Biography

Though Rick Thornton's SCORE desert racing career in the challenging Pro Moto Ironman class has been marked by determination and grit, his journey exemplifies the unforgiving nature of Baja's most demanding terrain. Based in Todos Santos, Baja California, Thornton has tackled the legendary Baja 1000 aboard his Honda in the Pro Moto Ironman division, one of the sport's most grueling single-rider categories that tests both physical endurance and mental fortitude across hundreds of miles of desert wilderness.

The Pro Moto Ironman class represents the ultimate test of desert racing, requiring competitors to navigate the entire course solo without the benefit of co-riders or relay teams. Thornton's participation in this elite division demonstrates his commitment to pushing personal limits in one of motorsport's most challenging environments. Racing from his base in Todos Santos places him in the heart of Baja's racing culture, where the desert's demanding conditions forge racers who understand that simply reaching the finish line represents a victory in itself.

His Honda-mounted campaigns through the peninsula's treacherous terrain showcase the pure spirit of SCORE desert racing, where mechanical preparation, physical conditioning, and unwavering determination separate finishers from the field in races that can span over 30 hours of continuous competition.