Cuidad De Mexico, MX - #437X
Make: Husqvarna Model: FE 450 Engine: HUSQVARNA Engine Builder: HUSQVARNA Chassis: HUSQVARNA Transmission: HUSQVARNA
A formidable competitor from Mexico's capital city, Mauricio Santana has established himself as one of SCORE's most consistent podium contenders through his remarkable performances in the world's most challenging desert races. His breakthrough came with back-to-back second-place class finishes at the legendary SCORE Baja 1000 in both 2018 and 2019, demonstrating the elite-level competitiveness that separates champions from competitors in this grueling 1,000-mile odyssey across Baja California's unforgiving terrain.
Santana's consecutive podium appearances during the 2018-2019 seasons showcased his ability to master the technical demands and strategic challenges that define SCORE desert racing. His 2019 performance came during what SCORE Magazine described as a particularly brutal "Baja Challenging" race, where teams faced storm-ravaged courses and extraordinary obstacles that pushed both man and machine to their absolute limits. The fact that Santana not only survived but thrived in these conditions speaks volumes about his driving skill and team preparation.
Racing out of Ciudad De Mexico, Santana represents the deep Mexican heritage that runs through SCORE's DNA, carrying forward the tradition of Mexican competitors who have made their mark on the international desert racing stage.
All of the teams in the Pro Moto 40 and Pro Moto 50 classes finished the grueling race this year. Leading the Pro Moto 40 finishers was the 444x team of Jason Trubey with Chad Thornton, Paul Luce, Steve Tichenor, David Gass, Collie Potter, and Stephen Berger. The rain made the course better in some areas but the standing water was difficult,†said Trubey. “The bike was covered in mud for the first two hundred miles. We built a brand new bike so we can make sure to get to the finish. We put it on cruise control and rode our race. Towards the end of my section, the course was the best racecourse I’ve ever driven and the new trail that was cut after the rains were nice wet dirt and I could have ridden over it three more times. It was about as epic as it gets. I appreciate SCORE’s efforts to put on a great race with a different course. We have had a blast this year.†Read More
#71 Overall and #2 in Pro Moto 40
#67 Overall and #2 in Pro Moto 40