 Issue

It wasn't long after the last four-wheel vehicle left the starting line, that Juan Carlos Salvatierra on the 10x bike came riding up the finish line ramp to win the Pro Moto Unlimited Class. Also remarkable was the fact that the team's KTM 450SX-F was missing the seat and several other components after one of the team members crashed. "Shane (Logan) had a fall at about mile 170, but he was okay," said Salvatierra. "The bike had lots of damage including knocking off the seat. I had to ride my section of the course without a seat all the way here to the finish line." Read More

PATIENCE PERSEVERES FOR CHASE WARREN | May 2022 Issue

Class 10 competition in this race was also extremely tough. This class has some of the toughest and most experienced buggy racers who continue to win races every season. SCORE fans knew the class could be won by any of the top competitors including 2021 Champion Ben Hagle, Bruce Yee, and Chase Warren. The course would also prove to be very challenging for these racers as well, as nearly half of the field of 20 competitors were taken out in one way or another. Read More

TEAM WILSON DOMINATES | May 2022 Issue

The Class 1 battle at the 35th King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 seemed like it was going to be a battle against some of the best buggy racers and teams in the sport. As the day began, Conner McMullen in the No. 140 buggy started first after the best qualifying run, followed by Brendan Gaughan in the No. 162 car, and Jeff Blanchard in the No. 110 buggy. 2021 Class Champions Brian and Cody Parkhouse started third and were in a good position to win the race once again. Shelby and Cody Reid started fourth, so with the two Wilson teams heading off the starting line fifth and sixth, it seemed like the odds were against them to take the class win. Read More

BLINK AND YOU MISSED IT | May 2022 Issue

A total of 36 SCORE TT Spec racers entered the King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250, making the competition extremely difficult, even for 2021 race winner Jason Coleman and 2021 Class Champion Jason McNeil. After qualifying Ryan Hancock started first, followed by McNeil in second, Duston Grabowski in third, and Christopher Polvoorde who started in fourth. Read More

BLINK AND YOU MISSED IT | May 2022 Issue

The SCORE Trophy Truck Legend-class pitted champion Gus Vildosola Sr. against 2021 SCORE TT Legend Champion Rolf Helland. Vildosola had co-driver Ricky Johnson qualify and got the first starting position and both kept it all day until the team reached the finish line to win the class. Read More

BLINK AND YOU MISSED IT | May 2022 Issue

As with any SCORE Baja race, it's ultimately anyone's to win. No matter how fast or conservative you are, it still takes luck, skill, and a vehicle that can survive the harsh course. In this class, some racers prefer to push their vehicles to the limits, risking everything for a win, while others lay back like predators, waiting for an opportunity for a competitor to make a mistake, and pounce ahead for the win. Read More

A FLAWLESS PERFORMANCE | May 2022 Issue

In a fast-paced 277-mile desert drag race that saw the top five finishers within a five-minute spread, Luke McMillin piloted his Mason AWD Trophy Truck #83 to a first-place overall finish in the 2022 King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250. Luke and co-driver Jason Duncan rocketed to the checkered flag in 4:25:21, securing the SCORE Trophy Truck class victory and the overall fastest finish in the opening event of the 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship off-road racing season. Read More

Rookie OTY | February 2022 Issue

Growing up as the son of a legendary off-road champion, Cayden MacCachren has been around racing since his childhood. But when he finally became interested in racing, he set out to make a name for himself, and did so this past season, being voted as 2021 SCORE Rookie Of The Year. "When I was younger, I never imagined myself racing off-road," said MacCachren. "I'd go UTV riding with dad and it wasn't until I turned 16 that I began to have an interest in it". Read More

SCORE MECHANIC OTY | February 2022 Issue

When Rob MacCachren won the 2021 SCORE Trophy Truck Championship, it was an all-out effort for the team to get to the SCORE Baja 400, and an act of pure sportsmanship from the McMillin team to allow MacCachren the opportunity to win it. But behind the scenes, Andres Rodriguez worked tirelessly, committed to getting the No. 11 MacCachren SCORE Trophy Truck to a third-place finish at the SCORE Baja 400. It was for this reason, SCORE fans and his teammates voted "El Lechero" for the 2021 SCORE Mechanic OTY. Read More

2021 SCORE MANAGER OTY | February 2022 Issue

Although Amber MacCachren has always been respected as one of off-road racing's elite team managers, it wasn't until the end of the 2021 SCORE season that she had the opportunity to be voted as SCORE Manager Of The Year. "Winning the championship this year and managing various aspects of the MacCachren Motorsports team is something I've worked hard at," says MacCachren. "But winning the 2021 SCORE Manager OTY is awkward for me. I'm not used to being in the spotlight, and there aren't a lot of women who are in this position, and doing this at the level that we do." Read More

SCORE CLASS 11 CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

The 2021 SCORE season didn’t start well for Alex Gonzales, but when all was said and done after the SCORE Baja 1000, he took home the Class 11 Championship for the year. His long season started with the SCORE San Felipe 250, in which he and co-driver German Melendrez timed out for a DNF due to a host of small problems. Read More

SCORE 2021 CLASS 7XS CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

It’s satisfying for the entire family to have won the SCORE 2021 Class 7XS Championship because everyone worked hard for it,” said Armando Durón. “We are a close family team with my sons Armando Jr. and Israel driving now. Read More

SCORE 2021 PRO MOTO 60 CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

We started racing SCORE back in 2016 as a bucket list sort of deal, said Scott McIntosh, 2021 SCORE Off-Road Racing Pro Moto 60 Class Champion. Our teams rst race was the 2016 SCORE San Felipe 250, and we nished. That felt good. In 2017, we did the SCORE Baja 1000 and that went pretty well, even though we blew the motor late in the race and had to push the bike across the nish line. Read More

SCORE 2021 PRO MOTO LIMITED CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

Chris Gil and his Pro Moto Limited team pulled off what some might call a miracle in the 2021 SCORE Off-Road Racing Series. It was the first time they decided to run all four races in the series needed to get the Pro Moto Limited championship. Read More

SCORE PRO MOTO UNLIMITED CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

Reflecting back on the 2021 SCORE World Desert Championship season, Derek Ausserbauer said he is not only physically exhausted, but emotionally drained. Read More

PRO STOCK UTV CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

With the win at the 54th BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Polaris factory racer Mike Cafro wrapped up the Pro Stock UTV Class Championship. Read More

SCORE PRO UTV OPEN CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

As Justin Elenberg of Mesa, Arizona tells it, bringing home a SCORE Class Championship in Pro UTV Open for Can-Am and Chapo Racing came down to sticking to “the plan.” Read More

SCORE PRO UTV NA CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

The 2021 SCORE Season ended with Kaden Wells bringing home the SCORE Pro UTV Naturally Aspirated Championship, but not after overcoming many obstacles along the way. Beginning with the SCORE San Felipe 250, Wells ran his two-seat Polaris RZR with his uncle, Arnie Wells. Read More

SCORE CLASS 1 CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

Going into the last race of the season, SCORE’s Class 1 saw the top four teams separated by only a few points for the Championship lead, making it the deciding battle for the season win. Cody Parkhouse was in third place before the start of the 54th SCORE Baja 1000. Read More

SCORE TROPHY TRUCK CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

It was a busy year for Rob MacCachren. The struggle to keep a team together, finding sponsors, and racing full-time is one thing, then ass his son Cayden and his emerging racing career to deal with, and the work doubles. Read More

SCORE CLASS 10 CHAMP & OPEN WHEEL OVERALL CHAMP | January 2022 Issue

The SCORE 2021 Season didn’t start off that great for the Hagle team of Ethan and his brother Ben. With Ethan as Driver of Record they finished 10th during the first two races of the seeason. Read More

SCORE OVERALL MOTO AND PRO MOTO IRONMAN CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

Juan Carlos Salvatierra further extended his image as Bolivia’s top sports idol, not only in motorcycling, but also in general, after winning the SCORE Championship twice in Pro Moto Ironman and SCORE’s Overall Motorcycle Points Championship. Read More

SCORE 2021 TT SPEC CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

You could say that Jason McNeil had a pretty good year. He and his team went big in 2021 with three incredible achievements in the SCORE International Off-Road Racing Series. Read More

PRO UTV FI AND OVERALL POINTS CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

Phil Blurton ticked off each race in the 2021 SCORE World Desert Championship series like a game of chess, making strategic moves up the leaderboard to finally declare checkmate. Read More

SCORE World Desert Championship 2021 Champions | January 2022 Issue

The SCORE 2021 Season was full of excitement, challenges, and competition that resulted in crowing a new set of Overall Points and Class Champions. While some racers only compete in SCORE’s premier races, winning a championship requires racing all four races in a season and is difficult. Read More

Martinez Wins Class 11 | December 2021 Issue

While Class 11 is one of the toughest classes to finish a race in, the peninsula run brought out 12-amazing competitors ready to take the challenge. In this class, finishing is a must to take a win, and the top three finishers completed the course in 42 hours, well ahead of the 50-hour time limit. Read More

Amos Wins Class 3000 | December 2021 Issue

The peninsula run this year brought out lots of vehicles, some of which SCORE fans had not seen too much of this season. A total of three Class 3000 vehicles entered the race with the 3006 Predator Chevy of Christopher Amos taking the class victory. Read More

Park and Duron Take Truck Class Wins | December 2021 Issue

In Class 7F Justin Park in his No. 714F Ford Ranger has won all but one race this season, adding the 54th SCORE Baja 1000 to his latest win. This also gave Park the Class Championship for a tremendous effort this year. Finishing in second place was Brandon Walsh in the No. 701F Toyota Tacoma finished in second place. Read More

Willilams And Muncey Are Top Winners In Baja Challenge Class | December 2021 Issue

The SCORE Baja Challenge Class once again had all of the class starters finish the course. On top were the BC1 car with John Williams, Brian Finch, Kyle Tucker, Lance Clifford, and Brad Lovell as co-drivers. “It was a super tough race at 1,227 miles,” said Clifford at the finish line. Read More

Chase Wins Class 5, Gutierrez Wins 5-1600 | December 2021 Issue

The popular Unlimited Class 5 brought out several competitors with upgraded engines for more power. Finishing first was Don Chase in the No. 523 car with co-drivers Travis Chase, Jake Lauxen, and Errol Hamlin. Read More

Gutierrez Takes Class 3 | December 2021 Issue

Driving a custom Jeep Grand Cherokee in Class 3, was Cesar Gutierrez from Tijuana, Mexico. He along with co-drivers Alfredo Nunez, Jesus Gonzalez, Isaac Medina, Jesus Arriaga, and Francisco Lesverdy finished to take the class win. Read More

Hulse’s Hustle | December 2021 Issue

Andrew Hulse entered the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts in his Dodge 1500 truck in the Jeepspeed 4700 class. Hulse only had to finish to win the class and although that seemed easy enough, the course was long and difficult. Read More

Yee And Sanchez Battle For A Win | December 2021 Issue

Within the 1/2-1600 class, Eli Yee and Kevin Sanchez had battled all season long for each race win and an overall championship. It was a “must-win” for either team to take the class and SCORE fans saw these two teams battle over first-place positions along the course. In the end, Yee in the No. 1600 car managed a pass towards the end of the course and held on for the class win. Read More

Satterfield Wins In Score Lites | December 2021 Issue

This year’s peninsula run brought out seven competitors in SCORE Lites, of which nearly all finished the 1226.35-mile course. First in class was Doug Satterfield in the No. 1229 car, who also took home the class championship. “This is my first point to point SCORE Baja 1000,” said Satterfield. Read More

The Long Drive South | December 2021 Issue

As the four-wheel classes rolled off the starting line in Ensenada, Mexico, most knew it would be a long race, one with a high attrition rate and requiring mental fortitude to finish. For most of the classes, speed on the course Read More

A Perfect Season For Elenburg | December 2021 Issue

The newest SCORE UTV class, Pro UTV Open had Justin Elenburg in the No. 1870 Can-Am X3 dominate the class by winning every race this season. He continued to dominate at the 54th SCORE Baja 1000, putting an amazing effort with co-drivers Mike York, and Ernesto Taylor, to finish first again in class. Read More

Pro Stock Utvs Show Their Strength | December 2021 Issue

One of the most impressive classes in the SCORE UTV categories is the Pro Stock class, where vehicles with factory components can finish a grueling course such as this one. Read More

Pushed To The Limit | December 2021 Issue

More than 60 Pro UTV teams attempted to take on the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Some were there to challenge the peninsula, others had a class championship on the line, but all wanted to win the race badly. Within a large field of competitors and manufacturers, the 1226.35-mile course became more difficult to finish, let alone win. Read More

Factory Honda Wins With Hanna | December 2021 Issue

Elias Hanna demonstrated once again that the hometown Ensenada native can bring home a victory. This time it was in the SCORE Pro UTV NA Class in the Factory Honda Talon, during the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Read More

A Wild Ride | December 2021 Issue

Nearly 30 Pro UTV FI competitors came to race each other and the Baja peninsula. With some of the toughest competition in all of SCORE’s classes, the events leading up to the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts had several competitors finishing in the top three during several races this season. Read More

Blurton Sets The Pace | December 2021 Issue

Phil Blurton’s Pro UTV Forced Induction class win in the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts capped off a very successful first season of Baja racing for him. While he has a long history of off-road racing in other series and venues and his father ran a number of SCORE races in the 1980s, 2021 marked the first year he made the leap to tackle SCORE Baja races. Read More

Six Men Conquer The Peninsula | December 2021 Issue

Only the toughest riders dare even consider taking on 1226.35-miles of the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts in the Pro Moto Ironman class. Yet, this race brought out 13-racers, half of which were not able to finish. Those that crossed the finish all said it was their toughest race yet. Read More

Pro Quad Teams Hang Tough | December 2021 Issue

The 2021 Season had great competition within the Pro Quad teams, starting Read More

Liebelt and the 408x Team Took Home a Class Championship | December 2021 Issue

Many of the Pro Moto 30 racers were also competing in Pro Moto 40 and other classes. As a result, some of the teams had well-experienced riders assisting to maximize their efforts to get on the podium. Among the Pro Moto 40 racers, the 408x team of Ryan Liebelt got to the finish first with the help of co-riders Jason Trubey and Brandon Wright. Read More

Pro Moto Class Riders Team-Up | December 2021 Issue

The 308x team of Greg Bardonnex had its share of experienced top-class riders in it, including Francisco Septien, Shane Esposito, and Shane Shorno, along with coriders James Justin Shultz, Sean Kepler, Morgan Crawford, and Chris Brown, who also contributed to the team’s eventual SCORE Pro Moto 30 class win. Read More

Electrical And Mechanical Issues Plague Pro Moto Limited Teams | December 2021 Issue

Starting before the sun rises is difficult enough for the motorcycle racers, but imagine not having any light. That was what faced Christopher Gill on the 109x Pro Moto Limited team. “We rode in the dark for a little while with electrical light issues,” said Gill. Read More

Shaking Off The Dust | December 2021 Issue

Moto teams came out in full force to take on the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. In all, teams had several riders to finish the entire 1226.35 miles of course, which started before dawn on November 18th, with some riders taking more than 48 hours to finish. Read More

The Moto Masters Return | December 2021 Issue

The SCORE 2020 Pro Moto Unlimited champions had not participated in the first three races during the 2021 SCORE season but returned to make the peninsula run at the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Read More

Class 10 Top 4 Battle It Out | December 2021 Issue

During the 2021 season, the top four finishers in Class 10, Freddie Willert, Hiram Duran, Ethan Hagle, and Matt Winslow have been fighting for class supremacy. From the start, all the “10-cars” dealt with rough terrain, making it more difficult after the SCORE Trophy Truck and Class 1 vehicles changed the dynamics of the course for them. Read More

Clash of Titans | December 2021 Issue

When you have a class filled with previous SCORE Baja 1000 winners and Class Champions, you know the competition is tough. Add in some champion racers from other classes trying out their hand in the top-level buggy classes, and you get an idea of how perfect the race needs to be for you to win. Read More

On Point | December 2021 Issue

One of the biggest names in Class 1 is the Wilson Motorsports team, which took a hiatus in 2020 but returned in 2021 to compete again in one of the toughest classes in SCORE. Brad Wilson, in the No 153 Jimco mid-engine buggy, Read More

A Wild Ride | December 2021 Issue

One of the largest race classes at the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec teams came out in full force to win a peninsula run. The class has some of the toughest competition this season, which had Jason McNeil in the No. 234 truck rise to the top with two race wins. Read More

Consistency And Luck | December 2021 Issue

Winning the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec class at the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Elijah Kiger immediately proved he and his co-driver Sean Bogdan were just as mcompetitive as the best racers in this class. Read More

Score TT Legends Teams Battle For A Win | December 2021 Issue

In the SCORE TT Legends class, Rolf Helland in the No. 37L truck has beenn undefeated all season. But that didn’t necessarily mean he was assured a win at the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Read More

Survival Of The Fittest | December 2021 Issue

A peninsula run from Ensenada to La Paz, Mexico only happens every few years, and for many of the SCORE Trophy Truck racers, they had been waiting since 2017 for another. This year, teams took no chances and many partnered with some of the best racers in both 2WD and AWD vehicles, trying to stack the odds in their favor.. Read More

The Dream Becomes Reality | December 2021 Issue

After crossing the finish line at the 54th BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Rob MacCachren and Luke McMillin were almost left speechless— almost. They were still running on adrenaline when SCORE Journal caught up with them after driving a combined 1,226 miles, battling head-to-head against some of the best race teams in desert racing, finishing with a blistering time of 20 hours, 45 minutes, and 58 seconds. Read More

Tough Competition In Baja Bug Classes | October 2021 Issue

The traditional Baja Bugs are still made up of hardcore racers who love these vehicles enough to put themselves through a difficult race like the 2nd SCORE Baja 400. Finishing is as good as winning for most, but taking the checkered flag is better when there’s some competition after the same goal. Read More

Sanchez Dominates 1/2-1600 Class | October 2021 Issue

Kevin Sanchez has done well this season, finishing first at the SCORE San Felipe 250, second at the SCORE Baja 500 and finishing first at the 2nd SCORE Baja 400. He’s been battling with Eli Yee for the championship, which is still a close race as Yee finished second in class. Read More

Satterfield Consistent In Score Lites | October 2021 Issue

Also running consistently, finishing at the top of the class, was Doug Satterfield in SCORE Lites. Satterfield in the No.1229 car competed against Oscar R. Alvarez in the No 1221 car, and Matias Arjona IV in the No. 1202 car. Read More

Hanging On For A Win | October 2021 Issue

Winning is always at the forefront of a racer’s mind as they started the 2nd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. But many were also having to balance between going all out for the win, saving their vehicles for a Read More

Ellenburg Gets A Third Straight Win | October 2021 Issue

In the Pro UTV Open class, Justin Ellenburg has dominated with three wins in a row in his No. 1870 Can-Am. “We had a fun ride,” said Ellenburg. “We hit a rock and got a ding in one of the tires, but besides that we had a flawless race, with the BFGoodrich tires. We had one axle issue that we replaced quickly. Read More

Mike Cafro Wins Three Straight | October 2021 Issue

In the Pro UTV Stock class, Mike Cafro in the No. 3955 Polaris RZR won his third straight victory. He also earned a large lead in points towards a class championship and sets himself up for a perfect season should he win again at the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts in November. See more of Mike Cafro’s stats on the SCORE Fan Page. Read More

The Longest 400-Miles | October 2021 Issue

At the start of the 2nd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, nearly 50 UTV racers came to Baja to challenge themselves and the desert. Factory teams from Polaris, Can-Am, and Honda participated, as well as numerous privateers who sought to win their respective classes. Read More

Wells Takes The Lead | October 2021 Issue

Kaden Wells notched another victory in the Pro UTV Normally Aspirated class in the 2nd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. With this win, he and his Polaris RZR XP1000 extended his lead in points Read More

Charging Up From The Rear | October 2021 Issue

The tough SCORE Baja 400 course presented problems for every class, but for the 27 racers in the SCORE Pro UTV FI class, only eight were not able to finish. This meant there was lots of competition on the course, especially from Austen Weiland in the No 2954 Can-Am who has won every race this season. Right behind him is Phil Blurton in the No2944 Can-Am and former class champion Brandon Schueler in the No. 2919 Polaris RZR. Read More

Weiland Grabs a Tough Win | October 2021 Issue

After a second-place finish at the SCORE San Felipe 250, and a sixth-place finish at the SCORE Baja 500, Austen Weiland in his No. 2954 Can-Am Maverick finally took a class win at the 2nd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. Read More

The Bolivian Ironman | October 2021 Issue

In 2020, the KTM Bolivian racers came to race in Baja and have since made their presence known in the Pro Moto Ironman Class. Juan Carlos Salvatierra once again demonstrated the mental perseverance and technical skills required to win his 4th SCORE Pro Moto Ironman in his SCORE racing career, after taking the checkered flag at the 2nd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. Read More

Quads Racers Struggle To Finish | October 2021 Issue

Half of the field of Quad teams failed to finish the SCORE Baja 400 due to the tough terrain and difficult silt that stalled many of the teams on the course. In the Pro Quad class, however, 2020 class champion Jose Luis Velez got his second win of the season. Racing with family members Felipe and Nicolas Velez, the team is close in points for a season championship, but they will have to do well at the SCORE Baja 1000. Read More

Winning Streaks Continue In Pro Moto Age Classes | October 2021 Issue

The 308x team of Greg Bardonexx, James Justin Shultz, Ryan Liebelt, and Shane Esposito have been on winning teams and showed their riding talents in Pro Moto 30. They rode their Yamaha WR450F to their second victory this season, but the 325x team of Jano Montoya has not made it easy. Read More

Beltran And Gill Battle In Pro Moto Limited | October 2021 Issue

The 2nd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels saw a hard-fought battle in SCORE Pro Moto Limited between the 100x team of Fernando Beltran and the 109x team of Christopher Gill. Both teams have first and fourth-place finishes in the last two SCORE races and were racing for a win here, and a lead starting position at the SCORE Baja 1000. Read More

A Relentless Pursuit | October 2021 Issue

When the Pro Moto and Quad classes left the starting line at 6:00 am race-day, the only thing on the mind of riders was to get through the course as fast and as safe as possible, but without making any mistakes along the way. Helping that effort at this race, SCORE had a helicopter to clear the course and provide aid if necessary, thanks to the efforts of Andy Kirker, Colton Udall, and other moto race teams who continue to push for the increased safety of riders. Read More

A Triple Ride | October 2021 Issue

Shane Redline had a very busy 2nd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, with a win as the rider of record in the Pro Moto Unlimited Class 22x team, and a stretch at the wheel of the No. 66 SCORE Trophy Truck. If that wasn’t enough, he then piloted his helicopter to monitor his 16-year-old son Jax’s progress, who was in his own No. 22 SCORE Trophy Truck, for the later part of the race. Read More

No Quitting For Class 10 Racers | October 2021 Issue

A total of 13 of the 14 starters of the 2nd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels finished the race. Finishing first was the Hagle family of Ethan and his dad, Ben, in the No. 1046 car. “I found my groove and pushed and got a good lead going,” said Ethan Hagle. “It was my co-driver, Tyler Daniel’s, first race, and I think he had a pretty good time. Read More

The Struggle For Survival | October 2021 Issue

It was a tight race all the way to the finish between Class 1 racers Cody Parkhouse and Brendan Gaughan. Parkhouse in the No. 100 car, qualified first, giving the team the advantage to stay ahead of the competition for the win. While Mario Fuentes in the No. 179 car qualified second, they had vehicle issues that ended their race. This allowed Brendan Gaughan and co-driver Buddy Feldkamp to move up and finish in second place. Read More

Back In The Saddle | October 2021 Issue

Brian and Cody (DOR) Parkhouse are a father and son driving team campaigning a Class 1 Jimco race car in the 2021 SCORE World Desert Championship off-road racing series. The Parkhouse Racing team is an experienced group of family and friends with many years of successful competition under their belts. The stars aligned again for the Parkhouse team last year, and with some skilled driving and a potent race car, they won the 2020 SCORE Class 1 Championship. Read More

Battle to the Finish | October 2021 Issue

At the start of the 2nd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, it was Christopher Polvoorde who qualified for the first starting position followed by Jason McNeil. With 26 starters in this class, the competition was tough enough, so a good starting position helped anyone who started in the top five. This included Jeff Bader who qualified third, Ryan Hancock in fourth, and Clay Lawrence who started in fifth place. Read More

Jason McNeil Gets Another Checkered Flag | October 2021 Issue

Jason McNeil has been racing off-road for several years and found success driving a few different vehicles, including SCORE Trophy Trucks. His most recent triumphs have been in the driver’s seat of the FiberwerX Racing Trophy Truck Spec. “The class is no joke– there is some very serious competition on-course, and some ‘young guns’ are entering the class. I’ve been racing a long time, and the Trophy Truck Spec class is just as competitive as any on the course. Read More

Three-Wins For Rolf Helland | October 2021 Issue

Within the SCORE TT Legend class, Rolf Helland in the No. 37L SCORE Trophy Truck won his third race in a row and is well on his way to a 2021 Class Championship. “Rick Johnson qualified us and got us a good starting position and we had a great run,” said Helland. Read More

Menzies Dominates the 2021 SCORE Baja 400 | October 2021 Issue

This Victory Puts the Team in the Pole Position for the Score Baja 1000. Bryce Menzies pulled-off a second 2021 season victory at the 2nd Annual SCORE Baja 400 presented by VP Racing Fuels, held in Baja, California, September 14-19, 2021. For the second time during this SCORE season, Menzies was at the top of the podium. Read More

Johnny Campbell | October 2021 Issue

If winning eleven SCORE Baja 1000 and five SCORE Baja 500 races isn’t enough to make you a “legendary” Read More

Malcolm Smith | September 2021 Issue

In the early days of off-road motorcycle racing, Malcolm Smith was already considered the best in the world long before riding in Baja was a “thing.” In 1956, at age 15, he entered the Scrambles Race in Riverside, California where he crashed several times but finished in second place. Smith went on to win eight gold medals in the International Six Day Trials in Europe, making him one of the most successful riders in the event’s history. Read More

Bud and Dave Ekins | September 2021 Issue

The two brothers who sparked what would become the SCORE Baja 1000. Baja’s racing visionaries The sport of Baja racing owes its start to visionary and talented motorcycle racers who had an idea for a publicity stunt that would eventually take on a life of its own. Bud and Dave Ekins were Read More

Fast and Patient | August 2021 Issue

Ryan Arciero’s 2019 SCORE Baja 400 win showcases the necessary tactics within the most competitive field ever. Most SCORE fans don’t realize just how serious of a competitor Ryan Arciero is before, during, and after a SCORE race. Read More

HOPES & DREAMS | July 2021 Issue

SCORE Pro Moto Limited racer Chris Gill broke his leg earlier this season racing in San Felipe. But then he roared back to take the class win at the 53rd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 WheelParts. Read More

2021 Baja 500 SPORTSMAN QUAD | July 2021 Issue

A total of eleven teams participated at this yearâ€™s SCORE Baja 500, and among them, the 118a team of Humberto Valenzuela won the class with his team, Ivan Mejorado, Jesus Ramirez, and Jorge Martinez. Read More

2021 Baja 500 SPORTSMAN M/C | July 2021 Issue

Within the Sportsman class, Carlos Guereca on the 215x Yamaha YZ450X finished first with co-riders Carlos Castillo, Ramon Chavez, Victor Cardenas, and Juan Valencia. Finishing in second place was the 201x team of Scott Borden, Casey Oâ€™Donnell, Dan Mastrude, and talon Mastrude. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO QUAD | July 2021 Issue

It seemed like a fast race for the Pro Quad teams, most of whom finished the 466-mile course in a little over 12-hours. First across the finish line was the 1a team of Jose Luis Velez from San Felipe, who rode the race solo. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO MOTO IRONMAN | July 2021 Issue

SCORE fans celebrated at Edgar Cota on the 723x GasGas when he crossed the finish line first in the Pro Moto Ironman class. SCORE officials thought otherwise, however, applying penalties that pushed his finishing position down to third place. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO MOTO 60 | July 2021 Issue

Jim O'Neal definitely had his hands full at this race, not only for being the Grand Marshal and riding on the winning Pro Moto 50 team, but also as a co-rider for the 628x team of Scott McIntosh who won the class. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO MOTO 50 | July 2021 Issue

With a crew of fast and talented riders, the 510x team of Giovanni Spinali took their second win of the season in Pro Moto 50. Spinali had co-riders John Griffin, Earl Roberts, Troy Pearce, and the 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Grand Marshal Jim O'Neal, riding on his team. "We had a few crashes early but kept the lead the whole race and stretched it out to like a 30- mile win over the second place," said Spinali. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO MOTO 40 | July 2021 Issue

Ryan Liebelt in the No. 408x bike made it two wins in a row for the 2021 SCORE season in Pro Moto 40. He, along with co-riders James Justin Shultz, Steve Tichner, Jason Trubey, and Brandon Wright rode their Yamaha WR450F to another class victory. Finishing in second place was the 424x team of William St. Laurent, followed by the 441x team of Alirio Amado. All of the Pro Moto 40 teams finished the race with zero attrition. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO MOTO LIMITED | July 2021 Issue

In the Pro Moto Limited class, SCORE fans were expecting to see the 2020 Class Champion Fernando Beltran take another win after their first-place performance in the SCORE San Felipe 250. The team, however, had difficulties on the course and was able to finish in fourth place. The 109x team of Christopher Gil, however, had both the luck and skill on their side on race day, finishing first in class. It was the first win of the season for the team, as they finished fourth in San Felipe. The 106x team of Jorge Ramirez also had some good luck finishing second place, with the 101x team of Ulises Fierro finishing in third place. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO MOTO 30 | July 2021 Issue

James Justin Shultz took the No.308x Pro Moto 30 team to the teamâ€™s first win this season. The team's Rider of Record was Greg Bardonnex who led the team to a second-place finish in San Felipe. In this race, the 308x team had co-riders Ryan Liebelt, Jason Parsons, Chane Shorno and Morgan Crawford put in a stellar effort for the team. "The course was good. Most of it was the same old trails as usual, but they used a couple of new ones that hadnâ€™t been used in years," said Crawford. "We got to go 100 miles an hour down a road for like nine miles straight, and that was fun. Weâ€™re in for the championships until the SCORE Baja 1000, so weâ€™re definitely coming back for the SCORE Baja 400â€“ and hopefully with the same guys." Read More

A 100 PERCENT FINISH | July 2021 Issue

As the motorcycle riders lined up early in the morning on race day for the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, the course was still pretty much what they remembered from pre-running it. The racers set out during the cool Baja morning with some of the Pro Moto Unlimited riders returning in about 11-hours. Over the course of the race, nearly every Pro Moto racer finished the grueling 466-mile course with the exception of the Pro Moto 50 class. Read More

A CLEAN WIN | July 2021 Issue

Not since Scot Harden in 1986 has a rider on an iconic Husqvarna motorcycle won the Overall in the SCORE Baja 500. But thanks to Jason Alosi's Overall Motorcycle and Class Win at the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, the wait is over for Husky fans everywhere. As the rider of record for 97x, Alosi finished with a time of 11:27:56 minutes on a 2021 Husqvarna FW501, besting the official time of every other motorcycle in the race. He is no newcomer to racing in the desert. He's been involved with five different Baja races and teams in the past. He also took the Class win in Pro Moto Limited at last year's SCORE Baja 1000. "This year, I put my own experience and drive to the test as a privateer," he said. Read More

GOOD PARTS AND A LITTLE LUCK | July 2021 Issue

Branden Sims brought home a victory in the SCORE UTV FI Class at the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500, despite a bit of a rough time before the race even started. On Thursday before the race when he was scheduled to start his pre-running, Sims says he was awakened with digestive issues that kept him out of the driver's seat for several hours. With Pepto-Bismol to the rescue, he was feeling better by the afternoon and was able to get in about a hundred miles of pre-running. Read More

2021 Baja 500 SPORTSMAN UTV UNLIMITED | July 2021 Issue

The No. 1805 Polaris RZR of Sterling Becklin, with co-drivers Terry Madded and Jerid Bipzer, fortunately had no other competitors, but finished the course in a respectable 13:47:19 to win the class. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO UTV OPEN | July 2021 Issue

A class that started with seven competitors, including Factory Polaris SCORE UTV FI Champion Wayne Matlock, ended up with only two finishers due to the tough course. These racers had to deal with mechanical issues and broken parts which kept most of them from finishing the race. Nevertheless, Justin Elenburg in the No. 1870 Cam-Am X3 put up a fast pace and dealt with the issues the quickest to win the class. "We had one flat tire during the race but also had to deal with one of the turbo hoses that popped off," said Ellenburg. "We got stuck in a bottleneck but the car did amazing overall. We had a clean race despite some technical difficulties with our equipment." Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO UTV STOCK | July 2021 Issue

Factory Polaris team racer Mike Cafro had double duty at this year's SCORE Baja 500. He had the No. 3955 Polaris Turbo S in the Pro UTV Stock class (Driver of Record), as well as the No. 2975 Polaris RZR Turbo in the Pro UTV FI class where he drove solo. While the latter finished fourth, the Pro UTV Stock team managed to win the class despite rolling the vehicle over and dealing with a tough course. " We won it, but it could have been a little bit better," said Cafro. "I rolled the car over once and we had some real issues in a bottleneck, which is one of those things you can't avoid. But we salvaged the win out of it, so I canâ€™t complain." This makes two wins in a row for Cafro this season, and he now has agood lead for the season points championship for the Factory Polaris team. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO UTV N/A | July 2021 Issue

After Kristen Matlockâ€™s performance in the SCORE San Felipe 250 winning her class and gunning for the UTV Overall win, she was one of the contenders for the win in the Pro UTV N/A class. But 150 miles into the race, Matlock had pulled off the course allowing her competitors to move ahead of her. Read More

UTVS OUT IN FORCE | July 2021 Issue

It seemed like an all-out battle between Polaris, Can-Am, and Honda at this year's BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. With racers that have multiple wins and SCORE Championships to their name, the competition is extremely high. Throw in a tough and very technical course, and the chances of winning become even slimmer. Read More

PUMPED-UP TO WIN | July 2021 Issue

Kaden Wells and many other competitors in the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4Wheel Parts would experience more than the usual ups and downs of racing in Baja California. Most are familiar with the rough and rugged terrain that can chew up tires and spit them out. This time there would be more than the usual number of car-swallowing silt beds. Just for fun, this race also threw in some steep-walled canyons that became time-eating log jams of stuck or idling race cars looking for a way out. Read More

SIXTY SECONDS TO SPARE | July 2021 Issue

Alex Gonzales, with a team of five other drivers, co-drivers, and numerous support crew members, took home the First Place in Class 11 at the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Almost everyone spoke of the baffling bottlenecks and dense dust that wreaked havoc on drivers and race vehicles. Myriad technical and mechanical problems encountered during the notably rough 466-mile racecourse were common to nearly all competitors. However, the question we wanted to ask Gonzales was, "Why race Class 11?" Read More

PREPARED FOR TRAFFIC | July 2021 Issue

The Class 10 win at the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 went to Freddie Willert and his co-driver Stan Potter, who overcame a problem early on to put together a great run in their #1006 single-seat buggy. Potter started the race fifth on the road, but almost immediately ran into trouble when the power steering went out at around mile 5. Read More

2021 Baja 500 CLASS 11 | July 2021 Issue

With seven entries making up this traditional class at the SCORE Baja 500, SCORE fans thought that the course may have been much too tough for them. Demonstrating an overwhelming amount of perseverance and determination, the No.1196 car of Alex Gonzales crossed the finish line barely ahead of the 20-hour time limit, with less than a minute to spare. Gonzales, with co-drivers German Melendrez, Clyde Stires, and Tim Sletten now lead the class towards a championship, adding to their third-place finish back in San Felipe. Read More

2021 Baja 500 CLASS 7F AND 7SX | July 2021 Issue

In Class 7F and 7SX, it was the Ford Rangers that triumphed over the course and who finished to win their respective classes. In 7F, it was a race between Justin Park, Brandon Walsh, and Arturo Montano. While all three were guaranteed a podium finish, only Justin Park in the 714F Ford Ranger finished to win the class. Assisting Park were co-drivers James Tiglio, Josh Tieman, and John Agostino. Read More

2021 Baja 500 BAJA CHALLENGE | July 2021 Issue

While the Baja Challenge teams are typically made up of racers who want to experience a SCORE race, the team that puts it all together is some of the most logistical and knowledgeable in all of SCORE racing. Most of the time, the BC cars have the highest finishing rate of any class and at this race, they lived up to that challenge. All three cars finished the SCORE Baja 500 with the BC1 car of Jay Jakupca and James DeGaine finishing first. The BC13 car of Axi Sandoval, Enrique, Rodriguez, Esteban Rodiguez, and Geraldo Solorio finished second. In third place was the BC4 car of Edward Muncey, with Roger Norman, Joe Duryea, John Pasha, Bill Evans and Riley Pasha. Read More

2021 Baja 500 CLASS 5-1600 | July 2021 Issue

If the 466-mile course was brutal enough for some of the vehicles with lots of suspension and horsepower, it was that much tougher for the 5-1600 class competitors. Out of a field of five competitors at this race, it was an epic battle between the well-experienced team of Larry Negrete Jr. in the No. 557 car, and the 559 car of Alejandro Medina. After more than 18-hours of driving, Medina and his team won the class. Their final time was 18:42:25 and averaged 24.91 mph on the course. Aiding Medina were co-drivers Ramon Fernandez, Antonio Espinosa, Alejandro Medina Jr., Mario Carrillo Haro, and Abraham Saldate. Read More

2021 Baja CLASS 1/2-1600 | July 2021 Issue

At this year's race, the SCORE Trophy Truck Class wasnâ€™t the only group of racers who had to wait 48 hours to get the official results. In the 1/2-1600 class, some teams issued protests on other teams while penalties were also looked into diligently by SCORE race officials. In the end, of the eight racers who participated in the class, only four finished and the official results left 2020 class champion Eli Yee in the No. 1600 car as the winner, with co-drivers Angel Barajas and Alejandro Corona. According to the team, they fortunately had an uneventful race, which ultimately helped them get their win. "Eli had a problem with a flat tire and I had an issue with my brakes but those were the only issues we had the entire race. It was a very good race for us overall," said Barajas. Read More

2021 Baja 500 SCORE LITES | July 2021 Issue

Within the SCORE Lites class, there were a total of 10 competitors who took on the 466-mile course, but only six finished. Among them was Matias Arojna IV and his family in the No. 1202 car, who ultimately hung on to finish and win the class. The win was some vindication for a disappointing DNF in San Felipe, but one that still had its difficulties to achieve. " It was a really nice day for us,â€ said Arojna IV. Both my dad and I got to drive some fun sections. I blew a corner and a shock absorber at the beginning, but after that, we had a perfect race. Despite the fact that we raced more than 400 miles without our front shock, it was a great day." Read More

THE BATTLE TO GET TO THE FINISH | July 2021 Issue

For many of the racers in the four-wheel classes, simply getting through the SCORE Baja 500 course would present its own tough challenges, let alone the competitors who are doing everything in their power to finish and win. Out in front of these classes was the rivalry between Jeff Proctor of the factory Honda team in the No. 709 Ridgeline, and 2020 class champion Dan Chamlee, a privateer who has 16 class championships, in the No. 700 Ford Ranger. Chamlee finished second after starting in the third position, with co-driver Kurt Kimball. Proctor and co-driver Pat Dailey started first after winning the class in San Felipe, and kept the lead to ultimately win the class. Read More

A FOURTH TO REMEMBER | July 2021 Issue

The beautiful landscape of Baja can beguile and yet be rugged enough to break vehicles and racers. This year, the SCORE Baja 500 had an extremely rough and highly technical racecourse, requiring race vehicles to be rock solid, and teams to be at the top of their game. Read More

WILLERT TOOK THE CLASS 10 VICTORY AT THE SCORE BAJA 500 | July 2021 Issue

All 22 of the Class 10 racers who competed at the SCORE Baja 500 are some of the best drivers of whom many are race winners and former class champions. Among them was Chase Warren in the No. 1088 buggy, who won at the SCORE San Felipe 250 and started first, followed by Hiram Duran in the No. 1016 buggy, who started in second place. With the silt areas and bottlenecks on the course, only the best and luckiest racers made it to the finish. Unfortunately, Warren wasnâ€™t one of the lucky ones and sat for two hours waiting at a bottleneck for TT Spec and Class 1 cars to get through. It was much the same for Duran who also dealt with bottlenecks that pushed his second place position back within the pack. Read More

DIGGING OUT | July 2021 Issue

The technical and silt-laden course of the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts was slow going for many of the buggy classes. Except for a few that managed to avoid getting stuck in the silt, getting caught in a bottleneck, or hitting a rock that took them out of the race, only about half of the racers in these classes managed to finish the 466-mile course. Read More

THE FIRST WIN | July 2021 Issue

Broc Dickerson pulled off more than one "first" at the BFGoodrich Tire's 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. It was his first Class 1 win as well as his first SCORE Baja 500 win since he began competing in the class more than a year ago. Dickerson and co-driver Cameron Corfman started fifth, but a group of highly competitive and successful Class 1 competitors were ahead of them, which was a hard hill to climb. "We had some fast guys in front of us and werenâ€™t sure what we were going to be able to do," said Dickerson. "And there wasnâ€™t likely going to be much passing for the first 50 or 60 miles of the race." Read More

A HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER | July 2021 Issue

Jason McNeil planned to employ a different strategy this year in taking the Trophy Truck Spec Class win at the SCORE Baja 500. He usually tries to jump toward the front of the pack right from the beginning, but this time his plan was to hold back a bit and wait until around the 300-mile mark to start to make his move. However, with a fifth in class starting position for his #234 TT Spec truck, he began encountering and passing stuck vehicles early, allowing him to move up in position to second on the road in his class after only about forty five miles. Read More

2021 Baja 500 SCORE TT SPEC | July 2021 Issue

For the 26 SCORE TT Spec competitors at the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, the silt was perhaps their biggest challenge. Many got stuck or slowly pushed through the deep areas of silt where competitors caught up to each other and fought to get out in the fastest time. No one knew this better than Jason Coleman in the No. 292 Herbst/Smith Chevy. Coleman started the race first after winning the class in the SCORE San Felipe 250, but got high-centered early in the race, losing his position on the course. At race mile 47, the team got caught deep in the silt and took more than two hours to get out. Read More

2021 Baja 500 SCORE TT LEGENDS | July 2021 Issue

Driving the No. 37L Mason Ford Raptor, Rolf Helland won his second class victory in a row this season. Co-driving with Rick D. Johnson, the two started first in class and maintained their position despite a challenging course. â€œ It was a tough race, and I was worn out after more than five hours on the truck, â€œ said Helland. "Our Mason SCORE Trophy Truck ran really well. Rick and the crew did a terrific job in preparing it, and it ran flawlessly all day long. We had a couple of close calls and missed a couple of turns, but overall we didnâ€™t make any mistakes all day. Luckily, we had a good finish here and in the SCORE San Felipe 250. Now weâ€™re looking forward to the SCORE Baja 400 and the SCORE Baja 1000." Read More

TIME TRIALS | July 2021 Issue

It was perhaps one of the most dramatic endings to a SCORE Baja 500 in recent history, when a joint decision from SCORE and the Competition Review Board (CRB) brought down the gauntlet on the first two finishers of the SCORE Trophy Truck class. The race started like all the others, with Bryce Menzies leading the field after his win at the SCORE San Felipe 250, but he was followed by two of the most skilled SCORE Trophy Truck racers in modern times, Luke McMillin and Andy McMillin. Read More

BAJA'S RECORD BREAKER | July 2021 Issue

When Larry Roeseler won his first Baja 500 race back in 1972, it was the moment that started his amazing racing career that would ultimately total 12 race wins over the history of this race. "I still canâ€™t believe that after winning that race with Bruce Ogilvie on a Harley Davidson motorcycle, that Iâ€™d still be racing and winning the Baja 500," said Roeseler. "I still keep shaking my head that Iâ€™ve been so blessed throughout my racing career." Read More

THE CLASS CHAMPION'S CHAMPION | July 2021 Issue

Multi-time SCORE motorcycle class champion and apparel/performance products manufacturer, Jim O'Neal, was the Grand Marshal for this yearâ€™s BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500, Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. At age 74, O'Neal began racing in motocross when he was just 15 years old, and when it comes to the SCORE Baja 500, he has a race-record 21 class wins. "It's an absolute honor to be considered Grand Marshal," he said. "I really appreciate SCORE for giving me that honor. I can tell you the SCORE Baja 500 is my most favorite course, as I have raced every section and it has everything you could ask for." Read More

A BATTLE IN BAJA | July 2021 Issue

Many off-road racers anticipated the start of the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts in June. With the SCORE San Felipe 250 race acting as the starting position qualifier for the SCORE Baja 500, Bryce Menzies' top finish gave him the starting position for the lead Trophy Truck class. However, this is now a slim advantage, as the TT field is so competitive, it would take the perfect race to even secure a podium position. Read More

A RACE AGAINST TIME | May 2021 Issue

Some of Bajaâ€™s most respected racers are those who choose to drive in Class 11. While the cars are nostalgic and have decades of history in SCORE, they are also the most difficult to drive in the Baja terrain, and it takes perseverance, patience, and practice to win. At the BFGoodrich Tires 34th SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford, three Class 11 racers entered, including Luis Fernando Garcia, driver of record for the Crazy Fools Motorsports team, who managed to get their #1100 car to the finish line and take the class win. Read More

PROCTOR TAKES THE LEAD | May 2021 Issue

The Honda Factory Racing team has consistently proven itself a worthy and successful group of off-road racing competitors. Its methodical vehicle preparation, precise race planning, and highly skilled drivers and riders work as a cohesive unit to advance the teams goal â€“ to win races and bring home trophies. Read More

CLASS 11 BAJA BUGS FINISH THE COURSE | May 2021 Issue

One of the fan favorites is to watch the SCORE Class 11 Bugs start and finish any race. In San Felipe, three teams competed and ultimately the 1100 car of the Garcia family finished with the fastest time to win the class. Luis Fernando and his brother Luis Francisco headed the team and had co-drivers Omar Beltran and Ramses Garcia help bring the win. Read More

THE SOHREN FAMILY COMPLETES AN IMPORTANT RACE | May 2021 Issue

Entering Class 3000, was the Sorhen family with the driver of record Farrah Sohren heading the team. Brother Van, and sisters Paige and Blair also co-drove in one of Pistol Peteâ€™s trucks with his wife Cami in the passenger seat. The team also had duties acting as Grand Marshal for their dad and were honored to be a part of this San Felipe race. â€œ It was phenomenal and really, really fun,â€ said Paige Sohren. Read More

MONTANO AND WALSH BATTLE IN 7F | May 2021 Issue

In Class 7F it was the 726F Ford Ranger of Arturo Montano against the 701F Toyota Tacoma of Brandon Walsh. Both vehicles tackled the difficult San Felipe course, but ultimately Montano and his co-drivers Raul Suarez, Carlos Perfecto, and Rafael Ramirez emerged victoriously. Wash, with co-drivers Erika Woosley, and Carl Montoya took second place. Read More

SPURGEON WINGS BC | May 2021 Issue

First-time winner for the Baja Challenge Class was Tim Spurgeon in the BC2 car, with Barry Thompson co-driving. â€œThis is our first time winning, but our fourth time running here,â€ said Spurgeon. â€œWe had some problems earlyâ€“cooling issues, but we just kept digging. We took the lead about halfway through and just took care of the car the rest of the way home. It was a lot of fun.â€ Read More

CLASS 5 BUGS FINISH 100% | May 2021 Issue

Class 5 Baja Bugs are still as competitive as they were when they first entered into SCORE competition decades ago. The 34th SCORE San Felipe 250 wasnâ€™t any different with four large teams competing for their first win of the season. Read More

HAMMERING OUT A FINISH | May 2021 Issue

In the Hammer Truck class, Mike Hales and his Jeep Wrangler are becoming a popular sight at the finish line. Hales was the 2020 Class Champion and heâ€™s back this year to prove he can win races with co-drivers Brian Mhoon, Juan Cortez, Jack Hales, Jesus Quezada, and Tom Hales. Read More

SANCHEZ FINDS A PATH TO VICTORY | May 2021 Issue

As the course worsened throughout the day, it was very rocky by the time the 1/2-1600 cars got through it. While these cars struggled on the course, only four of the seven starters in this class were able to finish. On top was Kevin A. Sanchez in the 1621 car co-driven by Fernie Padilla and Alan Zavala. The team had some carburetor issues but managed to deal with them without getting a flat and made it to the finish line first. Read More

THE WISDOM TO WIN | May 2021 Issue

In SCORE Lites, Scott Wisdom in the 1221 car, teamed up with family members Brady and Jacob Wisdom, and Brian Oâ€™Dor, to take the class win. â€œIt was typical San Felipe â€“ rough,â€ said Wisdom. â€œLuckily, the car suspension was working really well. We pushed hard through the whoops. Even down on horsepower as we hurt the motor, we were able to pull it off. We are happy about that. We are going for the SCORE Championship this year.â€ Read More

LINES IN THE SAND | May 2021 Issue

The Car and Truck classes vary as much as the obstacles on the course during the SCORE San Felipe 250. From trucks to rock-crawlers and Baja bugs, racers use their vehicles of choice to challenge themselves and their vehicles to finish and win. Among this yearâ€™s group, the Class 7 racers have begun to see more competition from factory and individual teams. Leading the effort is Jeff Proctor of the factory Honda Ridgeline team, who are just as organized as some of the SCORE Trophy Truck teams. Read More

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT | May 2021 Issue

Not even a drivetrain fire could stop Can-Am factory racer Justin Elenburg from taking the Pro UTV Open class win at the 34th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford. That kind of confidence, he said, comes from advanced preparation and teamwork. â€œWe went to Mexico three times before even pre-running the course. Our preparation before the race made the difference.â€ Read More

CLOSE CALL | May 2021 Issue

Racing veteran Mike Cafro of the Polaris RZR factory team, took the Pro UTV Stock class win at the 34th BFGoodrich SCORE San Felipe 250, Presented by Ford. â€œIâ€™m happy to get the class win,â€ said Cafro. â€œThis race was a lot different from other San Felipe races because the speeds were greater and the load on the machines was greater, which led to running hot.â€ Read More

MRS. UNSTOPPABLE | May 2021 Issue

Luck and skill seem to run endlessly with SCORE Pro UTV N/A racer Kristen Matlock, as she took the class win at the BFGoodrich Tires 34th SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford. With her factory Polaris RZR updated with a new appearance, she started at the rear of the class and quickly moved her way up. â€œSan Felipe has a lot of line options for us and when we pre-ran, we found alternate lines that let us know where we could pass safely,â€ said Matlock. Read More

ELENBURG TAKES PRO UTV OPEN | May 2021 Issue

In what is quickly becoming one of the fastest classes, the SCORE Pro UTV Open class allows for unlimited engine displacements in a chassis that has all of the factory attachments and suspension points. Many of the teams are still figuring out the winning combinations, but at the 34th SCORE San Felipe 250, Justin Elenburg, with Ernesto Taylor, Michael York, and Mike Jeluso had the right combination on their Can-Am X3. Read More

CAFRO TAKES PRO-UTV STOCK | May 2021 Issue

With yet another Factory Polaris win at this yearâ€™s SCORE San Felipe 250, Mike Cafro in the SCORE Pro UTV Stock took home the class victory with the help of POELMAN AND WELLS FINISHED SECOND AND THIRD BEHIND MATLOCK IN PRO UTV N/A MIKE CAFRO WON IN PRO UTV STOCK IN HIS FACTORY POLARIS TURBO S SCORE JOURNAL 89 SCORE PRO UTV CLASSES Adan Ibarra in the stock Polaris Turbo S. Finishing with a faster time than most of the Pro UTV FI teams, Cafro was pleased with the teamâ€™s efforts. â€œWe would have liked to have been higher up in the overall, but it is what it is. It was a really fast race. Read More

A MATLOCK COME-FROM-BEHIND WIN | May 2021 Issue

In typical fashion, Kristen Matlock in her 1954 Factory Polaris UTV, likes to start at the back of the pack and move her way up to the winnerâ€™s podium. After starting nearly in last place, Matlock quickly began running her race, putting a good lead on the rest of the Pro UTV N/A class. â€œThe race was a lot rougher than I anticipated after pre-running all week,â€ she said. â€œWe thought it was going to be a fast, smooth, easy-going run, but after those SCORE Trophy trucks got out there and tore it up a bit, it gave us a little bit of a challenge. Read More

THE CONVERGENCE | May 2021 Issue

In one of the largest gatherings of Pro UTVs in the San Felipe Desert, these competitors in five different classes were ready for the BFGoodrich Tires 34th SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford. At the start of the race, the Pro UTV FI class had some of SCOREâ€™s elite UTV racers and former class champions wanting to take home their first win of the season. Read More

JAGGED-X MARKS THE SPOT | May 2021 Issue

Brandon Schueler and his factory Polaris team, Jagged X, kicked off the SCORE racing season with a class win at the single-loop BFGoodrich Tires 34th SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford. Schueler is a UTV contender, recruited by Polaris in 2007. Heâ€™s logged some 50,000 race miles and has numerous class wins, and championships to his name. Schueler now has the points lead in SCORE Pro UTV FI class going into the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 WheelParts. Read More

CLASS IN SESSION | May 2021 Issue

Although this was Edgar Cotaâ€™s first SCORE Ironman race and win, the experienced rider ran the SCORE San Felipe 250 back in 2018 as a corider for another team. Riding since his youth, Cota liked the longer trail rides, and as he improved, and began racing in motocross. Read More

SPORTSMAN RACERS FINISH IN DROVES | May 2021 Issue

A total of 10 of the 12 Sportsman M/C racers finished the 34th SCORE San Felipe race with the 249x team of Jack Lundin finishing first in the Sportsman M/C class. Lundin was aided by co-riders Adam Lundin and Ramon Davila. Finishing second in class was the 201x team of Scott Borden with riders R. Hank Salyer, Scott Josh, Chris Welch, Dan Mastrude, and Mike Mettler. Finishing third in class was the 296x team of Esteban Lujan with Alejandro Molina, Bryan Avalos, and Ruben Lujan. Read More

VILLAFANA TAKES THE PRO QUAD WIN | May 2021 Issue

The Pro Quad class had the 37a team of Ricado Villafana, with co-riders Fernando Gomez, Carlos Napoles, Juan Flores, Luis Villafana, and Oscar Rojas cross the finish line to win the class on their Honda TRX450R. It was the first race for the team who had a tough time but finished before the close of the course with a time of 13:13:28. Read More

THE MOTO TEACHER SHOWS HOW IT'S DONE | May 2021 Issue

A total of nine individuals took on the SCORE Pro Moto Ironman class and the brutal San Felipe course, and all of them finished the race. Leading them was Edgar Cota, a motocross instructor from San Diego, California who finished the course on the 723x GasGas EX450 he prepared himself. â€œIt was rough. The track is really, really beat up, but all you have to do is get a flow,â€ said Cota. â€œEvery time you get to a wash, you get some breathing time. You know the whoops are coming right after. I kept a cool head and enjoyed the ride. it was a perfect race.â€ Read More

LIEBELT RIDES DOUBLE DUTY | May 2021 Issue

Ryan Liebelt, who was on the 308x team also had his own Pro Moto 40 team on the 408x Yamaha WR450F. Liebelt pulled double duty and managed to win the class with co-riders Steve Tichner, and Brenden Wright. The team had a commanding lead, almost two hours ahead of second-place finisher William St. Laurent on the 424x bike. St. Laurent had co-riders Shelby Dunson and Kirk Russell. Finishing third in class was the 441x team of Alirio Amado from Woodlands, Texas, who rode the course solo. Read More

MONTOYA WINS PRO MOTO 30 | May 2021 Issue

Once again, Jano Montoya, the veteran motorcycle racer from Winter Garden, Florida, had the winning team to take the Pro Moto 30 class. Alberto Ruiz, Bryce Stavron, and SCORE Pro Moto Unlimited veteran Shane Esposito helped Montoya take the win. â€œWe changed riders a lot to keep everybody fresh,â€ said Montoya. â€œThere were more spectators than we expected, that was fun. We want to take the Championship this year, and I think we have the right team to do that.â€ Read More

THE PRO MOTO LIMITED CHAMP WINS | May 2021 Issue

During the 2020 season, Fernando Beltran managed to take the Pro Moto Limited championship and thus rode the 100x bike in San Felipe. With co-riders Luis Flores, Radolfo Patron, and Michael Valenzuela, the team rode their Honda CRF450X to victory. Flores was the least prepared of the team, as was contacted at the last minute to fill in. â€œI didnâ€™t get to pre-run and they gave me the most difficult portions of the race,â€ said Flores. â€œWe went all out. It was fun but dangerous. There were a lot of lines, and you donâ€™t know which ones to take if you didnâ€™t pre-run it.â€ Read More

RISING TO THE TOP | May 2021 Issue

Some new motorcycle teams emerged for the start of the 2021 SCORE season that mixed in with some of the veteran teams in the age classes to put on a great race. Among the Pro Moto Unlimited riders, Derek Aussuerbauer on the 5x bike had learned from his riding during the 2020 season and was at this yearâ€™s race to compete. In the class, Shane Redline, father of 16-year old SCORE Trophy Truck racer Jax Redline, showed up with his own 22x team. Competing against the two of them was Ana Rivas from Mexicali, Mexico, who organized the 21x team and was ready to take on San Felipe in the fastest pro moto class. Other teams included the 17x of Brian Wipperman and the 9x team of Ryan Jay Stephens, giving the class a total of five teams competing. Read More

SOLO STRATEGY | May 2021 Issue

For Derek Ausserbauer, who captured Overall Pro Moto at the 34th BFGoodrich SCORE San Felipe 250, Presented by Ford, there was never another option but to go it alone. His solo strategy as the rider of record of Honda 5x was to beat the odds at all cost. Read More

THE CHASE IS ON | May 2021 Issue

Two years ago, Chase Warren lost the Class 10 championship by one point. In 2020 he won the championship but didnâ€™t get any race wins. This year, Warren is determined to do both, and with a victory at the BFGoodrich Tires 34th SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford, heâ€™s more confident and ready to win. â€œWe want to win more races,â€ says Warren. â€œIt was cool coming back to San Felipe, and it seemed like there was more competition. We started 12th but worked our way up the course.â€ Read More

FLEXING SOME MUSCLE | May 2021 Issue

For Shelby Reid and her son Cody, Itâ€™s been way too long since theyâ€™ve earned a victory in SCOREâ€™s Class 1Unlimited Open Wheel Buggy. At the 34th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford, there were several firsts for the Reid team. It was the first time the mother and son had shared driving duties in one vehicle. Cody had previously been competing and winning, in Class 10. It was also the first time the team put their new Alumacraft buggy in competition. â€œWith a new vehicle, the goal is always to see how it does and to get it to finish,â€ said Cody Reid. â€œWe started in sixth place and we didnâ€™t want to put any unnecessary stress on the vehicle, so we decided not to try and qualify for a better position.â€ Read More

A FULL-ON BUGGY THROW-DOWN | May 2021 Issue

It was obvious that during the 34th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford, the next evolution of the Class 1 buggy had now come of age. With these vehicles now utilizing larger 40-inch BFGoodrich tires, more powerful engines, and new drivetrains made to handle the power, vehicles like Reid Racingâ€™s new Aluma Craft left the other 2WD competitors feeling a bit obsolete. Read More

JASON COLEMAN HIT HIS MARKS | May 2021 Issue

We had no plans to come to the 2021 SCORE San Felipe 250 until a few weeks before the race,â€ Jason Coleman admitted. â€œWhen the number of entries began stacking up, we thought, â€˜hey this could be fun, letâ€™s go to Mexico.â€™ That was that.â€ A hectic pace of preparation for the race occurred during those three weeks to put Colemanâ€™s plan together. â€œIt was me, my navigator/mechanic Brady Melin, and my dad Joe,â€ said Coleman. â€œA couple of buddies that were already going to be down in the area helped chase and pit. The result was spectacular considering the minimal crew we could round up at the last minute.â€ Read More

NO STOPPING ROLF HELLAND | May 2021 Issue

Rolf Helland and his SCORE Trophy Truck Legend team included navigator Mike Valentine, experienced off-road race driver Rick D. Johnson, and Rickâ€™s son and navigator Ricky Johnson. The plan was to charge hard during the BFGoodrich Tires 34th SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford. â€œWe started the day out well,â€ said Helland. â€œWe were moving fast, running strong, and gaining ground.â€ Read More

34 TT SPEC TRUCKS MAKE FOR HEAVY COMPETITION | May 2021 Issue

With the largest field of competitors in the SCORE Trophy Truck divisions, the TT Spec racers had a difficult time not only with a tough course, but having to contend with lots of traffic ahead of them. Kyle Jergensen in the #227 truck qualified fastest to start first, followed by Pierce Herbst in the #264 truck, and Jason McNeil in the #234 truck. Read More

The First Win is the Best | June 2019 Issue

SCORE PRO UTV FI racer Craig Scanlon pulled off one of the most nail-biting finishes of his racing career by taking a class win at the 51st SCORE Baja 500. The win was Scanlon's first at an official SCORE event, racing against some of the biggest names in off-road desert racing, despite having to wait until the official results were tallied before he could celebrate. "Winning the SCORE Baja 500 to me is like winning the Super Bowl or the Stanley Cup," said Scanlon. "I was troubled with those racers starting ahead of us because I didn’t think I was going to be able to weave past the bottlenecks to catch the leaders. I started near the back of the field." Read More

Helland Speeds Through the SCORE TT Legend Class | May 2021 Issue

Rolf Helland in the #37L Mason truck made quick time of the San Felipe course to take the win within the SCORE TT Legend class. Helland with co-driver Rick D. Johnson finished in a time of 5:28:16 ahead of Nick Vanderway in the #5L RPM Off-Road truck for driver of record Clyde Stacy. Vanderway drove solo and finished with a time of 6:25:42. â€œWe had a little problem with the front end but got it fixed and kept going,â€ said Vanderway. â€œWe hit a rock and got a flat which put us a little off the pace.â€ Finishing third in class was Russel Buehler in the #79L truck with Neil Buehler as co-driver. Read More

A Four-Hour Battle | May 2021 Issue

The record-setting field of 31 SCORE Trophy Trucks roared into the San Felipe desert at full-throttle to take on the 280.2-mile course. After qualifying, Bryce Menzies, Andy McMillin, Luke McMillin, Gus Vildosola and Alan Ampudia were the first to start the race for the field. The McMillin cousins continued a relentless pace chasing Menzies in the #7 AWD Red Bull truck, each trying to avoid any potentially time soaking mistake that would slow them down and cost them the win. Read More

Bryce Menzies Cuts it Close | May 2021 Issue

Bryce Menzies led the entire way to the finish line in the 2021 BFGoodrich Tires 34th SCORE Felipe 250 Presented by Ford. But that doesnâ€™t tell the full story of what became a fast and furious day of off-road racing through one of Bajaâ€™s roughest patches of terrain. But what really happened that day is a tale of teamwork, preparation, solid driving, precise navigation, and luck. There is always luck in Baja, one way or the other, riding with you. Read More

Sohren Family as Grand Marshals | May 2021 Issue

Before the 2020 SCORE San Felipe 250 was postponed for the season, the race was slated to honor â€œPistolâ€ Pete Sohren as honorary Grand Marshal. This was carried over to the 2021 race in which Sohrenâ€™s family including wife Cami, and kids Farrah, Van, Blair and Paige acting as Grand Marshal in his honor. Sohrenâ€™s children also competed in Class 3000 in their dadâ€™s bright yellow BajaLite Chevy, which brought many memories and honor to the man who loved this SCORE race and who introduced and encouraged many racers to compete in SCORE. Read More

Back in San Felipe | May 2021 Issue

With 269 entries at the BFGoodrich Tires 34th SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford, the race ranked third in the most amount of competitors since its inception 34 years ago. It was evident that off-road racingâ€™s elite wanted to return to Baja for the SCORE 2021 season and challenge Bajaâ€™s toughest terrain. Read More

Silva Wins Big In Sportsman M/C | December 2019 Issue

The close racing between the 212x team of Carlos Silva and the 284x team of Shane Shorno was another big match-up that was settled at this yearâ€™s SCORE Baja 1000. Silva crossed the finish line first to win the class along with co-riders Oswaldo Moncada, Javier Salazar, Joel Leal, Hector Cardenas, and Phillip Herrera. Read More

Sportsman Quad & Moto Classes Celebrate | December 2019 Issue

Although the Sportsman classes ran a shorter course of 701.48 miles, it was still one of the most brutal many had ever faced. Considering these teams are not sponsored in any way and are usually made up of family and friends who simply dedicate their time and money to be in Baja, these classes put out an amazing effort and are exemplary of what SCORE racing is all about. Read More

The Pro Quad Battle | December 2019 Issue

One of the exciting challenges at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts was the battle for becoming the top Pro Quad team this year. The reigning champion Said Sanchez 1a team began the season winning the SCORE San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Baja 500. He was challenged by Adolfo Arellano and the 21a team who finished second on both those races. At the Lucerna SCORE Baja 400, Arellano had taken his first season win and the race for Pro Quad dominance would be determined at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Read More

From Desk Job to Ironman Winner | December 2019 Issue

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A First Timer Wins Pro Moto Ironman | December 2019 Issue

Truly one of the toughest classes in all of SCORE Baja racing is the Pro Moto Ironman class. Requiring highly skilled riding combined with an athletic capability and most importantly, the mental capacity to stay focused, it was surprising to witness a first-time Ironman competitor win the class. Read More

Pro Moto 40 And 50 Teams Finish 100 Percent | December 2019 Issue

All of the teams in the Pro Moto 40 and Pro Moto 50 classes finished the grueling race this year. Leading the Pro Moto 40 finishers was the 444x team of Jason Trubey with Chad Thornton, Paul Luce, Steve Tichenor, David Gass, Collie Potter, and Stephen Berger. The rain made the course better in some areas but the standing water was difficult,â€ said Trubey. â€œThe bike was covered in mud for the first two hundred miles. We built a brand new bike so we can make sure to get to the finish. We put it on cruise control and rode our race. Towards the end of my section, the course was the best racecourse Iâ€™ve ever driven and the new trail that was cut after the rains were nice wet dirt and I could have ridden over it three more times. It was about as epic as it gets. I appreciate SCOREâ€™s efforts to put on a great race with a different course. We have had a blast this year.â€ Read More

Septien Regains Pro Moto 30 Dominance | December 2019 Issue

The 2019 SCORE season started badly for Francisco Septien, posting a DNF at the San Felipe 250, but he moved back to the top of Class 30 by winning the SCORE Baja 500 and Lucerna SCORE Baja 400. He and the 370x team again wanted to continue by finishing first in this race, but it began with team issues. â€œWe had a rider withdraw three days before the race, which left us to ride more miles each for our sections,â€ said Septien. â€œWe didnâ€™t pre-run that section so we got lost and it cost us some time.â€ Read More

Creel Wins In Pro Moto Limited | December 2019 Issue

Although Creelâ€™s Unlimited team took a second-place finish, his 100x Limited team finished first in class, ending a competitive season against the 120x team of Marco Pena. The 100x team finished with a time of 19:31:58 with co-riders Alejandro Sardi, Larry Serna, Sammy Mantalvan, and Javier Ibarra. â€œSammy got us in a really good position in the race,â€ said Gallian. â€œWhen I got the bike it was a flawless ride for us. We just kept doing what we do. I got to hold the bike wide open on my section. Santiago and the whole Monkey Business crew put together a phenomenal bike and thatâ€™s why we won.â€ Read More

Undefeated | December 2019 Issue

Although the conditions at this yearâ€™s BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts changed the game plan for many of the fourwheel race teams, the motorcycle racers didnâ€™t seem as phased with the changing course. Even without an injured Mark Samuels, Justin Morgan still had a race to win and asked Max Eddy Jr., Shane Esposito, and David Kamo to help him win. Starting before dawn on Saturday, November 23rd, Morgan headed out into the Baja desert and seemingly had no difficulty riding through the mud at a pace that remained well ahead of the SCORE Trophy Trucks that would jump onto the course later that morning Read More

A Jewel For The Crown | December 2019 Issue

With all the accomplishments Pro UTV N/A racer Kristen Matlock has added to her racing career, it seems surprising that she has never won a SCORE Baja 1000 race until now. She finished first to take the Pro UTV N/A win at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts to finish off a year chasing mechanical issues that kept her from winning every race this season. â€œWe had a variety of mechanical issues all year but we managed to work them out this season,â€ said Matlock. â€œWinning the SCORE Baja 1000 was a fantastic finish, especially with a course that was extremely more difficult than what I had expected.â€ Read More

The Steady Pace Wins | December 2019 Issue

If thereâ€™s a lesson for racers at this yearâ€™s 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, is that patience and a steady pace can win a grueling race. That was the plan for Justin Lambert in the Pro UTV FI class, where he knew the rained-out and muddy course would be tough, but managed to stay in a good spot on the course to win the race. â€œA week before we headed down to Baja, my son asked me about the race and of course I told him we would win,â€ said Justin Lambert. â€œI didnâ€™t realize at the time how that was going to happen but I had a good feeling about it. This was our third race in this Polaris and we finally got all the problems sorted out.â€ Read More

Judgement Day | December 2019 Issue

Considering nearly half of the field of Pro UTV FI class racers didnâ€™t finish, Baja definitely won the day with these competitors. Those that know the class and the sport, however, can count on the more experienced racers and past season champions to figure out how to finish at the top of the class. Wayne Matlock, Brandon Schueler, Marc Burnett, Jason and Derek Murray, and Lucerna SCORE Baja 400 winner Craig Scanlon and others, put their skills and vehicles through the worst that Baja could offer and managed to finish the race. But it wasnâ€™t easy. Read More

The BC Challenge | December 2019 Issue

While the Baja Challenge class has a record for 100 percent finishes of everyone in the class, this race proved to be difficult even for them. Among this yearâ€™s winners was the BC1 team of Lance Clifford, who persevered despite fixing a bad clutch and finished first. â€œWe had no flats but did lose a clutch,â€ said Clifford. â€œWe got that fixed but it took three hours. We were down 60 miles so we had to go for it and put the hammer down. We kept it on the course and got lucky. It was great. Thank SCORE, Wide Open, and BFGoodrich for everything they did for us.â€ Read More

The Bronco That Won Baja | December 2019 Issue

The Ford Bronco R wasnâ€™t the only Bronco on the course at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000. Don Moss and his team, Ken Moss, and Dave Grundman competed in Class 3 to win it, making it their 13th class win in the SCORE Baja 1000. â€œThat was a tough and interesting race,â€ said Kevin Moss. There was a lot of water on the Pacific side, and we couldnâ€™t go fast in some parts because it was so slippery. We had about twelve people that came down and supported us.â€ Read More

VW-Powered Classes Feel the Brunt of Baja | December 2019 Issue

If the SCORE Trophy Trucks and Class 1 vehicles had a hard time in the mud, the course was even more brutal for the VW-powered classes. Nevertheless, the most determined of the field managed to push through and finish the race. Class 5 had the number 507 car of Greg Sullivan finish and win the class with co-drivers Miguel Pabloff, Russ Parker, GREG SULLIVAN IN THE 507 CAR WON CLASS 5 SCORE JOURNAL 80 52ND BFGOODRICH TIRES SCORE BAJA 1000 PRESENTED BY 4 WHEEL PARTS - FOUR-WHEEL CLASSES and Jesus Marquez. Read More

Chevy vs Ford vs Honda in Class | December 2019 Issue

2018 Class Champion Dan Chamlee, also known as "Mr. Consistency" continued to put forth his champion-winning ways at this yearâ€™s SCORE Baja 1000. As a grassroots racer, he started the race facing the stiff competition of the Honda factorybacked team of Jeff Proctor, which had Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi as one of the drivers. Chamlee left the starting line first in his number 700 Ford Ranger, but it didnâ€™tâ€™ take the Honda team with Rossi behind the wheel to catch up after leaving third behind the number 710 Chevrolet Colorado of Mike Shaffer. Read More

Warren Comes Out On Top in Class 10 | December 2019 Issue

The battle of the buggies for Class 10 supremacy had been between Cody Reid, Chase Warren and Hiram Duran throughout the 2019 SCORE Season. But the Baja mud wasnâ€™t good to these vehicles, many of them reporting having brakes overheating from being coated with mud. Others had electrical problems from the wet conditions and only half of the field would finish the race. Read More

Hammer Class Brings a Classic Matchup | December 2019 Issue

Two off-road rock-crawling families battled the Baja desert to make the Hammer Class another exciting race to watch go down. Champions Shannon Campbell and Casey Currie have honed their slow rock-crawling and fast desert racing skills, proving they can get through anything Baja can throw at them. Read More

Mud Therapy | December 2019 Issue

With the sun came out over the city of Ensenada, Mexico the four-wheel classes were anxious to get out into the desert and race for a win. As the first of the Class 1 competitors left the starting line, it soon became obvious that the course wasnâ€™t as dry as they thought. Out of the 12 starters in the class, only three would make it to the finish. Read More

The House Wins | December 2019 Issue

Racing against time, extremely tough competition, and a course that was one of the hardest and wettest in decades, Brendan Gaughan pulled a team together of friends and relatives to win the Class 1 division at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Read More

The Mears Gang Returns | December 2019 Issue

The famed Mears Gang returned to a portion of Mexico that Roger and Rick Mears had made famous some 45 years ago. The first appearance at the legendary Baja California desert course for the Mears Gang was in 1973 when dad Bill took brothers Roger and Rick into the unique wilderness of the famed Mexican peninsula. Read More

Baja Takes Its Revenge | December 2019 Issue

Among the field of SCORE Trophy Truck racers, there was no doubt in their minds that delaying the race for 24-hours was a wise choice. The changes it caused on the course, however, was something they couldnâ€™t have anticipated and it had a significant outcome for many of the top teams. Starting the field was Ryan Arciero who teamed up with Dan McMillin in the number 32 Herbst/ Smith Leviâ€™s truck. They were first on a course where the conditions were much different than what they had previously pre-run weeks before. â€œThe weather this year put the race on a completely different level,â€ said Arciero. â€œSome of that water was so deep and the mud was so bad. I have seen a lot of SCORE Baja 1000â€™s and Iâ€™ve never seen anything like this.â€ Read More

Cayden MacCachren | November 2020 Issue

Cayden MacCachren turned 18 this year and with a couple of very successful seasons of UTV racing already under his belt, he recently rode with his dad Rob MacCachren in the Trophy Truck during a desert race. Rob and Cayden are one of several father/son duos that have what we call desert racing DNA, and Cayden is certainly one of the sport's rising stars. He is not new to off-road racing and explained how things have been going for the newest MacCachren to make history in the dirt. Read More

An Aggressive Bug | November 2020 Issue

The Volkswagen Beetle-based Baja Bug has been a fixture in off-road racing for more than a half-century, and it has gone through quite an evolution over the years. The backyard modifications to bodies, suspensions, tires, and engines have given way to purpose-built, very sophisticated race machines. SCORE's Class 5 rule changes allowing the use of water-cooled engines of up to 2500cc from any manufacturer, revitalized the class several years ago by doing away with the need to use more expensive, harder to find, Volkswagen air-cooled power. Bill and Trey Hernquistâ€™s new Class 5 car made its debut in last year's SCORE Baja 500 using a 2.4 liter GM Ecotec engine is a fine example of the latest in Baja Bug development. Read More

Jax Redline | November 2020 Issue

One of the youngest racers to drive a SCORE Trophy Truck at a SCORE race, Jax Redline is only 16-years old and already has the racing experience many off-road racers would love to have. This includes winning national dirt bike events, UTV racing, Pro Lites, go-karts, indy-karts, and spec-trucks, as an example. As you would imagine, Redline started at a very early age. â€œ When I was two and a half years old, my dad got me a dirt bike, and I began to ride,â€ says Redline. â€œI couldnâ€™t stop on my own so my dad had a rope tied to the back of the bike to help me stop.â€ Read More

Jeremy Davis | November 2020 Issue

When Jeremy Davis' older brother Justin stopped playing hockey and went off-road racing, Jeremy of course followed suit. â€œI started in short course trophy carts and later moved into a â€œ12â€ car (SCORE Lites) and competed in Baja,â€ said Davis. Jeremy is a member of the Green Army Racing team, made up of his older brother Justin, a Class 1 Champion, and their dad Kevin, who runs the team effort. While Justin had already made a name for himself in SCORE's Class 1, it didn't take long for Jeremy to earn a SCORE Lites class Championship in 2018. Read More

Broc Dickerson | November 2020 Issue

It was three years ago when Broc Dickerson came onto the SCORE World Desert Championship series to compete in Class 10. Back then, he was 16, and after winning the SCORE San Felipe 250, the SCORE Baja 500, and the Tijuana SCORE Desert Challenge, he finished eighth at the 50th Anniversary of the SCORE Baja 1000 but still managed to clinch the Championship title in that class. Dickerson continued to place in the top five at most every SCORE race the following two seasons until he jumped into a Class 1 buggy in 2020. It was at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 that Dickerson had the fastest qualifying time to start first at the race, but complications on the vehicle made him finish in fifth place. Read More

Max Gordon | November 2020 Issue

One of the fastest and brightest rising stars in off-road racing during the 1980s was none other than Robby Gordon. Starting at a young age, his career quickly shot skyward with big wins in major events such as the SCORE Baja 1000 and numerous other off-road races of the era. He has continued to have a successful career in off-road racing as well as in many other forms of motorsports; and has been instrumental in the design and engineering of some factory UTVs on the market, as well as creating an exciting new line of his own that debuted in early 2020. Read More

No Easy Wins | October 2020 Issue

It was clear that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the amount of car and truck class participation at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. For the many that complied with the protocols and found it safe enough to compete, the rugged terrain and fewer than normal class sizes didnâ€™t make it any easier to pull off a win. Read More

A High Energy Ride | October 2020 Issue

With the level of competition so high in SCORE's Pro UTV FI class, one mistake or a broken part can cost you the win. At this yearâ€™s 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Matthew Burroughs in the Monster Energy Can-Am X3 had everything go well for him to pull off a well-deserved class win. Burroughs is not only a racer but also a Senior VP at Monster Energy and has his share of racing experience. At this race, he started seventh in class, but with former class winners and champions behind him, he knew it wouldnâ€™t be an easy task to win. Read More

Can-Am Rules Pro Utv Fi | October 2020 Issue

A total of 36 UTV teams descended into San Felipe to compete at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The largest concentration of teams and racers was within the Pro UTV FI, class, and as such, the competition was as tough as the course itself. 2019 SCORE Baja 500 class winner Craig Scanlon, 2019 SCORE Baja 1000 class winner Justin Lambert, 2019 SCORE Baja 400 class winner Wes Miller, and 2019 SCORE Pro UTV FI Class Champion Wayne Matlock were some of the racers wanting to add this 2020 race to their list of accomplishments, but winning it would not be as easy as those other times. Read More

Kristen Matlock Dominates | October 2020 Issue

Kristen Matlock once again had everything working in her favor to go all out at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Starting fourth off the line in the Pro UTV N/A class, but well behind the Pro UTV FI class, Matlock drove solo through the competition to finish first as the Pro UTV Overall and Pro UTV N/A Class winner. â€œOur race went well, picking off racers from the start,â€ said Matlock. â€œWe got to full speed in the first few miles and got the adrenaline pushed out before we got to the speed zones. Then we began running a fast and smart race. There are so many lines you can take in San Felipe, we picked the right ones and began passing everyone we could.â€ Read More

An Exhausting Ride | October 2020 Issue

The Pro Moto 50 class had the 2019 Class Champion team of Giovanni Spinali on the 500x bike return to race in this event. The team of co-riders included Troy Pierce, John Griffin, and Jim O'Neil, who holds the record for the most SCORE class wins on two-wheels. These guys were up against the 514x team of Lawrence Janesky, who has competed in SCORE's Pro Moto Ironman class in the past with his son Tanner Janesky. Tanner won the Ironman class at the 2019 SCORE Baja 500. At this year's race, Janesky teamed up with Oscar Hale Jr and James Sones for a chance for a class win. Read More

An Exhausting Ride | October 2020 Issue

It was obvious the heat would be a big factor for any motorcycle or quad racer at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. Nevertheless, those who were brave enough came out to compete among some of the best riders in the world. Read More

Mark Samuels Captains a Winning Crew | October 2020 Issue

The 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts was nothing like anyone expected. It took a few calendar changes, a great deal of preparation, precaution, and a location change, to get the race started. But this also added a new racecourse and a very different weather pattern that wasn’t at all typical of a normal SCORE Baja 500. When it was all over, the first race of the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship Season was a huge success. It was especially so for the SLR 1x Honda team of Mark Samuels, Justin Morgan, and Read More

Buggy Classes Fly Across the Course | October 2020 Issue

After qualifying took place for Class 1 racers, it was evident that some of this division's top racers would do well on the 493-mile course. After taking the first starting position, Broc Dickerson got past the first turn, and once he got off the highway, pulled over with some kind of issue. By the time Cody Parkhouse in the number 127 car caught up to Dickerson, he took over the lead and kept it the rest of the race to win the class. "We were able to not have to push quite as hard, and we maintained our space," said Parkhouse. Read More

Set-Up for a Win | October 2020 Issue

Experienced racers know that when their vehicle feels right on the racecourse, their confidence builds and it’s a recipe for a winning day. For Cody Parkhouse and his dad Brian, their three-year-old Jimco Hammerhead was still in good shape, but after finding the right suspension set-up, they were able to push their vehicle to the edge and finish fifth overall and first in class, at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. "Over the last few years, we've been massaging the suspension four different times and in doing so, we were slowly able to pick up our pace," said Cody Parkhouse. "This last tune for the SCORE Baja 500 was slight, but it made a big impact on the car. We were able to push it harder and feel more comfortable doing it, making it easier to go at max speed and feeling good about it. For my dad, he felt it was easier to drive and more compliant." Read More

Santiago Creel Wins On Four Wheels | October 2020 Issue

The Monkey Business Race team has, over the last few years, left their mark in SCORE off-road racing. Starting with several motorcycle teams in various classes, they are led by team owner Mark Winkelman and Pro Moto racer Santiago Creel. At a typical SCORE race, Creel would start with the Pro Moto Unlimited 66x team, then ride a section for their 100x Pro Moto Limited Championship team, and then hop on the team's 360X Pro Moto 30 bike, all in one race. Read More

Creel Emerges Through Carnage in TT Spec | October 2020 Issue

There were several great drivers competing in the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec class, which included Clay Lawrence, Pat Sims, Vincent Munoz, and William Hedrick Jr, all who have won SCORE races in the past. It was also the debut of Pierce Herbst, son of Tim Herbst. Pierce was Driver of record but he had Ryan Millen drive in the number 264 Herbst/Smith Chevy and qualify fourth in class. They were followed by Santiago Creel in the number 260 Jefferies Chevy. Creel started earlier in the day with the 66x Pro Moto Unlimited team, riding off the starting line and handing off the bike to Brandon Prieto, before coming back to get into the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec car. Read More

Vanderwey Clinches A Score TT Legends Win | October 2020 Issue

For the SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class Nick Vanderwey, driving for Clyde Stacey and with co-driver Jeff Geiser, piloted the twin-engine 5L SCORE Trophy Truck to a class win. “We lost our front outer CV at mile 130, but we were lucky that it was at the pit so we could get it changed out,” said Geiser. “We lost a couple of spots as well as time, but were still able to bring it back up. Other than that, it was a clean race, with no issues.” Read More

Fast Company | October 2020 Issue

It was clear when the SCORE Trophy Truck racers lined up for the start of the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The roars from the 900-plus horsepower engines filled the air at the El Dorado Ranch and resort and announced their presence would soon be on the course. Starting first after qualifying was Robby Gordon in his new "unicorn" AWD SCORE Trophy Truck. A total of 14 SCORE Trophy truck competitors took to the 493-mile course that included 2019 SCORE Baja 1000 winner Alan Ampudia, Dan and Luke McMillin, Rob MacCachren, Tim Herbst, and "Mr. Baja" Larry Roeseler. Read More

Dan McMillin Wins the 2020 Score Baja 500 | October 2020 Issue

When the dust settled in San Felipe at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Dan McMillin and Justin B. Smith took the Overall win with a time of eight hours, 29.17 seconds. It was McMillin’s first career SCORE Trophy Truck victory. McMillin also earned a $25,000 contingency bonus from longtime SCORE sponsor BFGoodrich Tires. Read More

Ready For The Challenge | September 2020 Issue

Winning one of the races in the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship just got much harder, now that Larry Roeseler is back in the SCORE Trophy Truck division. The man is not only a legendary racer on two or four-wheels, but he’s also won the SCORE Baja 500 more than anyone else (11 times Overall). Read More

Robby Gordon is Baja Ready | September 2020 Issue

Robby Gordon is busy these days, in-between a string of engineering meetings and patent consultations to talk about his strategy for the upcoming 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The racecourse is centered around San Felipe, and there's no doubt it will affect the outcome of the race. The "monkey wrench" in this year's SCORE International World Desert Championship racing season has been Covid-19, and the series cut down to two races, creating fewer opportunities for drivers to rack up championship points. "I haven't raced for a SCORE Championship in at least a decade," said Gordon. "We just don't have the time with Stadium Super Truck Series now, and with NASCAR and other races, we were so busy. Ironically, we had intended to run this entire year (2020) with our new AWD truck, but that got cut short." Read More

MacCachren Duo Head To Baja | September 2020 Issue

Rob MacCachren is one of the most successful drivers in off-road racing. Whether it's in the desert, on a racetrack, or inside a stadium, his winning record and long-term consistency have made him like a safe and high-yielding investment portfolio. The COVID-19 pandemic has had its effect on MacCachren's sponsors and team, but he has a game plan for the upcoming 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts which will be a family affair. "I'll drive solo with my son Cayden in the truck with me," says MacCachren. "He turned 18 this year, rode with me in the last race, and did an excellent job so I'm planning on him riding with me again and we'll go the distance." Read More

Don't Mess With Consistency | September 2020 Issue

Luke McMillin is already enjoying a very successful racing season, despite the unusual circumstances that have altered the plans for so many people this year. McMillin is a member of perhaps the most winning multi-generational off-road racing family dynasty, and his racing efforts in 2020 thus far includes a strategy for the upcoming 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, and the 53rd SCORE Baja 1000 in November. Read More

A Double Threat | September 2020 Issue

After winning the 2019 SCORE Baja 1000 Overall, Alan and Aaron Ampudia knew they had what it took to compete with some of Baja racing's best teams. The Ensenada, Baja California based family got into Baja racing when brothers Rodrigo Sr. and Rogerio Ampudia began racing around 1986, starting in 1600 classes and moving up to SCORE Trophy Truck. It didn't take long before the next generation, Rodrigo Jr., Aaron, and Alan Ampudia, sons of Rodrigo Sr, soon began racing in 1/2-1600 and won many SCORE races and championships. Read More

Baja Magic | August 2020 Issue

If you ask long-distance athletes why they do it, you’re likely to get many different answers. For some, it’s a bucket-list sort of thing. Others might talk about the desire to find and then stretch their physical and mental limits. A few thrive on the challenge of going long hours and many miles solo. You might say that for Arthur Babcock it was a competitive nature from an early age, an invitation to join a desert racing team a few years ago and a personal loss that eventually led to his winning Pro Moto Ironman Class at the 2019 SCORE Baja 1000. Read More

Going the Distance Alone | August 2020 Issue

Francisco Septien began training for the Pro Moto Ironman Class in the 2014 SCORE Baja 1000 almost immediately after he attended the SCORE Baja 500 that same year. It was at the June race Francisco decided he wasn't getting any younger and had to do the "1000" solo that year or he likely would never do it. "One of my idols, when I was very young, was Ivan "Ironman" Stewart, and I have always had a lot of respect for those racing solo in their classes (trucks, buggies, or bikes) in the past or now in the Pro Moto Ironman Class," said Septien. That year, the SCORE Baja 1000 was a peninsula run that stretched approximately 1,200 miles from the start line in Ensenada to the finish line in La Paz. It was a race that would require more than just an ordinary amount of preparation. It would require all that, and inspired dedication to doing it solo. Read More

The Viking Way | August 2020 Issue

Mike Skurkis refers to himself as a “motorcycle competitor specializing in the dangerous world of long-distance off-road racing.” Known as “Viking” Mike, he looks the part with a full beard, long hair, stout build, sharp features, and a piercing gaze. When he dons Viking garb it solidifies that berserker persona, but the truth is Skurkis is more than happy to pose for a picture with your kid or talk about whatever motorcycle he’s riding that day. Read More

Determined Not To Quit | August 2020 Issue

Larry Janesky is a successful businessman from Connecticut who started riding dirt bikes late at age 32 with his brother. When his son Tanner turned five, Larry got him on a dirt-bike and the two have been riding together ever since. Years later, after touring in Utah, South Africa, and Columbia, the two decided to tour with Chris Haines Baja Motorcycle Adventure Tours where they first learned about the SCORE Baja 1000. The two later teamed up with Haines and raced their first SCORE Baja 1000 in 2015, winning the Sportsman Class. Read More

The Ironman's Ironman | August 2020 Issue

If the Pro Moto Ironman riders are considered the heroes of desert racing, Josear Carrasco is the one guy all Ironman riders look up to. Carrasco began racing SCORE in 2009 and entered into his first Pro Moto Ironman in 2016. “I got into motorcycle racing because of my dad,” said Carrasco. “He raced when he was young and has been around the industry his whole life. I started racing bicycles and at the age of six, I got my first dirt bike. Being a kid from Baja, Mexico I grew up seeing my heroes like Larry Roeseler, Johnny Campbell, and my interest in ironman racers came from watching Ivan Stewart and Mouse McCoy in the Dust To Glory movie.” Read More

The Iron-Riders | August 2020 Issue

Riding for 36+ hours on a dirt bike is the hardest way to win a SCORE race, but just ask any SCORE Pro Moto Ironman competitor, and they'll tell you they do Read More

Desert Diaries 2 | May 2020 Issue

While the world is focused on the COVID-19 outbreak, we checked in on Andy, Luke, and Dan McMillin, as well as Bryce Menzies, Kristen and Wayne Matlock, Santiago Creel, Ryan Arciero, and Rick Geiser to see how they are doing and how they are preparing for when life and SCORE racing returns to normal. Here are just a few of the responses Read More

Desert Diaries | April 2020 Issue

While the world is focused on the COVID-19 outbreak, we checked in on many SCORE racers during this downtime, to see how they are doing and how they are preparing for when life and SCORE racing returns to normal. Here are just a few of the responses we received from a variety of racers. Read More

Achieving Legendary Status | March 2020 Issue

It's hard for any current or former SCORE Baja racer to hang up their hat from competition completely. The SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class is an example of those racers who are 50-years of age or older and still compete at a high-level. With the class expanding during the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship season with seasoned veterans of the sport, and former class champions, the competition is about to get tough. Read More

31 Score Racers Earn the 2016 Red Kap Score Milestone Award | January 2017 Issue

While many race fans can drive and enjoy the terrain in Baja, Mexico, it's nothing compared to racing at full-speed. With the high probability of component failure and missing the cut-off time to finish a SCORE race, you begin to realize how difficult it is to obtain one of SCORE's Milestone Awards. Read More

Consistency Wins Championships | January 2017 Issue

In one of SCORE's fastest growing classes, Derek and Jason Murray have been competing at a high level, but always ended up shy of a championship season. In 2016, that all changed, as their consistency ultimately paid off giving Murray Racing and Can-Am, its first SCORE Pro UTV FI championship. We caught up with Jason Murray at their shop in Anaheim, California where he gave us A CHAT WITH THE 2016 CHAMPS 82 SCORE JOURNAL more insight into the season and how he and his brother Derek felt about winning the championship in their division. "It's huge for us," said Jason Murray. "We finished in the top three in SCORE over the last two years. We finally, got to hold one down and put it on the belt. We started with nothing, competed with the best racers in the world, and to come out on top with a championship for us is huge. Read More

Apdaly Lopez Retains The Score Trophy Truck Crown | January 2017 Issue

Anyone who races in Baja knows that it's extremely hard to remain in the number one position from race to race. During the 2016 SCORE season Apdaly Lopez was the only racer in the Trophy Truck division, who finished in the top three of every SCORE race, to repeat as the SCORE Trophy Truck points champion. Read More

The Perfect Ride | January 2020 Issue

Going through an entire season undefeated is the goal of many but the achievement of few, no matter the sport. After winning the SCORE World Desert Championship in 2014, the Ox Motorsports Honda team entered 2015 favored to repeat, but it faced, even more, competition. Despite those challenges, however, and a few inevitable bumps in the trail during the campaign, Ox successfully overcame the odds and kept that cherished 1X number plate. Read More

Points Matter | January 2017 Issue

While consistency may not necessarily win races, it can win championships. No one knows this better than Rafael Navarro IV who has utilized this strategy better than most during the 2016 SCORE season. Read More

49th SCORE Baja 1000 | January 2017 Issue

The big news coming out of the 49th SCORE Baja 1000 in November, was the "three-peat" victory of Rob MacCachren. Teaming up with Jason Voss, MacCachren achieved an important milestone that cemented him into SCORE legendary status. Read More

Rosarito Beach 20th Score Desert Challenge | January 2017 Issue

Only two months after the SCORE Baja 500, the Rosarito Beach 20th SCORE Desert Challenge in September provided racers with an additional opportunity to earn some valuable points and prepare their vehicles for the 49th SCORE Baja 1000 in November. The race was run in split sessions with competitors covering two laps, totaling 128.4 miles that started and finished just south of Rosarito Beach in the Los Manantiales area south of central Rosarito. Read More

48TH SCORE BAJA 500 | January 2017 Issue

By the time June arrived, off-road racers from around the world gathered in Ensenada, Mexico for the SCORE Baja 500. Record breaking temperatures in the triple digits hindered many competitors, but those that prepared for the heat earned valuable points during one of the most prestigious competitions in all of off-road racing. Read More

30th SCORE San Felipe 250 | January 2017 Issue

The first race of the 2016 season began with the 30th Anniversary of the San Felipe 250 in late February. The top contender to win the overall race was Tavo Vildosola, who had already won the race three times in a row (2013, 2014, and 2015). The challenging 249.5-mile single loop course, however, had SCORE's top Trophy Truck competitors such as Vildosola and BJ Baldwin break down, leaving Billy Wilson out of Corpus Christi, Texas, in a perfect position to win the overall SCORE San Felipe and take the first win of the season in the SCORE Trophy Truck division. Read More

Crowning the 2019 Champions | January 2020 Issue

The evening’s emcees, Rat Sult and Cameron Steele presented the 2019 season winners which included those that won the Rod Hall Milestone Award Presented by VP Fuels. A total of 47 racers completed the 2,025.43 miles of all four races combined to win this prestigious award. In addition to these winners, Overall Champions were recognized, including Andy McMillin who won the 2019 SCORE Overall Points Championship and SCORE Trophy Truck Class Championship, for the first time in his career. Read More

Crowning the 2019 Champions | January 2020 Issue

The evening's emcees, Rat Sult and Cameron Steele presented the 2019 season winners which included those that won the Rod Hall Milestone Award Presented by VP Fuels. A total of 47 racers completed the 2,025.43 miles of all four races combined to win this prestigious award. In addition to these winners, Overall Champions were recognized, including Andy McMillin who won the 2019 SCORE Overall Points Championship and SCORE Trophy Truck Class Championship, for the first time in his career. Read More

Jones, Dorrance, and Price at War for TT Spec Win | December 2019 Issue

Although the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec class has been one of the fastest-growing classes in the past two seasons, the competition this year has been among Sara Price, Charles Dorrance, and A.J. Jones. Each has finished in the top four all season and were battling closely for points towards a championship. With little room to finish no better than in the top three, A.J. Jones teamed up with short-course racer Brock Heger and drove a fast pace to take home his second win this season. Read More

Jones, Dorrance, and Price at War for TT Spec Win | December 2019 Issue

Clash of the Titans | December 2019 Issue

Rolf Helland and Clyde Stacey have been battling within the SCORE Trophy Truck Legends division all season. In the first three races, Helland in the number 37L truck has finished second and third without a first-place win. Stacey in the 5L truck, finished fifth in San Felipe, first at the SCORE Baja 500 and first in class at the Lucerna SCORE Baja 400. It would be up to the final race of the season that would determine who would be the final victor in the class and be in the running for a championship. Read More

Clash of the Titans | December 2019 Issue

The Ampudia's Beat Baja | December 2019 Issue

The Ampudia's Overall win at the BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000Presented by 4 Wheel parts, was no surprise for the team's family and loyalfans who have followed their progress throughout the years. Like most offroadracers, brothers Aaron, Alan, and Rodrigo Ampudia started young, butthey quickly rose to the top of the vehicle classes they entered. Aaron and Alandominated the 1/2-1600 class for years earning several class championships, whileRodrigo Ampudia was busy winning in short course racing. Read More