Francisco Villavicencio

Biography

Racing out of the rugged terrain of Guerrero Negro, Baja California, this accomplished desert racer has established himself as a formidable competitor in SCORE International's premier off-road championship series. His breakthrough moment came at the 2021 SCORE Baja 1000, where he secured a hard-fought second place class finish, demonstrating the skill and determination required to excel in the world's most challenging desert race.

The podium performance at the 54th running of the legendary Baja 1000 represented years of dedication to mastering the technical demands of desert racing. Competing against an international field of elite drivers, Francisco navigated the punishing 800-plus mile course through Baja California's unforgiving terrain, showcasing the mechanical preparation and driving precision that defines championship-caliber desert racing.

Based in the heart of Baja's salt flats region, Francisco brings intimate knowledge of the peninsula's challenging geography to every race. His success in SCORE competition reflects the deep racing culture of Baja California, where local knowledge and mechanical expertise are essential for survival in events that can stretch over 30 hours of continuous racing through some of the most demanding off-road terrain on earth.