Matt Cullen - Class 1

Matt Cullen

Long Beach, CA - #105

Biography

Building on decades of desert racing excellence, this veteran competitor continues to demonstrate his prowess in SCORE's most demanding events. Cullen's racing resume includes a notable victory at the 2012 SCORE Baja 500 in Class 10, where he teamed with co-driver Chuck Sacks to claim the checkered flag in one of desert racing's most competitive categories.

The Long Beach-based racer has consistently tackled SCORE's premier events, including multiple Baja 1000 campaigns where he's proven his endurance and technical skills across the grueling 1,000-mile peninsula run. His 2017 Baja 1000 performance showcased his determination, piloting the #105 Jimco-Chevy alongside an experienced crew including Chuck Sacks, Greg Ryan, Mike Lombardi, and Jim Harris to a solid fifth-place Class 1 finish in the 50th anniversary race.

Cullen's approach to desert racing emphasizes preparation, teamwork, and mechanical reliability – qualities that have kept him competitive in both Class 1 unlimited open-wheel competition and Class 10 racing. His ability to adapt between different racing categories demonstrates his versatility and deep understanding of desert racing dynamics. At 58, Cullen represents the experienced generation of SCORE racers who combine decades of knowledge with continued competitive drive in Baja's unforgiving terrain.

CRAZY ROLLOVER Action from today's 2017 SCORE Baja 500 Qualifying for Trophy Trucks, Trophy Truck Specs and Class 1 Buggies! This was the #105 Unlimited Buggy of Matt Cullen. Luckily the SCORE safety crew was on the scene and Matt's co-Driver who was handling qualifying duties is OK! #SCORE #Baja500 #Qualifying #AreYouReady?

 

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

#55 Overall and #5 in Class 1

2017 SCORE 31st San Felipe 250

DNF in Class 1