Ryan Liebelt - Pro Moto 30

Ryan Liebelt

Reedley, CA - #308X

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Honda Model: 450x Engine: San Diego Powersports Engine Builder: Chassis: Ryan Liebelt Transmission: no

Biography

Fresh off his commanding victory in Pro Moto 30 at the 2024 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000, Ryan Liebelt continues to cement his reputation as one of desert racing's most consistent champions. The 46-year-old Reedley, California native has established himself as a dominant force in SCORE's premier age-group divisions, capturing multiple class championships across both the legendary Baja 1000 and Baja 500.

Liebelt's recent success includes Pro Moto 30 victories at the Baja 1000 in 2024, 2022, and 2021, along with Pro Moto 40 championships at the Baja 500 in 2022, 2021, and 2018. His consistency at the highest level was further demonstrated with a second-place finish at the 2023 Baja 1000, showing his ability to remain competitive against the world's best desert racers.

Known for his tactical approach and mechanical reliability, Liebelt has proven equally adept at managing the grueling demands of both premier SCORE events. His 2018 Pro Moto 30 Baja 500 victory showcased his ability to overcome challenging course conditions, with Liebelt noting how dramatically the terrain changed from pre-running to race day. This adaptability and veteran experience continues to serve him well as he pursues additional championships in SCORE's most prestigious competitions.

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In SCORE Journal

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

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

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

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

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

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