Armando Garcia - Class 1/2-1600

Armando Garcia

Ensenada, BC - #1628

Biography

A veteran of Baja's unforgiving desert terrain, this accomplished racer has spent decades mastering the art of VW-powered endurance racing across Mexico's most challenging courses. His impressive fifth-place finish in the Class 1/2-1600 division at the historic 50th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 demonstrated his exceptional skill and determination, completing the grueling 1,134-mile course from Ensenada to La Paz in just over 31 hours behind the wheel of his Penhall-chassis machine.

Racing alongside co-drivers L. Orozco, Armando Valles, O. Valles, and F. Almaraz, Garcia showcased the teamwork and strategic driving that has defined his career in one of motorsport's most demanding disciplines. His ability to navigate the technical rock sections, vast desert expanses, and treacherous mountain passes that characterize the Baja Peninsula has earned him respect among the international racing community.

Based in the heart of Baja California's racing culture, Garcia represents the passionate spirit of Mexican desert racing, where local knowledge and mechanical expertise combine with raw determination to conquer some of the world's most challenging off-road terrain in the legendary SCORE championship series.

 

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2018 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 500

#146 Overall and #8 in Class 1/2-1600

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

#85 Overall and #5 in Class 1/2-1600