Matt Ferrato - SCORE Lites

Matt Ferrato

Simi Valley, CA - #1216

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: VW  Model: Buggy  Engine:   Engine Builder: Fat Chassis: Custom  Transmission: Dave Folts

Biography

Building on his championship pedigree in SCORE desert racing, this veteran competitor from Simi Valley continues to demonstrate his mastery of Baja's most challenging terrain. His crowning achievement came in 2017 when he claimed the SCORE Baja 500 class championship in SCORE Lites, showcasing his ability to navigate the grueling 500-mile course through Ensenada's unforgiving desert landscape against fierce international competition.

Throughout his career, he has consistently competed at the highest levels of SCORE competition, taking on legendary courses that have tested the world's elite desert racers. His championship run coincided with one of the most competitive eras in SCORE history, when the series attracted 404 entries from 44 U.S. states and 28 countries for the prestigious Baja 1000 finale.

Known for his technical precision and strategic race management, he has earned respect among his peers for his ability to maintain competitive pace while preserving equipment over the marathon distances that define SCORE desert racing. His consistent presence in the sport's most demanding classes demonstrates both his driving skill and his deep understanding of the unique challenges presented by Baja California's rugged terrain, making him a formidable competitor in any SCORE event.

In SCORE Journal

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

THE WISDOM TO WIN | May 2021 Issue

In SCORE Lites, Scott Wisdom in the 1221 car, teamed up with family members Brady and Jacob Wisdom, and Brian O’Dor, to take the class win. “It was typical San Felipe – rough,” said Wisdom. “Luckily, the car suspension was working really well. We pushed hard through the whoops. Even down on horsepower as we hurt the motor, we were able to pull it off. We are happy about that. We are going for the SCORE Championship this year.” Read More

Sponsored by:

Dirt Digits, Radar Tires, The Hollywood Way, Dirt Digits, Radar Tires, The Hollywood Way,  

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2022 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

DNF in SCORE Lites

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

#66 Overall and #1 in SCORE Lites

2021 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

DNF in SCORE Lites

2021 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford

#70 Overall and #2 in SCORE Lites

2018 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 500

#118 Overall and #6 in SCORE Lites

2017 SCORE Baja 500

#66 Overall and #1 in SCORE Lites