Martin Rangel - Class 1/2-1600

Martin Rangel

Suprise, AZ - #1626

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Romo  Model: Custom  Engine:   Engine Builder: Pollos Racing Engines Chassis: Romo  Transmission: Negrito transmissiones

Biography

A tenacious desert racing competitor from Surprise, Arizona, Martin Rangel has carved out an impressive career in SCORE's elite off-road championship series, consistently delivering podium performances in the sport's most grueling events. His championship credentials shine brightest at the legendary SCORE Baja 1000, where he claimed second place class finishes in both 2022 and 2020, demonstrating remarkable consistency at the world's premier desert race that tests both man and machine across Baja California's unforgiving terrain.

Rangel's competitive excellence extends beyond the Baja 1000, as evidenced by his third place class finish at the historic SCORE Baja 500 in 2021, showcasing his ability to excel across SCORE's diverse race formats. Competing primarily in the Class 1/2-1600 division, he pilots his Romo-powered machine with the precision and determination that defines championship-caliber desert racing.

His multiple podium finishes at SCORE's most prestigious events reflect not just speed, but the strategic thinking and mechanical reliability essential for success in desert racing's ultimate tests of endurance. Rangel's consistent performance at the highest levels of SCORE competition has established him as a respected competitor among the sport's elite, representing the dedication and skill that exemplifies professional desert racing.

In SCORE Journal

BEATING BAJA | October 2022 Issue

One of the great opportunities in the SCORE World Desert Challenge is that it provides classes for a variety of vehicles. For some racers, the variety offers the chance for families to continue racing legacies that have lasted for several generations. For others, the four-wheel classes offer affordable options to conquer Baja and enjoy the efforts of winning. There was a lot of this spirit during the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels, where many participants in a variety of classes showed up to take on one of the tough Read More

UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS | May 2022 Issue

The fact that the course was a bit shorter in distance than the 2021 SCORE San Felipe 250, didn't mean it was any easier for the car and truck classes. Most drivers, when asked, described the 277-mile course as rough, full of whoops, and full of opportunities to get stuck. Nevertheless, car and truck classes came out in full force to take on the first race of the SCORE season, and to once again enjoy the fans being present to cheer them on. Read More

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World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2022 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4-Wheel Parts

#84 Overall and #2 in Class 1/2-1600

2022 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels

#88 Overall and #2 in Class 1/2-1600

2022 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#151 Overall and #6 in Class 1/2-1600

2022 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#103 Overall and #1 in Class 1/2-1600

2021 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#106 Overall and #3 in Class 1/2-1600

2020 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 53rd Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#92 Overall and #2 in Class 1/2-1600

2019 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 51st Baja 500

#120 Overall and #4 in Class 1/2-1600

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

DNF in Class 1/2-1600