El Paso, TX - #1010
Finished #165 Overall in 00:00:00 Hours
Finished #56 Overall in 05:46:15 Hours
Make: Alumicraft Model: Alumicraft class 10 Engine: Engine Builder: Chassis: Alumicraft Transmission: DANZIO Performance
Building on recent success with a strong third-place finish at the 2025 SCORE San Felipe 250 in his No. 179 buggy, Mario Fuentes Zaragoza continues to establish himself as a formidable force in SCORE desert racing. The El Paso, Texas native has demonstrated remarkable consistency and competitive prowess across the sport's most challenging events.
Zaragoza's racing resume includes impressive podium performances at SCORE's premier desert classics. He earned a hard-fought third place class finish at the legendary SCORE Baja 1000 in 2020, showcasing his ability to excel in the world's most grueling desert endurance race. The following year, he backed up that performance with another podium finish, taking third place class at the historic SCORE Baja 500 in 2021.
His recent San Felipe 250 result demonstrates his continued evolution as a desert racing competitor, competing against top-tier talent in one of SCORE's most competitive classes. Known for his strategic approach and mechanical reliability, Zaragoza has built a reputation for delivering consistent finishes in races that claim many competitors. His combination of speed, endurance, and tactical racing acumen positions him as a driver to watch in future SCORE championship battles.
When you have a class filled with previous SCORE Baja 1000 winners and Class Champions, you know the competition is tough. Add in some champion racers from other classes trying out their hand in the top-level buggy classes, and you get an idea of how perfect the race needs to be for you to win. Read More
The technical and silt-laden course of the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts was slow going for many of the buggy classes. Except for a few that managed to avoid getting stuck in the silt, getting caught in a bottleneck, or hitting a rock that took them out of the race, only about half of the racers in these classes managed to finish the 466-mile course. Read More
It was obvious that during the 34th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford, the next evolution of the Class 1 buggy had now come of age. With these vehicles now utilizing larger 40-inch BFGoodrich tires, more powerful engines, and new drivetrains made to handle the power, vehicles like Reid Racing’s new Aluma Craft left the other 2WD competitors feeling a bit obsolete. Read More
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