F A C T S H E E T:2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 500

SCORE MEDA CONTACT: Dominic Clark, 702.735.7123

May 23, 2008


F A C T S H E E T:

2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 500

WHAT:

40th Tecate SCORE Baja 500 Desert Race—Rd 3, of the five-race 2008 SCORE Desert Series

WHEN:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 29-June 1, 2008

WHERE:

Ensenada-Baja California, Mexico (65 miles south of U.S./Mexico Border at San Diego)

WHO:

Over 300 entries from 24 States and 9 countries (U.S., Mexico, Canada, France,

Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy and Japan)

COURSE:

TOTAL MILEAGE: 441.15 miles (4 checkpoints). Starts and finishes in downtown Ensenada on Boulevard Costero in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural, marking the first time this race has ever FINISHED on Blvd. Costero. Starting and finishing in Ensenada, this year’s tight and technical course will run in a clockwise direction for the third straight year. It includes a wide variety of terrain and over 100 miles hasn’t be run for over a decade in this race along with over 30 miles that has never been raced on in previous years., The course runs East to Ojos Negros area (race mile 40), South to El Alamo (rm70) then East and Northeast up over the 5,000-foot Summit (rm120), South into the Laguna Salada desert (rm 160) running parallel to the Sea of Cortez to Borrego (rm206) and then back Northwest, Southwest past the Mike’s Sky Ranch turnoff, North to near Valle de la Trinidad (rm268), followed by a West travel section, turning north, then East, North and back West for the final charge back into Ensenada. The first 42.6 miles will be used both outgoing and incoming. The course also includes the traditional 30-plus mile run along the shores of the Pacific Ocean from race-mile 314 to 344. There are a total of four pavement areas on the course, totaling less than 15 miles, with a maximum speed limit of 60 miles per hour.

Checkpoints: CK1-Santa Catarina, rm91.51; CK2-Borrego, rm206.11;

CK3-San Vicente Vineyards, rm304.16; CK4-Rancho San Antonio, rm398.53.

PRE AND POST RACE SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, May 29, 2008--(all times PDT)

Racer Registration, San Nicolas Hotel, 1p.m.-6 p.m.

Media Registration, San Nicolas Hotel, 2p.m.-6p.m.

El Vigia Meet the Racers Fiesta, Ventana Al Mar, 1p.m.-10p.m.

FRIDAY, May 30, 2008--(all times PDT)

Racer Registration, San Nicolas Hotel, 9a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Media Registration, San Nicolas Hotel, 9a.m.-5p.m.

Contingency/Tech Inspection, adjacent to San Nicolas Hotel, 10a.m.-6p.m.

Mandatory Racer Meeting, Cathedral Room, Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center, 7p.m.

SUNDAY, June 1, 2008--(all times PDT)

Posting of Unofficial Results-San Nicolas Hotel, 8a.m.

Competition Review Board-San Nicolas Hotel, 9a.m.

Awards Celebration-San Nicolas Hotel, 10a.m.

RACE DAYS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY/SUNDAY, May 31-June 1, 2008 (all times PDT) (Subject to change)

START/FINISH: In front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center on Boulevard Costero

Late Registration AND Late Tech, start line, 5a.m.

RACE STARTS: Motorcycles & ATVs-6a.m.; Cars & Trucks-10 a.m. (Approx)

CLASS STARTING ORDER: (M/C & ATVs--15-second intervals, Faster Cars/Trucks—30-second intervals, slower ones—15-second intervals)

Motorcycles/ATVs--22, 30, 40, 21, 20, 50, 60, 25, 24,SPTM/C>250cc,SPTM/C<250cc,SPTATV.

Cars/Trucks: TT, 1, 10, SL, 8, PT, 1-2/1600, 5, 7, 5/1600, 7SX, SF, SM, 9, 3, SPTTR, SPTCAR, 11, SPT UTV

TIME LIMIT: All vehicles have a 20-hour time limit to cover the course.

GRAND MARSHALL: Volkswagen has been selected as the first non-individual to be the Grand Marshall of the event. Volkswagen, which has powered a race-record 13 Overall 4-Wheel vehicle winners in this race, is also the Official Vehicle of SCORE International. Representing the manufacturer will be Clark Campbell, Motorsports Manager for Volkswagen of America.

SANCTION: Sanctioned and produced by SCORE International-Los Angeles CEO & President--Sal Fish;

VP—Paul Fish; Attorney/Mexican Liaison—Oscar Ramos; Administration--Sue Johnson

BLACK BOXES:

SCORE requires that special ‘black boxes’ is mandatory on all entries. IRC provides the ‘Black Boxes’ and tracking of each vehicles GPS data along with vehicle speed. Tracking of the race will be available online at www.racetheworld.net

SPONSORS:

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels/Bryant Petroleum-official fuel supplier, Bilstein-official shock, Instant Mexico Auto Insurance-official Mexican auto insurance, Slime-official tire sealant, and Red Bull-official energy drink. Associate sponsors are: Tecate Beer, Coca-Cola of Mexico, Las Vegas Events, Terrible Herbst Inc., Blue C Enthusiast Advertising, Kartek Off-Road, American Suzuki, SignPros, Fideicomiso, Proturismo de Ensenada, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products, and Advanced Color Graphics.

TOP RACERS:

SCORE Trophy-Truck: 1 Mark Post/Rob MacCachren, 97 B.J. Baldwin, 7 Scott

Steinberger/Mike Childress, 12 Brian Collins/Chuck Hovey, 77 Robby Gordon, 38 Garron

Cadiente, 4 Gus Vildosola Jr./Gus Vildosola, 2 Pete Sohren, 16 Cameron

Steele, 96 Bobby Baldwin/Larry Job, 39 Ron Whitton, 22 Damen Jefferies, 35 Robbie

Pierce, 84 Nick Vanderwey, 33 Chad Ragland/Steve Hengeveld, 8 Roger Norman/Larry

Roeseler; Class 1: Billy/Dave Gasper, Dale Ebberts, B.J. Richardson, Pat Dean, Armin

Schwarz/Martin Christensen, Robert Ross, Eric Chase, Armin Kremer/Adam Pfankuch,

Chuck Dempsey/Mark Levrett, Josh Rigsby; Class 1-2/1600: Dave Caspino, Adam

Pfankuch, Cory Boyer/Rick Boyer, Arturo Velazco/Able Velazco, Hiram

Duran; Class 3: Donald Moss; Class 5: George Seeley, Carlos Albanez, Kevin Carr;

Class 5/1600: Marcos Nunez, Mario Reynoso, Ernie Negrete, Jose Montoya, Tommy

Croft; Class 7: Dan Chamlee; Class 7SX: Rich Severson, Heidi Steele, John

Holmes; Class 10: Mike Lawrence; SCORE Lite: Rick St. John, Steve Mamer; Stock

Full: Chad Hall, Josh Hall, John Griffin/Jeremy Spirkoff,; Stock Mini: Rod Hall, Gavin

Skilton; Class 22: Robby Bell/Kendall Norman/Johnny Campbell, Caleb Gosselaar;

Class 40: Brett Helm; CLASSES 30 & 50: Jim O’Neal; Class 60: Donald Lewis;

Class 25: Wayne Matlock/Harold Goodman Jr., Danny Prather/Mike Cafro

CLASSES:

The Tecate SCORE Baja 500 Desert Race features 27 Pro & 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs. Class winners will be decided along with the overall race winner in Pro 4-Wheel, Pro Motorcycle and Pro ATV. Pro Class Descriptions:

Cars & Trucks

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks)

CLASS 1 (Unlimited single or two-seaters)

CLASS 1-2/1600 (single or two-seaters to 1600cc)

CLASS 3 (Short wheelbase 4X4)

CLASS 5 (Unlimited Baja Bugs)

CLASS 5/1600 (1600cc Baja Bugs)

CLASS 7 (Open mini trucks)

CLASS 7S (Stock mini trucks)

CLASS 7SX (Modified, Stock mini trucks)

CLASS 8 (Full-sized two-wheel drive trucks)

CLASS 9 (Short wheelbase, single or two-seaters)

CLASS 10 (Single or two-seaters to 1650cc)

SCORE LITE (Limited single-1776cc-or two-seaters-1835cc)

CLASS 11 (Stock VW Sedans)

STOCK FULL (Stock full-sized trucks)

STOCK MINI (Stock mini trucks)

PROTRUCK (Limited Production Trucks)

CLASS 17 (Modified, Class 3 Jeep Cherokees)

Motorcycles

CLASS 22 (250cc or more)

CLASS 21 (126cc to 250cc)

CLASS 20 (Up to 125cc)

CLASS 30 (Riders over 30 years old)

CLASS 40 (Riders over 40 years old)

CLASS 50 (Riders over 50 years old)

CLASS 60 (Riders over 60 years old)

ATVs

CLASS 25 (251cc or more)

CLASS 24 (250cc or less)

2007 TOP FINISHERS: 492 Total Starters, 283 Total Finishers

OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS :

1. Larry Ragland, Cave Creek, Ariz./Brian Collins, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2. Robby Gordon, Mooresville, N.C., Chevy CK1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

3. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

4. Mark Post, San Juan Capistrano, CA/Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

5. Josh Baldwin, Newport Beach, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

6. David Scaroni/Matt Scaroni, Heber, Calif., Ford-F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

7. Garron Cadiente, Mesa, Ariz., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

8. Todd Wyllie, New River, Ariz., Chevy C1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

9. Gus Vildosola/Gus Vildosola Jr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

10. B.J. Richardson, Las Vegas, Bunderson-Chevy (Class 1)

OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Robby Bell, Murrieta, Calif./Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif.,/Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hills, Calif., Honda CRF450X (Class 22)

OVERALL ATV--1. Danny Prather, Ramona, CA/Mike Cafro, Carlsbad,CA, Honda TRX450R (Class 25)

2006 TOP FINISHERS: 438 Total Starters, 221 Total Finishers

OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS :

TOP FINISHERS:

1. Brian Collins, Las Vegas/Larry Ragland, Cave Creek, Ariz., Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2. Alan Pflueger, Honolulu, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

3. Josh Baldwin, Newport Beach, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

4. Troy Herbst, Las Vegas/Larry Roeseler, Hesperia, Calif., Smithbuilt-Ford (Class 1)

5. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

6. Garron Cadiente, Mesa, Ariz., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

7. Bob Shepard, Phoenix, Chevy CK1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

8. Ed Herbst/Tim Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

9. Dale Ebberts, Canyon Lake, Calif./Ernie Castro Jr., Newport Beach, Calif., Jimco-Toyota (Class 1)

10. Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)

OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Robby Bell, Murrieta, Calif./Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif., Honda CRF450X (Class 22)

OVERALL ATV--1. Danny Prather, Ramona, CA/Mike Cafro, Carlsbad,CA, Honda TRX450R (Class 25)

2005 TOP FINISHERS: 345 Total Starters, 179 Total Finishers

OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS :

1. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Poway, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)

3. Jason Baldwin, Laguna Beach, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck

4. Mark Post, San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Curt LeDuc, CherryValley, CA Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

5. Damen Jefferies, Oak Hills, Calif., Porter-Chevy (Class 1)

6. Marty Coyne/Travis Coyne, El Centro, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

7. Tim Herbst/Ed Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

8. Brian Ickler, Poway, Calif./Steve Sourapas, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)

9. Corky McMillin, Bonita, Calif./Gary Arnold, El Cajon, Calif., Chenowth-Chevy (Class 1)

10. Brian Collins, Las Vegas/Larry Ragland, Phoenix, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Mike Childress, Wrightwood, Calif./Mouse McCoy, Santa Monica, Calif., Honda XR650R (Class 22)

OVERALL ATV--1. Josh Frederick, Moapa, Nev./Cyle Chislock, Murrieta, Calif./Levi Marana, Hemet, Calif., Honda TRX450R (Class 25)

2004 TOP FINISHERS: 300 Total Starters, 181 Total Finishers

OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS :

1. Alan Pflueger, Honolulu, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2. Troy Herbst, Las Vegas/Larry Roeseler, Hesperia, Calif., Smithbuilt-Ford (Class 1)

3. Mark Post, San Juan Capistrano, CA/Jerry Whelchel, RanchoSM, CA, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck

4. Jason Baldwin, Laguna Hills, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

5. Josh Baldwin, San Diego, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

6. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Poway, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)

7. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

8. Dan Smith/Dave Ashley, Riverside, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

9. Dan Myers, Newport Beach, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)

10. Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)

OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hills, Calif./Johnny Campbell, San Clemente, Calif., Honda XR650R (Class 22)

OVERALL ATV--1. Ruben Martin/Gilberto Santana, Tijuana, Mexico, Bombardier Baja X (Class 25)

DEFENDING CLASS CHAMPIONS:

A total of 21 of the 25 defending Pro class winners (2 classes had no finishers) from last year are entered so far this year, although five of them have switched classes. Besides Collins, Bell/Norman and Prather/M.Cafro, other racers who will be back to defend their class titles are B.J. Richardson, Las Vegas (Class 1, Bunderson-Chevy), Dave Caspino, Woodland Hills, Calif. (Class 1-2/1600, Lothringer-VW), Donald Moss, Sacramento, Calif. (Class 3, Ford Bronco), Carlos Albanez, Mexicali, Mexico (Class 5, VW Baja Bug), Jose Montoya, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 5/1600, 1600cc VW Baja Bug), Dan Chamlee, Summerland, Calif., (Class 7, Ford Ranger), John Griffin, Mission Viejo, Calif. (Stock Full, Ford F-150), Rod Hall, Reno, Nev. (Stock Mini, Hummer H3), Carlos Casas, Chula Vista, Calif. (Class 21, Honda CRF450X), Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif. (Class 30, Honda CRF450X), Brett Helm, Poway, Calif. (Class 40, Honda CRF450X), Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif. (Class 50, Honda XR650R). The five class winners from last year who have switched classes are: Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix (from Class 8 to SCORE Trophy-Truck), Lobsam Yee, Tijuana, Mexico (Class 10 to Class 1), Gus Vildosola Jr., Mexicali, Mexico (Protruck to SCORE Trophy-Truck), Ryan Penhall, Corona, Calif. (from Class 20 to Class 22), and Adolfo Arellano, Chula Vista, Calif. (from Class 24 to Class 25).

CROSSOVER/ CELEBRITY RACERS:

Among the crossover/celebrity racers entered in this year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500 are:

Robby Gordon, NASCAR Team Owner/Driver (No. 77 SCORE Trophy-Truck)

Armin Schwarz, 119 World Rally Championship starts (No. 108 Class 1)

Cameron Steele, TV Sports Announcer-Supercross, X-Games (No. 16 SCORE Trophy-Truck)

Jesse James, West Coast Choppers, star of old Monster Garage TV show (No. 54 SCORE Trophy-Truck)

Ken Losch, Indy Lights Team owner/driver (No. 253 Protruck)

Armin Kremer, champion German Rally racer (No. 121, Class 1)

Barbara Terry, national automotive journalist (No. 1209 SCORE Lite)

Timmy Weigand, national motocross veteran (No. 13x, Class 22)

Brent Harden, 2006 AMA District 37 Enduro Series champion (No. 8x, Class 22)

FEMALE RACERS:

While there are numerous female co-drivers/riders, the 4 ladies who are driver/rider of record are: Heidi Steele (Class 7SX), Barbara Terry (SCORE Lite), Anna Jo Cody, leading a 4-rider all-female team in Class 20 and Trisha West (Sportsman Motorcycle <250cc class).

MEDIA CENTER:

Race day: Red Room Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center at Start/Finish Line

MEDIA CONTACT:

Dominic Clark, Doug Strauss, Bartt Davis, Paul Hanson, guests-San Nicolas Hotel, 011.52.646.176.1901