Austin Weiland - Pro UTV Forced Induction

Austin Weiland

El Cajon, CA - #2954

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Can Am Model: X3 Engine: Engine Builder: Can Am Chassis: TSCO Transmission: Can Am

Biography

Austin Weiland made his mark on the SCORE World Desert Championship in 2022 with a dominant double-championship performance, capturing both the legendary Baja 1000 and the challenging Baja 500 class titles in Pro UTV Forced Induction. The 33-year-old El Cajon native conquered the grueling 1000-mile Baja peninsula race, cementing his reputation as one of the sport's elite competitors.

Weiland's championship run came during one of the most competitive eras in SCORE history, as the UTV classes have emerged as two of the most populated and exciting divisions in desert racing. His victories showcase the technical precision and endurance required to excel in the rapidly evolving UTV category, where turbocharged machines push the limits of off-road performance across Baja's unforgiving terrain.

The back-to-back championship victories highlight Weiland's versatility and consistency across both of SCORE's premier events. His success in the Pro UTV Forced Induction class demonstrates mastery of the high-tech, turbocharged machines that have revolutionized desert racing, delivering the speed and reliability necessary to conquer Mexico's legendary peninsula courses that have challenged racers for over five decades.

In SCORE Journal

FACTORY RACING RETURNS TO SCORE | March 2023 Issue

Polaris continues to play a major role in off-road motorsports with its continued support in the SCORE World Desert Championship Series, and with the recent development of a comprehensive RZR Factory Racing program that includes a factory purpose-built race-ready UTV. Read More

SHAKEN AND STIRRED | December 2022 Issue

As the competition gets tougher in the SCORE Pro UTV Classes, it became more difficult for any one team to make it to the podium at each of the four SCORE races this season. While a few racers remained somewhat consistent by getting on the podium in every race, it all got shaken up at the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, when more competition entered for this one race, and the tough course dealt a blow to some teams. Read More

RACING IN THE MUD | October 2022 Issue

For SCORE’s Pro UTV racers, the course before Hurricane Kay hit the area was much different than it was on race day. While the rain had stopped about a week before the start of the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, sections had been washed out or became muddy. Moto and Quad classes simply went around certain muddy areas, and the SCORE Trophy Trucks and Buggies simply had enough power and tire to blast right through them. So by the time the Pro UTV classes got onto the course, there were deep pits of mud, slush, and rocks dug up by the previous classes. Read More

Bummed by Bottlenecks | June 2022 Issue

Once all of the UTV classes left the starting line, they never thought they would be caught up in one of the worst bottlenecks so far in this season. The course up and down the Summit was narrow and once one vehicle got stuck, there wasn’t much room to pass for any of the many vehicles behind. Read More

The Moto Masters Return | December 2021 Issue

The SCORE 2020 Pro Moto Unlimited champions had not participated in the first three races during the 2021 SCORE season but returned to make the peninsula run at the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Read More

Shaking Off The Dust | December 2021 Issue

Moto teams came out in full force to take on the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. In all, teams had several riders to finish the entire 1226.35 miles of course, which started before dawn on November 18th, with some riders taking more than 48 hours to finish. Read More