Biography

Jorge Gutierrez has established himself as a formidable force in SCORE desert racing's Class 5-1600 division, demonstrating exceptional skill and consistency in the sport's most demanding events. The El Cajon, California-based racer captured the SCORE Baja 1000 class championship in 2021, conquering the legendary peninsula race that stands as off-road racing's ultimate test of endurance and determination.

Gutierrez's elite-level competitiveness was further validated with a hard-fought third-place podium finish at the 2023 SCORE Baja 1000, proving his ability to consistently compete at the highest levels of desert racing. His success in the world's premier desert race places him among an exclusive group of competitors who have mastered the unique challenges of Baja California's punishing terrain.

Operating in the highly competitive Class 5-1600 category, Gutierrez has demonstrated the technical expertise and strategic racing acumen required to excel in these purpose-built desert machines. His championship victory and subsequent podium performance highlight his evolution as a complete desert racer, capable of managing the complex demands of navigation, vehicle preparation, and race strategy across the brutal 1,000-mile course that has challenged racers for decades.