Francisco Septien - Pro Moto 40

Francisco Septien

Ensenada, BC - #411X

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Honda Model: CRF 450x Engine: Honda Engine Builder: Chassis: Honda Transmission: Honda

Biography

Dominating the 2024 SCORE season with an unprecedented sweep of the desert racing's most prestigious events, Francisco Septien has cemented his status as one of Pro Moto 40's most formidable competitors. The 50-year-old Ensenada native captured class victories at the 2024 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000, 2024 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500, and 2024 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250, demonstrating championship-caliber consistency across the sport's most demanding tests.

This remarkable season builds upon Septien's proven mastery of SCORE's marquee events, where he has established himself as a multiple-time class champion. His impressive résumé includes Pro Moto 40 victories at both the legendary SCORE Baja 1000 and historic SCORE Baja 500 in 2024, 2020, and 2019, showcasing his ability to excel in the world's premier desert races year after year.

Racing from his home base in Ensenada, the heart of Baja California's desert racing culture, Septien brings intimate knowledge of the challenging terrain that has made him a four-time SCORE class winner. His consistent performance across multiple seasons demonstrates the technical skill and mental fortitude required to compete at the highest levels of international desert racing.

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In SCORE Journal

THE EARLY RISERS | October 2022 Issue

On the early morning start of the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, a line nearly 1/8-mile-long of moto and quad racers prepare themselves for the long 393.8-mile journey ahead of them. The dark is only illuminated by the large SCORE LED board that counts down the seconds for racers to begin the race off the Boulevard Costero, in front of the Riveria Pacifico Cultural Center in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Their minds are all focused on getting to their next stop along the course in good time, avoiding the rocks, deep silt, ruts, and other competitors that may prevent them from getting there in the fastest time possible. Read More

Pro Moto Class Riders Team-Up | December 2021 Issue

The 308x team of Greg Bardonnex had its share of experienced top-class riders in it, including Francisco Septien, Shane Esposito, and Shane Shorno, along with coriders James Justin Shultz, Sean Kepler, Morgan Crawford, and Chris Brown, who also contributed to the team’s eventual SCORE Pro Moto 30 class win. Read More

An Exhausting Ride | October 2020 Issue

It was obvious the heat would be a big factor for any motorcycle or quad racer at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500. Nevertheless, those who were brave enough came out to compete among some of the best riders in the world. Read More

The Iron-Riders | August 2020 Issue

Riding for 36+ hours on a dirt bike is the hardest way to win a SCORE race, but just ask any SCORE Pro Moto Ironman competitor, and they'll tell you they do Read More

Going the Distance Alone | August 2020 Issue

Francisco Septien began training for the Pro Moto Ironman Class in the 2014 SCORE Baja 1000 almost immediately after he attended the SCORE Baja 500 that same year. It was at the June race Francisco decided he wasn't getting any younger and had to do the "1000" solo that year or he likely would never do it. "One of my idols, when I was very young, was Ivan "Ironman" Stewart, and I have always had a lot of respect for those racing solo in their classes (trucks, buggies, or bikes) in the past or now in the Pro Moto Ironman Class," said Septien. That year, the SCORE Baja 1000 was a peninsula run that stretched approximately 1,200 miles from the start line in Ensenada to the finish line in La Paz. It was a race that would require more than just an ordinary amount of preparation. It would require all that, and inspired dedication to doing it solo. Read More

Septien Regains Pro Moto 30 Dominance | December 2019 Issue

The 2019 SCORE season started badly for Francisco Septien, posting a DNF at the San Felipe 250, but he moved back to the top of Class 30 by winning the SCORE Baja 500 and Lucerna SCORE Baja 400. He and the 370x team again wanted to continue by finishing first in this race, but it began with team issues. â€œWe had a rider withdraw three days before the race, which left us to ride more miles each for our sections,â€ said Septien. â€œWe didnâ€™t pre-run that section so we got lost and it cost us some time.â€ Read More