Edgar Cota - Pro Moto Ironman

Edgar Cota

San Diego, CA - #723X

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: gasgas  Model: ex450  Engine: gasgas  Engine Builder: Chassis: gasgas  Transmission: gasgas

Biography

Conquering the legendary Baja peninsula with relentless determination, this 28-year-old San Diego native has established himself as one of SCORE's most formidable motorcycle racers. His breakthrough 2023 season showcased championship-caliber consistency across the sport's most demanding events, capturing the Pro Moto Ironman class victory at the prestigious BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by K&N and dominating the K&N SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing.

Edgar Cota's remarkable 2023 campaign included multiple class victories that demonstrated his ability to excel under the most challenging conditions. His Pro Moto Ironman triumph at the historic reverse-course Baja 1000 from La Paz to Ensenada particularly stood out during SCORE's milestone 50th Anniversary season. SCORE Journal described his winning effort as "brutal but fun," noting how he "kept moving forward" through darkness, mud, rocks, and silt that defeated countless competitors.

Building on his proven track record, Cota has consistently earned podium finishes at the SCORE Baja 500, including third-place class finishes in both 2021 and 2023. His championship-level performances across SCORE's most iconic races have solidified his reputation as a rider who thrives when the competition is fiercest and the terrain most unforgiving.

In SCORE Journal

Six Men Conquer The Peninsula | December 2021 Issue

Only the toughest riders dare even consider taking on 1226.35-miles of the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts in the Pro Moto Ironman class. Yet, this race brought out 13-racers, half of which were not able to finish. Those that crossed the finish all said it was their toughest race yet. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO MOTO IRONMAN | July 2021 Issue

SCORE fans celebrated at Edgar Cota on the 723x GasGas when he crossed the finish line first in the Pro Moto Ironman class. SCORE officials thought otherwise, however, applying penalties that pushed his finishing position down to third place. Read More

THE MOTO TEACHER SHOWS HOW IT'S DONE | May 2021 Issue

A total of nine individuals took on the SCORE Pro Moto Ironman class and the brutal San Felipe course, and all of them finished the race. Leading them was Edgar Cota, a motocross instructor from San Diego, California who finished the course on the 723x GasGas EX450 he prepared himself. “It was rough. The track is really, really beat up, but all you have to do is get a flow,” said Cota. “Every time you get to a wash, you get some breathing time. You know the whoops are coming right after. I kept a cool head and enjoyed the ride. it was a perfect race.” Read More

CLASS IN SESSION | May 2021 Issue

Although this was Edgar Cota’s first SCORE Ironman race and win, the experienced rider ran the SCORE San Felipe 250 back in 2018 as a corider for another team. Riding since his youth, Cota liked the longer trail rides, and as he improved, and began racing in motocross. Read More

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World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2023 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by K&N

#92 Overall and #1 in Pro Moto Ironman

2023 K&N SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing

#59 Overall and #1 in Pro Moto Ironman

2023 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500

#103 Overall and #3 in Pro Moto Ironman

2021 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4-Wheel Parts

DNF in Pro Moto Ironman

2021 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#85 Overall and #3 in Pro Moto Ironman

2021 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford

#100 Overall and #1 in Pro Moto Ironman

2018 Lucerna SCORE 22nd Desert Challenge

#30 Overall and #7 in Pro Moto Limited