David Westhem - SCORE TT Legends

David Westhem

Tahoe City, CA - #28L

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Ford  Model: Racer Engineering Ford Raptor  Engine: Chevy  Engine Builder: Patton Racing Engines Chassis: Racer Engineering  Transmission: GearWorks, Las Vegas NV.

Biography

Based in the scenic mountains of Tahoe City, California, this veteran desert racer has carved out an impressive legacy in SCORE's most challenging competitions. His crowning achievement came at the 2017 SCORE Baja 1000, where he captured the Class 8 championship in dramatic fashion, overcoming early mechanical setbacks to claim victory in the legendary peninsula race. Driving the #801 Chevy C1500 alongside co-drivers John Swift, Tony McCormack, and Randy Salmont, he battled through what he described as "the toughest off-road race I've ever been in" during his 150-200 race career.

The 2017 triumph marked his fourth Baja 1000 class victory, adding to previous wins in 1987, 1997, and 2003, establishing him among SCORE's most successful Class 8 competitors. His connection to the sport runs deep, having previously served as a GMC factory-supported driver before transitioning to privateer efforts. The 2017 victory held special significance as his return for the 50th anniversary Baja 1000, having previously won the 20th and 30th editions as milestones in his storied career. His consistent competitiveness was further demonstrated with a strong third-place podium finish at the 2018 Baja 1000, proving his enduring speed and determination in desert racing's premier events.

In SCORE Journal

Achieving Legendary Status | March 2020 Issue

It's hard for any current or former SCORE Baja racer to hang up their hat from competition completely. The SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class is an example of those racers who are 50-years of age or older and still compete at a high-level. With the class expanding during the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship season with seasoned veterans of the sport, and former class champions, the competition is about to get tough. Read More

Sponsored by:

GFO Prep & Fab, WES-K, VP Racing, SMS Motorsports, Patton Racing Engines, BFGoodrich Tires, Mac-West LLC., TJ Glidden Construction,  

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2021 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4-Wheel Parts

DNF in SCORE TT Legends

2018 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 51st Baja 1000

#37 Overall and #3 in SCORE TT Legends

2018 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 500

DNF in SCORE TT Legends

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

#62 Overall and #1 in Class 8