Sergio Gutierrez

Biography

A legendary figure in SCORE desert racing, this Mexicali veteran has established himself as one of the sport's most accomplished competitors with seven SCORE Baja 500 victories spanning from 1981 to 1991. His impressive resume includes class wins in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1990, and 1991, placing him among an elite group of multi-class champions in the record books alongside icons like Jim O'Neal, Rod Hall, and Ivan Stewart.

Building on decades of experience in Baja's punishing terrain, Gutierrez recently demonstrated that his competitive fire remains undiminished with a hard-fought third-place class finish at the 2020 SCORE Baja 1000. This podium performance in the world's most grueling desert race proved his ability to compete at the highest level against today's generation of racers.

The archives reveal his integral role in memorable racing moments, including co-piloting duties during dramatic weather conditions that tested racers' resolve and mechanical skills. His extensive knowledge of Baja's challenging courses, combined with proven race-winning experience, continues to make him a formidable competitor in SCORE's premier events, representing the rich tradition of Mexican desert racing excellence.