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 Milagro (www.ranchomilagro.org) orphanage in Ensenada,… Continue reading General Tire, Wahoo’s and Azunia Tequila Deliver a World of Possibilities to Rancho El Milagro
Tag: SCORE International Off-Road Racing
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 – (November 23, 2011) While… Continue reading Team GT’s Jim Riley and Fellow Racer Kane Fraser Both Capture the True Spirit of the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
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 both SCORE races there earlier… Continue reading Rob MacCachren Wins The Battle Against Baja But Loses The War For The Season Title
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 title at the November 17-20… Continue reading Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Racer Heidi Steele Wins Class 6 SCORE Championship
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 2004 Baja 1000 winner maneuvered… Continue reading Kent Kroeker Wins SCORE Tecate Baja 1000 in Class 8 on General Tires
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 a broken collar bone as… Continue reading Marc Burnett Overcomes Injury to Finish Second at SCORE Tecate Baja 1000 in Class 6
Justin Davis Wins Baja 1000 and SCORE Championship in Class 1 on General Tires
Davis becomes the youngest Baja 1000 winner and SCORE championship winner at just 18 years of age. Baja California, Mexico – (November 19, 2011) In a grueling battle to the end, General Tire’s Team GT member Justin Davis won the Class 1 division of the 44th annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. At just 18 years of… Continue reading Justin Davis Wins Baja 1000 and SCORE Championship in Class 1 on General Tires
FAST-Aid Well Represented at 2011 Baja 1000
MESA, AZ – NOVEMBER 15, 2011: FAST-Aid will be well represented in Baja, Mexico at the 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 with many volunteers racing and chasing. “We would like to encourage everyone to remember to put your safety and that of your fellow competitors and chase teams first as you take on this epic adventure,” said… Continue reading FAST-Aid Well Represented at 2011 Baja 1000
Chris Ridgway Rides 10x in 2011 Baja 1000
APPLE VALLEY, CA NOVEMBER 15, 2011 – Amputee Chris Ridgway will ride the Baja 1000 on Honda 10x This Friday November 18, 2011. After mechanical issues at the 2011 Extremity Games, Ridgway will take the leg of the Baja 1000 that could be the most treacherous – the 200 miles at night. “I am antsy, I haven’t done… Continue reading Chris Ridgway Rides 10x in 2011 Baja 1000
General Tire Kicks Off Baja Race With First Annual Off-Road Street Fiesta at Papas & Beer
General Tire, Method Race Wheels and Monster Energy to sponsor the first annual event held Thursday, November 17 from 3:00 – 10:00 p.m. PST. Event open to the general public and will include driver autograph sessions, race truck exhibits, Takon Machine, and other activities for the entire family. Fort Mill, S.C. – Nov. 15, 2011.… Continue reading General Tire Kicks Off Baja Race With First Annual Off-Road Street Fiesta at Papas & Beer
Rockstar Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren Hopes No. 20 + No. 30 Equal No. 1 At The Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
MasterCraft Racing is employing some “new math” in their campaign to win a SCORE International desert racing season championship. 20 + 30 = 1 at the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 as No. 30 driver Robbie Pierce will park his Jimco truck and forfeit his fifth place starting position to share driving duties in the No.… Continue reading Rockstar Energy Drink’s Rob MacCachren Hopes No. 20 + No. 30 Equal No. 1 At The Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
Team General Tire to Storm the Desert at the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
The Grabber tire will be used by all six Team GT members during the 692.82-mile race. Baja California, Mexico – November 14, 2011. Team General Tire (Team GT) is ready to dominate the 44th annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race. The legendary race, held on the treacherous Baja Peninsula, will begin and end in Ensenada over… Continue reading Team General Tire to Storm the Desert at the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Drivers Set Their Sights on SCORE Baja 1000 Race
Heidi Steele is looking to clinch another Class 6 championship; husband Cameron shooting for a Trophy Truck win. Both racing on Geolandar® tires FULLERTON, CA. – (Nov. 14, 2011) – There’s plenty at stake for Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racing husband and wife team Cameron and Heidi Steele as they head to Ensenada, Mexico for… Continue reading Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Drivers Set Their Sights on SCORE Baja 1000 Race
Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Drivers “Steele” Show in SCORE San Felipe Race
FULLERTON, CA. – (Sept. 11, 2011) – It was an exceptional day for the Steele family and Yokohama Tire Corporation at the Tecate SCORE San Felipe Challenge of Champions, September 10, in San Felipe, Baja, California, Mexico. Husband and wife team Cameron and Heidi Steele put on a show with Yokohama’s Geolandar® tires. Heidi –… Continue reading Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Drivers “Steele” Show in SCORE San Felipe Race
Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Seeks Second SCORE San Felipe Win
Former two-time champion and current Class 6 leader racing on off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires FULLERTON, CA. – (Sept. 7, 2011) – Competing in Mexico has been extremely good for Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racer Heidi Steele. This year alone, she’s won the San Felipe 250 in March and was third in the Baja 500. Steele… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Seeks Second SCORE San Felipe Win
Time Penalty Drops Rob MacCachren from Second Place Overall Finish at the SCORE Baja 500
MasterCraft Racing wasn’t necessarily stunned however they were disappointed by the recent announcement that Rob MacCachren’s second place finish at the 2011 SCORE Baja 500 was stripped by SCORE International over a week after the race was completed. The No. 20 ROCKSTAR Energy Drink / MasterCraft Safety Trophy Truck is accused of stopping along Highway… Continue reading Time Penalty Drops Rob MacCachren from Second Place Overall Finish at the SCORE Baja 500
FOX sweeps Trophy Truck podium at SCORE Baja 500
Captivating thousands of fans who lined the race course of the 43rd SCORE Baja 500, FOX Racing Shox racers dominated the top three spots on the podium among the elite SCORE Unlimited Trophy Truck class. SCORE Trophy Trucks are the top class in desert racing featuring 800 horsepower racing across the desert at incredible speeds.… Continue reading FOX sweeps Trophy Truck podium at SCORE Baja 500
Rob MacCachren Hopes To Make It Two In A Row At Baja 500
Rob MacCachren is coming into this weekend’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500 with a confidence that some could mistake for arrogance, but only for those who don’t know Rob MacCachren. “Rob Mac” is quiet and unassuming off the race course, but once he puts his Impact by MasterCraft Safety helmet on he is all business. Such… Continue reading Rob MacCachren Hopes To Make It Two In A Row At Baja 500
Roger Norman Puts in Quality Pre-Run Time for 2011 Baja 500
2010 Baja 500 Motorcycle Incident Tim Nugent Has Full Recovery and will Co-Drive RENO, NV JUNE 1, 2011 – The Norman Motorsports team consisting of Roger Norman, Lance Clifford and Tim Nugent went to Baja last week to begin pre-running for the upcoming 2011 SCORE Baja 500 that will take place this Saturday. “We have… Continue reading Roger Norman Puts in Quality Pre-Run Time for 2011 Baja 500
Roger Norman Adds Tim Nugent to Baja 500 Deployment
2010 Baja 500 Motorcycle Incident Tim Nugent Has Full Recovery and will Co-Drive RENO, NV MAY 25, 2011 – Roger Norman and the 2011 Baja team is gathering at Norman Motorsports in El Cajon, CA for final preparations and training maneuvers before heading across the border to pre-run for the 2011 SCORE Baja 500. This… Continue reading Roger Norman Adds Tim Nugent to Baja 500 Deployment
FOX RACING SHOX DOMINATE SCORE Trophy Truck RACING
For the eighth time in a row at a SCORE desert race, FOX Racing Shox earned the top spot among the elite SCORE Trophy Truck class. With victory at the 2011 San Felipe 250, Rob MacCachren continued the winning ways of SCORE Trophy Trucks equipped with FOX Racing Shox. Baja 1000 Champion, Andy McMillin started… Continue reading FOX RACING SHOX DOMINATE SCORE Trophy Truck RACING
Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2011 Motorsports Program Gears Up
Tire maker continues with teams in off-road and ALMS, plus “eco-racing’ in the GT3 Challenge and GTC series FULLERTON, CA (March 15, 2011) – From rugged desert terrains to legendary tracks such as Sebring International Raceway, Yokohama Tire Corporation’s motorsports program will be in full swing in 2011. Once again, Yokohama will be involved in… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2011 Motorsports Program Gears Up
Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Wins SCORE San Felipe 250
Former two-time champion Steele and co-driver Rene Brugger come from behind to take Class 6 title on off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires FULLERTON, CA. – (March 14, 2011) – Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored Heidi Steele captured her first race of the season, winning the Class 6 title at the 25th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Wins SCORE San Felipe 250
Rob MacCachren Claims the Overall Win at the MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250
Rob MacCachren has long held a reputation for being a talented driver, the kind of “hired gun” you add to the team to guarantee victory. Yet despite over 175 event wins and 20 championships, his “hired gun” status also meant that he had never won a SCORE Trophy Truck race as the Driver of Record. … Continue reading Rob MacCachren Claims the Overall Win at the MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250