Biography

Rising from the challenging desert terrain of Baja, Jessalyn Sells has established herself as a dominant force in Class 8 competition, capturing multiple SCORE Baja 500 championships including victories in 2022 and 2018. Her most recent triumph came in spectacular fashion at the 2022 SCORE Baja 500, where she and co-driver Steve Sells piloted their Geiser-built Chevy Silverado to a commanding Class 8 victory, completing the grueling 500-mile course in just under 15 hours as the sole starter and ultimate winner in their class.

Based in Sun Valley, Idaho, Sells has proven her versatility across multiple SCORE classes, competing in both Class 8 and the 1400 Sportsman Unlimited Truck category. Her expertise in handling the legendary "Thunder Trucks" – Class 8 pickups that once reigned as the kings of desert racing before Trophy Trucks emerged – showcases her deep understanding of off-road racing's rich heritage.

The magazine coverage of her 2022 Baja 500 victory captured the pure satisfaction of conquering Baja's unforgiving terrain, with race officials noting "you could tell by the look on their faces that they were happy to have beat the Baja." This championship performance exemplifies Sells' ability to deliver when it matters most on racing's biggest stage.