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Menzies/Polvoorde, ‘The Luke’/The G.O.A.T., luxury alliances for November’s BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com October 21, 2024 In SCORE Trophy TruckMenzies/Polvoorde, ‘The Luke’/The G.O.A.T., luxury alliancesfor November’s BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 From Nov. 11 to 17, a battle of titans will take place in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico,for the ... Read More

BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 will be another exhilerating global adventure

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com October 16, 2024 Nov. 11-17 in Ensenada, MexicoBFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000will be another exhilerating global adventure Racers from Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, North America, South America enteredin the season finale of four-race 2024 SCORE World ... Read More

It’s more than a Race, it’s an Adventure... The legendary, iconic SCORE Baja 1000

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR SCORE Historian: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com October 14, 2024It’s more than a Race, it’s an Adventure...The legendary, iconic SCORE Baja 1000 NOTE: Texto en español abajo; then SCORE Baja 1000 overall winners ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—As the World ... Read More

Mason, Major, Can-Am, Alumi Craft, Honda lead Manufacturer Point standings for 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com October 11, 2024 After Round 3 in Baja CaliforniaMason, Major, Can-Am, Alumi Craft, Honda lead ManufacturerPoint standings for 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship NOTE: Texto en español abajo; then current Manufacturer Point Standings ENSENADA, Baja ... Read More

72 racers in hunt for 2024 Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awards following Round 3 of 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, dominic@score-international.com October 9, 2024 Presented by Toyota Escondido72 racers in hunt for 2024 Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awardsfollowing Round 3 of 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship For Pro, Sportsman racers in cars, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles ... Read More

Las Vegas’ ‘Los Terribles’ reign in SCORE overall points standings with Thor/Pierce first, EJ/Ryan Millen in seventh

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com October 7, 2024 Entering SCORE Baja 1000Las Vegas’ ‘Los Terribles’ reign in SCORE overall pointsstandings with Thor/Pierce first, EJ/Ryan Millen in seventh 15 of top 26 overall point leaders from Trophy Truck Spec class NOTE: Texto en Español ... Read More

Menzies, A. Ampudia tied in SCORE Trophy Truck points entering finale of 2024 SCORE Desert World Championship

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com October 4, 2024 SCORE Class Point LeadersMenzies, A. Ampudia tied in SCORE Trophy Truck pointsentering finale of 2024 SCORE Desert World Championship Class championships on line at November’s BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 NOTE: Texto en Español ... Read More

Spectacular race course full of magic, mystery set for BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com October 1, 2024 Race week Nov. 11-17 in EnsenadaSpectacular race course full of magic, mysteryset for BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 Official map for finale of 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship availableat www.score-international.com;Race will cover 869.13 miles, ... Read More

MEDIA ALERT BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 57th SCORE Baja 1000

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com October 1, 2024M E D I A A L E R TBFGoodrich Tires SCORE 57th SCORE Baja 1000 Media Credential Request Form now availableonline through Thursday, October 31 NOTE: Texto en Español abajoSCORE Media Credential requests (regular media, team media and commercial media) are now being accepted ... Read More

Part of magical race course revealed for BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com September 26, 2024 Race week Nov. 11-17Part of magical race course revealedfor BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 1000 SCORE has presented preview of route for “Granddaddy of All Desert Races,”which will start and finish in Ensenada, Baja ... Read More

5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Post-Race Finish Line Quotes

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com September 16, 2024 5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP RacingPost-Race Finish Line QuotesSept. 14, 2024(As interviewed by Paul Hanson, Isaac Flores, Ariana Medrano, transcribed by Guilherme Torres) Pro Cars, Trucks & UTVs ... Read More

Menzies and Morgan, the Kings of 5th SCORE Baja 400, Presented by VP Racing

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com September 15, 2024 In Ensenada, Baja California, MexicoMenzies and Morgan, the Kings of 5th SCORE Baja 400, Presented by VP Racing American driver Bryce Menzies of the Menzies Motorsports team won the ... Read More

Following late, on-site registration 193 total entries, for Saturday’s 5th SCORE Baja 400, pres. by VP Racing

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com September 13, 2024 In Ensenada, Baja California, MexicoFollowing late, on-site registration 193 total entries,for Saturday’s 5th SCORE Baja 400, pres. by VP Racing 424.96-mile race is Rd 3 of 4-race 2024 SCORE ... Read More

Price, Polvoorde, Menzies, top qualifiers Wednesday for Saturday’s 5th SCORE Baja 400, pres. By VP Racing

By Gabriel Garcia, SCORE Media Operations Director:Gabriel@SCORE-international.comOR SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com Sept. 11, 2024 Method Race Wheels QualifyingPrice, Polvoorde, Menzies, top qualifiers Wednesdayfor Saturday’s 5th SCORE Baja 400, pres. By VP Racing Gus Vildosola top qualifier in SCORE TT Legend; Trey Gibbs top ... Read More

Entering late, on-site registration 183 total entries, for Saturday’s 5th SCORE Baja 400, pres. by VP Racing

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com September 8, 2024 Ensenada, Baja California, MexicoEntering late, on-site registration 183 total entries,for Saturday’s 5th SCORE Baja 400, pres. by VP Racing 424.96-mile race is R3 of 4-race 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship;Start/finish line ... Read More

Apple TV and Roku Join SCORE’s New Series, Surviving Baja

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian, Dominic@SCORE-International.com September 5, 2024 ALSO, IN TUBIApple TV and Roku Join SCORE’s New Series, Surviving BajaThe four episodes series are now available in the United States and other countries for free, showcasing ... Read More

Salas to start at front of 5th SCORE Baja 400, Presented by VP Racing

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian, Dominic@SCORE-International.com September 5, 2024 Next Week in Baja CaliforniaSalas to start at front of 5th SCORE Baja 400,Presented by VP Racing The third round of the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championshipwill feature teams ... Read More

SCORE Launches New Series, Surviving Baja

September 3, 2024ON TUBI PLATFORMNOTE: Texto en Español abajohttps://tubitv.com/series/300013115/surviving-baja ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico— The excitement of the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship can now be relived globally through the new series, Surviving Baja, which is available for free on the Tubi ... Read More

Pre-running underway today for 5th SCORE Baja 400

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian, Dominic@SCORE-International.com August 31, 2024 Presented by VP RacingPre-running underway today for 5th SCORE Baja 400 424.96-mile route for the third round of 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship 2024 NOTE: Texto en Español abajo, then ... Read More

SCORE Mourns The Passing of Automotive Icon Alex Xydias

Industry icon Alex Xydias passed away at age 102, and his innovative accomplishments across many areas of the automotive industry will be sadly missed. Xydias is most known for his SO-CAL Speed Shops, as well as being the first person ... Read More

Mexico’s Ampudia family to be represented well in 5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian, Dominic@SCORE-International.com August 28, 2024 Sept. 10-15 in EnsenadaMexico’s Ampudia family to be represented wellin 5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP RacingAlan Ampudia will be aboard No. 10 SCORE Trophy Truck No. ... Read More

Epic route revealed for 5th edition of SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian, Dominic@SCORE-International.com August 22, 2024 Sept. 10-15 in EnsenadaEpic route revealed for 5th edition of SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Official race course map now available at https://score-international.com/journal_v2.php?pagenum=24 NOTE: Texto en Español abajo, then schedule ... Read More

Max Eddy Jr. Will Drive His Polaris RZR In Class 1

In an unprecedented move, Polaris Factory Racing announced that driver Max Eddy Jr. will compete in Class 1, behind the wheel of his RZR Pro R Factory UTV during the 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing. According to ... Read More

Three Decades of ‘Monsters of the Desert’ in SCORE racing

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian, Dominic@SCORE-International.com August 19, 2024 Created by Sal Fish in 1994Three Decades of ‘Monsters of the Desert’ in SCORE racing;Baja legends have paraded through the SCORE Trophy Truck,including Rob MacCachren, Ivan Stewart, and ... Read More

SCORE selects former champ Doug Robertson Grand Marshal for upcoming SCORE Baja 400

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, SCORE Media Operations Director; Gabriel@SCOREInternational.com ORDominic Clark, SCORE Historian; Dominic@SCOREInternational.com Aug. 14, 2024 Presented by VP RacingSCORE selects former champ Doug RobertsonGrand Marshal for upcoming SCORE Baja 400 Round 3 of four-race 2024 SCORE World Desert Championshipto be ... Read More

Las Vegas’ Menzies seeks to maintain his dominance at 5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian, Dominic@SCORE-International.com August 13, 2024 Sept. 10-15Las Vegas’ Menzies seeks to maintain his dominanceat 5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing Round 3 of 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship in Ensenada, Baja California, ... Read More

SCORE Mourns Recent Passing of Race Champion Anibal Lopez

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that SCORE announces the recent passing of prominent Mexican racer Anibal Lopez. His life was tragically lost in a non-racing accident. Captain of the Polaris Mexico UTV team, Lopez, 41, who lived ... Read More

Ensenada set for 5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP Racing

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian, Dominic@SCORE-International.com August 5, 2024 Sept. 10-15Ensenada set for 5th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP RacingRd 3 of 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship will featuredesert racing stars like Menzies, Price, Rob MacCachren NOTE: ... Read More

BFGoodrich Tires rolls out more sizes of new All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire

BFGoodrich will make more than 100 sizes available over 24 months. The 13 replacement sizes released in May are now joined by 17 sizes in August, for a total of 30 sizes available. Five new sizes will come out in ... Read More

Daniel Tyson’s Ford F-150

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 ... Read More

Rob Lindsay’s Ford Ranger

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 ... Read More

Enthusiast Builds

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 mtheir own creations. SCORE Journal teamed up with the TERRA CREW, an organization of off-road pre-runner ... Read More

Pre-Runners

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 ... Read More

Full Race or Stock?

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 ... Read More

SCORE Fabulous Flashback-2023

SCORE Fabulous Flashback-2023NOTE: With the 2024 SCORE Baja 400 Sept. 11-15, here’s a look back…K&N 4th SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP RacingLas Vegas’ Menzies roars to Overall, McMillin cousinssecond, third; Bolivia’s ‘Chavo’ wins Overall motorcycleRd 3 of four-race 2023 ... Read More

SCORE Fabulous Flashback–2022

SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com July 19, 2024 SCORE Fabulous Flashback–2022NOTE: With the 2024 SCORE Baja 400 Sept. 11-15, here’s a look back…Weiland captures Overall UTVLas Vegas’ Menzies soars to Overall, SCORE Trophy Truckwin at 3rd SCORE Baja 400, presented by VP ... Read More

SCORE presents 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian, Dominic@SCORE-International.com July 18, 2024 WITH A TASTE OF MEXICO…SCORE presents 2025 SCORE World Desert ChampionshipWith all four races in Baja California for 10th straight year;3 major events in Ensenada; 1 massive one ... Read More

Highlights from Mexico, Australia, USA at SCORE

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.comOR SCORE Historian: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com July 15, 2024 AFTER TWO DATES THIS DESERT RACING SEASON:Highlights from Mexico, Australia, USA at SCORE Racers Toby Price and Arturo Salas Jr have won in the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship NOTE: ... Read More

Flashback 2021! Menzies Roars to Overall Win SCORE Baja 400

Dominic Clark, SCORE HistorianSCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@SCORE-International.com July 12, 2024 SCORE Fabulous Flashback–2021NOTE: With the 2024 SCORE Baja 400 Sept. 11-15, here’s a look back… Weiland captures Overall UTVMenzies roars way to Overall & SCORE Trophy Truckwin at 2nd SCORE Baja 400, ... Read More

Ryan Arciero squeezes out overall & SCORE Trophy Truck win at Inaugural SCORE Baja 400

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico (Sept. 22, 2019) – Running a relatively conservative pace over a rugged, dusty, tight, and twisty race course in the midst of 36 battling ‘monsters’ in his class, third-generation veteran SoCal desert racing champion Ryan Arciero ... Read More

Ryan Arciero squeezes out overall & SCORE Trophy Truck win, Cody Parkhouse claims Class 1 at Inaugural SCORE Baja 400

Dominic Clark, SCORE Historian SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, Dominic@Score-international.com July 5, 2024 SCORE Fabulous Flashback–2019NOTE: With the 2024 SCORE Baja 400 Sept. 11-15, here’s a look back… Miller first overall UTVRyan Arciero squeezes out overall & SCORE Trophy Truck win,Cody Parkhouse claims Class 1 ... Read More

100 racers in hunt for 2024 Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awards following Round 2 of 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship

SCORE HISTORIAN: Dominic Clark, dominic@score-international.com July 1, 2024 Presented by Toyota Escondido100 racers in hunt for 2024 Rod Hall SCORE Milestone Awardsfollowing Round 2 of 2024 SCORE World Desert ChampionshipFor Pro, Sportsman racers in cars, trucks, UTVs, motorcycles and quadscompleting every required ... Read More

Current 2024 SCORE Manufacturer Point leaders

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

Thor Herbst & Justin Davis share top spot in SCORE

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com June 20, 2024 AFTER TWO ROUNDSThor Herbst & Justin Davis share top spot in SCORE Two American riders have most points in 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship NOTE: Texto en español abajo; then points. ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—After the ... Read More

Salas Jr Mexican hope in SCORE in moto classes

In 2024 SCORE World Desert ChampionshipSalas Jr Mexican hope in SCORE in moto classes The rider from Tecate, Baja California, maintains lead in Pro Moto Unlimited NOTE: Texto en español abajo; then Motorcycle/Quad points ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Arturo Salas Jr, 21, Tecate, Mexico, ... Read More

‘Tavo’ New Aztec leader in SCORE Trophy Truck

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—After the first two dates of the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship, Gustavo ‘Tavo’ Vildosola Jr, 42, Mexicali, Mexico, is in the points lead in the marquee SCORE Trophy Truck division, with a couple of podiums in ... Read More

Legendary Parnelli Jones Passes Away At Age 90

After a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, legendary racer and Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Famer Parnelli Jones passed away at the age of 90. Jones left an indelible mark in motorsports winning many Indy Car, Baja, stock car, and Pikes ... Read More

Post-Race Finish Line Quotes

Pro Cars, Trucks & UTVs SCORE TROPHY TRUCK (Unlimited Custom Trucks)TOBY PRICE, No. 46 (First overall) – The race went really well for us. It was a nice, smooth day, which was really good. We were just trying to keep ... Read More

Official Finishers BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500

May 29-June 2–482.97 miles–Ensenada, Baja California, MexicoTOTAL STARTERS: 254, TOTAL FINISHERS: 169 (66.54 percent)(text prepared by Dominic Clark, results processed by Cindy Clark)(Following completed data tracking review)Pro Cars, Trucks & UTVs(Number, driver/rider of record/additional drivers and/or Navigators/riders, vehicle, engine) SCORE ... Read More

Price new king of BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—After a week full of adventures and unique moments in the magical deserts of Baja California, Team Australia of Toby Price, 36, Australia, along with Paul Weel, 45, Australia, was officially named the overall winner of the ... Read More

Price, Ampudia, Polvoorde, top qualifiers

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization this year, the top three Method Race Wheels qualifiers Thursday among over 260 racers expected to start Saturday’s BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 ... Read More

Cameron Steele and Yokohama Join Forces

Yokohama Tire announced today that Cameron Steele and his Desert Assassins team are rejoining Team Yokohama. The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Famer and action sports commentator began his career as a kid in the mid-’80s competing on Yokohama and last ... Read More

Expanded Entry List

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Entering three days of on-site racer registration this week in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, 247 total vehicles so far have officially entered Saturday’s BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500. Continuing its sixth decade of SCORE International ... Read More

Menzies will be out to defend his SCORE Trophy Truck crown

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Bryce Menzies is on fire. He is the current champion of the SCORE Trophy Truck, also the winner of the last SCORE Baja 500 in the premier class of desert racing, making him the rival to beat ... Read More

‘Los Terribles’ looking to end their ‘jinx’

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Since 1996, Las Vegas’ Terrible Herbst Motorsports have successfully raced in the SCORE Trophy Truck division, but have fallen short of winning either the SCORE Baja 1000 or the SCORE Baja 500 in the marquee racing division ... Read More

Hook/Norman duo set for SCORE Baja 500

PALM BEACH, Fla.—Going from the majestic deserts in Baja California, Mexico to the glamorous waters off South Florida, USA, World Champion off-shore powerboat racer Nigel Hook is teaming up with desert-racing champion Roger Norman to run a desert race and ... Read More

Starting draw results for SCORE Baja 500

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Mexican National Arutro Salas Jr will be the first motorcycle to leave the start line next Saturday at the legendary BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500. Most of the start positions were determined by the finishing order ... Read More

Grand Marshal: Rodrigo Ampudia Sr.

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 Mashal for this year’s BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500, SCORE announced recently. ... Read More

Pre-running opens for the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500 at 8 a.m. PT Saturday

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—To talk about the SCORE Baja 500 is to talk about a legendary desert racing event that has attracted hundreds of thousands of adventurers from all over the world, something that will happen again this year. The ... Read More

Fabulous Flashback!

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico (June 3, 2023)—‘Celebrating 50 Years of SCORE Desert Racing Excellence’ in 2023, Las Vegas’ super star desert racer Bryce Menzies returned to the winner’s circle June 3-in his favorite desert race, the BFGoodrich Tires 55th SCORE ... Read More

Vildosola Racing looking for more at upcoming 56th SCORE Baja 500

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Mexico’s Vildósola surname is synonymous with respect, championships, and victories in SCORE Baja desert racing. Obviously, they are the great favorites of Mexican fans in the 2024 SCORE Desert World Championship. From Mexicali, Baja California, Gustavo ... Read More

BFGoodrich Tires Introduces New All-Terrain T/A KO3

BFGoodrich Tires introduced its next evolution of its Terrain Family of tires, the new All-Terrain T/A KO3. According to the company, the new KO3 tire was built from the performance of the company's All-Terrain T/A KO2 tire and features the ... Read More

SCORE Fabulous Flashback – 2004

ENSENADA, Mexico—(June 5, 2004)—Honolulu’s Alan Pflueger, a relative newcomer to desert racing, overcame a bevy of veteran challengers June 5, 2004 to become the overall four-wheel vehicle champion and Southern California's Steve Hengeveld and Johnny Campbell earned an equally hard-fought ... Read More

2024 Manufacturer Point Leaders

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Following the season-opening King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 in late March, five prominent companies are leading their respective divisions in the SCORE Manufacturer Point Standings after Round 1 of the four-race 2024 SCORE World Desert ... Read More

Entries Growing for the BFGoodrich 56th SCORE Baja 500

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Ensenada, the ‘Desert Racing Capital of the World,’ returns as the next venue for the four-race 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship. Round 2 will be the BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500, the second oldest and a ... Read More

Fox Factory Edition 2024 Chevrolet Silverado

The Fox Factory Edition Chevrolet Silverado is a result of a collaboration between Fox Factory Powered Vehicle Division and offroad industry leaders like FOX, Method Race Wheels, BF Goodrich, Baja Kits, ARB, RCV, and more. The Silverado offers next-level aftermarket ... Read More

First SCORE Baja 500

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – To everything there is a beginning and the launch of SCORE International’s remarkable history in Mexico came on July 26, 1974 when what has become the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization was asked to take ... Read More

Thor Herbst sitting on top of SCORE Overall Points

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Racing all four times in Baja California, Mexico, for the ninth consecutive year, the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship started in the best way for Thor Herbst, who is the SCORE Overall point leader with 134 points, ... Read More

Polaris Introduces Gen 2 RZR Pro R UTV

The Gen 2, according to Polaris, is the iteration that boasts an all-new one-piece chassis, a stronger, stiffer frame, a wide range of bodywork upgrades, and new and enhanced electronic componentry. The collective upgrades are the results of ongoing testing, ... Read More

Dominic Clark retires after 40 years in SCORE Media Operations

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico—Dominic Clark, a Nevada native who has spent over 50 years as a Southern Nevada sports marketing executive, is officially retiring from the industry as he has resigned his independent-contractor position of Media Operations Director for SCORE ... Read More

King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250

Pro Cars, Trucks & UTVs SCORE TROPHY TRUCK (Unlimited Custom Trucks)ALAN AMPUDIA, No. 10 (First in class. First overall. Alan Ampudia drove solo.) - -It went really well. We had no problems at all. We kept it moving. We only had ... Read More

KING SHOCKS 37th SCORE San Felipe 250

SCORE TROPHY TRUCK (Unlimited Custom Trucks including Builder)—(30 Starters, 21 Finishers)—1. 10 Alan Ampudia, 33, Ensenada, Mexico/Aaron Ampudia, 31, Ensenada, Mexico, Ford Raptor (Mason), 4:02:21(70.71 miles per hour); 2. 83 Luke McMillin, 31, San Diego, Chevy 1500 (Mason), 4:11:05; 3. ... Read More

Alan Ampudia wins Overall, SCORE Trophy Truck

SAN FELIPE, Baja California, Mexico – Moving up one spot from last year’s finish, Mexico’s popular Alan Ampudia rocked Mexico’s Northern Baja desert and rolled to an extremely impressive victory, start as the fastest qualifier roared and roared some more, ... Read More

276 ENTRIES FOR KING SHOCK'S 37TH SCORE SAN FELIPE 250

Launching the sixth decade of SCORE International this year, the opener of the four-race 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship is being held over a technical, rugged race course around much of the Northern part of the majestic Baja California peninsula. ... Read More

Method Race Wheel Top Qualifier Results

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization this year, the top three Method Race Wheels qualifiers Thursday among over 270 racers expected to start Saturday’s King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 were ... Read More

Star Stream and SCORE Hit New Levels!

SCORE World Desert Championship Live streaming for 2024 is going to hit new levels! SCORE will be broadcasting in-car footage from racers that are equipped with Star Stream as part of SCORE's live race coverage. Our relationship with @starstreampro for ... Read More

Jimco and Fastball Racing Join Forces with Rob MacCachren

SANTEE, CALIF. (March 18, 2024) – Created as a joint effort between Jimco Racing, Fastball Racing and MacCachren Motorsports and a host of top-tier partners, off-road racing’s most accomplished driver will pilot a factory Jimco all-wheel drive Trophy-Truck for entire ... Read More

Nearly 270 racers in Baja for SCORE San Felipe 250

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization this year, looking to add another trophy to his record-setting class win total, SoCal’s veteran age-group champion motorcycle racer Jim O’Neal, will help lead ... Read More

Expanded Entry List for this week's King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250

SAN FELIPE, Baja California, Mexico—Entering on-site racer registration this week in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico, 253 total vehicles have officially entered Saturday’s King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250. Launching the sixth decade of SCORE International this year, ... Read More

Ortiz draws first motorcycle start for 37th SCORE San Felipe 250

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – While qualifying will be held next Thursday for the marquee SCORE Trophy Truck, SCORE TT Legend, and Trophy Truck Spec classes, a drawing was held to determine starting positions in all other classes this week ... Read More

39 SCORE Trophy Trucks ready for 37th SCORE San Felipe 250

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization this year, the top 19 finishers from last year including All-Universe SCORE desert racers Rob MacCachren, Luke McMillin, and Bryce Menzies, 39 SCORE Trophy ... Read More

Creel tops latest new entries for 37th SCORE San Felipe 250

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization this year, pre-running opened Saturday at 8 a.m. PT on the unique 285.69-mile race course for this month’s King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe ... Read More

Eli Yee tops latest entries for SCORE San Felipe 250

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade this year as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization, the latest new entries for the this month’s season-opening King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250, include Phil Blurton, Matt Burroughs, Lawrence ... Read More

Flashback-'The Luke' wins 2023 SCORE San Felipe 250

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization in 2024, SCORE International is preparing diligently for this month’s season-opening King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250. Round 1 of the four-race 2024 SCORE ... Read More

SYLVANIA Off Road Partners with SCORE International

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico, -- SCORE International Off-Road Racing is pleased to welcome SYLVANIA Off Road as the official lights partner of the SCORE World Desert Championship, the Premier off-road racing series. The SCORE World Desert Championship series, in operation for over 50 years, produces the globally known ... Read More

Mark Post Named GRAND MARSHAL for King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250

Grand Marshal for this year’s King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 will be SCORE champion racer Mark Post, a prominent businessman in Southern California and Las Vegas. Post, 65, of Las Vegas and Laguna Beach, Calif., has been an ... Read More

Olliges father & son entered for SCORE San Felipe 250

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade this year as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization, the latest new entries for the next month’s season-opening King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250, include Juan Carlos Salvatierra, Steve Olliges ... Read More

Big News for 2024

SCORE will hold qualifications for select classes at ALL 2024 races! Beginning at the San Felipe 250, Race Director Jose G. has announced SCORE will conduct qualifications for Trophy Truck, Trophy Truck Legends and Trophy Truck Spec classes at all ... Read More

New Entries for King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade this year as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization, the latest early entries for the next month’s season-opening King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250, include Cameron Steele, Wayne Matlock, Kristen ... Read More

WHAT MAKES AN OFF-ROAD RACER?

What is it that makes someone go through four races of nothing but preparation, logistics, and navigating through brutal courses that are hot, dirty, and very uncomfortable? It takes a special person who wants to race off-road at is it ... Read More

King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250

ENSENADA, Baja California, Mexico – Launching its sixth decade this year as the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Organization, earliest entries for the upcoming season-opening King Shocks 37th SCORE San Felipe 250, include Bryce Menzies, Jason McMillin, Tim Herbst, Thor Herbst, ... Read More

2023 SCORE World Desert Championship Celebration

We are now closing out the final tribute and celebration for the amazing 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship’s 50th Anniversary season. In this issue, we recognize all the efforts that those teams put forth to secure their 2023 Championship status.See ... Read More

A CALL TO WIN

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, ... Read More

FINDING A BALANCE

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 ... Read More

SLOWING DOWN FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP

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 ... Read More

QUEST FOR THE CROWN

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 ... Read More

HANGING-ON

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 ... Read More

THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION

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. Fuentes indicated that being crowned ... Read More

TWO VEHICLES, ONE CHAMPIONSHIP

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 ... Read More

CHAMLEE’S NINETEENTH

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. He says he owes ... Read More