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BFGoodrich® Tires Debuts as Title Sponsor of the SCORE Baja 1000

On the 50th year of the epic desert race, BFGoodrich ups the ante with a $50,000 contingency prize GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 13, 2017 – BFGoodrich® Tires will be the title sponsor of the SCORE Baja 1000, running from Nov. 14 through Nov. 18, expanding the company’s long-term commitment to desert racing and the racers who challenge …

THE BATTLE OF THE BAJA

Colorado Springs, CO 11/18/14 – We have had several class wins in the Baja but the race is not something you ever really conquer. No matter how many times I race there, it never fails to drop my jaw. It has little to do with a typical American desert race, it …

Driven To Fight Cancer Truck Makes Baja 1000 a Course for Battling Cancer and Adds Podium Finisher Giveaway

Sponsor A Mile of Their Race To the Finish and Enter To Win GATEWAY, CO OCTOBER 8, 2014: The 2014 Baja 1000 has now become a course for battling cancer. You can sponsor a mile or more of the Driven to Fight Cancer Trophy Truck team as they take on …

Vision X - Baja 1000 - Wilson Motorsports Class 10

Vision X - Baja 1000 - Wilson Motorsports Class 10

Vision X Lighting Racers Triumphant at 46th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

November 20, 2013 – Algona, WA – Racers using Vision X Lighting outshine the rigors and darkness of the the 46th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 to claim multiple class wins and class championships. The grueling yet majestic terrain in Baja California, Mexico put 251 starters to the ultimate test of man …

Cameron Steele racing on Yokohama Geolandar tires at the 2013 Baja 1000

Cameron Steele racing on Yokohama Geolandar tires at the 2013 Baja 1000

Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Off-Road Racers Reflect on 2013 Season

Highlights include Cameron Steele’s early season win on YokohamaGEOLANDAR A/T-S® R tires FULLERTON, CA. – (Dec. 12, 2013) – From Nevada to Mexico, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) and the Desert Assassins off-road racing team covered a lot of rugged, dusty ground during the 2013 season, producing several highlights, some even historic. The Desert Assassins were …

King Shocks - 2013 Baja 1000

King Shocks - 2013 Baja 1000

King Shocks Dominates the SCORE Baja 1000

NOVEMBER 21, 2013 – The Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 held its 46th annual motorsport competition across the Baja peninsula and over a most treacherous journey through the wild deserts and into the untamed mystique of Northern Mexico. Known as the world’s most arduous non-stop off road racing event, the Baja 1000 …

Scoreville 2012

Scoreville 2012

46TH TECATE SCORE BAJA 1000 DESERT RACE LIVE DRAWING FOR STARTING POSITIONS SET TO TAKE PLACE AT 2013 LUCAS OIL OFF-ROAD EXPO ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, AT 3 P.M.

Nearly 300 Entries from More Than 20 Countries to be Announced and Official Race Course Map to be Unveiled POMONA, Calif. (September 11, 2013) – Celebrating all that is off-road, 2013 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will host the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Desert Race official live race drawing for …

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King Shock’s Drivers Conquer 2013 King of the Hammers

FEBRUARY 21, 2013 – GARDEN GROVE, CA – After a relatively short life span of existence, the annual King of the Hammers (KOH) Ultra4 Race has quickly garnered international recognition with the likes of Baja 1000 and Dakar as being the toughest off road race in the world. A contributing …

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2012 FOX off-road desert championships push and test limits of man and machine

Athletes who took victories in limited open-wheeled cars and big V8-powered trucks say winning races has become more about intense full-speed, all-out racing. EL CAJON, Calif. — While no one would ever call off-road desert racing easy, its evolution has seen the races become more challenging and strenuous on both the drivers …

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Joe Bacal and Lexus Capture Second Consecutive SCORE Baja 1000 “Peninsula Run” Victory

Bacal Solos the 1,122-Mile Race Distance Virtually Trouble Free LA PAZ, Mexico (November 21, 2012) – For the second time in three racing seasons, Joe Bacal drove his Lexus LX 570 to the Stock Full-class victory over the punishing 1,122-mile “peninsula” course in the 45th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 on Saturday. …

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MasterCraft Racing Wins The Battle Against The Desert, But Baja Wins The War

“Every mile of every race there are situations that can end your day,” Rob MacCachren reflects from La Paz. “Crashes, fires, booby traps… Baja demonstrates this every year.” With 1121 treacherous miles to cover in the 45th Annual SCORE Baja 1000 and three dozen Trophy Trucks fighting to etch their names …

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FOX® athletes Jesse Jones and Bryce Menzies join forces at the 45th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Jessie and Bryce will share driving duties of Jones’ FOX Offroad Racing Trophy Truck that will be eighth off the line in their class. SANTEE, Calif. – FOX—the industry-leading ride dynamics company—sponsored athletes Jesse Jones and Bryce Menzies are teaming up once again in Baja. They first teamed up at the 2012 Baja 500 sharing …

Julian Hard Cider HERO Racing Enters the Baja 1000

This coming November 14-17, the HERO Racing team (HELPING EVERYONE REACH OUT) is entered into the most grueling off-road race in the world, The SCORE International Baja 1000. What makes the HERO Racing team different than any other is that one of our 3 race bikes is the first all-amputee …

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Torchmate Racing Shaffer-Motorsports Finishes 2nd in 2011 Baja 1000

OAKLAND, CA NOVEMBER 29, 2011 Torchmate Racing Shaffer-Motorsports team car #401 finished second in class at the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 after completing 705 miles with an official time of 24 hours and 40 minutes through the most grueling terrain in Baja. With only 10 minutes separating them from the leader, …

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Roger Norman Never Gives up at Baja 1000

RENO, NV NOVEMBER 30, 2011 – Roger Norman #8 Wide Open Excursions, Crystal Bay Casino Trophy Truck has always finished the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, and the 2011 race was no different. After fighting multiple setbacks, where many would have called the race, Norman persevered to get to the finish …

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Kane Fraser Pilots UTV 1802 into Baja 1000 Internet History

NOVEMBER 29, 2011 Kane Fraser, a paraplegic, decided to take on the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 in a Polaris RZR XP 900 after watching Dust to Glory multiple times and being inspired by the Man in Motion, Rick Hansen. “This was our first Baja 1000, our first time racing, and …

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THR / Bonanza Plumbing / Kawasaki / Monster Energy / Precision Concepts Team Overcomes Challenges For Strong Finish At The Baja 1000

THR Motorsports / Bonanza Plumbing team rider and past Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 winner Robby Bell started ninth off the line on the Precision Concepts-prepped Kawasaki KX450F and was physically third on course after the first 90 miles of technical terrain. Bell then handed the bike off to reigning Vegas …

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Terrible Herbst Motor Sports Overcomes All Obstacles For Top Ten Baja 1000 Finish

“When you are racing in Baja anything can happen,” Troy Herbst explained. “That is part of the appeal, but it sure makes it tough to plan ahead.” Troy’s No. 49 Terrible Herbst Motor Sports Ford was at the starting line for the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 when word came across …

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General Tire, Wahoo’s and Azunia Tequila Deliver a World of Possibilities to Rancho El Milagro

The fifth annual Baja Children’s Support Run raised $3,000 to buy supplies in addition to building a multi-media center for more than 40 orphans. Fort Mill, S.C. – Nov. 23, 2011. General Tire, Wahoo’s Tacos and Azunia Tequila, delivered an early Thanksgiving to some deserving orphans at the Rancho El …

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Team GT’s Jim Riley and Fellow Racer Kane Fraser Both Capture the True Spirit of the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

General Tire driver Jim Riley set his goals aside to help others in need. Canadian, and paraplegic, Kane Fraser races in first Baja 1000 to help raise money and awareness for the abilities of people with disabilities. Fraser seeks to raise $25,000 for the Rick Hansen Foundation. Baja California, Mexico …

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Rob MacCachren Wins The Battle Against Baja But Loses The War For The Season Title

While the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 was only 692 miles long this year, none of those miles came easy for any team. “In Baja you don’t necessarily race against each other,” explained five time Baja 1000 winner Rob MacCachren, “you race against Baja itself.” After conquering San Felipe to win …

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Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Racer Heidi Steele Wins Class 6 SCORE Championship

It’s the 4th title for Steele on Geolandar M/T+® tires FULLERTON, CA. – (Nov. 21, 2011) – Quite a week for Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racer Heidi Steele at the 44th annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 in Ensenada, Mexico. She won her fourth SCORE (Southern California Off Road Enthusiasts) class …

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Kent Kroeker Wins SCORE Tecate Baja 1000 in Class 8 on General Tires

Kroeker claims his second career Baja 1000 win. Baja California, Mexico – (November 20, 2011) After a lengthy delay, due to a jack-knifed passenger truck towards the start line, the Class 8 division headed out for their adventure in the desert with Kent Kroeker representing General Tire (Team GT). The …

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Marc Burnett Overcomes Injury to Finish Second at SCORE Tecate Baja 1000 in Class 6

Burnett doesn’t let broken collar bone get in the way of his Baja 1000 race. Burnett’s second-place finish marks third podium for Team GT. Baja California, Mexico – (November 20, 2011) In one of the most strenuous Baja 1000 races to date, Team GT driver Marc Burnett had to overcome …

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