Biography

Building his reputation as one of New Mexico's most promising desert racers, this 28-year-old Rio Rancho native has been making steady progress through the ranks of SCORE International competition. Johnson's methodical approach to Baja racing reflects the evolving landscape of desert motorsports, where reliability and consistency often triumph over raw speed.

Coming up during an era when AWD Trophy Trucks began dominating the sport, Johnson has witnessed firsthand the technological revolution that transformed SCORE racing. His development as a racer coincides with the period when legends like Andy McMillin were establishing AWD supremacy, providing valuable lessons in what it takes to compete at the highest levels of desert racing.

Johnson represents the new generation of SCORE competitors who understand that success in Baja requires both mechanical preparation and mental fortitude. Racing out of New Mexico's high desert terrain has provided excellent preparation for the challenging courses of the Baja Peninsula, where finishing rates often tell the story of who truly understands desert racing's demands.

With his systematic approach to competition and growing experience in SCORE's most challenging events, Johnson continues building toward breakthrough performances in the sport's most prestigious races.