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MEDIA IMPACT UPDATE | May 2025 Issue

The 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship season opener is now in the record books. The King Shocks 38th SCORE San Felipe 250 set another record pace across SCORE Social media channels plus additional marketing assets that support the SCORE World Desert Championship race series, SCORE Sponsor base, the race teams. Read More

MAKING MOTOS GREAT AGAIN | May 2025 Issue

The headline for this editorial comes from SCORE's Moto Liaison Andy Kirker, as it is something we and SCORE have been dedicated to for a while. After diving into SCORE's history for more than 10-years now, motorcycles and the riders who propelled them down the Baja Peninsula are the backbone of what SCORE is today. Read More

REDUCING THE RISKS | May 2025 Issue

SCORE-International motorcycle racing has always presented thrilling yet challenging experiences for riders. The rough and unpredictable Baja, Mexico terrain demands a combination of skill, strategy, and safety measures to ensure the protection of participants. In recent years, SCORE International has implemented various tactics to increase safety. Some of these include increasing time gaps between the start of two and four-wheel vehicles and employing helicopters equipped with trauma surgeons. Read More

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A Guide to Race Week Livestreams

2025 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500 Livestream Schedule for Fans

DATE: June 4 - 8, 2025 | LOCATION: Ensenada, B.C., Mexico

2025 Method Wheels Baja 500 Qualifier.

Watch on SCORE-International.com, Facebook & YouTube.com or the SCORE App

Thursday June 5 - Qualifying Day

A great performance at the Method Race Wheels Qualifier at the SCORE BFGoodrich Baja 500 can put a team in a great postion to charge for the win. Don't miss the action as drivers push their vehicles to the limit, only to be knocked off the top spot and put to the back of the starting grid.. Don't miss the action!

8AM - Trophy Truck Spec Qualifying Runs : Austin "Fish" Farner calls the action with Nick Isenhouer.

12PM - Trophy Truck Qualifying Runs :

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Watch on SCORE-International.com, Facebook & YouTube.com or the SCORE App

8AM-5PM - Tech and Contingency with Rat Sult and Kevin Johnson!

Watch on Your Favorite

Watch on SCORE-International.com, Facebook & YouTube.com or the SCORE App

Saturday June 7 - Race Day

Fans in attendance will line the racecourse that stretches out through the Baja Peninsula desert, but millions of others can witness all of the race festivities in person, including the Method Race Wheels Qualifier, Tech and Contingency Day, and real-time coverage of the race, on SCORE’s Live Stream appearing on SCORE’s social media channels and website.Using Starlink satellite connections and a combination of in-vehicle, drone, and ground cameras, the SCORE Live Stream will capture all of the events with live leaderboard tracking with a full production team and studio.

3AM - Moto/Quad Start with Rat Sult

8AM - 4-Wheel Start Brandon Johnson, Wes Miller, Heidi Steele will be calling the action throughout the day.

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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 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. McNeil had started off the 2023 SCORE calendar by taking second place at the SCORE San Felipe 250. He had no real problems in that race ...

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“The last hundred miles were really exciting,” said McNeil. “He would get a flat, and I would get by him, then I’d get a flat, and he got by me, then at the very end, I basically had a tire explode about a mile from the finish, and that’s what lost that r

His 16-year-old son, Connor, will be partnering with the team for the 2024 season. “He’s already won some other races here, stateside, and now we’re going to see if he’s got what it takes for Baja,” says McNeil

QUEST FOR THE CROWN

Jason McNeil’s Run For A Championship Wasn’t Easy

By Mike Vieira / action photo by GetSomePhoto

McNeil had started off the 2023 SCORE calendar by taking second place at the SCORE San Felipe 250. He had no real problems in that race and battled against Christopher Polvoorde for the lead throughout the contest. “The last hundred miles were really exciting,” said McNeil. “He would get a flat, and I would get by him, then I’d get a flat, and he got by me, then at the very end, I basically had a tire explode about a mile from the finish, and that’s what lost that race for us.”

The SCORE Baja 500 and SCORE Baja 400 were both smooth, trouble-free races for McNeil, as he took first place in class in both races, managing to finish third overall in the 400.

It all came down to the SCORE Baja 1000, where McNeil teamed up with TT Spec competitors Elijah Kiger and Justin Davis, effectively taking them out of contention for the point title, but utilizing their great talents for a win that they all wanted. According to McNeil, Kiger started the race, and within the first fifty miles crashed and seriously damaged the truck. “It took us six hours to fix that problem,” said McNeil. “It was the whole front driver’s side suspension that was damaged.

We had to reconstruct that whole corner.” The team’s strategy of having another race vehicle at the ready to cannibalize parts off of paid off, and they got moving once again.

Kiger finished his section without any further problems and handed the truck over to Justin Davis. Davis was moving along well but then lost a seal in the cooling system in the middle of the night. By the time McNeil took over around mile 730, the team had nearly ten hours of downtime from the two repairs. “It was just a decision to finish the race at that point,” said McNeil.

They were locked in a battle with the Herbst team for the season title, and at that point thought it was out of reach. The Herbst team then blew an engine about fifty miles before the finish, putting them out of the race, and allowing the McNeil team’s 18th position to earn enough points to take the Class Championship and the Overall Truck Points Championship for the 2023 season.

McNeil expects SCORE’s Trophy Truck Spec Class to grow further next year, and he’s planning to be running every race, trying to defend his title. His 16-year-old son, Connor, will be partnering with the team for the 2024 season. “He’s already won some other races here, stateside, and now we’re going to see if he’s got what it takes for Baja,” says McNeil. SJ

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Gonzalez new SCORE UTVs Tech Director

Daniel Gonzalez, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, who has participated in the Dakar Rally and the SCORE Baja 1000, will take on this position starting from the 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia Gabriel@SCORE-International.com

Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico – The new era of SCORE International continues, with the arrival of Daniel Gonzalez to the technical director staff of SCORE, focusing on UTV classes, starting with the 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. He will bring his UTV experience to ensure the rules for each class are clear and to assist UTV drivers in the different races of the 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship.

Gonzalez new SCORE UTVs Tech Director

Daniel Gonzalez, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, who has participated in the Dakar Rally and the SCORE Baja 1000, will take on this position starting from the 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia Gabriel@SCORE-International.com

The new era of SCORE International continues, with the arrival of Daniel Gonzalez to the technical director staff of SCORE, focusing on UTV classes. Picture: GetSome Photo.

Gonzalez new SCORE UTVs Tech Director

Daniel Gonzalez, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, who has participated in the Dakar Rally and the SCORE Baja 1000, will take on this position starting from the 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia Gabriel@SCORE-International.com

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Gabriel Garcia Gabriel@SCORE-International.com

May 20, 2025

In 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship

Gonzalez new SCORE UTVs Tech Director
Daniel Gonzalez, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, who has participated in the Dakar Rally and the SCORE Baja 1000, will take on this position starting from the 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

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Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico – The new era of SCORE International continues, with the arrival of Daniel Gonzalez to the technical director staff of SCORE, focusing on UTV classes, starting with the 57th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. He will bring his UTV experience to ensure the rules for each class are clear and to assist UTV drivers in the different races of the 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship.

Gonzalez, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, has over 10 years of experience in UTVs as a driver and team manager. He participated in the 2024 Dakar Rally, completing all stages in the deserts of Saudi Arabia. He mentioned that his focus will solely be on UTVs, supporting SCORE’s technical directors, Dan Cornwell and Federico Montes, with rules and technical inspections.

During the 52nd season of SCORE International, SCORE President and Race Director Jose A. Grijalva welcomed Daniel Gonzalez, recognizing his passion and dedication to Off-Road. “Daniel is someone who loves this sport, it’s in his blood. Having him at SCORE is a privilege, as we always aim to provide the best support for our drivers, not only during the races but throughout the year, with the help of a UTV specialist like him.”

Part of Daniel Gonzalez’s duties will include inspecting the various UTVs in each class during the tech inspection at each SCORE International race for the remainder of the 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship, ensuring there are no technical regulation issues in the following classes: Pro UTV Open, Pro UTV FI, Pro UTV NA, Pro UTV Stock, and Sportsman UTV.

A major achievement in Daniel Gonzalez’s career was winning the SCORE Championship in the 2022 season in the Pro UTV Stock class, alongside the late Anibal Lopez, while studying in schools in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.

Gonzalez participated in the Pro UTV NA and Pro UTV Stock classes in SCORE International and was a member of the official factory Polaris Mexico team, an experience he considers very valuable. “I learned a lot during those years with Polaris. It was an-honor as a Mexican and Latino to be part of their Off-Road program, winning several races with different promoters of this sport, and focusing on contributing to the safety of participants.”

“I’ll be looking at all the points in the rules for each UTV class, working closely with the mechanics and UTV racers, not to change the rules, but to make the technical standards clearer, to see what can be allowed in each class. I’ll share this information with the racers so they can approach the tech inspection without any issues. Any doubts or questions, they can reach out to me by phone, email, or in person.”

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2025 SCORE SCHEDULE
     These are the 3 remaining dates of the 2025 SCORE World Championship, which will take place entirely in Baja California, something that will happen for the tenth consecutive year.
BFGoodrich Tires 56th SCORE Baja 500—
June 4-8, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
6th SCORE Baja 400—
September 10-14, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
BFGoodrich Tires 58th SCORE Baja 1000—
November 10-16, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
SCORE SPONSORS…
     Official SCORE Sponsors: BFGoodrich Tires-Official Tire and Race Title Sponsor, Ford-Official Truck and SUV, King Shocks-Official Shock Absorber and Race Title Sponsor, Polaris RZR-Official UTV, AutoZone Mexico, Official Automotive Parts Retailer, VP Racing-Official Fuel, Optima Batteries-Official Battery, Rugged Radios-Official Radio Communication, Sylvania Off-Road-Official Light, Method Race Wheels-Official Wheel and Race Qualifying sponsor, Lasernut-Official Custom Metal Fabricator, Wide Open Excursions-Official Arrive and Drive Company, Crystal Bay Casino-Official Casino.
SCORE Official Partners: MEXICO Secretary of Tourism, Baja California Secretary of Tourism, Ensenada Municipal Government, San Felipe Municipal Government, San Quintin Municipal Government, Ensenada Marketing Tourism Committee, San Felipe Marketing Tourism Committee, Ensenada Hotel and Motel Association, Proturismo Ensenada, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance, and Cruz Roja Mexicana.
     For more information regarding SCORE, visit the official website of the SCORE World Desert Championship at www.SCORE-International.com.

CONTACTO DE PRENSA DE SCORE: Gabriel Garcia, Gabriel@SCORE-International.com

20 de Mayo de 2025

En el Campeonato Mundial del Desierto 2025 de SCORE

González, nuevo Director Técnico de SCORE en Utv´s

El mexicano, quien ha participado en el Rally Dakar y la SCORE Baja 1000, estará desempeñando esta función a partir de la edición 57 de la BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 en Ensenada, Baja California, México

#Baja500

Ensenada, Baja California, México – La nueva era de SCORE International sigue, con la llegada de Daniel González al staff de Directores Técnicos de SCORE, enfocado en los Utv´s, a partir de la edición 57 de la BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500, quien aportará su experiencia en los Utv´s para que las reglas de cada una de las clases sean muy claras, así como atender a los corredores de Utv´s en las diferentes carreras del Campeonato Mundial del Desierto 2025 de SCORE.

González, de San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, cuenta con más de 10 años de experiencia en los Utv´s, como corredor y jefe de equipo, participante en el Rally Dakar en 2024, cruzando la meta de todas las etapas en los desiertos de Arabia Saudita, quien mencionó que estará enfocado en los Utv´s solamente, en apoyo a los Directores Técnicos de SCORE en cuanto a reglas y revisión mecánica, Dan Cornwell y Federico Montes.

En la Temporada 52 de SCORE International, el Presidente y Director de Carrera de SCORE, José Abelardo Grijalva, le dio la bienvenida a Daniel González, conociendo de su pasión y dedicación al Off-Road, “Daniel es una persona que ama este deporte, lo lleva en su sangre, contar con él en SCORE es un privilegio, pensando en darle siempre la mejor atención a nuestros corredores, no solamente durante las carrera, sino a lo largo del año, de la mano de un especialista en los Utv´s, como lo es él”.

Parte de las labores de Daniel González, será el revisar los diferentes Utv´s en cada clase dentro de la revisión mecánica de cada una de las carreras de SCORE International en lo que resta del Campeonato Mundial del Desierto 2025 de SCORE, sin que haya algún problema de reglamento en cuestiones técnicas, en las siguientes clases, Pro UTV Open, Pro UTV FI, Pro UTV NA, Pro UTV Stock y Sportsman UTV.

Un logro en la carrera deportiva de Daniel González fue el salir campeón de SCORE en la Temporada 2022 dentro de la clase Pro UTV Stock, al lado del fallecido Aníbal López, cursando sus estudios en escuelas de Ensenada, Baja California, México.

González fue participante de las clases Pro UTV NA y Pro UTV Stock en SCORE International, quien fue integrante del equipo oficial de Polaris México, experiencia que considera muy importante, “aprendí mucho en todos esos años con la empresa Polaris, fue un honor como mexicano y latino, el ser parte de su programa de Off-Road, ganando varias carreras con diferentes promotores de este deporte, y pensando en aportar al tema de seguridad de los participantes”.

“Ver todos los puntos en el reglamento de todas las clases de Utv´s, de la mano de los mecánicos y los corredores, no modificar las reglas, sino tratando de ser más claros con las normas técnicas, para ver que se puede permitir en cada una de las clases, pasarles esta información a los corredores, para que lleguen a la revisión mecánica sin contratiempos, cualquier duda o pregunta que tengan, me la pueden hacer, ya sea por teléfono, correo electrónico, o en persona”, afirmó González.

Historia de SCORE

SCORE International fue fundada en 1973 por el fallecido Mickey Thompson, y, un año después, bajo la guía de Sal Fish, hasta que él vendió la empresa el 20 de diciembre de 2012. SCORE sigue como la empresa líder dentro de las carreras fuera de camino. SCORE cuenta con diferentes categorías profesionales y Sportsmans de motocicletas y carros, sumado a una gran cobertura de programas de internet de sus 4 fechas en el Campeonato Mundial del Desierto de SCORE.

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CALENDARIO 2025 DE SCORE

Estas son las 3 fechas restantes del Campeonato Mundial 2025 de SCORE, que se realizará en su totalidad en Baja California, algo que sucederá por décimo año en fila.
Edición 57 de la BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500
Junio 4-8, Ensenada, Baja California, México
Edición 6 de la SCORE Baja 400
Septiembre 10-14, Ensenada, Baja California, México

Edición 58 de la BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000
Noviembre 10-16, Ensenada, Baja California, México

PATROCINADORES SCORE…

Patrocinadores oficiales de SCORE: BFGoodrich Tires-Patrocinador oficial de llantas y carreras, Ford-Patrocinador oficial de camionetas y todoterrenos, King Shocks-Patrocinador oficial de amortiguadores y carreras, Polaris RZR-Patrocinador oficial de UTV, AutoZone de México, Tienda oficial de refacciones y accesorios, VP Racing-Patrocinador oficial de combustible, Optima Batteries-Patrocinador oficial de baterías, Rugged Radios: Radiocomunicación oficial, Sylvania Off-Road: Luces oficiales, Method Race Wheels: Patrocinador oficial de los rines y de la clasificación de la carrera, Lasernut: Fabricante oficial de metal a medida, Wide Open Excursions: Empresa oficial para tours de Off-Road, Crystal Bay Casino: Casino oficial.

Socios Oficiales de SCORE: Secretaría de Turismo Federal, Secretaría de Turismo de Baja California, Gobierno Municipal de Ensenada, Gobierno Municipal de San Felipe, Gobierno Municipal de San Quintín, Comité de Mercadotecnia Turística de Ensenada, Comité de Mercadotecnia Turística de San Felipe, Asociación Mexicana de Hoteles y Moteles de Ensenada, Proturismo Ensenada, Instant México Auto Insurance, Cruz Roja Mexicana.

Para más información sobre SCORE, visita la página de internet oficial del Campeonato Mundial del Desierto de SCORE en www.SCORE-International.com.

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