John Ramirez - Class 1

John Ramirez

Las Vegas, NV - #151

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Penhall  Model: Diablo  Engine: GM Performance  Engine Builder: GM Performance Chassis: Penhall Fabrication  Transmission: Transaxle Engineering

Biography

A legendary figure in SCORE desert racing history, this Las Vegas-based competitor stands among the most accomplished motorcycle racers in Baja 1000 annals with an unprecedented 11 overall victories spanning multiple decades. His remarkable career includes eight overall wins and three Class 21 victories, establishing him as one of the most successful riders ever to tackle the brutal Baja Peninsula.

Rising through the ranks from humble beginnings on a 125cc bike in the early 1990s, he developed into the sport's premier night rider, earning recognition for his exceptional ability to maintain blazing speeds in darkness while competitors slowed. His career highlights include memorable victories with factory Honda and Kawasaki teams, culminating in the dramatic 2014 Baja 1000 triumph where he overcame a 20-minute deficit to capture the overall win.

Beyond motorcycles, his versatility shines through a fourth-place Trophy Truck finish, demonstrating rare multi-discipline talent. Having competed in over 20 Baja 1000 races, he represents the gold standard of desert racing excellence, inspiring generations of racers with his technical precision, mental toughness, and unwavering commitment to victory in SCORE's most challenging events.

Sponsored by:

LIQUI Moly, BFGoodrich Tires, GARRET OFF ROAD RACING, ROBERTS AUTOSERVICE, AHM FACTORY SERVICES, EL BOTITAS, INDUSCO ROSARITO, IMS products, Nitro Mousse, STI, FXR, GAMBOA TOWIN, FRIGO SYSTEM BAJA, , JDP PERFORMANCE, BIRRERIA NEGRO DURAZO THRILL SEEKERS,  

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2018 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 51st Baja 1000

#137 Overall and #7 in Class 1