Biography

A true legend of SCORE International desert racing, Richard Epperson carries forward a storied tradition of Baja California competition from his Tucson, Arizona base. Following in the footsteps of iconic desert racers featured in SCORE's prestigious racing archives, Epperson represents the enduring spirit of off-road motorsports that has defined legendary events like the BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 for over five decades.

Desert racing in Baja California demands the same qualities that built champions like Richard Jackson and other hall-of-famers chronicled in SCORE's official racing documentation: unwavering perseverance, mechanical expertise, and an adventurous spirit capable of conquering the peninsula's unforgiving terrain. From Ensenada's technical sections to the brutal whoops that have deepened over decades of competition, Epperson tackles the same challenging courses that have tested racers since the sport's pioneering days in the 1960s.

Based in Arizona's desert racing heartland, Epperson embodies the grassroots ethos that made SCORE International the premier sanctioning body for desert racing. His commitment to competing in Mexico's most demanding off-road events continues the rich tradition of American racers who've made the pilgrimage south to test themselves against Baja's legendary challenges.