Tomas Fernandez - Class 5-1600

Tomas Fernandez

Monterrey, Nuevo Leo, MX - #555

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: VW  Model: BAJA BUG 5/1600  Engine: VW  Engine Builder: MONTES MOTORES Y TRANSMISIONES Chassis: MEMOMAN FAB & PREP  Transmission: MONTES MOTORES Y TRANSMISIONES

Biography

Building on a storied career that includes championship victories in the legendary Baja 1000 and Baja 500, this accomplished Class 5-1600 racer has established himself as one of Mexico's most consistent desert racing competitors. In 2020, he conquered the grueling SCORE Baja 1000, claiming the Class 5-1600 championship after navigating over 1,000 miles of Baja California's most punishing terrain. His mastery of the peninsula's challenging desert courses was first demonstrated in 2017 when he captured the SCORE Baja 500 class championship, showcasing his ability to excel in the demanding Ensenada-based race.

That same year proved to be a breakthrough season as he also claimed overall victory at the SCORE Tijuana Desert Challenge Final, further cementing his reputation as a formidable competitor in the popular Volkswagen-powered class. Racing out of Monterrey, Nuevo León, he brings a deep understanding of desert racing's technical and physical demands to every competition. His success in Class 5-1600 demonstrates exceptional mechanical knowledge and driving skill, as the 1600cc VW Baja Bug category remains one of SCORE's most competitive and challenging divisions, requiring precise preparation and flawless execution across hundreds of miles of unforgiving desert terrain.

Sponsored by:

D3XTRA CAPITAL,  

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2020 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 53rd Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#85 Overall and #1 in Class 5-1600

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

#177 Overall and #4 in Class 5-1600

2017 SCORE Tijuana Desert Challenge Final

#1 Overall and #1 in Class 5-1600

2017 SCORE Baja 500

#124 Overall and #1 in Class 5-1600

2017 SCORE 31st San Felipe 250

#128 Overall and #5 in Class 5-1600