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A statement on the California 200 Lawsuits

2011-01-21T11:15:00.004-07:00

California 200 tragedy.

The results of a recent study conducted by a panel of experts was released today. The finding states that those killed and injured at the MDR Cal 200 should shoulder the major responsibility for the mayhem caused by the rollover of a race truck. The panel found that the spectators violated common sense safety standards by choosing to stand on the race course as the vehicles flew by at speed.

Statements that the driver should have slowed because of the proximity of the crowds were deemed to hold no bearing and were dismissed as reactionary. It was determined that the reason the mass of spectators gathered at that particular location was because of the thrill of watching the racers fly by at speed.

Furthermore, had a speed limit been in effect at that location or had the racers slowed voluntarily, the crowd would have gathered elsewhere. The truck that rolled and inflicted the injuries was NOT the first race vehicle through the incident site so the victims should have realized that their vantage point held the inherent dangers associated with spectating in such close proximity to high speed offroad racing.

Opinion that the driver should be held accountable were also dismissed as his actions were part of the racing competition and completely accidental while the spectators chose through conscious thought to stand in harm's way. While the driver was following all the rules set forth by both the BLM and the race sanctioning body, the spectators were not. Notices posted at the race course and on the promoter's website instructing spectator to remain at least 150 feet from the track went unheeded. Since the race course is defined as being 50 feet wide from either side of the course centerline, the spectators should have been much farther away than the five to ten feet shown on video of the incident.
The investigation panel, chosen from staff at the Center for Desert Activities was convened independently of any involved parties. The panel is made up of racing industry experts and media and have a combined 1000 years of experience.

In conclusion, the panel also found that because of the widespread coverage of this tragic event the likelihood of it being repeated in the US has odds of about a million to one.

SCORE Updated Point Leaders Story 3.30.10

2010-03-30T15:46:00.001-07:00

SCORE MEDIA CONTACT: Dominic Clark 702.735.7123

March 30, 2010

Robinson leads Class 1-2/1600

A. McMillin leads Overall & SCORE Trophy-Truck, D. McMillin Class 1

Point standings after Round 2 of five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series

Leaders include Udall, Matlock, Bre. Parkhouse, Caspino, Lawrence, Lopez, Carr and Bacal;

LIVE start draw for 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 500 on April 24 at MasterCraft Safety facility

LOS ANGELES—Third generation desert racer Andy McMillin continues to lead the point standings in the 2010 SCORE Desert Series but his competition got a lot closer after the recent 24th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250. McMillin, 23, is the SCORE Overall point leader as he leads the standings in the SCORE Trophy-Truck division for the five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series.

Starting the 2010 SCORE season off with an impressive victory in Laughlin, McMillin, of National City, Calif., where heearned his third career race win in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck class for high-tech, 800-horsepower, unlimited production trucks in his No. 31 McMillin Realty Ford F-150. In Round 2 in San Felipe on March 13, he split the driving with his father Scott McMillin and they survived mechanical issues to finish sixth in class to maintain his SCORE Overall and SCORE Trophy-Truck point lead with 134 championship points.

Round 3 of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series will be the 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 500, June 4-6, in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. The live drawing for the 28 Pro and 7 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs will be held on Saturday, April 24 at the new MasterCraft Safety facility in Santee, Calif., near San Diego.

Second in overall points and in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck standings is the San Felipe winner Jesse Jones, Litchfield Park, Ariz., who is just two points behind Andy McMillin in his No. 76 Ford F-150.

Third in overall points and in SCORE Trophy-Truck following a second in Laughlin and an 11th in San Felipe is Las Vegas’ Kory Scheeler with 123 points in his No. 51 RTR Motorsports Ford F-150.

With just 30 points separating the top 20 overall point leaders after the first two rounds of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series, the McMillin family actually has four racers among the top 11 point leaders after the first two races.

Mark McMillin, Andy’s uncle, finished 15th in SCORE Trophy-Truck and is tied for 11th in SCORE Overall points (with Class 6 point leader Dave Caspino, Woodland Hills, Calif) and sixth in SCORE Trophy-Truck with 112 points in his No. 23 McMillin Racing Ford F-150. Mark’s sons Daniel and Luke McMillin are also in the top 10 overall point leaders after solid performances in Laughlin and San Felipe.

Daniel McMillin, 22, finished third in the unlimited Class 1 in Laughlin and second in San Felipe to lead his class and is fourth in overall points with 120 in the McMillin Racing Chevy-powered Jimco open-wheel desert race car. Luke McMillin, the youngest of the McMillin racers at 17, finished fifth in Laughlin and second in San Felipe in Class 1-2/1600 in the new McMillin Racing AlumiCraft-VW and is tied for ninth in the SCORE Overall point standings (with SCORE Lite point leader Brent Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif.) and second in his class with 113 points after the first two races.

“My late grandfather Corky McMillin started McMillin Racing and our family has been racing in SCORE races since 1976 and whatever we accomplish is a direct reflection of the legacy that he built in his wonderful lifetime,” said Andy McMillin. “As a family and a team, we are following in his template and we are really firing on all cylinders right now. He would have been really enjoying this if he were alive, but he is always with us in spirit. We can’t help being in a race vehicle and not remember Grandpa.”

SCORE points are based on starting and finishing as well as the number of starters in each class and placement position in every race.

Fifth in SCORE overall points and second in Class 1 is another third-generation Southern California desert racer. Kory Halopoff, 26 of Orange, who has 116 points in the Letner Racing Tatum-Chevy following his class win in Laughlin and a 10th in San Felipe. After driving solo in Laughlin, he split the seat time in San Felipe with his normal teammate Harley Letner, 26 of Orange.

Tied for sixth in SCORE Overall points with 115 are Las Vegas’ Rob MacCachren, who is fourth in SCORE Trophy-Truck in the No. 20 MasterCraft Racing Chevy Silverado, and Cody Robinson, El Centro, Calif., who is leading Class 1-2/1600 with teammate Roberto Romo, Mexicali, Mexico, after their class win in San Felipe in a Romo-VW.

Four racers who have opened the season with back-to-back race wins to lead the points in their respective classes are: David Caspino, Tarzana, Calif. (Class 6, Ford Ranger), Kevin Carr, San Diego (Class 5, VW Baja Bug), Juan C. Lopez, Tecate, Mexico (Class 8, Ford F-150) and Joe Bacal, Anthem, Ariz. (Stock Full, Lexus LX570).

Besides Lopez, who has now won his class in three consecutive SCORE races, the other XXXX Mexican nationals leading the 2010 SCORE point standings as driver/rider of record in their respective classes are: Gustavo Avina, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 5/1600, VW Baja Bug), Elias Hanna, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 7SX, Ford Ranger), Eduardo Laguna, Mexicali, Mexico (Class 9, TRfab-VW), Eric Solorzano, Tijuana, Mexico (Class 11, VW Sedan), Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 30, Honda CRF450X) and Guillermo Berenqua, Mexicali, Mexico (SPT ATV, Honda TRX450R).

Among the other 2010 SCORE point leaders in car and truck classes after two races are: Mike Lawrence, Sunset Beach, Calif. (Class 10, Lothringer-VW), Dan Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif. (Class 7, Ford Ranger), Gavin Skilton, Anaheim, Calif. (Stock Mini, Honda Ridgeline) and Reid Rutherford, Montrose, Colo. (Class 7-2, BajaLite-Chevy).

With motorcycles and ATVs racing in the three SCORE Baja races, the overall motorcycle and Class 22 (open) point leaders after earning their first SCORE race win by capturing the overall victory in San Felipe is the Johnny Campbell Racing team of Colton Udall/Jeff Kargola, San Clemente, Calif., with 70 points on a Honda CRF450X.

Following their Class 24 ATV class win in San Felipe, leading the overall ATV points with 77 is the team led by Brandon Brown, Umatilla, Ore., who defeated a field of 17 class starters on a Honda TRX450R. Brown’s co-riders for this race were Jorie Williams, Longview, Wash., and Mike Kelley III, Edgewood, Wash.

Winning Class 25 open ATV class in San Felipe was the team led by rider of record Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif., to lead the class standings on a Honda TRX700XX with 66 points. His teammates for the season-opener were Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif. and Wes Miller, Fallbrook, Calif.

Among the other motorcycle class point leaders are the teams led by Adam Neuwirth, Los Angeles (Class 21, Honda CRF250X), Jason Trubey, Henderson, Nev. (Class 20, Honda CRF250X), Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif. (Class 50, Honda CRF450X), Louie Franco, Sherman Oaks, Calif. (Class 40, Honda CRF450X), and Donald Lewis, Marlborough, Conn. (Class 60, Honda CRF450X).

Competing in age group motorcycle classes, O’Neal was also a rider for the winning team in Class 60 in San Felipe. His two class wins added to his race-high total, bringing it to 12 class wins for the only racer who has competed in all 24 SCORE San Felipe races.

Recording their first-ever SCORE win in San Felipe, Chicago’s Rob Ransford and team lead Class 26 (utility ATVs) on a Can Am 4X4. His teammates are Tim Winiarski, Carson, Calif. and Joe Rice, Lominta, Calif.

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all car and truck class drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 25th consecutive year, a total of 23 drivers remain eligible after Round 1 of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series. Racers are also competing for the annual SCORE Off-Roadsman of the Year awards, including the MasterCraft Safety SCORE Rookie of the Year award.

This year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500 will also feature the special $10,000 MasterCraft Safety cash contingency bonus for qualified racers in the car and truck classes.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels-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, MasterCraft Safety, Blue C Advertising, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

Additional sponsors in Baja are the Secretary of Tourism of Baja California and ProTurismo de Ensenada.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

2010 SCORE Desert Series

Point Leaders (as of 3/30/10)

(After 24th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250. Remaining races: 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 500, June 2-4, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico; 15th SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300, Sept. 10-12, Primm, Nev.; 43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, Nov. 17-21, Ensenada, Baja California to La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico)
Top 20 Overall Cars and Trucks
(Position, Drivers, Vehicle-Engine, Class, Points)

1. Andy McMillin, National City, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 134

2. Jesse Jones, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 132

3. Kory Scheeler, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 123

4. Daniel McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1), 120

5. Kory Halopoff, Orange, Calif., Tatum-Chevy (Class 1), 116

6. Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 115

6. Cody Robinson, El Centro, Calif., Romo-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 115

8. Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 114

9. Brent Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif., Moulton-VW (SCORE Lite), 113

9. Luke McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., AlumiCraft-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 113

11. Dave Caspino, Woodland Hills, Calif. (Class 6, Ford Ranger), 112

11. Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 112

13. Justin Davis, China Hills, Calif., Seagrove-VW (SCORE Lite), 109

14. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy C1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck), 108

15. Hiram Duran, Tecate, Calif., Neth-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 107

15. Lee Banning, Laveen, Ariz., Foddrill-VW (SCORE Lite), 107

17. Juan C. Lopez, Tecate, Mexico, Ford F-150 (Class 8), 106

18. Joe Bacal, Anthem, Ariz., Lexus LX570 (STOCK FULL), 105

18. Kevin Carr, San Diego, VW Baja Bug (Class 5), 105

20. Kyle Conlon, Campo, Calif., Jimco-VW (Class 1-2/1600), 104

2010 SCORE Desert Series
Class Point Leaders (as of 3/30/10)
(With Class wins in parenthesis)
Pro Cars and Trucks

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK—1. Andy McMillin, National City, Calif., Ford F-150 (1), 134; 2. Jesse Jones, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Ford F-150 (1), 132; 3. Kory Scheeler, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 123; 4. Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado, 115; 5. Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix, Chevy Silverado, 114; 6. Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., Ford F-150, 112; 7. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500, 108; 8. Robbie Pierce, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 97; 9. Adam Householder, Orange, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 93; 10. (tie) Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif., GMC Sierra and B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado, 90.

CLASS 1—1. Daniel McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 120; 2. Kory Halopoff/Harley Letner, Orange, Calif., Tatum-Chevy (1),116; 3. Dan Martin, Monrovia, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 89; 4. (Tie) Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif., Jimco-Chevy and Armin Schwarz, Germany/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif., Jimco-BMW (1), 88; 6. Paul Keller, El Cajohn, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 82; 7. Eric Chase, San Diego/Stuart Chase, Burbank, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 63; 8. Cody Parkhouse/Brian Parkhouse, Bell Gardens, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 62; 9. Conan Barker, Whittier, Calif./Scott Zeppenfeldt, Jimco-Chevy, 60; 10. Mario Acosta/Victor Gasca, Mexicali, Mexico, Tatum-Chevy, 59.

CLASS 1-2/1600—1. Cody Robinson, El Centro, Calif./Roberto Romo, Mexicali, Mexico, Romo-VW (1), 115; 2. Luke McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., AlumiCraft-VW , 113; 3. Hiram Duran/Eric Duran, Tecate, Calif., Amplified-VW, 107; 4. Kyle Conlon, Campo, Calif., Jimco-VW, 104; 5. Rob Archibald, El Cajon, Calif., Mirage-VW, 98; 6. Arturo Velazco/Able Velazco, Banning, Calif., Porter-VW, 92.

CLASS 5—1. Kevin Carr, San Diego, VW Baja Bug (2), 105; 2. Pietro Brassea, Mexicali, Mexico, VW Baja Bug, 59.

CLASS 5/1600—1. Gustavo Avina, Ensenada, Mexico VW Baja Bug (1), 66; 2. Trevor Anderson, Carlsbad, Calif., VW Baja Bug, 60.

CLASS 6—1. Dave Caspino, Woodland Hills, Calif., Ford Ranger (2), 112; 2. Heidi Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rene Brugger, San Diego, Ford Ranger, 89; 3. A.J. Rodriguez, Lake Matthews, Calif., Ford Ranger, 86; 4. Steve Kovach, Chandler, Ariz., Ford Ranger, 73.

CLASS 7—1. Dan Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif., Ford Ranger (1), 90.

CLASS 7SX—1. Elias Hanna, Ensenada, Mexico, Ford Ranger (1), 99; 2. Norman Turley, Long Beach, Calif., Ford Ranger (1), 84.

CLASS 8—1. Juan C. Lopez, Tecate, Mexico, Ford F-150 (2), 106; 2. Dave Crinklaw, Reedley, Calif., Ford F-150, 60; 3. Beny Canela, Indio, Calif., Ford F-150, 56.

CLASS 9—1. Eduardo Laguna, Mexicali, Mexico, TRfab-VW (1), 65.

CLASS 10—1. Mike Lawrence, Banning, Calif., Lothringer-VW (1), 100; 2. Alex Crosthwaite, San Diego, Jimco-Honda (1), 66.

SCORE LITE—1. Brent Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif./Brian Burgess, Riverside, Calif., Moulton-VW 113, 45; 2. Justin Davis, Chino Hills, Calif./Daniel Folts, La Habra, Calif., Seagrove-VW, 109; 3. Lee Banning, Laveen, Ariz./Lee Banning Jr., Litchfield Park, Ariz., Foddrill-VW, 107; 4. Dave Callaway, Menifee, Calif., Callaway-VW, 98; 5. Samuel Araiza, La Paz, Mexico, Curry-VW, 97.

CLASS 11—1. Eric Solorzano, Tijuana, Mexico, VW Sedan (1), 65.

PROTRUCK—1. Troy Vest, Molalla, Ore., Chevy Silverado (1), 40.

STOCK FULL—1. Joe Bacal, Anthem, Ariz., Lexus LX570 (2), 105; 2. Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn., Dodge Ram2500, 44.

STOCK MINI—1. Gavin Skilton, Anaheim, Calif., Honda Ridgeline (1), 65.

CLASS 2—1. William Eriksen, Elizabethtown, Ky., PredatorX18-Chevy (1), 40.

CLASS 7-2—1. Reid Rutherford, Montrose, Colo., BajaLite-Chevy (1), 69.

CLASS 4—1. Ed Zimmerman, Spring Valley, Calif., PSD-Chevy (1), 65.

Pro Motorcycles

CLASS 22—1. Colton Udall, San Clemente, Calif./Jeff Kargola, San Clemente, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 70; 2. Robby Bell, Sun City, Calif./Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hill, Calif., Kawasaki KX450F, 64; 3. Ryan Penhall/Connor Penhall, Corona, Calif., Kawasaki KX450F, 60; 4. Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 57; 5. Cory Evenson/Tommy Deuchers, Ramona, Calif., KTM XC-W, 55.

CLASS 21—1. Adam Neuwirth, Los Angeles/Salvador Hernandez, Ensenada, Mexico/Collie Potter, Murrieta, Honda CRF450X (1), 67; 2. David Gonzalez Jr., Chula Vista, Calif./Carlos Casas, San Diego/Noe Ibarra, San Ysidro, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 61; 3. Sol Saltzman, Red Cliff, Colo./Matthew Karlsen, Denver/Pete Schmidtmann, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 57.

CLASS 20—1. Jason Trubey/Carl Maasberg/Jeremy Purvines, Henderson, Nev., Honda CRF250X (1), 67; 2. Jesus Rios/Cauhtemoc Beltran, Calexico, Calif./Joe Leal, Mexicali Mexico/Edgar Espinoza, El Centro, Calif., Honda CRF250X, 61; 3. Anna Cody, Simi Valley, Calif./Roger Hurd, Crestline, Calif./Robert Laughlin, Solvang, Calif./Jeff Kawell, Crestline, Calif., Honda CRF250X, 57.

CLASS 30—1. Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Shane Esposito, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Gerardo Rojas, Vicente Guerrero, Mexico, Honda CRF450X (1), 66; 2. Jim O’Neal/Jimmy O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif./David Fry, Las Vegas/Clint Braun, Henderson, Nev., Honda CRF450X, 60; 3. Javier Hernandez/David Topete, Obregon, Mexico/Mike Crawford, Phoenix/Earl Roberts, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 56.

CLASS 40—1. Louie Franco, Sherman Oaks, Calif./Brett Helm, Poway, Calif./Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Ricky Johnson, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 67; 2. Henrik Andersen, Capistrano Beach, Calif./Todd Corbitt, Irvine, Calif., Yamaha WR450F, 61; 3.Duane Dickinson, Canada, Yamaha WR450F, 57.

CLASS 50—1. Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif./Doug Heil, Monrovia, Calif./Andy Kirker, Santa Ana, Calif./Tim Withers, Pepeekeo, Hawaii, Honda CRF450X (1), 65; 2. Ryan Armitage, Las Cruces, N.M./Mark Anondson, Wildomar, Calif./Jim Sandofer, Montecito, Calif./Keith Speir, Fillmore, Calif., Honda XR650R.

CLASS 60—1. Donald Lewis, Marlborough, Conn./Sam Dempsey, Lake Balboa, Calif./Bob Gates, Hesperia, Calif./Mike Harper, Landers, Calif./Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif., Honda CRF450X.
Pro ATVs

CLASS 25—1. Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif./Wes Miller, Fallbrook, Calif., Honda 700XX (1), 66; 2. Mike Cafro, Bonsall, Calif./Marc Spaeth, Ramona, Calif./Josh Row, El Cajon, Calif., Honda TRX450R, 60; 3. Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif./Dave Scott, Belen, N.M./Andy Lagzdins, Playa del Rey, Calif./Cody Mitchell, Las Vegas, Honda TRX700XX, 56.

CLASS 24—1. Brandon Brown, Umatilla, Ore./Jorie Williams, Longview, Wash./Mike Kelley III, Edgewood, Wash., Honda TRX450R (1), 77; 2. Oscar Arce, Lemon Grove, Calif./Christian Vera/Jore Valenzuela, Ensenada, Mexico/Francisco Arce, Valle de la Trinidad, Mexico, Kawasaki KWX450R, 71; 3. Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif./Steve Abrego, Covina, Calif./Dave Scott, Belen, N.M./Andy Lagzdins, Baltimore, Honda TRX450R, 67.

CLASS 26—1. Rob Ransford, Chicago/Tim Winiarski, Carson, Calif./Joe Rice, Lomita, Calif., Can Am 4X4 (1), 65.

Sportsman

SPT TRUCK—1. Nick Tonelli, Huntington Beach, Calif., Ford Ranger (1), 99.

SPT CAR—1. Wendell Mortensen, Oakview, Calif., Raceco-VW (1), 67.

SPT UTV—1. Robert Viau Sr., Lake Elmo, Minn., Kawasaki DragonFire (1), 66.

SPT M/C>250cc—1. Salvador Sainz, San Diego, KTM XC525 (1), 74.

SPT M/C<250cc—1. Ron Tolman, Chino Hills, Calif., Honda CRF450X (1), 72.

SPT ATV—1. Guillermo Berenqua, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda TRX450R (1), 73.

new NORRA website

2010-02-17T21:46:00.000-07:00

NORRA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
NORRA is proud to announce the launch of our new website.
The
site has been updated for easier navigation, greater
functionality, readability and content.
New features to explore:

Updated Events page with Rally Format, Rules and
Interactive Entry List

Learn how the Mexican 1000 Rally will be conducted

Pit Support and Services Offered

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Learn more about NORRA
and the Mexican 1000 Rally

Updated Slide Show and Video content

Entrant bios with vehicle photos

History Page- The Roots of Off Road

Recent Press Releases

Sponsorship Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities
The Mexican 1000 Rally is a fully supported 3 day special stage
OFF Road/On Road rally for pre 1989 vintage vehicles and
motorcycles, All Years of Alternative Fuel Technology Vehicles,
and the unique Ulysses Challenge Cup within the event.
The
course is fully supported throughout with full service pits
planned approximately every 50-60 miles. The rally will now
kick off April 28, 2010 with Registration, Contingency and Tech
inspections in Mexicali. On April 29 the green flag drops at
8am sharp, vehicles will leave in staggered time intervals with
motorcycles starting first. Competitors will travel to The Bay
of LA for the first overnight stop. Day 2 will run from the
Bay of LA to Loreto. Day 3 runs from Loreto finishing in La
Paz, the capital city of Baja Sur. Exciting events are planned
for every overnight halt.
DON’T MISS THE FUN… BE PART OF FORGING THE FUTURE BY HONORING
THE PAST….
THE MEXICAN 100 RALLY
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Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Announces 2010 Television Package

2010-02-16T09:15:00.000-07:00

Corona, California (February 16, 2010) - Today, the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series announced that the series will feature over 70 hours of television programming over four broadcast networks. With multiyear contracts confirmed with CBS Sports and SPEED, the popular short course off road racing series will also be featured on the VERSUS (VS.) and MAV-TV networks.

The national network contract with CBS Sports includes three, one hour episodes in 2010 with coverage expanding to five, one hour episodes in 2011. This CBS Sports partnership brings the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series into the CBS Sports Spectacular family, offering a commitment of promotional support from the network. This two year agreement compliments a new three year contract with SPEED to provide the series with the firm foundation of a long term television presence.

Lucas Oil Products Executive Vice-President, Bob Patison spoke on the new package. "We are elated to be working with CBS Sports. As we continue to build our investment in short course off road racing, CBS Sports has committed to working with us to develop a following on their network for the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. This partnership will certainly increase viewership and bring an even wider audience to the sport." Patison continued. "Our outstanding relationship with SPEED has allowed us to secure these thirty prime time broadcast hours for the series for the next three years. These networks, along with VERSUS and MAV-TV, share our confidence that this sport will continue to grow and thrive."

Maintaining a philosophy of providing the complete line-up of short course off road racing classes to viewers, VERSUS will feature ten hours of coverage highlighting Limited and Unlimited Buggy racing along with the growing SuperLite class. The complete season of all televised classes will be re-aired on the MAV-TV network providing additional coverage.

About the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series:
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is the evolution of the long standing support of short course racing by Forrest Lucas and Lucas Oil Products. Steeped in the Midwest tradition of short course off road racing infused with a West Coast influence, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing brings intense four wheel door to door action to challenging, fan friendly tracks. Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series: This is Short Course. For more information please visit LucasOilOffRoadRacing.com

SCORE San Felipe 250 Draw Results

2010-02-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

February 14, 2010

Rd 2, 2010 SCORE Desert Series

Whitton in SCORE Trophy-Truck, Bell in Motorcycles draw first

Starts for 24th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

Schwarz receives first Class 1 start as nearly 275 entries expected in March 13 desert race in Mexico

LOS ANGELES—Desert racers Ron Whitton of Arizona and Southern California’s Robby Bell received the pole positions for four-wheel and two-wheel vehicles in the computerized drawing for starting positions held Saturday for the upcoming 24th Annual MasterCraft SafetyTecate SCORE San Felipe 250. Whitton races in the featured SCORE Trophy-Truck division while Bell competes in Class 22 for open motorcycles.

Round 2 of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series will be held March 12-14 in Mexico’s picturesque fishing village of San Felipe, located 120 miles south of the U.S. borer on the East side of the Baja California peninsula along the azure waters of the tranquil Sea of Cortez.

With nearly 275 entries expected to compete in 28 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes in the 232-mile race, the green flag will drop at 6 a.m. Pacific time on Saturday, March 13, for the motorcycle and ATV classes, followed three hours later by the car and truck classes at approximately 10 a.m. local time. The start and finish line for the race will once again be the landmark San Felipe Arches on Highway 5 on the outskirts of San Felipe. One vehicle will start every 30 seconds in the elapsed-time race, with a 10-hour time limit to become an official finisher.

Following January’s season-opening SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Series will visit Mexico for the first of three races in 2010.

Drawing the first starting slot for the unlimited Class 1 open-wheel desert race cars was Germany’s Armin Schwarz and teammate Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif. Riding the first ATV off the line will be Class 25 team led by Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif.

With a race-record 32 entries so far in the marquee SCORE racing division for 800 horsepower, unlimited production trucks, Whitton, 66, owner of one of the largest plumbing contractor companies in Arizona, will lead a strong field in SCORE Trophy-Truck that features many of the world’s top desert racers in the No. 39 Whitton Companies Ford F-150. Whitton, Mesa, Ariz., and his co-driver Chas Dana were fifth and 10th respectively in last year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500 and Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

Last year’s overall motorcycle and ATV winners are entered this year. Last year’s overall motorcycle champion was the JCR Honda team of Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Tim Weigand, Santa Clarita, Calif. on the No. 1x Honda CRF450X and the Overall ATV winners were the team of Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Harold Goodman Jr., Brownstown, Mich./Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif., on the No. 1a Honda TRX700X. Norman’s team will start seventh in Motorcycles while Matlock’s squad will be the first ATV off the line.

Bell, 24, of Sun City, Calif., who left the factory Honda team at the end of 2008 after winning the two-wheel overall title in San Felipe three straight years (2006, 2007, 2008), returns to San Felipe for the first time since on a Kawasaki, leading a two-motorcycle Bruce Penhall Motorsports charge to Baja on the No. 2x Kawasaki KX450F. His co-rider, also a former Honda champion, is legendary SCORE Baja racer Steve Hengeveld, 34, Oak Hills, Calif., who was the overall San Felipe motorcycle winner for four straight year’s with Honda icon Johnny Campbell (2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004).

Kawasaki will have factory-supported entries in San Felipe for this first time since 1996 and will attempt to break the JCR Racing Honda dynasty which has won 12 of the last 13 SCORE San Felipe 250 races.

In the first 23 years of this race, Honda has earned 14 overall motorcycle victories (including the last four years), Kawasaki has six, KTM has two and Husqvarna has one.

In Saturday’s computerized drawing, SCORE Trophy-Truck had the most entries with 32, followed by the unlimited Class 1 with 18 and Class 1-2/1600 with 12. While 192 entries were received in time for the start draw, late registration will be accepted up until race morning and as many as 100 additional entries are expected.

Among the motorcycle classes, the open Class 22 had the most vehicles entered in the drawing with 11.

Besides the K. Norman and Matlock teams, the other defending class winners entered so far this year are: Ronny Wilson, Long Beach, Calif. (Class 1), Mike Lawrence, Sunset Beach, Calif. (Class 10), Marc Burnett, Chula Vista, Calif. (Class 6), Jose Canchola Jr., Mexicali, Mexico (Class 7 but has switched to Class 6), Dave Crinklaw, Reedley, Calif. (Class 8), Eric Solorzano, Tijuana, Mexico (Class 11), Gavin Skilton, Anaheim, Calif. (Stock Mini), Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas (Class 30), Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif. (Class 50), Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif. (Class 24), Reid Rutherford, Montrose, Colo. (Class 26 but has switched to Class 7-2) and returning with SCORE Trophy-Truck regular Cameron Steele as rider of record is Brian Campbell, Bakersfield, Calif. (Class 40).

Christy, last season’s SCORE Overall and Class 24 ATV season point champion, has also entered a team that he will lead this year in Class 25 as well, seeking a pair of class wins in San Felipe.

Also returning this year to defend his Sportsman class race victory for the third straight year among those entered so far is Sportsman Car winner Peter Lang, Santa Rosa, Calif.

This year’s race will use a similar 232-mile race course as the past two years with a few modifications other than those caused by weather conditions. Running in a counter clockwise direction out of San Felipe up to and then parallel to Highway 3 (southside) and south back down through three of the most picturesque and challenging washes in all of Baja.

After the start at the landmark San Felipe Arches, the race will proceed north towards Zoo Road. The area approaching the Zoo Road crossing has been bladed again, which makes it a safer approach to the popular spectator area. That area will again be fenced, have grandstands and a jump and will be patrolled so that spectators can watch the action but not put themselves in way of the action.

For the first time the course will travel east of instead of on the graded Morelia Road (after the Zoo Road junction) to the entrance to Matomi Wash. This will be one of the few times that SCORE will run through the majestic Matomi Wash in the early part of the race instead of near the end. After Matomi, the challenging course will run through two more of the infamous Baja canyons—Huatomote and Chanate before heading back Northwest for the final sprint to the finish line.

The pre-race Manufacturer’s Midway and tech inspection of the vehicles in the race will be held on Friday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the picturesque Malecon, flanked by the Sea of Cortez on one side and the popular restaurants and night clubs of San Felipe on the other.

At 10 a.m. on Sunday (March 14), the awards celebration will be held in front of The Beachcomber Night Club on the Malecon.

At the 24th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250, MasterCraft Racing has entered not only company owner Robbie Pierce’s No. 30 Chevy Silverado SCORE Trophy-Truck, but also the No. 20 Chevy Silverado SCORE Trophy-Truck to be driven by eight-time SCORE season class point champion Rob MacCachren of Las Vegas and the No. 42 Chevy Silverado driven by Will Staats, Valencia, Calif. All three trucks were built by prominent chassis builder Mike Julson’s Jimco Racing Products of Santee, Calif. Julson is listed as a co-driver for both Pierce and MacCachren for this race, if needed.

The MasterCraft racers will not be eligible to win any part of the special $10,000 MasterCraft Safety cash contingency bonus purse MasterCraft Safety has offered for this year’s San Felipe race.

In San Felipe, Pierce will start fourth, MacCachren 21st and Staats 25th in the massive SCORE Trophy-Truck field.

Following his dominating season-opening victory at the 16th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, third-generation desert racer Andy McMillin, who was recently honored as the 2009 Dirt Sports Magazine Driver of the Year, finds himself at the top of a very crowded Overall leaderboard in the 2010 SCORE Desert Series point standings. With 63 points, McMillin, who will split driving the rest of the season with his father Scott McMillin, also leads the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck class for high-tech, 800-horsepower, unlimited production trucks in his No. 31 McMillin Realty Ford F-150.

With just 22 points separating the top 21 in 2010 SCORE Overall points after Laughlin’s season-opener, SCORE racers are now preparing to begin official pre-running which opens on Saturday, Feb. 27. A new attraction this year during the pre-running window will be the San Felipe Tequila Festival March 5-7.

In addition to season class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing for part of the nearly $400,000 in cash purse and contingency postings as well as earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all car and truck class drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 25th consecutive year, a total of 59 drivers remain eligible after Round 1 of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series. Racers are also competing for the annual SCORE Off-Roadsman of the Year awards, including the MasterCraft Safety SCORE Rookie of the Year award.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels-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, MasterCraft Safety, Blue C Advertising, Off-Road, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

Associate sponsors for the MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 are the Tourism and Convention Bureau of Mexicali/San Felipe and Cotuco. Additional sponsors in Baja are the Office of the Secretary of Tourism of Baja California and ProTurismo de Ensenada.

The race annually provides a greater economic impact to San Felipe than the popular month-long ‘Spring Break’.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

24th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

Round 2 of five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series

March 12-14, 2010—232.0 miles

San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico

Total Entries: 192 (as of 2/14/10)

(from 22 States, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Mexico)

Pro Cars & Trucks

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (32)

39 Ron Whitton

1 Robby Gordon

19 Tim Herbst

30 Robbie Pierce

21 Gus Vildosola Jr.

23 Mark McMillin

8 Roger Norman

16 Cameron Steele

31 Andy McMillin

40 Chet Huffman

37 Bruce Greer Jr.

76 Jesse Jones

51 Kory Scheeler

2 Pete Sohren

68 Marc Ewing

96 Bobby Baldwin

84 Nick Vanderwey

7 Jimmy Nuckles

10 Greg Nunley

78 Jesse Ashcraft

20 Rob MacCachren

35 Jason Voss

9 Gary Weyhrich

74 Rob Bruce

42 Will Staats

24 Adam Householder

13 Ed Stout

97 B.J. Baldwin

3 Mark Post

49 Troy Herbst

36 Glen Greer

47 James Bult

CLASS 1 (18)

101 Armin Schwarz

100 Randy Wilson

103 Robert Ross

104 Dan Martin

105 Guy Petersen

106 Daniel McMillin

107 Mario Acosta

108 Mike Voyles Sr.

109 Kory Halopoff

110 Ronny Wilson

111 Cody Parkhouse

112 Conan Barker

113 William Eriksen

114 Josh Daniel

115 Paul Keller

116 Armin Kremer

117 Mark Weyhrich

118 Eric Chase

CLASS 1-2/1600 (12)

1601 Jorge Sanchez

1602 Luke McMillin

1603 Rick Steven

1604 Carlos Montalvan

1605 Arnoldo Gutierrez Jr.

1606 Brad Wilson

1607 Rob Archibald

1608 Brian Wilson

1609 Arturo Velazco

1647 Juan Gallo

1648 Arnoldo Ramirez

1600 Hiram Duran

CLASS 5 (2)

500 Kevin Carr

519 Che Corlett

CLASS 5/1600 (2)

551 Trevor Anderson

579 Gustavo Avina

CLASS 6 (4)

601 Jose Canchola Jr.

602 Steve Kovach

603 Marc Burnett

600 Heidi Steele

CLASS 7 (2)

701 Arturo Alvarez

700 Dan Chamlee

CLASS 7SX (2)

741 Elias Hanna

759 Nick Moncure

CLASS 8 (3)

801 Juan C. Lopez

802 Dave Crinklaw

800 Clyde Stacy

CLASS 9 (1)

901 Luke Babb

CLASS 10 (5)

1001 Lars Ferry

1002 Alejandro Navarrete

1000 Mike Lawrence

1004 Sergio Salgado

1005 Jesus Gonzalez

SCORE LITE (15)

1201 Lee Banning

1202 Cody Freeman

1203 Francisco Villagomez

1204 Matthew Kupiec

1205 Samuel Araiza

1200 Brent Parkhouse

1207 Bill Hernquist

1208 David Callaway

1209 Luis Barragan

1210 Mike Williams

1211 Zak Langley

1212 Perry McNeil

1213 Arturo Honold

1214 John Langley

1249 Justin Davis

CLASS 11 (3)

1101 Gustavo Garayzar

1100 Eric Solorzano

1149 Alejandro Rivas

STOCK FULL (3)

861 Pedro Vargas

860 Justin Matney

879 Joe Bacal

STOCK MINI (1)

760 Gavin Skilton

PROTRUCK (0)

CLASS 7-2 (1)

721 Reid Rutherford

PRO MOTORCYCLES

CLASS 22 (11)

2x Robby Bell

3x Colton Udall

4x Ivan Ramirez

6x Bret Freeman

5x Ryan Penhall

7x Cory Evenson

1x Kendall Norman

9x Cameron Corfman

10x A.J. Stewart

11x Chad Hubbard

12x Chuck Neugebauer

CLASS 21 (2)

101x Jesus J. Gonzalez

102x David Gonzalez Jr.

CLASS 20 (4)

150x Jesus Rios

151x Manuel Reyes

152x Joey Black

169x Anna Cody

CLASS 30 (5)

301x Javier Hernandez

302x Jim O’Neal

300x Mike Johnson

304x William Peel

305x Sol Saltzman

CLASS 40 (7)

401x Peter Hardy

402x Louie Franco

403x Duane Dickinson

404x Tom Vogt

405x Henrik Andersen

406x Cameron Steele

449x Terry Peregoodoff

CLASS 50 (3)

501x Ryan Armitage

502x Charlie Marshall

500x Jim O’Neal

CLASS 60 (2)

Donald Lewis

William Rogers

PRO ATVs

CLASS 25 (5)

1a Wayne Matlock

2a Javier Robles

3a Fernando Huerta

4a Craig Christy

5a Josh Edwards

CLASS 24 (10)

101a Abraham Romero

102a Roberto Ruiz

103a Victor Lopez

100a Craig Christy

105a Alonso Ruiz

106a Brandon Brown

107a Luis Berumen

108a Adrian Valdez

109a Marco Marrujo

110a Heriberto Marquez

SPORTSMAN

SPT CAR (4)

1400 Peter Lang

1401 Wendell Mortensen

1402 Shawn Hamlin

1403 George Jackson

SPT TRUCK (2)

1500 Joe Aguayo

1501 Nick Tonelli

SPT UTV (6)

1801 Robert Viau Sr.

1800 Thomas Graves

1803 Dave Roberts

1804 Sergio Castillo

1805 Michael McCulley

1806 Peter Hajas

SPT M/C< (8)

201x Fred Sobke

202x Greg Willitts

203x Carlos Becerril

204x Carlos Valdez

205x Conrad Batham

206x Ricky de la Pena

248x Matt Ladendorf

249x Kelley DeLoach

SPT M/C> (9)

251x Salvador Sainz

252x Jimmy Boutwell

253x Tibi Imbuzan

254x Craig Anstine

255x Ty McPherson

256x Oscar Fazz

257x Joel Blocksom

258x Paul Lopez

299x Jose Chavez

SPT ATV (8)

51a Daniel Montano

52a Samuel Garcia

53a Brad McLean

54a Juan Dominguez

55a Efren Carrasco

56a Ciro Calderon

57a Roger Fastring

58a Jeff Sanca

KIMI RAIKKONEN: F1 IS BORING

2010-02-14T08:44:00.000-07:00

Full story

* F1 is MUNDANE and predictable.

* He is NOT jealous of title-winning Brits Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, nor of seven-times champ Michael Schumacher's comeback.

* The sport is too COLD and there is lack of friendship.

Official SF250 Map Released

2010-02-12T11:27:00.000-07:00

get it here

San Felipe 250 Map Leaked?

2010-02-12T10:27:00.001-07:00

I have no idea if this is the real map but it was posted over at elforooffroad.net

SCORE San Felipe Advance

2010-02-09T19:48:00.001-07:00

February 9, 2010

Nearly 250 entries expected

Course finalized; computerized Start draw Saturday at SCORE

For 24th MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

Top 10 in SCORE Trophy-Truck & Class 1 from 2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 to have special draw

LOS ANGELES—Many of the world’s top desert racers are expected to be entered in time for Saturday’s computerized start draw for next month’s 24th Annual MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 desert race. With the drawing being held at the SCORE International headquarters in Los Angeles, the race itself will be held March 12-14 along the azure waters of the Sea of Cortez in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico.

With entries accepted up to race morning, nearly 250 entries from over 20 US States and 10 countries expected to enter the race and competition will be held in 28 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes in the 232-mile race. The green flag will drop at 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, for the motorcycle and ATV classes, followed three hours after the last Sportsman ATV later by the car and truck classes at approximately 10 a.m. The start line and finish line for the race will once again be the landmark San Felipe Arches on Highway 5 on the outskirts of San Felipe. One vehicle will start every 30 seconds in the elapsed-time race, with a 10-hour time limit to become an official finisher.

Following January’s season-opening SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, the World’s Foremost Desert Racing Series will be visiting Mexico for the first of three annual SCORE Baja races in 2010.

“I just returned from finalizing the course and other details for the race and I can’t tell you how enthusiastic my reception was along with the interest and support I received from the community, officials and ejidos--it was really overwhelming,” said Sal Fish, SCORE CEO/President since soon after SCORE was founded in 1973. “The course is very similar as last year, with a few exceptions and our pre and post-race festivities will once again be held or centered on and near the picturesque Malecon beachfront and we are excepting a great entry field so this year’s event should be something very spectacular. Some of the course changes will actually help making vehicle support chasing easier. The new highway over the last section entering town from the Highway 3 junction is four lanes, nearly finished and there are more hotels and condos then we have ever seen before in San Felipe.”

A unique part of Saturday’s drawing will be the special drawing for the top 10 finishers from the nearest previous SCORE Baja race entered in the current race in both SCORE Trophy-Truck and the unlimited Class 1. For this race it will be the top 10 finishers in each class from last November’s 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

The top 10 finishers in SCORE Trophy-Truck from the 2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 were: Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Roger Norman/Larry Roeseler, Rick D. Johnson/Brian Sallee, Gus Vildosola Jr./Gus Vildosola Sr., Robby Gordon, Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Mark McMillin/Brian Ewalt, Cameron Steele/Rick Geiser, Tim Herbst/Troy Herbst and Ron Whitton/Chas Danna.

In the unlimited Class 1, the top 10 finishers from the 2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 were: Jerry Penhall/Dan Martin, Armin Schwarz/Martin Christensen, Randy Wilson/Ronny Wilson, Chuck Dempsey/John Marking, Richard Boyle/Ron Brant, Dale Lenk/Brett Lenk/Grant Lenk, Todd Welling/Chad Cummings, Brian Parkhouse/Tom Ridings, Chuck Sacks/Gerald Longo and T.J. Flores/Pat Dean.

The start draw for Round 2 of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series will determine the starting order within each of the various classes in the race. With a cash purse and contingency of nearly $400,000, this year’s race will also include the special $10,000 MasterCraft Safety bonus cash contingency purse offered to several classes.

Last year’s top overall motorcycle and ATV finishers are already entered this year. Last year’s overall motorcycle champion was the JCR Honda team of Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Tim Weigand, Santa Clarita, Calif. on a Honda CRF450X and the Overall ATV winners were the team of Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Harold Goodman Jr., Brownstown, Mich./Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif., on a Honda TRX700X.

Las Vegas’ Brian Collins, the two-time defending Overall 4-Wheel and SCORE Trophy-Truck winner, has not entered this year’s race as of today.

Among the other 2009 class winners already entered is the unlimited Class 1 winning Wilson Motorsports team of Ronny Wilson, Long Beach, Calif. in their Chevy-powered Jimco open-wheel desert race car, Mike Lawrence, Sunset Beach, Calif. (Class 10, Lothringer-VW), Kevin Carr, San Diego (Class 5, unlimited VW Baja Bug), Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas (Class 30, Honda CRF450X), Brian Campbell, Bakersfield, Calif. (Class 40, KTM 450XCF and Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif. (Class 24, Honda TRX450R).

This year’s race will use a similar 232-mile race course as the past two years with a few modifications other than those caused by weather conditions. Running in a counter clockwise direction out of San Felipe up to and then parallel to Highway 3 (southside) and south back down through three of the most picturesque and challenging washes in all of Baja.

After the start at the landmark San Felipe Arches, the race will proceed north towards Zoo Road. The area approaching the Zoo Road crossing has been bladed again, which makes it a safer approach to the popular spectator area. That area will again be fenced, have grandstands and a jump and will be patrolled so that spectators can watch the action but not put themselves in way of the action.

For the first time the course will travel east of instead of on the graded Morelia Road (after the Zoo Road junction) to the entrance to Matomi Wash. This will be one of the few times that SCORE will run through the majestic Matomi Wash in the early part of the race instead of near the end. After Matomi, the challenging course will run through two more of the infamous Baja canyons—Huatomote and Chanate before heading back Northwest for the final sprint to the finish line.

The pre-race Manufacturer’s Midway and tech inspection of the vehicles in the race will be held on Friday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the picturesque Malecon, flanked by the Sea of Cortez on one side and the popular restaurants and night clubs of San Felipe on the other.

Following his dominating season-opening victory at the 16th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, third-generation desert racer Andy McMillin, who was recently honored as the 2009 Dirt Sports Magazine Driver of the Year, finds himself at the top of a very crowded Overall leaderboard in the 2010 SCORE Desert Series point standings. With 63 points, McMillin, who will split driving the rest of the season with his father Scott McMillin, also leads the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck class for high-tech, 800-horsepower, unlimited production trucks in his No. 31 McMillin Realty Ford F-150.

With just 22 points separating the top 21 in 2010 SCORE Overall points after Laughlin’s season-opener, SCORE racers are now preparing to begin official pre-running which opens on Saturday, Feb. 27. A new attraction this year during the pre-running window will be the San Felipe Tequila Festival March 5-7.

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all car and truck class drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 25th consecutive year, a total of 59 drivers remain eligible after Round 1 of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series. Racers are also competing for the annual SCORE Off-Roadsman of the Year awards, including the MasterCraft Safety SCORE Rookie of the Year award.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels-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, MasterCraft Safety, Blue C Advertising, Off-Road, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

Associate sponsors for the MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 are the Tourism and Convention Bureau of Mexicali/San Felipe and Cotuco.

Additional sponsors in Baja are the Secretary of Tourism of Baja California and ProTurismo de Ensenada.

The race annually provides a greater economic impact to San Felipe than the popular month-long ‘Spring Break’.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

MasterCraft Safety Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

All-Time Overall Champions

Pro Cars & Trucks

Year--Driver(s), Vehicle (Class)

1982--Dan Cornwell, Chenowth-VW (Class 1)

1983--Corky McMillin/Scott McMillin, Chenowth-Porsche (Class 2)

1984--Scott McMillin/Corky McMillin, Chenowth-Porsche (Class 2)

1990--Brian Collins/Jack Johnson, Chenowth-VW (Class 1)

1991--Larry Ragland, Chevy C1500 (Class 8)

1992--Bob Richey/Boyd Cox, Raceco-Porsche (Class 1)

1993--Scott Douglas, Ford Ranger (Class 7)

1994--Ivan Stewart, Toyota SR5 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

1995--Larry Ragland, Chevy C1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

1996--Robby Gordon, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

1997--Curt LeDuc, Jeep Grand Cherokee (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

1998--Mark Post/Jerry Whelchel, Riviera-Chevy (Class 1)

1999--Ed Herbst/Tim Herbst, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2000--Tim Herbst/Ed Herbst, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2001--Tim Herbst/Ed Herbst, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2002--Dan Smith/David Ashley, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2003--Gus Vildosola/Rob MacCachren, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2004--Mark Post/Jerry Whelchel, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2005--Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)

2006--Garron Cadiente, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2007--Mark Post/Rob MacCachren, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2008--Brian Collins, Dodge Ram1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

2009--Brian Collins, Dodge Ram1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)

Pro Motorcycles

Year--Rider(s), Vehicle

1982--Bob Balentine, Honda XR500 (Class 22)

1983--Jack Johnson, Honda XR500 (Class 22)

1984--Dan Smith/Dan Ashcraft, Husqvarna CR500 (Class 22)

1990--Dan Smith/Danny Hamel, KTM (Class 22)

1991--Larry Roeseler/Ted Hunnicut Jr, Kawasaki KX500 (Class 22)

1992--Larry Roeseler/Ted Hunnicut Jr, Kawasaki KX500 (Class 22)

1993--Danny Hamel, Kawasaki KX500 (Class 22)

1994--Danny Hamel, Kawasaki KX500 (Class 22)

1995--Danny Hamel, Kawasaki KX500 (Class 22)

1996--Paul Krause, Kawasaki KX500 (Class 22)

1997--Tim Staab, Honda XR650 (Class 22)

1998--Johnny Campbell/Tim Staab, Honda XR650 (Class 22)

1999--Johnny Campbell/Cole Marshall, Honda XR650 (Class 22)

2000--Johnny Campbell/Tim Staab, Honda XR650 (Class 22)

2001--Steve Hengeveld/Jonah Street, Honda XR650R (Class 22)

2002--Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell, Honda XR650R (Class 22)

2003--Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell, Honda XR650R (Class 22)

2004--Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell, Honda XR650R (Class 22)

2005--Chris Blais/Andy Grider/Quinn Cody, KTM MXC525 (Class 22)

2006--Robby Bell/Kendall Norman, Honda CRF450X (Class 22)

2007--Robby Bell/Kendall Norman, Honda CRF450X (Class 22)

2008--Robby Bell/Johnny Campbell, Honda CRF450X (Class 22)

2009—Kendall Norman/Timmy Weigand, Honda CRF450X (Class 22)

Sportsman Cars & Trucks

Year--Driver(s), Vehicle (Class)

2008--Peter Lang, Homebuilt-Chevy (SPT Car)

2009--Peter Lang, Homebuilt-Chevy (SPT Car)

Sportsman Motorcycles

Year--Rider(s), Vehicle

2008--Bill Gilbert, Honda CRF450X (SPT M/C>250cc)

2009--Jeff Leonard, Bakersfield, Calif., Honda CRF450X (SPT M/C>250cc)

The New Toro Rosso F1 Car For 2010 Season, STR5!

2010-02-02T09:43:00.001-07:00

http://www.mibz.com/5156-gallery-heres-the-new-toro-rosso-f1-car-for-2010-season-str5.html

Renault R30 launch

2010-02-01T09:19:00.001-07:00

http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19850&Itemid=219

GALLERY: The New BMW-Sauber C29 F1 Car For The 2010 Season

2010-02-01T09:18:00.002-07:00

http://www.mibz.com/5099-gallery-the-new-bmw-sauber-c29-f1-car-for-the-2010-season.html

Renault F1 Sign Vitaly Petrov for 2010

2010-02-01T09:15:00.000-07:00

http://sidepodcast.com/2010/01/31/renault-f1-sign-vitaly-petrov-for-2010/

McLaren Unveils MP4-25, 2010 Formula 1 Car

2010-01-30T10:57:00.001-07:00

Like other F1 teams, McLaren publically unveiled its latest Formula 1 car -- the MP4-25 -- this week.

The MP4-25 is as different from last year’s MP4-24 as that car was from its MP4-23 predecessor. Drastic rule changes implemented over the past two years have kept engineers on their toes to ensure their cars remain competitive. Last year, the FIA drastically revised the aerodynamic regulations, requiring a smaller rear wing and a larger front wing. A new ban on in-race refueling forced the use of a larger fuel tank, which in turn required the car’s wheelbase to grow. Subsequently, McLaren redesigned its cooling system and electrical architecture to accommodate the tank.

Full Story

Heidfeld gets reserve spot at Mercedes

2010-01-30T10:55:00.001-07:00

It amazes me that Heidfeld is the reserve and Roseburg gets the regular seat. It should be the opposite.

___________________

Nick Heidfeld is to join the new Mercedes GP Formula One team as reserve and test driver, Germany's Bild newspaper reported.

Mercedes were due to officially announce the signing later on Friday, according to the report.

If confirmed, Heidfeld would complete an all-German driver line-up at the team, alongside returning seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg.

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Ferrari 599 Hybrid Image Leaked Ahead Of Geneva Motor Show

2010-01-30T10:51:00.000-07:00

The times, they are a changin', and even Ferrari is being dragged into the hybrid scene. We brought you news yesterday that, during the debut of Ferrari's 2010 F10 Formula 1 car, CEO Luca de Montezemolo revealed that a production-ready hybrid version of the 599 would be coming to Geneva. Today we have a preview image of the car leaked to the Web.

Full Story

Hamilton Sr to launch F1 testing academy

2010-01-30T10:49:00.002-07:00

Anthony Hamilton, father of world champion Lewis, is planning to launch a programme called GP Prep Drivers Academy to help young drivers to get testing experience in current F1 machinery.

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Former F1 star Raikkonen crashes in rally debut

2010-01-30T10:49:00.001-07:00

ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — Former Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen crashed into a snow drift at the Arctic Lapland Rally.

He trailed by more than 30 minutes after the first day of racing on Friday.

Raikkonen was just 5.5 seconds behind leader Dani Sordo before going off the road. His car was pulled out of the snow, and the former Ferrari driver and co-pilot Kai Lindstrom escaped unhurt.

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SCORE Laughlin Leap Results

2010-01-16T10:59:00.001-07:00

January 15, 2010

Round 1, 2010 SCORE Desert Series Saturday and Sunday in Laughlin, Nev.

Josh Daniel flies his No. 114 Racer-Chevy to 111’ jump; Camarena

Wins SCORE Trophy-Truck in Friday’s $16,000 SCORE Laughlin Leap

Preview to this weekend’s SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge draws over 5,000 spectators

LAUGHLIN, Nev. –Southern California desert racer Josh Daniel lit up the Laughlin night, becoming the first unlimited Class 1 driver since 2002 to win Friday’s SCORE Laughlin Leap competition, a prelude to this weekend’s season-opening 16th Annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge in Laughlin, Nev.

Daniel, 34, of Canyon Lake, Calif., thrilled the standing-room only crowd of over 5,000, winning the unlimited Class 1 division by sending his powerful No. 114 Chevy-powered Racer open wheel desert race car off the six-foot dirt jump for a distance of 111 feet.

It was Daniel’s first overall win in the event and his first division win.

Second overall and winning the SCORE Trophy-Truck division for high-tech, 800-horsepower unlimited production trucks was Mexico’s Luis Camarena with a leap of 108’ 6”. Camarena, who will split driving in the SCORE season-opener with compatriot Ernesto Cervantes, drives a Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck

In the unlimited Class 1 division for open-wheel desert race cars, second was Las Vegas’ Pat Dean with a leap of 109’ in a Bunderson-Chevy.

Class 1-2/1600 racers Cody Robinson, Calexico, Calif., in a Romo-VW and Las Vegas’ Rob MacCachren, in a AlumiCraft-VW had leaps of 77’ and 71’ respectively to win the limited CC open-wheel class.

In the Production mini-trucks division, Dave Caspino, Woodland Hills, Calif., won his group with his best jump of 101’ in a Ford Ranger.

In the Restricted Cars, the winner was Justin Davis, Chino Hills, Calif., whose winning jump was 83’ in a Seagrove-VW SCORE Lite race car for his second straight victory in the event.

The unique race, split into two parts, will be held Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the 17 classes divided into five race groups running multiple laps each day. The featured SCORE Trophy-Truck division will race at 1 p.m. each day followed by the unlimited Class 1 cars at 3 p.m.

Ticket information is available at www.visitlaughlin.com.

16th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge
$16,000 Laughlin Leap, Friday, Jan. 15, 2010

Top Finishers

SCORE Trophy-Truck
Pos. Vehicle No.-Driver, Hometown, Vehicle, Distance, Purse
1. 63 Luis Camarena, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Ford F-150, 108 feet, 6 inches ($2,500)

2. 30 Robbie Pierce, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 104’ 6” ($700)
Unlimited Class 1
Pos. Vehicle No.-Driver, Hometown, Vehicle, Distance, Purse
1. 114 Josh Daniel, Canyon Lake, Calif., Racer-Chevy, 111’ ($2,500)

2. Pat Dean, Las Vegas, Bunderson-Chevy, 109’ ($700)

Restricted Cars
Pos. Vehicle No.-Driver, Hometown, Vehicle, Distance, Purse

1. 1209 Justin Davis, Chino Hills, Seagrove-VW, 83’ ($2,500)

2. 1216 Francisco Villagomez, Col. Santa Rosa, Pabloff-VW, 75’ 6” ($700)

Production Trucks
Pos. Vehicle No.-Driver, Hometown, Vehicle, Distance, Purse

1. 603 Dave Caspino, Woodland Hills, Calif., Ford Ranger, 101’ ($2,500)

2. 604 Robert Pickering, Las Vegas, Ford Ranger, 93’ ($700)

Limited c.c. Cars
Pos. Vehicle No.-Driver, Hometown, Vehicle, Distance, Purse

1. 1606 Cody Robinson, Calexico, Calif. Romo-VW, 77’ ($2,500)

2. 1608 Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, AlumiCraft-VW, 96’ 6” ($700)

SCORE Laughlin Qualifying Results Story

2010-01-16T10:58:00.001-07:00

January 15, 2010

Round 1, 2010 SCORE Desert Series Saturday and Sunday in Laughlin, Nev.

Andy McMillin qualifies in his No. 31 McMillin Racing Ford F-150 fastest

To earn pole for Saturday’s first day of SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge

LAUGHLIN, Nev.–Returning to SCORE desert racing on a fulltime basis for the first time in three years, San Diego’s third-generation racer Andy McMillin earned the pole position for the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge Friday as he powered his No. 31 McMillin Racing Ford F-150 to a fast time of 7 minutes, 03.40 seconds during qualifying for SCORE Trophy-Trucks averaging 53.19 miles per hour around the 6.25-mile loop.

The season opener of the five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series, is being held near the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nev.

The unique race, split into two parts, will start Saturday and finish Sunday, running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the 17 classes divided into five race groups running multiple laps each day. The featured SCORE Trophy-Truck division will race at 1 p.m. each day followed by the unlimited Class 1 cars at 3 p.m. Both classes will run eight laps each day.

McMillin, who with his father Scott McMillin won last year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, will lead a field of 131 official entries, which includes 28 vehicles in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck division for high-tech, 800 horsepower, unlimited production trucks.

With plans to run the entire 2010 SCORE Desert Series easily outdistanced the 23 SCORE Trophy-Trucks that started in the special one-lap qualifying session.

“We had a nice clean run today and hope the pole position helps gain an edge during Saturday’s first half of the race, said McMillin. It was exciting to feel the power and enjoy how well our Ford F-15 handled over this short, but very challenging race course. We have a great field of SCORE Trophy-Trucks to start the 2010 SCORE Desert Series and I can’t wait for the green flag to drop Saturday.”

Qualifying second was Mexico’s Gus Vildosola Jr., last year’s leader through the first half of the race, with a time of 7:09.71 in the No. 4 Vildosola Racing Ford F-150 he shares with his father Gus Sr.

The four trucks that elected not to qualify on Friday, will start Saturday’s portion of the race behind the other 24 SCORE Trophy-Trucks.

Ticket information is available at www.visitlaughlin.com.

16th Annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge

Round 1 of five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series

Jan. 15-17 Laughlin, Nevada

Friday’s SCORE Trophy-Truck Qualifying Results

(With starting positions for Saturday’s first half of race. Sunday’s start order will be based on Saturday’s finishing order.)

Position, Vehicle Number, Driver of Record, Hometown, Vehicle, time for one lap of 6.25-mile course

TOP QUALIFIER: 31 Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Ford F-150, 7 minutes, 03.40 seconds (53.19 miles per hour)

2. 4 Gus Vildosola/Gus Vildosola Jr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150, 7:09.71 (52.33mph)

3. 16 Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rick Geiser, Phoenix, GMC Sierra, 7:15.90 (51.61mph)

4. 2 Pete Sohren, Glendale, Ariz., Ford F-150, 7:21.48 (51.02mph)

5. 97 B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas/Chad Ragland, Phoenix, Chevy Silverado, 7:23.67 (50.68mph)

6. 50 Jason McNeil, Lakeside, Calif., Ford F-150, 7:27.73 (50.22mph)

7. 30 Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 7:35.68 (49.34mph)

8. 7 Jimmy Nuckles, Brawley, Calif., Ford F-150/Dave Sykes, Del Mar, Calif., Ford F-150, 7:40.40 (48.91mph)

9. 24 Adam Householder, Orange, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 7:43.68 (48.49mph)

10. 84 Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix/Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 7:44.74 (48.39mph)

11. 51 Kory Scheeler, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado, 7:50.49 (47.87mph)

12. 76 Jesse Jones, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Chevy Silverado, 7:52.02 (47.67mph)

13. 9 Gary Weyhrich/Mark Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore., Ford F-150, 7:55.48 (47.37mph)

14. 10 Greg Nunley, Tulare, Calif./Tom Carr, Visalia, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 7:58.37 (47.07mph)

15. 23 Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., Ford F-150, 8:02.51 (46.58mph)

16. 96 Bobby Baldwin, Chevy Silverado, 8:06.42 (46.30mph)

17. 78 Jesse Ashcraft, San Marcos, Calif./Danny Ashcraft, Vista, Calif., Ford F-150, 8:08.07 (46.11mph)

18. 63 Luis Camarena, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico/Ernesto Cervantes, La Paz, Mexico, Ford F-150, 8:16.08 (45.36mph)

19. 91 Bill McBeath, Las Vegas, Chevy Sivlerado, 8:17.81 (45.18mph)

20. 95 Scott Whipple/Scott Gailey, Norco, Calif., Chevy C1500, 8:43.37 (43.02mph)

21. 5 Travis Coyne, El Centro, Calif., Ford F-150, 10:00.03 (37.50mph)

22. 13 Ed Stout, Irvine, Calif., Chevy C1500, 27:58.00 (13.41mph)

23. 89 Rusty Stevens, Pampa, Texas, Ford F-150

24. 1 Bob Gordon, Orange, Calif./Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500, DNF

25. 8 Roger Norman, Reno, Nev., Ford F-150, Did Not Qualify

26. 74 Rob Bruce, Sublimity, Ore./Mark Witte, Silverton, Ore., Chevy Silverado, DNQ

27. 22 Damen Jefferies, Apple Valley, Calif., Chevy Silverado, DNQ

28. 20 Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, DNQ

SCORE Laughlin Expanded Entry

2010-01-13T08:52:00.001-07:00

January 12, 2010

OFFICIAL EXPANDED ENTRY LIST (as of 1/12/10)...

16th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge
Round 1 of five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series
Jan. 15-17 - Laughlin, Nevada
6.25 miles per lap
TOTAL ENTRIES: 123 (as of 1/12/10)
(By Class Starting Order)
SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks)--
(Starting order for SCORE Trophy-Truck to be determined by pre-race qualifying)
1 Bob Gordon, Orange, Calif./Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500
2 Pete Sohren, Glendale, Ariz., Ford F-150
4 Gus Vildosola/Gus Vildosola Jr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150
5 Travis Coyne, El Centro, Calif., Ford F-150
7 Scott Steinberger, Cypress, Calif./Dave Sykes, Del Mar, Calif., Ford F-150
8 Roger Norman, Reno, Nev., Ford F-150
9 Gary Weyhrich/Mark Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore., Ford F-150
10 Greg Nunley, Tulare, Calif./Tom Carr, Visalia, Calif., Chevy Silverado
13 Ed Stout, Irvine, Calif., Chevy C1500
16 Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rick Geiser, Phoenix, GMC Sierra
21 Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150
22 Damen Jefferies, Apple Valley, Calif., Chevy Silverado
23 Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., Ford F-150\
24 Adam Householder, Orange, Calif., Chevy Silverado
30 Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado
31 Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Ford F-150
51 Kory Scheeler, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado
63 Luis Camarena, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico/Ernesto Cervantes, La Paz, Mexico, Ford F-150
74 Rob Bruce, Sublimity, Ore./Mark Witte, Silverton, Ore., Chevy Silverado
78 Jesse Ashcraft, San Marcos, Calif./Danny Ashcraft, Vista, Calif., Ford F-150
84 Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix/Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., Chevy Silverado
89 Rusty Stevens, Pampa, Texas, Ford F-150
91 Bill McBeath, Las Vegas, Chevy Sivlerado
95 Scott Whipple/Scott Gailey, Norco, Calif., Chevy C1500
96 Bobby Baldwin, Chevy Silverado
97 B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas/Chad Ragland, Phoenix, Chevy Silverado
CLASS 1 (Unlimited single or two-seaters)--
100 Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif., Jimco-Chevy\
101 Brian Parkhouse/Cody Parkhouse, \Long Beach, Calif., Jimco-Chevy\
102 Robert Ross/Chula Vista, Calif./Kash Vessels, Bonsall, Calif., Racer-Chevy, Racer
103 Max Thieriot/Cam Theriot, Petaluma, Calif., RPS-Chevy
104 Dan Martin, Monrovia, Calif./Justin Smith, Capistrano Beach, Calif., Penhall-Chevy
105 Sam Berri, Murphy’s, Calif., Jimco-Chevy
106 Lobsam Yee, Tijuana, Mexico, Jimco-Chevy
107 Damen Jefferies, Apple Valley, Calif., Jefferies-Chevy
108 Mark Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore./Keith Danczak, Yuma, Ariz., Jimco-Chevy
109 Armin Schwarz, Germany/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif. (Denmark), Jimco-BMW
110 Pat Dean/Danny Anderson, Las Vegas, Bunderson-Chevy
111 Danny Ebberts, Menifee, Calif./Dale Ebberts, Wilton, Calif.
112 Harley Letner, Orange, Calif., Alpha-Chevy
113 Ronny Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., Jimco-Chevy
114 Josh Daniel, Canyon Lake, Calif., Racer-Chevy
115 Kory Halopoff, Orange, Calif., Tatum-Chevy
117 Chet Huffman, Northridge, Calif./Jerry Whelchel, Portola Hills, Calif., Jimco-Chevy
118 Daniel McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy
119 Rob Ruce, Sublimity, Ore./Mark Witte, Silverton, Ore, Jefferies-Chevy
120 Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, Calif./Tom Kirkmeyer, Apple Valley, Calif., HMS-Chevy
121 Adam Ashcraft, Carlsbad, Calif./Danny Ashcraft, Vista, Calif., AlumiCraft-VW
147 Louie Serna, Flagstaff, Ariz., Tatum-Chevy
148 Paul Keller, El Cajon, Calif./Charles Rudolph, San Diego, Jimco-Chevy
149 Brian Hewett, Los Altos Hills, Calif./Gary Hewett, Hayward, Calif., Penhall-Chevy
CLASS 1-2/1600 (VW-powered, single or two-seaters to 1600cc)--
1601 Oswaldo Castil, Culiacan, Mexico
1602 Brad Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., Penhall
1603 Kyle Conlon, Campo, Calif., Jimco
1604 Daniel McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco
1605 Tanner Harris, Alpine, Calif., Romo
1606 Cody Robinson, Calexico, Calif./Roberto Romo, Mexicali, Mexico, Romo
1607 Brian Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Sammy Ehrenberg, Las Vegas, Kreger
1608 Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, AlumiCraft
1609 Luke McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco
1610 Mike Simpson, Kingman, Ariz.
1611 Arturo Velazco/Abel Velazco, Banning, Calif, VBR
1612 Gregg Reichman, Scottsdale, Ariz., Jimco
1613 Justin Smith/Cody Stuart, Capistrano Beach, Calif., Fraley
1614 Carlos Mantalvan/Samuel Montalvan, Chula Vista, Calif.
1615 Quentin Tucker/Cole Edgmon, Imperial, Calif., Jorman
1600 Hiram Duran/Eric Duran, Tecate, Calif., Amplified
1617 Steven Eugenio, Alpine, Calif., Lothringer
1647 Evan Duran/Hiram Duran, Tecate, Calif., Neth
1648 Rick Boyer, Bakersfield, Calif./Derek Deatley, Mohave Valley, Ariz., Lothringer
1649 Rob Archibald, El Cajon, Calif.
CLASS 5 (Unlimited VW Baja Bugs)--
500 Kevin Carr/Noe Valdez, San Diego
CLASS 5/1600 (1600cc VW Baja Bugs)--
551 Christain Holbrook, Nampa, Idaho
CLASS 6 (Unlimited, production mini trucks)--
601 Steve Kovach/Chip Carr, Chandler, Ariz., Ford Ranger
602 Marc Burnett, Chula Vista, Calif./Rick Johnson, Spring Valley, Calif., Ford Ranger
603 Dave Caspino, Woodland Hills, Calif./Robert Mason, Escondido, Calif., Ford Ranger
604 Robert Pickering, Las Vegas/Bryant Layton, Tustin, Calif., Ford Ranger
605 Jose Canchola Jr., Mexicali, Calif., Ford Ranger
606 A.J. Rodriguez, Perris, Calif, Ford Ranger
607 Chris Taylor, El Centro, Calif., Ford Ranger
618 Keith Basso, Bullhead City, Ariz., Ford Ranger
600 Heidi Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Jamie Campbell, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Ford Ranger
CLASS 7 (Open, production mini trucks)--
700 Dan Chamlee/Tom Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif., Ford Ranger
701 Brandon Walsh, Encinitas, Calif., Toyota Tacoma
CLASS 7SX (Modified, open mini trucks)--
741 Elias Hanna/Jose Castro, Ensenada, Mexico, Ford Ranger
CLASS 8 (Full-sized two-wheel drive trucks)--
800 Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va./Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn., Chevy Silverado
CLASS 9 (VW-powered, Short wheelbase, single or two-seaters)--
901 Robert Morton Jr., Aliso Viejo, Calif., DesertDynamics
CLASS 10 (Single or two-seaters to 1650cc)--
1000 Mike Lawrence, Sunset Beach, Calif., Lothringer-VW
1001 Sergio Salgado, Mexicali, Mexico, Lothringer-Honda
1002 Dennis Hunter, Santa Rosa, Calif., HunterMillen-Honda
1003 David Greenhill/Mike Greenhill, Crowley, Texas, Chenowth-Toyota
1005 David Rodriguez/Sergio Rodriguez, Santa Fe, N.M., RCD-Toyota
SCORE LITE (VW-powered, Limited single-1776cc-or two-seaters-1835cc)--
1201 Talya Dodson, Truckee, Calif./Dan Martin, Monrovia, Calif., Mirage
1202 Zak Langley, El Segundo, Calif./Bernie Carr, Solvang, Calif., Penhall
1203 Samuel Araiza, LaPaz, Mexico, Curry
1204 Cody Freeman/Kenny Freeman, Henderson, Nev., Winkler
1205 Jessica McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Jimco
1206 Bill Hernquist, La Mesa, Calif./Rick Ellison, Dinuba, Calif., Jimco
1207 Justin Davis, Chino Hills, Calif./Daniel Folts, La Habra, Calif., Seagrove
1208 David Callaway, Menifee, Calif./Scott Mapes, Riverside, Calif., Callaway
1209 John Langley, El Segundo, Calif./Wade Kelsay, Hermosa Beach, Calif., Penhall
1210 Lee Banning, Laveen, Ariz./Lee Banning Jr., Litchfield Park, Ariz., Foddrill
1200 Brent Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif./Brian Burgess, Riverside, Calif., Molton
1212 Matthew Kupiec/Kurtis Kupiec, Palos Verde Estates, Kreger
1213 Jaime Huerta, Culican, Mexico, Curry
1214 Perry McNeil, Lemon Grove, Calif./Alfie Bueno, El Cajon, Calif., Lothringer
1215 Justin Smith, Capistrano Beach, Calif., SmithCo
1216 Francisco Villagomez/Jesus Villagomez, Col. Santa Rosa, Mexico, Pabloff
1217 Jake Jones, Aliso Viejo, Calif./Josh Jones, San Clemente, Calif., HawkBuilt
1248 Cody Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif./Brian Burgess, Riverside, Calif., Mirage
1249 Matt Laughlin, Laughlin, Nev./Ron Laughlin, Laughlin, Nev., Penhall
STOCK FULL (Stock, Full-sized trucks)--
860 Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn./Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va., Dodge Ram2500
879 Joe Bacal, Anthem, Ariz., Lexus LX570
PROTRUCK (Limited, production trucks)--
1301 Troy Vest, Molalla, Ore./Robert Fitch, Silverton, Ore., Chevy Silverado
CLASS 2 (Limited, 2.2 Liter open-wheel car)--
201 William Eriksen, Elizabethtown, Ky., PredatorX18-Chevy
202 Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, PredatorX18-Chevy
CLASS 7-2 (Unlimited 2.2/2.4-Liter Truck)
721 Reid Rutherford, Montrose, Colo., BajaLite-Chevy
SPORTSMAN
SPT CAR--
1400 Peter Lang/ Brian Jellison, Santa Rosa, Calif., Homebuilt-Chevy
1401 Sam Hewett, Chico, Calif./Charles Hewett, Oakland, Calif., Penhall-Chevy
1402 Mark Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore.
1449 Rory Ward, Mohave Valley, Ariz., Chenowth-Chevy
SPT TRUCK--
1501 Cody Stuart, Capistrano, Calif./Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif., GMC Sierra
1500 Joe Aguayo, San Jacinto, Calif./Jay Banks, Pala, Calif., Ford F-150
1503 Nick Tonelli, Huntington Beach, Calif./Benjamin Wright, Laguna Beach, Calif., Ford Ranger

SCORE Laughlin Final Advance

2010-01-12T10:42:00.001-07:00

January 10, 2010

This Weekend in Laughlin, Nev.
Former champs Gordon & B.J. Baldwin returning from desert rally
To join over 130 entries at 16th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge

Pre-race festivities Friday include SCORE Trophy-Truck Qualifying and $16,000 SCORE Laughlin Leap

Field has six McMillin Racing entries, four from Wilson Motorsports; MacCachren, Weyhrichs, Jefferies in two classes,
Defending season SCORE Class champs Duran Bros, Parkhouse, Steele, Chamlee, Carr, Stacy, Lawrence, Matney, Lang

LAUGHLIN, Nev.—Adding some major drama and extra excitement to the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck racing division for this week’s 16th Annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge was the announcement today that SCORE desert racing stars Robby Gordon and B.J. Baldwin will return from the international desert rally they are competing at in Argentina and Chile in time for Sunday’s final day of the two-day race in Laughlin, Nev..
For the 16th straight year, motorsports fans and racers from 11 U.S. States, Mexico, Denmark and Germany will gather in Laughlin, the Southern Nevada desert resort town along the shores of the Colorado River, for the popular SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge. The first major motorsports event of the year in the United States will be held Thursday through Sunday, launching the five-race 2010 SCORE Desert Series, the World's Foremost Desert Racing Series.
Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., last year’s overall winner in the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge and the reigning SCORE Trophy-Truck and SCORE Overall point champion, and Las Vegas’ B.J. Baldwin, who won this race both in 2006 and 2007, are finishing the Dakar Rally, will fly to Miami where a chartered plane will hopefully get them to the Bullhead City (Ariz.) airport for Sunday’s final half of the two-day race. The featured SCORE Trophy-Truck division for high-tech, 800-horsepower, unlimited production trucks has 26 entries. After the rally ends on Saturday, the pair will begin the arduous 15-plus hour journey from Argentina to Laughlin.
Robby Gordon, a NASCAR Cup Series owner/driver, has entered his father Bob Gordon in the No. 1 Team Gordon Chevy CK1500 and the elder Gordon will race on Saturday while another second-generation desert racer, Chad Ragland of Phoenix, will race on Saturday in B.J. Baldwin’s No. 97 Baldwin Motorsports Chevy Silverado.
“You certainly wouldn’t be wrong if you said B.J. and I are passionate about SCORE desert racing,” quipped Gordon, who has found time in his diverse racing career to win four SCORE season class point titles. “Saturday should be a great first half of the race, but I can assure you that we’re aren’t going through all this to get to Laughlin for just another Sunday drive. With this weekend being a holiday weekend, nobody should leave Laughlin early. It’s a new year and a new decade and I’ve got lots more to prove.”
One of the event's most popular features, the SCORE Laughlin Leap, revs up the fun and helps get the weekend off. Moved to a new day, the SCORE Laughlin Leap will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday. The SCORE Laughlin Leap will start with a fireworks display. General admission grandstand tickets, priced at $20 each, will be available at the gate.
Drivers will enjoy the spotlight at the Laughlin Events Park, competing for a $16,000 purse and the honor of beating the 2009 champions. The SCORE Laughlin Leap, a dirt ramp built into the middle of the stadium portion of the race course, challenges the most daring of drivers. This year's competitors will be attempting to break the event record in the SCORE Laughlin Leap of 161' 6" set this past January by Larry Roeseler in the Norman Motorsports Ford F-150.
For the third straight year, qualifying for starting positions for the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck division will be held on Friday. With free admission to the grandstand seating area, SCORE Trophy-Truck qualifying will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and each truck will be timed over one solo lap of the 6.25-mile course to determine the start order in that class for Saturday’s first half of the race.
Friday's pre-race activities will also include the SCORE Manufacturer's Midway and vendors village from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SCORE Contingency, which includes each vehicle being pushed down the lanes in front of the Colorado Belle and Edgewater Hotels, alongside Casino Drive.
With 19 classes divided into five groups, the single race is divided into multi-lap segments split over two days. Starting at 7 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, the featured SCORE Trophy-Truck division will run 8 laps over the 6.25-mile course at 1 p.m. each day followed by the unlimited Class 1 open-wheel desert race cars that will run their 8 laps at 3 p.m. each day. The combined elapsed time and number of laps completed from both days will determine the final finishing position for each vehicle. Two vehicles will leave the start line every 15 seconds.
Daily general admission tickets, good for grandstand seating, are $20 each per day for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, children 10 and under are free. Daily VIP tickets are $40 each per day for the each day, good for admission to the Laughlin Hospitality Chalet, including food, beverage and special seating.
Returning to the stadium seating area once again will be the immensely popular SCOREvision Large-screen LCD display, showing live footage from virtually the entire race course.
Tickets, priced at $5 each per person, will also be available each race day for 'SCORE Hill', which overlooks the infield, start/finish area and the main pits. The SCORE Hill will have grandstands and standing room areas along with vendors, concessions and the other public safety services available. Grandstand GA tickets also have access to SCORE Hill during the two race days.
The Laughlin Tourism Commission is also selling three-day general admission passes for $50 and three-day VIP passes for $100. With the purchase of a general admission or VIP ticket, spectators can also buy pit passes for an additional $10 per day.
The newest spectator area, opened in 2008 adjacent to Laughlin High School off of Cougar Drive, allows entry at $10 per vehicle, as space allows, to the backside of the course with a view of much of the 6.25-mile loop. Tickets for the Laughlin High spectator area will be available only on each day of racing at the entrance off of Cougar Drive.
The Laughlin Events Park, with grandstand seating, vendor's village and food court is just minutes from the destinations eight resorts and includes an infield with switchbacks, whoops, minijumps and the SCORE Laughlin Leap.
McMillin and Wilson, two of the biggest family names in the world of desert racing, have both made big plans for the new decade, starting with commitments to run high-profile, multi-vehicle teams in the 2010 SCORE Desert Series, the world’s foremost desert racing series.
Both with second and third generation drivers, McMillin Racing of San Diego and Wilson Motorsports of Long Beach, Calif., the McMillins have six entries and the Wilson’s four in the2010 SCORE season-opener. Combined, the two prominent desert racing families have two vehicles in SCORE Trophy-Truck, three in the unlimited Class 1, four in Class 1-2/1600 and one vehicle in SCORE Lite.
Besides Gordon, B.J. Baldwin, Phoenix’s Nick Vanderwey, who will be first vehicle to qualify Friday, and Las Vegas’ Rob MacCachren, who has six career class wins in the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, among the other regulars who were also officially in SCORE Trophy-Truck (26 entries to date) are Andy McMilllin, Mark McMillin, Roger Norman, Cameron Steele, Gus Vildosola, Ed Stout, Damen Jefferies, Bobby Baldwin, Robbie Pierce, Pete Sohren, Bill McBeath, Adam Householder and Gary and Mark Weyhrich.
Over 130 expected entries will compete in 19 classes for cars and trucks for nearly $300,000 in prize money and contingency postings during the four-day SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge.
Besides defending season point champion Randy Wilson, among the other SCORE regulars who have officially entered in Class 1 (24 entries) are: Ronny Wilson, Armin Schwarz, Brian Parkhouse, Danny and Dale Ebberts, Pat Dean/Danny Anderson, Harley Letner and Daniel McMillin. Dale Ebberts has three class wins in Laughlin, including the overall wins in 2003 and 2005.
MacCachren, whose Laughlin wins include SCORE Trophy-Truck in 1996 and both Class 1-2/1600 and SCORE Lite in 2004, will start eighth in Class 1-2/1600 (20 entries) as well as race in the No. 21 SCORE Trophy-Truck.
Among the others entered in two classes are Damen Jefferies (SCORE Trophy-Truck and Class 1), the Weyhrich brothers Gary and Mark (SCORE Trophy-Truck and Class 1), Cameron Steele (SCORE Trophy-Truck and Sportsman Truck), Rob Bruce (SCORE Trophy-Truck and Class 1), Daniel McMillin (Class 1 and Class 1-2/1600) and Justin Smith (Class 1-2/1600 and SCORE Lite).
With late entries accepted until race morning, the 2009 SCORE season class point champions entered are Randy Wilson, Long Beach, Calif. (Class 1), Duran brothers Hiram and Eric, Tecate, Calif. (Class 1-2/1600), Kevin Carr, San Diego (Class 5), Heidi Steele, San Clemente, Calif. (Class 6), Dan Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif. (Class 7), Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va. (Class 8), Mike Lawrence, Banning, Calif. (Class 10), Brent Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif. (SCORE Lite), Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn. (Stock Full), Peter Lang, Santa Rosa, Calif. (Sportsman Car) and Joe Aguayo, San Jacinto, Calif. (Sportsman Truck).
In addition to Gordon, Carr, Steele and Chamlee, the other defending class winners from last year’s SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge who are entered this year are: Danny Anderson, Las Vegas (Class 1, second driver this year for Pat Dean, Las Vegas) and Steven Eugenio, El Centro, Calif. (Class 1-2/1600).
The field also includes three female drivers of record. Besides defending SCORE Class 6 season point champion Heidi Steele, also listed as driver of record for this year’s race are Talya Dodson and Jessica McMillin in the SCORE Lite class.
The 16th annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge is sponsored by the Laughlin Tourism Commission and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority in association with Las Vegas Events. The race is sanctioned and produced by SCORE International of Los Angeles.
Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -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, Blue C Advertising, Off-Road, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.
More event information is available at www.visitlaughlin.com.
For more information, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge
All-Time Overall Winners

1995-Ivan Stewart, SCORE Trophy-Truck
Ed/Tim Herbst, Class 1
1996-Rob MacCachren, SCORE Trophy-Truck
Ryan Thomas, Class 1
1997-Ed/Tim Herbst, SCORE Trophy-Truck
Mark Post, Class 1
1998-David Ashley/Dan Smith, SCORE Trophy-Truck
1999-Troy Herbst, Class 1
2000-Gary/Mark Weyhrich, Class 1
2001-Steve Sourapas, Class 1
2002-Dale/Mike Dondel, Class 1
2003-Dale Ebberts, Class 1
2004-Gary Dircks, SCORE Trophy-Truck
2005-Dale Ebberts, Class 1
2006-B.J. Baldwin, SCORE Trophy-Truck
2007-B.J. Baldwin, SCORE Trophy-Truck
2008-Pat Dean, Class 1
2009-Robby Gordon, SCORE Trophy-Truck
SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge
All-Time Multiple Class Champions (thru 2009) Total Driver, Years
7
George Seeley Jr.-1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007
Donald Moss-2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009

6
Rob MacCachren-1996, 2001, 2004(2), 2006, 2007
Adam Pfankuch-2003, 2005, 2008, 2009 (2)

4
Brian Collins-1996, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ed Herbst-1995, 1997, 1999, 2000
Tim Herbst-1995, 1997, 1999, 2000
John Holmes-1995, 2005, 2007, 2009
Eric Solorzano-1998, 1999, 2004, 2006

3
Danny Anderson-2000, 2001, 2009
Jeff Dickerson-2003, 2004, 2005
Dale Dondel-1998, 2002, 2005
Dale Ebberts-2000, 2003, 2005
Manny Esquerra-1997, 1999, 2000
Dr. Macrae Glass-2000, 2001, 2002
Brian Jeffrey-1995, 1996, 1997
Scott Pellerin-2002, 2003, 2005
Darren Skilton-1997, 1998, 1999
Dan Smith-1997, 1998, 2002
Marc Stein-1996, 2001, 2003
Steve Williams-1995, 1996, 1997

2
David Ashley-1997, 1998
B. J. Baldwin-2006, 2007
Victor Barajas-1996, 1997
Steve Barlow-2001, 2002
Vic Bruckmann-1999, 2002
David Callaway-1997, 1998
Mike Dondel-1998, 2002
Eric Fisher-2004, 2005
Todd Gattrell-1995, 1996
Allan Gregory-2001, 2002
Rod Hall-2007, 2008
Chris Harrold-1999, 2008
Jason Hatz-1996, 1998
Troy Herbst-1999, 2004
John Herder-1998, 2007
Carlos Iribe-1997, 1999
Gerardo Iribe-1997, 2004
Jason Jernigan-2004, 2007
Rick D. Johnson-1995, 1998
Jeff Lewis-1999, 2000
Jim Nuckles-2003, 2005
Mark Post-1997, 2003
Joel Stankavich-1999, 2001
Rick St. John-2008, 2009
Dave Sykes-1998, 2002
Ryan Thomas-1996, 1997
Craig Turner-2002, 2005
Andrew Wehe-1996, 1997
Gary Weyhrich-2000, 2006
Chris Woodward-2000, 2001

Suzuki Grand Prix de Campeones RESULTADOS

2009-12-01T16:04:00.001-07:00

agradeciendo el apoyo de Motos y Servicios Suzuki asi como cerveceria Tecate se realizo la ultima carrera de la serie 2009 con sede en el desierto de Mexicali, donde los corredores de motos corrieron desde las 9 y media de la mañana para completar 6 vueltas en la pista de 12 millas al norte de la carretera Mexicali a Tijuana y los quads corren dos horas despues cinco giros en la misma ruta que fue cubierta por el equipo de Rescate Aguiluchos A.C.
El mejor de la primer carrera fue el tijuanense Noe Ibarra quien en su KTM 450 paso las 6 vueltas al frente, en la milla 5 frente al check 1 sufre una caida y se sube de nuevo a la moto, ahi lo alcanza Francisco Septien quien venia de atras para alcanzarlo, arrancan a la par pero Noe saca fuerzas y logra llegar a la meta primero mientras que Septien segundo comentando que la moto le fallo en gasolina pero que le gusto la carrera por la pelea que hubo desde el comienzo, cabe señalar que el holeshot se lo llevo Cameron Corfman pero para la segunda vuelta se quedo parado unos minutos cerca de la milla 6, continuando para quedarse en su pit.
En los quads raul cano arranca solo, de ahi los expertos veteranos y novatos asi como principiantes y al final los vehiculos utilitarios.
de atras sale Javier Robles Jr. quien corrio otra moto ya que la suya, un Roll Design trono el amortiguador trasero en el recorrido y le prestan un TRX450 para asentar el motor, fue una carrera impresionante donde a la primer vuelta venia en penultimo, segunda paso a 10 quads, tercera otros 9, y asi hasta colarse hasta septimo general al final cierra en sexto metros atras del quinto general.
al final los resultados fueron estos:
M/C abierta Pro
Noe Ibarra
Fco. Septien
David Glz.
M/C Experto
Albert Valenzuela
M/C veterano
Rube Verduzco
Miguel Coria
M/C Novato
Armando Meneses
Jhoan Sanchez
Luis Ruelas

Quad Pro
Raul Cano
Javier Robles Jr.
Quad Experto
Raul Valenzuela
Christian Rojas
Aaron Hernandez
Quad Veteranos
Martin Mohamed Vizcarra
carlos Chong Cuy
Quad Novatos
Josue Morales
David Villa
Jesus Miguel Beltrones
Quad Principiantes
Alberto Ramirez
Guillermo Lugo
Victor Gasca
Vehiculos Utilitarios
Oscar Hernandez
Mario Malacon Jr.

al final se premio con trofeos a los primeros tre slugares de cada clase asi como premios en efectivo a las clases pro donde Noe Ibarra se llevo alrededor de $500 dlls!
aqui los resultados completos:
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ZR Promo Race map & Entry form Suzuki GPC

2009-11-30T11:17:00.000-07:00

hola a todos, aqui el mapa el curso esta abierto desde hoy y recuerden es recorrido no carrera!
km. 38 carretera Mexicali a Tijuana donde termina el municipio de Mexicali y empieza el Municipio de Tecate, acceso hacia el norte una milla a mano derecha esta el curso de 12 millas marcado con flechas naranjas ZR/Suzuki. Por favor no dejen basura!

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Photo of the Year

2009-11-26T09:46:00.001-07:00

Just finished my look back at the last year and my favorite racing photos.

http://durkadurka.net/blog/

Part I http://durkadurka.net/blog/?p=730
Part II http://durkadurka.net/blog/?p=891#more-891

A preview

Team ATK Wins Back to Back Baja 1000 Victories

2009-11-24T11:06:00.001-07:00

Team ATK Skilton/Krellwitz Jeep Wrangler Score Back to Back Baja 1000 Victories

The ATK powered Jeep proved its toughness once again at this year’s 42nd running of the SCORE Baja 1000 when it crossed the finish line in Ensenada, Mexico after 24 hours and 11 minutes of brutal Baja racing, besting all class competitors for a second straight Baja 1000 class 3 victory. The race marked 9 wins in 10 races for the ATK Jeep, including two Baja 1000's and a Baja 500.

Darren Skilton, along with co-driver Skyler Gambrell, piloted the race Jeep for the first 400 miles of the event; charging from the rear start position in Class 3 (short wheel base 4wd) to the front of the pack in the first 15 miles of the course. They went on to tackle the treacherous Sierra de Juarez summit and the rough and rocky San Felipe loop through the Matomi Wash. They handed the car off to Jon Krellwitz and Patrick Smith at the BFG pit just north of San Felipe in Borrego at 11 o'clock pm with a 50 mile lead on the nearest class competitor. Averaging 38 miles per/hour and passing nearly 100 cars in the first 400 miles of the race, Skilton stepped out of the vehicle to comment that, "This ATK Jeep is one tough vehicle, I drove it hard all day and it took the beating with ease."
Krellwitz and Smith had an issue with the transfer case around mile 460 and had to limp the car out to pit at mile 490. Additional time was lost at mile 472 when the Jeep was held up for 2 1/2 hours behind one of Baja's infamous bottle necks as another competitor was unable to negotiate a river crossing. The transfer case was swapped out and Gambrell got back in the passenger seat for the ride up the pacific coast, across the rocky silt hills of Urapan, and on to the finish and the victory. Krellwitz said at the finish, "It was a long but good day for the ATK Jeep, the 4.7 ATK stroker engine pulled hard from start to finish and our BFG tires hooked up good with no flat tires. It was a bummer to have an issue with the t case up in the Mikes loop and get stuck in the bottle neck, but the course was very challenging and made for a great adventure, plus its always good to have a class win in Baja."

Big Thank you to the following crew members who helped make Team ATK a success:

Clive Skilton – Darren Skilton – Jon Krellwitz – Skyler Gambrell – Patrick Smith – Kris Hernandez – Russ Ficker

Also a HUGE thank you for all the products that make this vehicle so tough:

ATK Engines – Currie Enterprises – Crossroads Fabrication – KC Lights - BFGoodrich Tires - JE Reel Drivelines - Advanced Engine Management (AEM) - Howe Steering - King Shocks - Beard Seats - Harmon Racing Cells - Full Traction Suspension - PWR - American Racing ATX Wheels - Borla Exhaust – Torque Converter Specialties (TCS) - Crow Safety Equipement

SCORE Baja 1000 Results Story

2009-11-24T11:05:00.002-07:00

November 22, 2009

328 Official Starters

Norman/Weigand/Cody claim Overall motorcycle/Class 22 crown;

McMillins earn Overall 4-wheel win at 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Penhall/Martin win Class 1, Matlock/Goodman Jr./Miller/Caster repeat as Overall ATV champs;

R. Gordon finishes second in SCORE Trophy-Truck to capture class and SCORE Overall point title

In front of over 250,000 fanatical fans in Baja California, Mexico

ENSENADA, Mexico—Etching their names on the granite history of the world’s most legendary desert race, Kendall Norman/Tim Weigand/Quinn Cody along with the team of Andy McMillin and his father Scott became part of motorsports history by capturing the overall 2-wheel and 4-wheel victories late Friday and early Saturday in the 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, the granddaddy of all desert races.

Defeating a deep and talented field of 328 sturdy starters that came from 39 U.S. States and 14 countries, the Norman/Weigan/Cody trio won Class 22 on the Johnny Campbell Racing Honda CRF450X motorcycle while the McMillins powered their way to the top of the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck division in the No. 31 McMillin Racing Chevy Silverado.

After complete review of the data tracking devices used by each vehicle in the race and with time penalties assessed accordingly for course deviations and/or speeding on the brief pavement sections used as part of the race course, the results were declared official by SCORE International officials at 6 a.m. on Sunday morning.

The world’s best known and most prestigious desert race, held on a difficult 672.85-mile course of natural desert terrain, started for the 35th time and finished for the 20th time in Ensenada, Mexico, 65 miles south of the U.S. border at San Diego.

With massive crowds reaching over 250,000 spread out along the rugged course that traveled from Ensenada to Ojos Negros, east down Laguna Salada to San Felipe, down through the legendary Matomi Wash, around Mike’s Sky Ranch, through both Rancho Las Truchas and Rancho El Coyote, down the infamous Simpson’s Hill and back to the Pacific Coast below San Vicente and up through Santo Tomas, Uruapan and back to Ojos Negros, covering much of the northern half of the majestic Baja California peninsula to and from Ensenada.

As the final checkered flag dropped Saturday night for the last of 185 official finishers in the 42nd annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, it was obvious that another memorable and colorful chapter had been added to the legacy of this popular desert race in the magnificent Baja California peninsula.

The 328 starters are the second most ever in race history for a ‘Loop’ race and the seventh most of any race in the 42-year history of the event. The 185 finishers are also the sixth-most in event history. The finishing percentage this year was a very solid 56.4 percent considering the extreme dusty conditions and the unique ruggedness of the course.

With Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif., starting the race and racing to mile 200 as well as the final 169 miles to the finish line, Cody, Los Olivos, Calif., rode from rm200 to rm350 and Weigand rode the Johnny Campbell Racing Honda CRF450X from rm350 to rm504 to give Honda increase its record overall victory total in this race to 20 wins. In also giving Honda a record 14th consecutive overall win in this epic race, the JCR team finessed its way around the challenging course in 13 hours, 27 minutes and 50 seconds, averaging 49.97 miles per hour in the elapsed-time race.

Part of the prominent third-generation racing family, Andy McMillin and his father Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., powered their Chevy Silverado to a 4-wheel-vehicle winning time of 14:19:50, averaging 45.29mph.

For Norman, it was his third straight overall motorcycle win and fourth total in this race, the second for Cody and first for Weigand.

Andy McMillin also won the overall 4-wheel vehicle title in this race in 2006 as the second driver for NASCAR’s Robby Gordon while Scott McMillin earned his third class win in race history and first overall crown.

Driving two segments of the race, Andy McMillin started the race and drove the first 206 miles of the race. Scott McMillin drove the middle section from rm206 to rm500 where he handed back the driving to his son to drive the final 173 miles to the finish line in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center in the heart of Ensenada.

Winning the overall ATV and Class 25 victory for the second straight year was the team led by Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif. Matlock’s teammates this year were returning riders Harold Goodman, Brownstown, Mich., and Wes Miller, Fallbrook, Calif., along with Josh Caster, also of El Cajon. The team covered the course in a championship time of 16:54:52, averaging 39.78mph on the No. 1a Honda TRX700XX. The talented team won two of the three SCORE Baja races this season to earn their second straight season point title in their class.

There we no penalties assessed to any of the three overall winners in the race.

“I started the race and I think we started 17th on the road,” said Andy McMillin, who now has two career SCORE Trophy-Truck wins. “The plan was just to kind of take it easy and kind of let the race come to us. Sal (Fish) laid out a really rough, tough course this year. We knew that it was going to take one trip that didn’t have any problems to get the win. That was our plan all day – stay smooth and not have any downtime, no flat tires. I gave my dad the truck at mile 206 and I think we were seventh on the road and pretty close on the overall lead.”

“My dad drove the San Felipe loop and the Mike’s loop. By the time he got to San Felipe, he was the first truck on the road. My dad handed me a great lead (just over 30 minutes), so it was pretty easy from that point. It was kind of just stay on the race course and you won’t get in trouble, so that was our plan and we followed it and let the race come to us, really.”

Expanding further on their race, Scott McMillin commented on his first overall win in this race, “The Tecate SCORE Baja 1000--you just don’t come down here and decide to race this a month in advance; this takes a whole year of planning. We have a dedicated team back at our shop, about five core guys who work fulltime on this. Plus, there are another 20 volunteers who are with us at all the races, all the pre-running, all the planning. We just couldn’t have done it without all of them. They are as much a part of this win as those of us riding in the truck. Plus we have access to the five BFG Tires pits along the way.”

“It’s really great that they posted (the virtual checkpoints) in advance ... so when we were pre-running and practicing, we knew exactly where to be and what we were supposed to do. They are all the same lines we’ve all been racing all these years. Always – all the 30 years that I’ve been racing – the fastest way is the racecourse. I can’t tell you how many times I just take the racecourse and stay on it and stay focused and you go by all the guys that are trying to find the smooth route. Before this race, we decided that we’re going to race all the SCORE races next year.”

Turning 72 years old on Sunday, venerable veteran desert racer Rod Hall, Reno, Nev., lit the candles on his celebration during the final hours of the legendary race, adding to his race-record total of class wins with a pair of wins in a pair of Rod Hall Racing Hummer H3 vehicles in both the Stock Full and the Stock Mini class to give him 21 in his amazing career. Originally entered as a second driver in both classes in vehicles where his sons Chad and Josh Hall were the drivers of record, Rod ended up as the primary driver in Stock Mini when Josh was unable to attend the race because of a family emergency. With the help of his sons and friends, Hall also continued his streak as the only person in the history of the event to have raced all 42 years since it began in 1967.

Chad Hall earned his eighth career class win in this race and the Hall family continues to be the winningest family in the history of this race with 33 total class wins.

The battle for the overall motorcycle victory marked the SCORE Baja racing rekindling of one of its greatest rivalries as Kawasaki returned with a factory-supported team for the first time since 1995 to battle against the Honda factory-supported racers. In the end, Honda defeated Kawasaki by just one minute, 57 seconds, although the No. 1X Kawasaki KX450 team led by former two-time Honda race winner Robby Bell, Sun City, Calif., finished first physically in the demanding race but lost on corrected time.

“I rode from the start to Borrego, mile 200 and Robby (Bell) was up about ten minutes,” said Norman at the finish line. “I started way back and there was a ton of dust. I just couldn’t get through it. By the time I finally cleared the dust, he was gone. When I got the bike back from Timmy Weigand at the Meadows (Mile 504), I was only a minute and half down. Quinn Cody and Timmy did some great work out there. I figured it was going be close to impossible to pass Steve (Hengeveld) on the final run because of the dust and being at night. But I know if I was in his dust that is all I needed to do (to win). It feels great to win the SCORE Baja 1000 three years in a row and fourth total. I am really stoked.”

“It was definitely a good battle at night. There was a lot of dust out here. Steve is a great night racer and was going. I’d get in his dust and slow down, get in his dust and slow down. He rode a great race and it was war out there today. We had all of our guys positioned and they put in a lot of hard work. I couldn’t be happier right now.”

A field of 27 SCORE Trophy-Trucks, the high-tech, 850 horsepower unlimited production trucks, dominated the overall 4-wheel results, claiming seven of the top 10 finishing spots, including the first six.

Finishing second was last year’s overall winning 4-wheel team of Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., who finished 32 minutes, 37 seconds behind the McMillins in a time of 14:52:27 in the No. 8 Norman Motorsports Ford F-150.

Third overall was this year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 winner Rick D. Johnson, Barstow, Calif with a time of 15:02:36 in the No. 71 Ford F-150 while driving the No. 4 Vildosola Racing Ford F-150 of Mexico’s Gustavo Vildsola Jr., and his father Gus Vildosola.

NASCAR Cup Team owner/driver Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., who left immediately after securing the 2009 SCORE Trophy-Truck and SCORE Overall point championship in the No. 77 Team Gordon Chevy CK1500, drove consistently to finish fifth in a penalty-free time of15:14:31 while the team of Robby Pierce/Mike Julston, Santee, Calif., finished sixth overall and in SCORE Trophy-Truck, finishing in 15:29:42 in the No. 30 MasterCraft Chevy Silverado.

The top three finishers in the unlimited Class 1 for open-wheel desert race cars finished seventh through nine respectively among 4-wheel finishers.

First in Class 1 was the veteran team of Jerry Penhall, Costa Mesa, Calif./Dan Martin, Monrovia, Calif., with a time of 15:38:19 in a Chevy-powered Penhall while second was the team of Germany’s Armin Schwarz/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif. (Denmark) in 15:52:02 in the All-German Motorsports Jimco-BMW.

Finishing ninth overall and third in Class 1 was the team of Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif., his brother Ronny Wilson of Long Beach, Calif., and Jeff Quinn, Irvine, Calif., who also clinched a close Class 1 point champion race with the Schwarz/Christensen team in the Wilson Motorsports Jimco-Chevy. The finished the course in 16:14:05.

Completing the top 10 overall 4-wheel finishers list was eight-time SCORE Baja 1000 class winner Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., with a time of 16:15:25 in the No. 23 McMillin Racing Ford F-150. Mark is the brother of Scott McMillin and unlce of overall winner Andy McMillin.

In the manufacturer’s battle of ‘beat the Baja’ research and development, a Chevy-powered vehicle won for the 11th time and BFGoodrich Tires won for the 23rd time in the last 24 years.

Eric Duran, Tecate, Calif., is driver of record for his family team and close win by just 23 seconds in Class 1-2/1600 in a Neth-VW, they secured the season point championship in the class. Entering the race in a close third place, the Duran brothers defeated the Wilson Motorsports team of Brian Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Sammy Ehrenberg, Las Vegas/LJ Kennedy, Orange, Calif./Brad Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., in the race, moving them past the Wilson team to earn the season point title. There were 17 starters in the class and Justin Smith, Capistrano Beach, Calif., who was tied with the Wilsons in the season class points, was leading early, had mechanical problems and struggled to a sixth place finish in class.

SCORE points are based on starting and finishing as well as the number of starters in each class and placement position in every race. All class titles will go down to the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

In one of the class races, Darren Skilton, Long beach, Calif., won Class 3 in a Jeep Wrangler for his sixth class win in this race. For the second straight year, he defeated rivals Donald and Kenneth Moss of Sacramento, who finished second in class, 37 minutes, 14 seconds behind Skilton.

In Class 40 for motorcycle riders over 40 years old, the team led by Scott Myers, Menifee, Calif. were victorious on a Honda CRF450X and team rider Craig Adams, San Clemente, Calif. earned his 14th and 15th class wins in this race. Adams also was a rider on the Class 50-winning team on another Honda CRF450X. Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif., was the rider of record on the Class 50 team where he earned his ninth career class win in this race.

Richard Jackson, Acton, Calif., led his team to his seventh class win in this race, this year in Class 60, riders over 60, on a Honda CRF450X.

In Class 5/1600, Mexico’s Marcos Nunez/Norberto Rivera, drover their VW Baja Bug to victory. Nunez now has six class wins in this race.

Another father/son team Pancho and Cisco Bio, won Class 9 giving Pancho his fourth class win in SCORE Baja 1000 history.

Running against a formidable field of 14 starters in SCORE Lite, with vehicles all having VW engines, Brent Parkhouse and his son Cody, Long Beach, Calif., were winners in a Molton race car while Mike Lawrence, Banning, Calif., captured Class 10 in his Lothringer-VW for the fourth time in five races this season. It was Parkhouse’s second class win of the season.

In Class 5 for unlimited VW Baja Bugs, Kevin Carr, San Diego, won his class for the fourth time this season and in Class 7, Dan Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif., driving a Ford Ranger, also won for the fourth time this season.

John Holmes, Olivenhain, Calif., in another Ford Ranger in Class 7SX won for the third time in this race and the fourth time in this race.

Pulling off her second Class 6 win of the season was Heidi Steele, San Clemente, Calif., in a Ford Ranger.

Other Class winners in this year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 included: Juan Lopez, Tecate, Mexico (Class 8, Ford F-150), Rob Reinertson, Woodside, Calif. (Protruck, Ford F-150), Nick Baldwin, Mission Viejo, Calif. (Baja Challenge, BTC-Subaru), Ronnie Wilson, Canyon Country, Calif. (Class 21, Honda CRF450X), Jesus Rios, Calexico, Calif., (Class 20, Honda CRF250X), Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas (Class 30, Honda CRF450X) and Tom Wright, Tabernacle, N.J. (Class 24, Honda TRX450R).

This race also featured the prestigious Sal Fish SCORE IronRider awards presented to each motorcycle or ATV rider who completes the course within the time limit while riding solo. 34 individuals officially declared that they were attempting to complete the course riding solo and 10 of them finished withing the time limit to earn the special award. The fastest solo rider was Ron Wilson, who rode in Class 30 for riders over 30 years old, finishing second in class in a penalty-free time of 18:29:19 on a Honda CRF450X.

The fastest Sportsman 4-wheel vehicle was led by driver of record Rory Ward, Mohave Valley, Calif., (SPT Car, Chenowth-Chevy) while the fastes Sportsman Motorcycle team was led by Brian Garrahan, Boulder Creek, Calif. (SPT M/C>250cc).

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes were also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 24th consecutive year, a total of 14 drivers have won the prestigious awards for 2009.

This year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race will be televised on a delayed basis as a one-hour NBC Sports special, in association with SCORE and Aura360, for the sixth consecutive year. It is scheduled to air on NBC at 2 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, Dec. 19 on the NBC Television Network. It will also air on a delayed basis outside of the U.S. on ESPN International.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -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, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

Additional associate sponsors for the 2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 were Proturismo de Ensenada and the State Tourism Department of Baja California.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Overall Champions

(1967 through 2009)

YEAR DRIVERS/RIDERS VEHICLE TIME

1967 Vic Wilson/Ted Mangels Meyers Manx VW 27:38

J.N. Roberts/Malcolm Smith Husqvarna 28:48

1968 Larry Berquist/Gary Preston Honda 20:38:28

Lary Minor/Jack Bayer Ford Bronco 21:11:32

1969 Larry Minor/Rod Hall Ford Bronco 20:48:10

Gunnar Nilsson/J.N. Roberts Husqvarna 21:35:52

1970 Drino Miller/Vic Wilson Miller VW 16:07

Mike Patrick/Bill Bowers Yamaha 18:31

1971 Parnelli Jones/Bill Stroppe Ford Bronco 14:59

Malcolm Smith/Gunnar Nilsson Husqvarna 16:51

1972 Parnelli Jones/Bill Stroppe Ford Bronco 16:47

Gunnar Nilsson/Rolf Tibblin Husqvarna 19:19

1973 Bobby Ferro/Johnny Johnson Funco VW 16:50

Mitch Mayes/A.C. Bakken Husqvarna 18:42:51

1974 NO RACE

1975 Al Baker/ Gene Cannady Honda 18:22:55

Malcolm Smith/Dr. Bud Feldkamp Hi-Jumper VW 18:55:49

1976 Larry Roeseler/Mitch Mayes Husqvarna 11:30:47

Ivan Stewart Chenowth VW 12:17:28

1977 Brent Wallingsford/Scot Harden Husqvarna 14:37:07

Malcolm Smith/Dr. Bud Feldkamp Funco VW 1510:42

1978 Larry Roeseler/Jack Johnson Husqvarna 14:37:07

Mark Stahl Chenowth VW 12:55:42

1979 Larry Roeseler/Jack Johnson Husqvarna 19:48:04

Walker Evans/Bruce Florio Dodge pickup 20:48:27

1980 Larry Roesler/Jack Johnson Yamaha 12:45:13

Mark Stahl Chenowth VW 13:33:55

1981 Scot Harden/Brent Wallingsford Husqvarna 17:14:05

Mark McMillin/Thomas Hoke Chenowth VW 20:29:14

1982 Al Baker/Jack Johnson Honda 17:25:27

Mickey Thompson/Terry Smith Raceco VW 19:40:23

1983 Dan Smith/Dan Ashcraft Husqvarna 14:48:10

Mark McMillin/Ralph Paxton Chenowth VW 20:29:14

1984 Chuck Miller/Randy Morales Honda 14:34:34

Mark McMillin/Ralph Paxton Chenowth VW 16:27:09

1985 Randy Morales/Derrick Paiement Honda 17:44:42

Steve Sourapas/Dave Richardson Raceco VW 17:54:55

1986 Bruce Ogilvie/Chuck Miller Honda 18:05:52

Mark McMillin/Ralph Paxton Chenowth Porsche 18:26:28

1987 Dan Ashcraft/Bruce Ogilvie Honda 12:02:14

Bob Gordon/Malcolm Smith Chenowth Porsche 13:15:04

1988 Paul Krause/Larry Roeseler/Danny LaPorte Kawasaki 17:53:16

Mark McMillin Chenowth Porsche 18:07:09

1989 Larry Roeseler/Danny LaPorte/Ted Hunnicutt Jr. Kawasaki 17:53:16

Robby Gordon Ford Pickup 18:04:07

1990 Larry Roeseler/Ted Hunnicutt Jr./Danny LaPorte Kawasaki 11:11:45

Bob Gordon/Robyn Gordon/Robby Gordon Chenowth Chevy 12:30:45

1991 Larry Roeseler/Ted Hunnicutt Jr./Marty Smith Kawasaki 13:35:25

Larry Ragland Chevrolet pickup 16:37:35

1992 Danny Hamel/Garth Sweetland/Paul Ostbo Kawasaki 16:50:12

Paul & Dave Simon Ford Ranger 16:53:02

1993 Ivan Stewart Toyota SR5 13:29:11

Danny Hamel/Larry Roeseler/Ty Davis Kawasaki 13:57:23

1994 Danny Hamel/Larry Roeseler/Ty Davis Kawasaki 10:20:47

Jim Smith (Trophy-Truck) Ford 10:28:56

Dave Ashley/Dan Smith Ford F-150 10:43:43

1995 Paul Krause/Ty Davis/Ted Hunnicutt Jr. Kawasaki 19:31:19

Larry Ragland (Trophy-Truck) Chevrolet 20:14:12

Dale White Chevy Truck 21:57:03

1996 Paul Krause/Ty Davis/Greg Zitterkopf Kawasaki 14:11:02

Larry Ragland (Trophy-Truck) Chevrolet 14:38:59

Ryan Thomas Chenowth 15:53:56

1997 Johnny Campbell/Tim Staab/Greg Bringle Honda 13:19:59

Larry Ragland (Trophy-Truck) Chevrolet 13:53:46

Doug Fortin Chenowth 14:31:02

1998 Johnny Campbell/Jimmy Lewis Honda 18:58:48

Ivan Stewart Toyota 19:08:20

1999 Johnny Campbell/Tim Staab Honda 14:15:42

Larry Ragland Chevy 14:26:36

2000 Johnny Campbell/Tim Staab/ Craig Smith, Steve Hengeveld Honda 30:54:12

Dan Smith/Dave Ashley Ford 32:15:39

2001 Johnny Campbell/Tim Staab Honda 13:51:40

Doug Fortin/Charlie Townsley Jimco Chevy 14:35:42

2002 Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell/Andy Grider Honda 16:17:28

Dan Smith/DaveAshley Ford 16:19:03

2003 Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell Honda 15:39:52

Doug Fortin/Charlie Townsley Jimco Chevy 16:24:02

2004 Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell/Kendall Norman, Honda 15:57:37

Troy Herbst/Larry Roeseler, Smithbuilt-Ford 16:18:14

2005 Steve Hengeveld/Johnny Campbell/Mike Childress, Honda 14:20:30

Larry Roeseler/Troy Herbst, Smithbuilt-Ford 15:06:19

2006 Steve Hengeveld/ Mike Childress/Quinn Cody, Honda 18:17:50

Andy McMillin/Robby Gordon 19:15:17

2007 Robby Bell/Kendall Norman, Steve Hengeveld, Johnny Campbell, Honda 24:15:50

Mark Post/Rob MacCachren/Carl Renezeder, Ford 25:21:25

2008 Robby Bell/Kendall Norman, Johnny Campbell, Honda 12:29:10

Roger Norman/Larry Roeseler, Ford 12:40:33

2009 Kendall Norman/Tim Weigand/Quinn Cody, Honda 13:27:50

Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Chevy 14:19:50

Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Total Overall Wins

Cars & Trucks

13

Larry Roeseler*

5

Mark McMillin

Larry Ragland

Malcolm Smith**

4

Dan Smith***

3

Dave Ashley

Doug Fortin Jr.

Robby Gordon

Ralph Paxton

Ivan Stewart

2

Dr. Bud Feldkamp

Bob Gordon

Troy Herbst

Parnelli Jones

Andy McMillin

Larry Minor

Mark Stahl

Vic Wilson

1

Walker Evans

Bobby Ferro

Rod Hall

Johnny Johnson

Rob MacCachren

Scott McMillin

Drino Miller

Roger Norman

Mark Post

Carl Renezeder

Dave Simon

Paul Simon

Jim Smith

Steve Sourapas

Ryan Thomas

Mickey Thompson

Dale White

*10 on Motorcycle

**2 on Motorcycle

***1 on Motorcycle

Motorcycles

11

Johnny Campbell

7

Steve Hengeveld

4

Ty Davis

Ted Hunnicutt Jr.

Jack Johnson

Kendall Norman

Tim Staab

3

Danny Hamel

Paul Krause

Danny LaPorte

Gunnar Nilsson

2

Dan Ashcraft

Al Baker

Robby Bell

Mike Childress

Quinn Cody

Scot Harden

Mitch Mayes

Chuck Miller

Randy Morales

Bruce Ogilvie

J.N. Roberts

Brent Wallingsford

1

A.C. Bakken

Larry Berquist

Bill Bowers

Greg Bringle

Gene Cannady

Robyn Gordon

Andy Grider

Jimmy Lewis

Paul Ostbo

Derrick Paiement

Mike Patrick

Gary Preston

Dave Richardson

Craig Smith

Marty Smith

Garth Sweetland

Rolf Tibblin

Tim Weigand

Greg Zitterkopf

Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Overall Vehicle Wins

Cars & Trucks

7

Ford Truck

Chevrolet Truck

5

Chenowth-VW

4

Ford Bronco

3

Chenowth-Porsche

2

Chenowth-Chevrolet

Funco-VW

Jimco-Chevy

Raceco-VW

Smithbuilt-Ford

Toyota Truck

1

Miller-VW

Hi-Jumper-VW

Dodge Truck

Meyers Manx-VW

Motorcycles

20

Honda

11

Husqvarna

9

Kawasaki

2

Yamaha

SCORE Baja 1000 OFFICIAL Finishers List

2009-11-24T11:05:00.001-07:00

November 22, 2009

42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Nov. 20-21, 2009—Final round of five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series

Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico (672.85 miles)

TOTAL STARTERS: 328 TOTAL FINISHERS: 185 (56.4 Percent)

Pro Cars & Trucks

Top Overall Finishers

1. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 14:19:50 (46.95 miles per hour) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

2. Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Ford F-150, 14:52:27 (45.24 mph) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

3. Rick D. Johnson/Brian Sallee, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150, 15:02:36 (44.73 mph) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

4. Gus Vildosola Jr. /Gus Vildosola Sr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150, 15:12:05 (44.26 mph) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

5. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500, 15:14:31 (44.14 mph) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

6. Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 15:29:42 (43.42 mph) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

7. Jerry Penhall, Costa Mesa, Calif./Dan Martin, Monrovia, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 15:38:19 (43.02 mph) (Class 1)

8. Armin Schwarz, Germany/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif. (Denmark), Jimco-BMW, 15:52:02 (42.41 mph) (Class 1)

9. Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif./Ronny Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Jeff Quinn, Irvine, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 16:14:05 (41.46 mph) (Class 1)

10. Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., Ford F-150, 16:15:25 (41.39 mph) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

11. Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rick Geiser, Phoenix, GMC Sierra, 16:30:52 (40.74 mph) 9SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

12. Tim Herbst/Troy Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 17:07:19 (39.30 mph) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

13. Ron Whitton/Chas Danna, Mesa, Ariz./Todd LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., Ford F-150, 17:20:43 (38.79 mph) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

14. Chuck Dempsey, Oak Hills, Calif./John Marking, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 18:00:40 (37.36 mph) (Class 1)

15. Eric Duran/Hiram Duran, Tecate, Calif., Neth, 18:10:57 (37.01 mph) (Class 1-2/1600)

16. Brian Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Sammy Ehrenberg, Las Vegas/LJ Kennedy, Orange, Calif./Brad Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., Kreger, 18:11:20 (36.99 mph) (Class 1-2/1600)

17. Juan C. Lopez/Marco Martinez, Tecate, Mexico, Ford F-150, 18:16:30 (36.82 mph) (Class 8)

18. Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, Calif./Ron Brant, Oak Hills, Calif./Tommy Kirkmeyer, Adelanto, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 18:21:05 (36.66 mph) (Class 1)

19. Dale Lenk/Brett Lenk/Grant Lenk, Costa Mesa, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 18:23:45; (36.58 mph) (Class 1)

20. Arnoldo Ramirez/Misael Arambula, Ensenada, Mexico, Curry, 18:25:46 (36.51 mph) (Class 1-2/1600)

21.Todd Welling, San Carlos, Calif./Chad Cummings, Palmdale, Calif./Phil Speet, Holland, Mich., Spectrum-Viper, 18:54:12 (35.59 mph) (Class 1)

22. Damen Jefferies, Apple Valley, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 19:05:15 (35.25 mph) (SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK)

23. Brian Parkhouse, Bell Gardens, Calif./Tom Ridings, Los Alamitos, Calif. Jimco-Chevy, 19:09:07 (35.13 mph)

24. Corbin Harris/George Harris, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./Thad Harris/Tanner Harris, Alpine, Calif., Romo, 19:10:30 (35.09 mph) (Class 1-2/1600)

25. Cody Robinson, Calexico, Calif./Roberto Romo, Mexicali, Mexico, Romo, 19:13:05 (35.01 mph) (Class 1-2/1600)

Pro Motorcycles

1.Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Timmy Weigand, Santa Clarita, Calif./Quinn Cody, Los Olivos, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 13:27:50 (49.97 mph) (Class 22)

2. Robby Bell, Sun City, Calif./Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hills, Calif./Ryan Penhall/Connor Penhall, Corona, Calif./Destry Abbott, Peoria, Ariz., Kawasaki KX450, 13:30:47 (49.79 mph) (Class 22)

3. Colton Udall, San Clemente, Calif./Matt Eddy/Max Eddy, Barstow, Calif./Brent Harden, Menifee, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 14:10:10 (47.49 mph) (Class 22)

4. Ivan Ramirez, Ensenada, Mexico/Brandon Prieto, Ensenada, Mexico/Noe Ibarra, Tijuana, Mexico, Shane Esposito, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Mike Childress, Wrightwood, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 14:27:38 (46.53 mph) (Class 22)

5. Ronnie Wilson, Canyon Country, Calif./Shane Esposito, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Brian Pinard, Sun City, Calif./Steve Garnett, Carson City, Nev./Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Gerardo Rojas, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 15:43:08 (42.81 mph) (Class 21)

6. Cameron Corfman, El Centro, Calif./Craig Smith, Brawley, Calif./Kyle Corfman, El Centro, Calif./Aaron Tuck, Brawley, Calif./Steven Eugenio, Alpine, Calif., Beta 450RR, 16:11:00 (41.58 mph) (Class 22)

7. Scott Myers, Menifee, Calif./Brett Helm, Poway, Calif./Lou Franco, Sherman Oaks, Calif.,/Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Bob Johnson, San Diego/Craig Adams, San Clemente, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 16:13:31 (41.47 mph) (Class 40)

8. Bill Boyer, Lomita, Calif./Stuart Goggins, Upland, Calif./Nicholas Blais, Chino, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 16:30:11 (40.79 mph) (Class 21)

9. Carlos Casas, Chula Vista, Calif./Chris Parker, Costa Mesa, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 16:48:33 (40.03 mph) (Class 21)

10. Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif./Andy Kirker, Santa Ana, Calif./Dan Dawson, Agua Dulce, Calif./Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Craig Adams, San Clemente, Calif./Tim Withers, Pepeekeo, Hawaii/Eric McKenna, Sacramento, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 17:03:37 (39.44 mph) (Class 50)

11. Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas/Rex Cameron/Robbie Clauss/Jack Massey, Albuquerque, N.M., Honda CRF450X, 17:33:44 (38.31 mph) (Class 30)

12. Adam Thissen, Reno, Nev./Ricky Braber, Oak Hills, Calif./Clint Braun, Henderson, Nev./Robert Underwood, Coleville, Calif./Kyle Abney, Albuquerque, N.M., KTM 530XCW, 17:37:48 (38.17 mph) (Class 22)

13. Jeremy Purvines/Ron Purvines, Henderson, Nev./Jason Trubey, Mojave Valley, Ariz./David Fry, Las Vegas, Honda CRF450X, 17:40:40 (38.06 mph) (Class 21)

14. Brian Campbell/Bill Cotton, Bakersfield, Calif./Pete Cochran, Laguna Beach, Calif./Brian Sweeney, Bakersfield, Calif., KTM 530XCW, 17:41:49 (38.02 mph) (Class 40)

15. Brad Turnidge, Willamin, Ore./Edd Price, Nyssa, Ore./Curtis Dice, Nampa, Idaho/Joel Ellis, Reno, Nev., Honda CRF450X, 17:55:47 (37.53 mph) (Class 40)

Pro ATVs

1.Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Harold Goodman Jr., Brownstown, Mich./Wes Miller, Fallbrook, Calif./Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif., Honda TRX700XX, 16:54:52 (39.78 mph) (Class 25)

2. Greg Row, Alpine, Calif./Travis Dillon, Spring Valley, Calif./Jose Ramirez, Albuquerque, N.M., Honda TRX450R, 18:43:03 (35.95 mph) (Class 25)

3. Nick Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif./Brandon Brown, Amantilla, Ore.; Jason Greenhaw, Bakersfield, Calif./Jorie Williams, Longview, Wash., Suzuki LTR450, 20:37:30 (32.62 mph) (Class 25)

4. Tom Wright, Tabernacle, N.J./Renaud Fortina/Pierre Yeves Deneault, Canada/Eric Gerber, Medford, N.J., 20:57:44 (32.10 mph) (Class 24)

5. Fernando Amador, Ensenada, Mexico/Jorge Perez, San Quintin, Mexico/Norberto Acce Contreras, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 22:18:03 (30.17mph) (Class Sportsman ATV)

42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Nov. 20-21, 2009—Final round of five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series

Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico (672.85 miles)

TOTAL STARTERS: 328 TOTAL FINISHERS: 185 (56.4 Percent)

OFFICIAL FINISHERS

(following complete data tracking review)

Pro Cars & Trucks

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks)--1. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 14:19:50 (46.95 miles per hour); 2. Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Ford F-150, 14:52:27; 3. Rick D. Johnson/Brian Sallee, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150, 15:02:36; 4. Gus Vildosola Jr. /Gus Vildosola Sr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150, 15:12:05; 5. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500, 15:14:31; 6. Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 15:29:42; 7. Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., Ford F-150, 16:15:25; 8. Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rick Geiser, Phoenix, GMC Sierra, 16:30:52; 9. Tim Herbst/Troy Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 17:07:19; 10. Ron Whitton/Chas Danna, Mesa, Ariz./Todd LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., Ford F-150, 17:20:43; 11. Damen Jefferies, Apple Valley, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 19:05:15; 12. Ed Stout, Irvine, Calif., Chevy C1500, 20:47:41; 13. Adam Householder/Terry Householder, Orange, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 24:14:33; 14. Bobby Baldwin/Sandy Stewart/Danny Anderson, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado, 24:20:49; 15. Francisco Cervantes/Ramon Castro, Ensenada, Mexico, Chevy El Camino, 25:15:28; 16. 75 Jerry Zaiden/Jason Campbell/Steve Meyers, Newport Beach, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 26:30:36.

(27 Starters, 16 Finishers)

CLASS 1 (Unlimited single or two-seaters)--1. Jerry Penhall, Costa Mesa, Calif./Dan Martin, Monrovia, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 15:38:19 (43.02 mph); 2. Armin Schwarz, Germany/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif. (Denmark), Jimco-BMW, 15:52:02; 3. Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif./Ronny Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Jeff Quinn, Irvine, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 16:14:05; 4. Chuck Dempsey, Oak Hills, Calif./John Marking, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 18:00:40; 5. Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, Calif./Ron Brant, Oak Hills, Calif./Tommy Kirkmeyer, Adelanto, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 18:21:05; 6. Dale Lenk/Brett Lenk/Grant Lenk, Costa Mesa, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 18:23:45; 7. Todd Welling, San Carlos, Calif./Chad Cummings, Palmdale, Calif./Phil Speet, Holland, Mich., Spectrum-Viper, 18:54:12; 8. Brian Parkhouse, Bell Gardens, Calif./Tom Ridings, Los Alamitos, Calif. Jimco-Chevy, 19:09:07; 9. Chuck Sacks, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Gerald Longo, Alta Loma, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 19:55:26; 10. T.J. Flores/Pat Dean, Las Vegas, Bunderson-Chevy, 23:11:54; 11. Brendan Fikes/Michael Glasscock, Midland, Texas, Porter-Chevy, 23:51:10; 12. Brad Fouvre/Coran Barker, Whittier, Calif., Jimco-Chevy, 23:09:25; 13. Armin Kremer, Germany/Andreas Aigner, Austria, Jimco-Chevy, 25:13:43; 14. Eric Chase, San Diego/Stuart Chase, Burbank, Calif., Penhall-Chevy, 29:28:14.

(22 Starters, 14 Finishers)

CLASS 1-2/1600 (VW-powered, single or two-seaters to 1600cc)-- 1. Eric Duran/Hiram Duran, Tecate, Calif., Neth, 18:10:57 (37.01 mph); 2. Brian Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Sammy Ehrenberg, Las Vegas/LJ Kennedy, Orange, Calif./Brad Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., Kreger, 18:11:20; 3. Arnoldo Ramirez/Misael Arambula, Ensenada, Mexico, Curry, 18:25:46; 4. Corbin Harris/George Harris, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./Thad Harris/Tanner Harris, Alpine, Calif., Romo, 19:10:30; 5. Cody Robinson, Calexico, Calif./Roberto Romo, Mexicali, Mexico, Romo, 19:13:05; 6. Justin Smith, Capistrano Beach, Calif., Fraley, 19:41:02; 7. Samuel Ariaza, La Paz, Mexico/Federico Montes/Alejandro Guevara, Ensenada, Mexico, Fraley, 20:00:32; 8. Daniel McMillin/Luke McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco, 21:14:53; 9. Arturo Velazco/Abel Velazco/Stevie Cruz, Banning, Calif, Porter, 23:11:42; 10. Eliseo Garcia, San Ysidro, Calif./Hector Sarabia, Ensenada, Mexico, Garibay, 23:31:00; 11. 1606 Gerardo Iribe, Garden Grove, Calif./Carlos Iribe, Rosarito Beach, Mexico/Ely Yee, Bonita, Calif., Curry, 26:29.11.

(17 Starters, 11 Finishers)

CLASS 3 (Short Wheelbase 4X4)--1. Darren Skilton, Orange, Calif./Jon Krellwitz, Pomona, Calif./Clive Skilton, Orange, Calif., Jeep Wrangler, 24:11:29 (27.81 mph); 2. Donald Moss, Sacramento, Calif./Ken Moss, Marysville, Calif., Ford Bronco, 25:26:55.

(5 Starters, 2 Finishers)

CLASS 5 (Unlimited VW Baja Bugs)--1. Kevin Carr, San Diego/Perry McNeil, Lemon Grove, Calif., 23:52:56 (28.13mph); 2. Vince Wavra, Brawley, Calif./Terry McClintick/Rick McClintick, Orovada, Nev., 23:57:05; 3. Carlos Albanez, El Centro, Calif./Scott Wagstaff, Victorville, Calif./Johnny Brockway, Upland, Calif., 25:49:40.

(7 Starters, 3 Finishers)

CLASS 5/1600 (1600cc VW Baja Bugs)--1. Marcos Nunez/Norberto Rivera, Ensenada, Mexico, 23:15:24 (28.93 mph) 2. Alonso Angulo, Ensenada, Mexico/Mario Reynoso, Tijuana, Mexico, 24:38:30; 3. Pedro Athie, Ensenada, Mexico/Faizel Diaz, San Diego/Ernesto Robles, Ensenada, Mexico, 28:35:37; 4. Erich Reisen/Ross Burden/Pete Ryznar/Glynn Fisher, Canada, 29:26:06.

(9 Starters, 4 Finishers)

CLASS 6 (Unlimited, production mini trucks)-- 1. Heidi Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rene Bruger, San Diego, Ford Ranger, 20:30:22 (32.81 mph); 2. Steve Kovach, Chandler, Ariz./Chip Carr, Gilbert, Ariz., Ford Ranger, 22:17:28; 3. Marc Burnett, Chula Vista, Calif./Rick Johnson, Spring Valley, Calif., Ford Ranger, 26:52:21.

(8 Starters, 3 Finishers)

CLASS 7 (Open, production mini trucks)--1. Dan Chamlee/Tom Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif., Ford Ranger, 22:01:16 (30.55 mph); 2. Jose Gonzalez, Mexicali, Mexico/Roberto Anda, Tijuana, Mexico/Adal Ramones, Mexicali, Mexico, Ford Ranger, 27:15:45.

(9 Starters, 2 Finishers)

CLASS 7SX (Modified, open mini trucks)—1. John Holmes, Olivenhain, Calif./Mark Landersman, Temecula, Calif., Ford Ranger; 27:30:32 (24.46 mph) 2. Brandt Anderson,Ladera Ranch, Calif,/John Anderson, San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Sebastian Draeger, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Toyota Tacoma, 29:36:24.

(3 Starters, 2 Finishers)

CLASS 8 (Full-sized two-wheel drive trucks)--1. Juan C. Lopez/Marco Martinez, Tecate, Mexico, Ford F-150, 18:16:30 (36.82 mph); 2. Rodrigo Ampudia Jr., San Diego/Greg Adler, Manhattan Beach, Calif./Rodrigo Ampudia Sr., San Diego, Ford F-150, 20:59:38; 3. Glen Greer, Green Valley, Ariz./Tom Shaw, Glendale, Ariz., Dodge Ram1500, 23:28:30; 4. Dave Crinklaw/Mike Thurlow, Kingsburg, Calif., Ford F-150, Ford, 24:30:47; 5. 839 Clyde Stacey, Bristol, Va./Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn./Michael Powell, Bristol, Va., Chevy Silverado, 26:41:00.

(9 Starters, 5 Finishers)

CLASS 9 (VW-powered, Short wheelbase, single or two-seaters)—1. Pancho Bio/Cisco Bio/Pancho Guerrero, El Cajon, Calif., TubularDesign, 28:11:44 (23.86 mph).

(4 Starters, 1 Finishers)

CLASS 10 (Single or two-seaters to 1650cc)--1. Mike Lawrence, Banning, Calif./Blake Kirkpatrick, Hacienda Heights, Calif./, Lothringer-VW, 23:28:45 (28.66 mph); 2. Jose Lynch/Jason DeFalco, Tustin, Calif., AlumiCraft-VW, 23:33:29; 3. Alex Crosthwaite/Jose Gonzales, San Diego, Jimco-Honda, 23:38:00; 4. Scott Gailey/Scott Whipple, Norco, Calif., GET-VW, 25:33:25.

(12 Starters, 4 Finishers)

SCORE LITE (VW-powered, Limited single-1776cc-or two-seaters-1835cc)-- 1. Brent Parkhouse/Cody Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif., Molton, 19:30:22 (34.50 mph); 2. Luis Barragan/Luis Barragan Jr., Mexicali, Mexico, Garibay. 21:29:20; 3. Blaise Jackson, Fallbrook, Calif./Mike Williams, Prescott, Ariz., Meco. 22:20:46; 4. Rob Smith, Redondo Beach, Calif./Robert Morgan/Robert Harmon, Torrance, Calif., Chenowth, 22:29:33; 5. Lee Banning, Laveen, Ariz./Rick Graf, Scottsdale, Ariz./Lee Banning Jr., Litchfield Park, Ariz., Foddrill, 23:31:10; 6. Greg Gustin, Stevenson Ranch, Calif./Brent Gustin, Seal Beach, Calif., Penhall; 25:28:23; 7. Morgan Langley, Santa Monica, Calif./Wade Kelsay, Hermosa Beach, Calif./Mike Urbano, Long Beach, Calif., Penhall, 27:08:42; 8. John Padgett/Ryan Nakita, Canada, Kreger, 27:21:10; 9. Mark Fusting, Vista, Calif./Vic Bruckmann, Lemon Grove, Calif./Kevin Derby, Solana Beach, Calif., SuspensionUnlimited, 27:25:27; 10. Scott Wisdom, Lake Forest, Calif./Brady Wisdom, Huntington Beach, Calif., Mirage, 27:36:17; 11. John Langley, Santa Monica, Calif./Bernie Carr, Solvang, Calif./Zak Langley, Santa Monica, Calif., Penhall; 28:21:28;

(14 Starters, 11 Finishers)

CLASS 11 (Stock VW Sedans)--

(5 Starters, O Finishers)

STOCK FULL (Stock, Full-sized trucks)--1. Chad Hall//Rod Hall, Reno, Nev., Hummer H3, 22:48:40 (29.50 mph) 2. Joe Bacal, Anthem, Ariz./Gerald King, Peoria, Ariz./Paul Williamsen, Los Alamitos, Calif., Lexus LX570, 27:06:39; 3. Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn./Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va./William Aylor, Union, Ky., Dodge Ram2500, 27:27:01; 4. Kent Kroeker, Valley Center, Calif./Jeremy Graczyk, Atkinson, N.H./Rudy Iribe, San Diego, Dodge Ram2500, 28:00:23.

(4 Starters, 4 Finishers)

STOCK MINI (Stock, Mini-sized trucks)—1. Rod Hall, Reno, Nev./Emily Miller, Encinitas, Calif./Mike Winkel, Reno, Nev., Hummer H3, 28:53:30 (23.28 mph); 2. Robert Ditner/Joe Nolan/Kez Ziesemer, Wittman, Ariz./Ivan Stewart, El Cajon, Calif., Toyota 4Runner, 29:02:09.

(3 Starters, 2 Finishers)

PROTRUCK (Limited, production trucks)--1. Rob Reinertson, Woodside, Calif./Rob Clouser, Kingman, Ariz., Ford F-150, 21:59:54 (30.59 mph); 2. Rob Kittleson, Palm Springs, Calif./Mike McNaughton, Denver, Ford F-150, 23:27:40; 3. Nils Castillo, Westlake Village, Calif./Joe Custer, Kanapolis, N.C./John Roth, Oxnard, Calif., Chevy Silverado, 27:07:31 ; 4. Gary Magness/Steve Knudson, Denver, Ford F-150, 29:26:33.

(4 Starters, 4 Finishers)

CLASS 17 (Class 3, Modified Jeeps)— 1. Eric Filar, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Jeep Cherokee, 28:47:49 (23.37 mph).

(3 Starters, 1 Finisher)

BAJA CHALLENGE (Subaru-powered, identically-equipped Baja touring cars)--1. Nick Baldwin, Mission Viejo, Calif./Brian Nix, Lakewood, Calif./Matt Cruson, Irvine, Calif./Nick Johnson/Tom Cook, Anaheim, Calif., 21:42:05 (31.00 mph); 2. Boris Said, Escondido, Calif./Tara Dakides, Oceanside, Calif., 23:15:40; 3. Jay Culbertson, Portland, Ore./Todd Clement, San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Joe Baguio, Canby, Ore., 24:08:35; 4. Mike Cassling, Omaha, Neb./Craig Donaldson, Mission Viejo, Calif./Marco Guerrero, San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Mike Mitten, Omaha, Neb., 24:14:10; 5. Christian Hammarskjold, Extgen, Pa./Dominic Fitzsimons/Conor Fitzsimons, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., 25:14:34; 6. Brian Valentine, Bellevue, Wash./Eric Lockard, Sammamish, Wash./Matt Swann/Pete Pigott, Seattle, 27:30:13; 7. Bill Weber, La Mesa, Calif./Garrett Golden/Joey Boyle, Virginia Beach, Calif./Steve Mackie, Brea, Calif./Bud Brutsman, Burbank, Calif., 27:58:45.

(7 Starters, 7 Finishers)

CLASS 2 (Limited, 2.2 Liter open-wheel car)—1. William Eriksen/Teddi Eriksen, Elizabethtown, Ky., PredatorX18, 27:30:13 (24.46 mph); 2. Rat Sult, Temecula, Calif./Drew Keys, San Clemente, Calif., PredatorX18, 27:30:44.

(2 Starters, 2 Finishers)

CLASS 4 (Unlimited, 2.2 Liter open-wheel car)—1. Jeff Offutt, Menifee, Calif., FullPotential-GM/Ecotec; 26:52:52 (25.03 mph)

(2 Starters, 1 Finisher)

CLASS 7-2 (Unlimited 2.2/2.4-Liter Truck)—1. Richard Cassey, Queen Creen, Ariz./Mike West, Tempe, Ariz., SCORETrophyLite-Chevy, 26:58:22 (24.95 mph)

(2 Starters, 1 Finisher)

PRO MOTORCYCLES

CLASS 22 (250cc or more)--1. Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Timmy Weigand, Santa Clarita, Calif./Quinn Cody, Los Olivos, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 13:27:50 (49.97 mph); 2. Robby Bell, Sun City, Calif./Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hills, Calif./Ryan Penhall/Connor Penhall, Corona, Calif./Destry Abbott, Peoria, Ariz., Kawasaki KX450, 13:30:47; 3. Colton Udall, San Clemente, Calif./Matt Eddy/Max Eddy, Barstow, Calif./Brent Harden, Menifee, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 14:10:10; 4. Ivan Ramirez, Ensenada, Mexico, Brandon Prieto, Ensenada, Mexico/Noe Ibarra, Tijuana, Mexico, Shane Esposito, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Mike Childress, Wrightwood, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 14:27:38; 5. Cameron Corfman, El Centro, Calif./Craig Smith, Brawley, Calif./Kyle Corfman, El Centro, Calif./Aaron Tuck, Brawley, Calif./Steven Eugenio, Alpine, Calif., Beta 450RR, 16:11:00; 6. Adam Thissen, Reno, Nev./Ricky Braber, Oak Hills, Calif./Clint Braun, Henderson, Nev./Robert Underwood, Coleville, Calif./Kyle Abney, Albuquerque, N.M., KTM 530XCW, 17:37:48; 7. A.J. Stewart, Jamul, Calif./Mason Gillespie, Oceanside, Calif./Joe Desrosiers, San Marcos, Calif./Jesse Sharpe, Escondido, Calif./Jimmy Lopez, El Cajon, Calif./, Honda CRF450X, 19:04:10; 8. Francisco Arredondo, Guatemala, Honda CRF450X, 19:59:23; 9. James Hall, Malibu, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 22:34:08; 10. John Kaisersatt, Los Osos, Calif./Peter Hardy, Pozo, Calif./Kyle Glasmeier, Atascadero, Calif./Rogelio Padilla, Lompoc, Calif., Honda XR650R, 23:53:57; 11. Jason Lulis, Brentwood, Calif., KTM 505XCF, 27:06:22; 12. Mark Bradford/Stephen Bradford/Ray Rasbeary, Los Angeles/Kelly Malobovich, Victorville, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 28:38:04.

(15 Starters, 12 Finishers)

CLASS 21 (126cc to 250cc)--1. Ronnie Wilson, Canyon Country, Calif./Shane Esposito, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Brian Pinard, Sun City, Calif./Steve Garnett, Carson City, Nev./Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico/Gerardo Rojas, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda CRF450X, 15:43:08 (42.81 mph) 2. Bill Boyer, Lomita, Calif./Stuart Goggins, Upland, Calif./Nicholas Blais, Chino, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 16:30:01; 3. Carlos Casas, Chula Vista, Calif./Chris Parker, Costa Mesa, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 16:48:33; 4. Jeremy Purvines/Ron Purvines, Henderson, Nev./Jason Trubey, Mojave Valley, Ariz./David Fry, Las Vegas, Honda CRF450X, 17:40:40; 5. Dan Troy, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 29:11:54.

(5 Starters, 5 Finishers)

CLASS 20 (125cc)--1. Jesus Rios, Calexico, Calif./Joel Leal, Mexicali, Mexico/Cuauhtemoc Beltran, Calexico, Calif./Chris Villalobos, Tecate, Mexico, Honda CRF250X, 19:33:18 (34.41 mph); 2. Manuel Reyes, Dulzura, Calif./Javier Ochoa, Tecate, Calif./Abraham Chavez/Ivanhoe Ochoa, Tecate, Calif., Yamaha WR250, 19:57:35; 3. Anna Cody, Simi Valley, Calif./Sarah Kritsch, Bakersfield, Calif./Roger Hurd, Crestline, Calif./Cathy Carter-Duncan, Los Alamos, Calif., Honda CRF250X, 21:34:11; 4. Tony Gurule, Farmington, N.M./Jim Guthro/Casey Richardson, Grand Junction, Colo., KTM 250XCF, 23:04:05.

(7 Starters, 4 Finishers)

CLASS 30 (Riders over 30 years old)--1. Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas/Rex Cameron/Robbie Clauss/Jack Massey, Albuquerque, N.M., Honda CRF450X, 17:33:44 (38.31 mph); 2. Ron Wilson, Encinitas, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 18:29:19; 3. Sol Saltzman, Red Cliff, Colo./Tony Larese, Vail, Colo./Pete Schmidtmann, Nederland, Colo., Honda CRF450X, 21:19:16; 4. Jean-Paul Cyr/Randy Ploof, Milton, Vt., Honda CRF450X, 22:44:38; 5. Dean Selph, Arlington, Wash./Ace Nilson, Bend, Ore., Honda CRF450X, 23:43:30; 6. James Dickinson, Derwood, Mo./Kenneth Slater, Buckeye, Ariz./Daniel O’Leary, Carlsbad, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 27:07:20; 7. Sean Bradley, Ridgecrest, Calif./Brian Sweeney, Lancaster, Calif./Kyle Abney, Albuquerque, N.M., Kawasaki KX500, 27:40:55; 8. Eric Alfaro, Bellevue, Wash., Honda CRF450X, 28:08:24.

(13 Starters, 8 Finishers)

CLASS 40 (Riders over 40 years old)—1. Scott Myers, Menifee, Calif./Brett Helm, Poway, Calif./Lou Franco, Sherman Oaks, Calif.,/Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Bob Johnson, San Diego/Craig Adams, San Clemente, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 16:13:31 (41.47 mph); 2. Brian Campbell/Bill Cotton, Bakersfield, Calif./Pete Cochran, Laguna Beach, Calif./Brian Sweeney, Bakersfield, Calif., KTM 530XCW, 17:41:49; 3. Brad Turnidge, Willamin, Ore./Edd Price, Nyssa, Ore./Curtis Dice, Nampa, Idaho/Joel Ellis, Reno, Nev., Honda CRF450X, 17:55:47; 4. Mike Prunty/Sterlyn Rigsby, Temecula, Calif., KTM, 21:05:08; 5. Tom Vogt/Barry Lane, Mesa, Ariz./Ken Hughes, Gilbert, Ariz., Honda CRF450X, 24:27:35.

(6 Starters, 5 Finishers)

CLASS 50 (Riders over 50 years old)--1. Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif./Andy Kirker, Santa Ana, Calif./Dan Dawson, Agua Dulce, Calif./Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Craig Adams, San Clemente, Calif./Tim Withers, Pepeekeo, Hawaii/Eric McKenna, Sacramento, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 17:03:37 (39.44 mph); 2. Craig Wear, Carson City, Nev./Dennis McLaughlin, Reno, Nev./Rod Dunivent, Stateline, Nev./John Roberts, Minden, Nev., Honda CRF450X, 23:00:47; 3. Hugh Graffunder/Floyd Reves/Terry Bainbridge/Robin Muglich, Canada, KTM 525XC, 23:18:31; 4. Gary Barr, Grant, Ala., KTM 250XCF, 27:45:09.

(5 Starters, 4 Finishers)

CLASS 60 (Riders over 60 years old)--1. Richard Jackson, Acton, Calif./Mark Force, Bakersfield, Calif./Bill Nichols, Phoenix/Al Perrett, Canada, Honda CRF450X, 23:23:30 (28.77 mph).

(2 Starters, 1 Finisher)

PRO ATVs

CLASS 25 (over 251cc)--1. Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Harold Goodman Jr., Brownstown, Mich./Wes Miller, Fallbrook, Calif./Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif., Honda TRX700XX, 16:54:52 (39.78 mph); 2. Greg Row, Alpine, Calif./Travis Dillon, Spring Valley, Calif./Jose Ramirez, Albuquerque, N.M., Honda TRX450R, 18:43:03; 3. Nick Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif./Brandon Brown, Amantilla, Ore.; Jason Greenhaw, Bakersfield, Calif./Jorie Williams, Longview, Wash., Suzuki LTR450, 20:37:30; 4. Yuval Sharon/Tomer Wolf, Israel, Honda TRX700R, 26:54:30; 5. Maverick Bartlett/Ben Bartlett/Robert Hatton, Jackson, Wyo./Aaron Miller, Victor, Idaho, Honda TRX700XX, 27:56:05.

(7 Starters, 5 Finishers)

CLASS 24 (under 251cc)-- 1. Tom Wright, Tabernacle, N.J./Renaud Fortina/Pierre Yeves Deneault, Canada/Eric Gerber, Medford, N.J., 20:57:44 (32.10 mph); 2. Francisco Espinoza/Marco Cota, Mexicali, Mexico/Israel Gonzales, Guadolupe Victoria, Mexico/Jose Contreras, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 27:50.36; 3. Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif./Steve Abrego, Covina, Calif./Dave Scott, Belen, N.M./Andy Lagzdins, Baltimore/Joe Bernal, Chula Vista, Calif., Honda TRX450R, 29:18:10; 4. Luis Berumen/Luis Berumen, San Ysidro, Calif./Sergio Lopez/Adrian Cruz/Christian Valle, San Diego, Honda TRX450R, 30:56:33.

(9 Starters, 4 Finishers)

CLASS 26 (Limited, Utility)— 1. Reid Rutherford, Montrose, Colo./ Benn Vornadakis, Rico, Colo./Jeff Hensen, Surprise, Ariz./Jason Wade, Austin, Texas., Arctic Cat, 30:19:53 (22.18 mph).

(3 Starters, 1 Finisher)

SPORTSMAN

OVERALL SPT CAR--Rory Ward, Mohave Valley, Ariz./Pete Vanrooy, Fort Mohave, Ariz., Chenowth-Chevy, 23:22:29 (28.79 mph).

(6 Starters, 2 Finishers)

OVERALL SPT TRUCK-- Nick Tonelli, Huntington Beach, Calif./Will Wright/Benjamin Wright, Laguna Beach, Calif., Toyota SR5, 28:47:57 (23.36 mph).

(5 Starters, 1 Finisher)

OVERALL SPT UTV (660cc, 4-wheel utility vehicle)— Reid Nordin, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Hans Waage, Scottsdale, Ariz./Todd Romano, Park City, Utah/Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Kawasaki Teryx, 24:32:37 (27.41 mph).

(4 Starters, 3 Finishers)

FIRST SPT M/C<250CC—Ricardo de la Pena, Jardines de Valle, Mexico/Mark Winkelman, Cedar Hill, Texas/ Johnathan Winkelman, San Marcos, Calif./Carlos Chavez, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda XR650R, 20:56:10 (32.14 mph).

(15 Starters, 7 Finishers)

OVERALL SPT M/C>250cc--Brian Garrahan, Boulder Creek, Calif./John-Paul McMillen, Willitis, Calif./Joel Blocksom, Little River, Calif./Rick Ponts, Willits, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 19:35:02 (34.36 mph).

(36 Starters, 17 Finishers)

OVERALL SPT ATV--Fernando Amador, Ensenada, Mexico/Jorge Perez, San Quintin, Mexico/Norberto Acce Contreras, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda TRX450R, 22:18:03 (30.17 mph).

(15 Starters, 6 Finishers)

SCORE Baja 1000 Post-Race Quotes

2009-11-24T11:04:00.002-07:00

42nd annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
Final round of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series
Nov. 20-21, 2009 -- Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
Post-race quotes

PRO CARS & TRUCKS

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK

ANDY McMILLIN, No. 31 (First in class and first overall four-wheel vehicle. Andy started and drove to race mile 206. His father, Scott, drove to RM 500 and Andy drove the final leg.)

Andy said: I started the race and I think we started 17th on the road. The plan was just to kind of take it easy and kind of let the race come to us. Sal (Fish) laid out a really rough, tough course this year. We knew that it was going to take one trip that didn’t have any problems to get the win. That was our plan all day – stay smooth and not have any downtime, no flat tires. I gave my dad the truck at mile 206 and I think we were seventh on the road and pretty close on the overall lead. My dad drove the San Felipe loop and the Mike’s loop. By the time he got to San Felipe, he was the first truck on the road. My dad handed me a helluva lead, so it was pretty easy. It was kind of just stay on the racecourse and you won’t get in trouble, so that was our plan and we followed it and let the race come to us, really.

Scott said: The Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, you just don’t come down here and decide to race this a month in advance; this takes a whole year of planning. We have a dedicated team back at our shop, about five core guys who work fulltime on this. Plus, there are another 20 volunteers who are with us at all the races, all the pre-running, all the planning. We just couldn’t have done it without all of them. They are as much a part of this win as those of us riding in the truck. It just gives you that confidence when you’re out in front and you don’t want to have any mistakes ... they help us do that. It’s really great that they posted (the virtual checkpoints) in advance ... so when we were pre-running and practicing, we knew exactly where to be and what we were supposed to do. They are all the same lines we’ve all been racing all these years. Always – all the 30 years that I’ve been racing – the fastest way is the racecourse. I can’t tell you how many times I just take the racecourse and stay on it and stay focused and you go y all the guys that are trying to find the smooth route. Before this race, we decided that we’re going to race all the SCORE races next year.

ROGER NORMAN, No. 8 (Second in class and second overall four-wheel vehicle. Larry Roeseler drove the first 400 miles and Norman drove to the finish.)

Norman said: Early on, going over the Summit, B.J. (Baldwin) and Larry got tangled up and they got their bumpers hooked together and they both were stuck. When we came out of that, we had about 17 minutes of downtime between the first-place Trophy-Truck and where we were. At one point, he was only about a minute and a half from the lead. Everyone was bunched up. We hadn’t gained any positions but everybody was so tight, it was unbelievable. After that, we just played catch-up all the way around the San Felipe loop. He brought the car to me in fifth or sixth place and we just kept whittling off cars until we got to the finish. Our suspension was horrible. Something broke in the suspension, in the shocks, and it made the truck just so stiff. It made the truck really hard to control and it was a real workout just to keep it on the road. We are super happy with the results, considering.

Roeseler said: We really missed our shock setup and that made the truck a handful to drive. It’s not a win but with the problems we had, all things considered, this isn’t a bad result.

RICK D. JOHNSON, No. 71 (Third in class and third overall four-wheel vehicle.) I am relieved to be here (at the finish). Sal (Fish) and his boys put together a tough course. This course was brutal. There are a lot of easier Baja 1000 courses to La Paz than this one. It seemed like every edge was square. It was very tough. I was fighting the wheel at times. The steering was hard to hold in many spots. We were out of the GPS for a long time so we had to put another antenna on the GPS unit. It was very hard at night. Robby (Gordon) was racing us hard for some time but we broke a light bar and we had to fix it. He got out of the pit in front of us and, with no GPS, he was able to pull away. Being on that whole beach without GPS is very tough. We had to slow way down then. In today's world, the GPS plays a big role in our racing and without it, it is very difficult to run with the leaders. We had a little stumble on our last pit. To win here in Trophy-Trucks, you have to have a perfect day. With 30 some trucks, there is somebody out there who is going to have that perfect day. It wasn’t perfect for us but it was a pretty good day. We'll take third.

GUSTAVO VILDOSOLA JR., No. 4 (Fourth in class and fourth overall four-wheel vehicle.) We had a couple of delays today. We ran out of fuel coming out of Matomi Wash and lost about 15 minutes there. Then the motor started to heat up before we got to Mike's (Sky Rancho) and we lost about 10 minutes repairing that. But other than those problems, it was a pretty clean day. We had no flats (tires). It was very deflating to have trouble at Matomi because four trucks got by us when we were sitting there. It was hard to get back up towards the front, but we did it. It was a long, tiring day. But I'm just happy we made it to the finish line.

ROBBY GORDON, No. 77 (Fifth in class and fifth overall four-wheel vehicle. Gordon clinched the Trophy-Truck season points championship.) About mile 490, I got by Rick (D. Johnson) and then we lost the brakes. We worked on it for a while. We lost the battle and won the war. It was a long day. It’s a very, very technical racecourse that Sal (Fish) built for us and it was very tough. I think I’d take a Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 win over a championship, to be honest with you. This race is tough. The car basically ran pretty good all day. We know where we got beat. We were running third on the road for a while and then I had a flat tire. When we changed it, we had to put one on the rack and when we were putting one on the rack, Andy (McMillin) went by. We knew we had to get back in front of Andy. He was only about two minutes in front of us and then I had another flat and then I got stuck behind (Nick) Vanderwey. I’m not going to say he held us up but Andy was able to get a clear run in there and he put 10 minutes on us pretty quickly. The rest of the time, we kind of just hung about 10-15 minutes back, depending on what traffic I had. The only way we were going to win (the race) was if everybody else broke. There was no reason for us to run any harder than what we ran at that point. We lost a good half an hour or 45 minutes fixing a right-rear caliper that was leaking. This is by far the toughest racing in the world – it’s truly the last endurance racing there is. (Would you try to race for the SCORE Trophy-Truck championship again?) We have a conflict at Laughlin with Dakar, so I won’t be at Laughlin next year. As many points was we won the championship by this year, I could probably miss Laughlin and still win it but I think we’ll probably focus on the Tecate SCORE Baja 500 and Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 next year.

ROBBIE PIERCE, No. 30 (Sixth in class and sixth overall four-wheel vehicle. Pierce started the race and drove to race mile 350 and Mike Julson drove from RM 350 to the finish.)

Julson said: The course was good. Coming back into town is the hardest part of trying to get here and some of the local fans were throwing stuff at me. Someone could get hurt – mainly me. Robbie had an ignition problem and they were down for several minutes. Other than that, he had one flat and I had no problems. When that happened, he was fifth on the road and we were the 27th truck off the line. When he got to me in San Felipe, I think we were the fifth or sixth truck on the road. I’ve been doing this for 30 years and, at 52, they’re getting tougher all the time. You have to survive through it. The competition in SCORE Trophy-Truck is just insane.

MARK McMILLIN, No. 23 (Seventh in class. McMillin split driving time with Brian Ewalt.)

Ewalt said: I got in at Borrego, got out Borrego and got back in at Trinidad. We really had no problem except we lost a sensor in the engine and ran really rich so we had to stop and work on that. I really had no problems other than the fuel issue. Mark, right off the bat, had a water leak and he had to stop and fix that and about 10, 15 cars went by. But we were still in great shape. It’s a pretty tough course. Coming back from Santo Tomas to Ojos was pretty rough and then from Ojos across the pavement was pretty tough. We had no flats, which was a first. We changed tires twice during the race but no flats. It was a great time, really.

CLASS 1

JERRY PENHALL, No. 103 (First in class and seventh overall four-wheel vehicle. Penhall drove the first 350 miles and Dan Martin finished.) We had a good run. Our pits were a little long – longer than they should have been. The light bar change took a while. Changing tires at the halfway point took longer than it should have. We lost maybe 8 to 10 minutes in the pits. Efficient pits would have saved time, but it doesn’t matter. We’re real, real happy with this. I feel a little beat up – it’s a long 350 miles. But we were having such a good run, with only minor issues, that it felt great. I gave them a good car, I think. I was on the edge the whole time until Dan got here but we’re real happy.

ARMIN SCHWARZ, No. 101 (Second in class. Schwarz drove to race mile 345 and Martin Christensen drove from 345 to the finish.) We had no serious problems at all. We had an oil smell close to the driver change and I told Martin and we tried to figure out what it was. It took quite some time but it didn’t turn out to be a big deal, but we lost some time there. Martin lost the front-left brake on the second half.

RANDY WILSON, No. 106 (Third in class. Jeff Quinn started and drove to race mile 200. Randy Wilson drove from RM 200 to RM 419. Ronny Wilson drove from RM 419 to just outside of Ensenada and Randy Wilson drove to the finish.) Sal (Fish) always puts on a challenging course for us and it was a ball. We had a good time. We lost all the brakes and had to put all new brakes all the way around it, but that was the only thing. After that, it ran perfectly. We never had a flat all day – nothing. For our family, this has been great. Everybody did a good job.

CLASS 1-2/1600

ERIC DURAN, No. 1645 (First in class. Duran shared driving duties with Evan and Hiram Duran.) Eric got stuck and he also lost five minutes with a flat. Other than, we had no other problems except that Hiram lost a light. It was a good race for us.

CLASS 5

KEVIN CARR, No. 500 (First in class. Carr shared driving duties with Perry McNeil.) This one was a lot different than last year. This race was real rough. We had a lot of problems including an electrical problem right off the start. We dropped a CV boot and we couldn’t find anyone who had one. We ran into Mark McMillin and he got one for me. We were down about hour. Then we lost the distributor; we fried it somehow. Then we lost the brakes. We ran from Valle de Trinidad to the finish with no brakes, so that is rough. We didn’t have a lot of problems with the silt, though. We got stuck for about two hours as people were caught in the silt. We just couldn’t get around them. But we finished. We were able to win the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 and also clinch the class championship so we’re pretty happy. Perry did a great job driving, too. A lot of people thought the course would be easier, but it wasn’t this year. The ground was really ripped up. The power line road at San Felipe was just horrible

CLASS 5/1600

MARCOS NUNEZ, No. 550 (First in class.) It was very tough today. There was so much dust this year. It was difficult to drive but we like it. That is why we are here. It was a slow race and very cold. But it is about the 1000. It is always a tough race. There are some funny stories out there in the night. But you have to be patient and finish the race. And we won, so we feel good after all of those hours.

CLASS 7

DAN CHAMLEE, No. 700 (First in class.) We rolled the truck twice. I broke the suspension with about three miles to go so the whole front end was wobbling into the finish. I hit a big square hole and it just ripped up the front suspension. That was the second time the truck was on its side. The tie rod is gone. Our sway bar broke in the early part of the race. We had it on its side up in the hills with an 80-foot cliff on the other side. We blocked the road for about 40 minutes until we could get a winch under the truck and turn it right side up. I was considered about a finish on this one. We wanted every mile of every race. Last year, we missed it by seconds at Laughlin so this year we got the Milestone Award for finishing every mile in every race.

CLASS 9

PANCHO BIO, No. 903 (First in class. Bio shared driving duties with his son, Francisco, and brothers Francisco Guerrero and Daniel Guerrero.) We switched (drivers) every 100 miles. It was a difficult course and we had to stop a few times. But other than that, we had no problems, no flats.

CLASS 10

MIKE LAWRENCE, No. 1000 (First in class.) We had an electrical problem that cost us about two hours or so. We had something break off in the alternator. Finally, the crew got to me and we figured out the problem and we kept going. I was losing the radio and the GPS, so I knew it was something electrical. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong and we drained the battery down. Without that problem, we would have been here a lot sooner. Plus, there was a lot of traffic. The course seemed real narrow and a lot of people were getting stuck. With the electrical problem and the blocking of the roads, we were down about five hours. There were a lot of jams. We never got stuck but we had to wait for a lot of things to clear up. Even in the middle of Matomi Wash, it was jammed.

STOCK FULL

CHAD Hall, No. 860 (First in class. Drove with his father, Rod Hall, who earned his 20th Tecate SCORE Baja 100 win – more than any other driver – in Stock Full and added his 21st victory later in the day in Stock Mini.)

Rod Hall said: This makes for the 20th win and I have been trying for a long time. So I finally got it. Now, if I want to quit, I think I can. I started in my Stock Mini and drove that to Borrego. Chad did a lot of driving in this Hummer. Chad had one hell of race. I wanted to jump in the Stock Full in the end to get my 20th win. But I drove really hard, too. I don’t think we’ll win the Stock Mini class but we had a real ‘duke out’ in that class. There was a lot of bumping and shoving.

STOCK MINI

JOSH HALL, No. 761 (First in class. Mike Wenkel shared driving duties with Rod Hall and Emily Miller.)

Mike Wenkel said: It was a challenge out there. It was pretty rough. We had a couple of issues but everybody in our class did. When we were running, we ran great. It’s pretty hard on these little trucks (Hummer H3). We were behind (the 778 team), so we just tried to catch up and get in contention and keep our truck where we had a little truck left at the end. There’s a steep hill just after you cross the highway around Ojos and that’s where we caught them. I think they got bogged down there and were having trouble.

Rod Hall said: Mike did a helluva job. So did Emily. I did, too! I love this Hummer. These production trucks are the right size, they’re fun and they take a lot of abuse and just keep running and running. You’d be surprised at how hard you can pound one of these things. I went off the line pretty hard because I didn’t want those guys passing me. I got out in front, then we had a steering problem and everybody got by us. We were down for a couple of hours with steering problems. Then later on, the (No. 778) had problems and later on, (the No. 779) had problems. (On winning two classes in the same race) It was a good day for the Hall family. Baja has treated us pretty good. It’s kind of a tradition for us to come down here every November for 42 years. That’s pretty awesome.

ROBERT DITNER, No. 778 (Second in class. Ditner started and drove to race mile 206. Ken Ziesemer drove from RM 206 to RM 390. Joe Nolan drove from RM 390 to RM 500 and Ivan Stewart drove from RM 500 to the finish.)

Ivan Stewart said: It was good out there. The truck really ran good for the first time we ever had this one out on the racetrack. I think we did really well. I’m really happy with the performance. We got around the Halls at one point but we had some problems and they got back by us again. We lost the four-wheel drive, we only had two-wheel drive, and I couldn’t get up the hills. I got us to the front; I just couldn’t keep it. It always feels good to get back behind the wheel. It’s what I do, you know? I had a great day. I had a lot of fun and I learned a lot and I had some great teammates. It was a great experience. Coming back, it took a little while to kind of get in the groove and then pretty soon, it was like riding a bicycle. It all fell into place. It feels good to be back...it feels good to be anywhere at my age.

BAJA CHALLENGE

BORIS SAID, No. BC5 (Second in class. Said is a sports car driver and ESPN commentator.) This race was unbelievable. It was my fourth Baja 1000 and Kelli (Stavast, NBC commentator) was the best co-driver I have had. We never got lost. No wrong turns. We laughed the whole way. That made it better. We had two flat tires, that is all. Those were my fault when I clipped some rocks. It was a lot of fun.

CLASS 2

WILLIAM ERIKSEN, No. 209 (First in class. Drove with Joe Desrosiers.) I drove everything but the loop. Joe Desrosiers drove the loop for me – he did the hard part. This was the first race for this vehicle and I loved it. It handled well, it was fun to drive and it got me here (to the finish line). I’m seeing a lot out there on the course that didn’t make that happen. I’m a road racer so this was the first off-road race for me. I’ve driven a lot of racecars but none that says ‘I’ll just take a beating and keep on ticking.’ And they take a beating. This is my first time for any off-road racing. The car made it look easy.

CLASS 4

JEFF OFFUTT, No. 402 (First in class.) It worked out great. This is our first time ever in Baja. We’ll be down here a lot more, that’s for sure.

CLASS 7-2

RICHARD CASSEY, No. 781 (First in class. Shared driving duties with Mike West and Greg Foutz.) It was wonderful -- we had only minor problems. It was a great run. We had about an hour of down time so we got in the car late in Borrego. It was really tough getting through Mike’s (Sky Ranch) down to the Pacific side. But once that was done, it was pretty easy getting home. This car has never run before. It’s the first time it’s taken on Baja and it beat her. This is my eighth Baja 1000 and my first win. It took a while. It’s my lifelong dream. I’ve raced off-road all my life and to be sitting here is what I dreamed about so I’m happy.

PRO MOTORCYCLES

CLASS 22

KENDALL NORMAN, No. 12x (First in class, first overall and first overall motorcycle. Norman started and rode to race mile 202. Quinn Cody rode from RM 202 to RM 354. Timmy Weigand rode from RM 354 to RM 502 and Norman rode from 502 to the finish.)

Norman said: It was definitely a good battle at night. There was a lot of dust out here. Steve (Hengeveld) was going. I’d get in his dust and slow down, get in his dust and slow down. He rode a great race and it was war out there today. We had all of our guys positioned and they put in a lot of hard work. I couldn’t be happier right now. I rode from the start to Borrego, at mile 200, and Robby (Bell) was up about ten minutes. I started way back and there was a ton of dust and I just couldn’t get through it. By the time I finally cleared the dust, he was gone. When I got the bike back from Timmy Weigand at the Meadows (mile 504), I was only a minute and half down. Quinn Cody and Timmy did some great work out there. I figured it was going be close to impossible to pass Steve on the final run because of the dust and being at night but I know if I was in his dust, that is all I needed to do (to win). It feels great to win the 1000 three years in a row and fourth total. I am really stoked.

Cody said: I just tried to be smooth and fast and hit Matomi Wash (mile 278) as hard as I could. I have ridden that wash a lot and I was able to put in a really good run. It’s challenging to set up a bike for a 150-pound guy like Timmy (Weigand) and a 210-pound guy like me. We both had to compromise on the settings of the bike. It’s mostly Kendall’s settings. We were having a little trouble with the jetting of the engine in testing so Johnny (Campbell) jumped on it because he is so good with that sort of thing. Next thing we know Johnny didn’t come back; he crashed and totaled the bike. So this bike was completely rebuilt for the race. We were able to test it before the race, we finalized all of our settings and headed to Mexico. We had a heck of race like this one at the Baja 500, but not in the 1000. It feels great to win it.

Weigand said: The race went all right for me. I had a really rough section and I just tried to race smart and smooth and not go down and keep the bike on two wheels. Quinn and Kendall did an awesome job also and we just put the race together. Our game plan was just to ride within ourselves ... but we were six minutes behind at one point and I was on the bike so, of course, I wanted to hang it out a little bit and try to gain some time back up. That changed our game plan a little bit because you’re not riding comfortably, you’re putting it on the edge a little bit and trying to make up time and get back in the race. The course is super rough everywhere and it’s hard on the body. It’s Baja – no surprises.

ROBBY BELL, No. 1x (Second in class, second overall and second overall motorcycle. Bell started and rode to RM 201. Destry Abbott rode from RM 201 to 305. Ryan Penhall rode from RM 305 to RM 397. Bell rode from RM 397 to RM 417. Abbott rode from RM 417 to 465. Connor Penhall rode from RM 465 to RM 504 and Steve Hengeveld rode from RM 504 to the finish.)

Bell said: I crashed around mile 417 and tweaked my ankle a little. I hit a rock I didn’t see in the shadows and it sent the back end out and pitched me out. I was doing about 60 miles per hour, I think. I was so bummed that happened because up until then we had a perfect bike and the race was going so well. I went down and it bent the bars and it bent the pipes and we had a little downtime in the pits and it allowed the (No. 12x) Honda to get a little closer to us.

Hengeveld said: It was a really close one. We had a couple problems but we still ran strong all night and we were trying to get to the finish first. We gave it one hell of a try so hopefully we’ll be back here next year. It was wide open the whole time that last leg. He (Kendall Norman) was trying to keep up with me and I was trying to just pull away and we just stayed the same the whole time. We gave it our all, that’s all I can say.

COLTON UDALL, No. 18x (Third in class, third overall and third overall motorcycle. Shared riding duties with Matt Eddy, Max Eddy and Brent Harden.) Matt and Max Eddy did a good job and so did Brent. I was probably the only one who crashed but I’m here in one piece and that’s the best thing about it. I did my best. I can’t say that I can do any better than that. Next year I’ll come back and do a better stab at it and hopefully I can end up the champ.

CLASS 21

RONNIE WILSON, No. 102x (First in class and fifth overall motorcycle. Wilson, the rider of record, split riding duties with six others: Shane Esposito, Brian Pinard, Steve Garnett, Francisco Septien, Mike Blackman and Gerardo Rojas.)

Wilson said: This is really a dream to win a championship. I never thought I could accomplish it. I want to thank Shane. I don’t think Shane is given the respect he deserves. He is one of the best riders out here. Shane started for us today and went off the line at 23rd. But by Borrego (Mile 201), he had us into sixth. We were able to maintain our positions and Shane brought it home for the win.

We put together a solid team of riders today. We went with seven riders and they did a great job. There was just a five-point margin between first and third in points entering this race. Everyone did his part. Most teams have four or five riders, but I went with seven to be safe. Bill Boyer and Nick Blais gave it all they had and they put in a great run. It was great to compete against them. Actually, this Honda bike is a 2007, but we like the chassis and everything was rebuilt for this race. Brian Pinard did a great job prepping the bike. Next year, we are coming back with a Class 22 team as well as a Class 30 team. We are going to go after it in 2010.

Esposito said: I was the only one of the seven riders on the team to lay it down, but it was pretty easy; just a slide out in the dust. I really want to thank Ron for the opportunity to race with this team. Everyone had a good ride and did what they were supposed to do.

CLASS 30

MIKE JOHNSON, No. 301x (First in class. Johnson shared riding duties with Rex Cameron, Robbie Clauss and Jack Massey.) I passed Ron Wilson (309x) down on the beach section. We were going back and forth all day. We had one rider, Jack Massey, go down and broke his collarbone. Our chain slider wore out and we went into a Honda pit and they replaced it for us but they didn’t tighten the countershaft bolt and our countershaft sprocket came off. Robbie was able to limp into one of the pits and get that fixed. Considering everything that went wrong, we actually came out pretty damn good.
CLASS 40

SCOTT MYERS, No. 400x (First in class. Myers shared riding duties with Brett Helm, Lou Franco, Jeff Kaplan, Bob Johnson and Craig Adams.) It was awesome. We had a perfect ride, absolutely perfect. I didn’t have any problems and I don’t think anyone else even went down. I know people always say this every year but this was a gnarly course. I think it was the dustiest I’ve ever seen but that could be because we started so far back. It was a lot of work, I’ll tell you – a lot more than usual. I think we were the 43rd bike off the line and I brought it home 12th overall. But it was a good time.

CLASS 50

JIM O’NEAL, No 500x (First in class. O’Neal shared riding duties with Andy Kirker, Dan Dawson, Jeff Kaplan, Craig Adams, Tim Withers and Eric McKenna.)

Kirker said: Jim O’Neal crashed but I don’t know how he is. I love riding at night – it’s fun, except for the dust. I’ve been riding in the Tecate SCORE Baja since 1974. I quit for 20 years and came back when I turned 50 three years ago. My friends are doing it so I had to do it. It’s fun – the best fun you can have is riding motorcycles.

PRO ATVs

CLASS 25

WAYNE MATLOCK, No. 1a (First in class and first overall ATV. Matlock shared riding duties with Harold Goodman Jr., Wes Miller and Josh Caster.) There was a lot of traffic at the finish but we really didn’t have any problems. We just put gas in it and went all day long. We changed a couple tires and that was it. I enjoyed riding at night because it’s easier to see oncoming traffic. I’ve been competing in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 with our own team here since 2005 and this is the third time we’ve won it. This is a good one. Preparation and a lot of good riders are the keys to winning this race.

SCORE Baja 1000 FINAL Advance

2009-11-24T11:04:00.001-07:00

November 16, 2009

Race starts Friday in Ensenada, Mexico

2009 SCORE Desert Series point titles on line in 30 Pro,

Six Sportsman classes at 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Pre-race festivities start Wednesday for over 350 entries

From 39 States, 14, countries in internationally-televised desert race;

Live internet coverage available on www.BFGoodrichTires.com and www.DirtNewz.com

ENSENADA, Mexico—Colorful pre-race festivities begin Wednesday for the 42nd Anniversary celebration of the legendary Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race, but when the green flag drops on Friday morning in Ensenada, Baja California, the racing will be as intense as it gets with 2009 SCORE Desert Series season point championships on the line.

With racers competing in 30 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, the legendary race will be held Wednesday through Sunday in Ensenada, Mexico. Sal Fish’s SCORE International is completing its 36th year as the World’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body and the event is the finale of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series. To date, 338 adventurers and the world’s best desert racers have come from 39 U.S. States and 14 countries to gather on the majestic Baja California peninsula. Among the entries are 24 class winners from last year’s race. Late entries will be accepted up until race morning.

This year’s 672.85-mile race will start for the 35th time and finish for the 20th time in Ensenada. The motorcycle and ATV classes will start their journey at 6:30 a.m. PST next Friday, with the car and truck classes starting at approximately 10:30 a.m., or three hours after the last ATV leaves the line. Vehicles will leave in 30-second intervals in the elapsed-time race and while the fastest finishers are expected to complete the course in approximately 14 hours. All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit to become official finishers in the legendary adventure.

The race will start and finish on Boulevard Costero adjacent to the picturesque Bahia de Todos Santos in front of the historical Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center in the heart of Ensenada.

It’s the oldest and most well known of all desert races, and it remains as the single most appealing accomplishment to a racer. Since 1967, the Granddaddy of all desert races has been run over the mysterious Baja California peninsula. This year’s course will be run totally in the Northern part of the peninsula.

While all the rugged regulars in the world’s foremost desert racing series are headed to Mexico, the lure of this amazing race also attracts crossover racers as well as adventurers from all walks of life.

The talented field of desert-racing veterans includes 92 racers who have combined for 295 class wins in this race. In that group are 10 racers who have combined for a total of 31 overall 4-wheel vehicle wins and eight more riders who have combined for a total of 28 overall motorcycle victories. Included in the past overall winner’s group are the last five 4-Wheel winners and the last seven motorcycle winners.

Pre-race festivities on Thursday, for the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, including the vastly popular tech and contingency of all vehicles and the SCORE Manufacturer’s Midway will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Boulevard Costero in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center with more than 50,000 spectators anticipated to be on hand. The pre-race mandatory driver/rider briefing will be held Thursday, at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral Room at the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center. Racer and media registration will be held at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday.

The post-race Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Award’s Celebration will be held poolside at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

One of the special entries this year is three-time SCORE Baja 1000 overall champion Ivan Stewart who will drive the final 175 miles to the finish line to help debut the fifth generation Toyota 4Runner in the Stock Mini class. Stewart has a total of 22 career class wins in the three SCORE Baja races.

Among the other entries venerable Hall, Reno, Nev., the only individual who has raced in all 41 previous Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 races.

The legendary Hall has a race-record 19 career class wins in this event and is the only driver to have competed every year (all in a car or truck class). Hall, who will turn 72 on Nov. 22, will be looking for two class wins this year as he is entered as the second driver for his sons Josh and Chad Hall in Hummer H3 vehicles in both the Stock Mini and Stock Full classes. As a family, the Halls of 30 class wins in this race as Chad has seven and Josh has won his class four times.

Enjoying his full-time return to desert racing in between his ‘day job’ as a NASCAR Cup team owner/driver, Robby Gordon has increased his point lead in the 2009 SCORE Desert Series point standings following his second win of the year at September’s 14th SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300.

With 292 points, Gordon, 40, who returns to his desert racing roots as often as his NASCAR schedule allows which is every race this year, is the SCORE Overall point leader and he additionally leads the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck class for high-tech, 800-horsepower, unlimited production trucks in his No. 77 Team Gordon Chevy CK1500. Gordon is pulling double duty this week driving also driving in the NASCAR Cup season finale in Homestead, Florida on Sunday.

While assuming a big lead in the 2009 SCORE Desert Series point standings, Gordon, who lives in Charlotte, N.C., has earned his eighth and ninth career SCORE Trophy-Truck race wins this year along with one second and one seventh in the four races held so far this season.

After Gordon’s big lead of 24 points over second place in the SCORE Overall point standings (he also has an even larger 48-point lead in SCORE Trophy-Truck), only 16 points separate the rest of the top 10 in the 2009 SCORE Overall point standings.

After winning Class 10 in San Felipe, Ensenada and Primm in his Lothringer-VW, Mike Lawrence, Banning Calif., is leading the class he won the season championship in last year and stands second in SCORE overall points with 268.

Wilson Motorsports of Long Beach, Calif., currently leads two classes as well as being tied for third and 11th in SCORE overall points after four races.

With two Class 1 open-wheel desert race cars and two Class 1-2/1600 open-wheel cars with 1600cc VW engines, Randy Wilson, 50, the middle of three racing Wilson brothers, leads Class 1 and is 11th in overall points with 241. Ronny Wilson, 47, the youngest of the brothers, is fifth in Class 1 with 175 points while tied for the lead Class 1-2/1600 and tied for third in overall points with 265 is Brian Wilson, 24, Randy and Ronny’s nephew and son of Rick Wilson, 53, the oldest of the three Wilson brothers.

Tied with Brian Wilson for the lead in Class 1-2/1600 and tied for third with him in SCORE Overall points is Justin Smith, Capistrano Beach, Calif., who has two class wins this year in his Fraley-VW.

Eric Duran, Tecate, Calif., is driver of record for his family team and is fifth overall and third in Class 1-2/1600 in with 260 points in a Neth-VW.

SCORE points are based on starting and finishing as well as the number of starters in each class and placement position in every race. All class titles will go down to the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

The car and truck classes with the most entries to date in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 are SCORE Trophy-Truck (32), Class 1 (23), Class 1-2/1600 (16), SCORE Lite (15) and Class 10 (10).

Among the motorcycle and ATV classes, the open motorcycle Class 22 has the most entries to date with 19 followed by Class 30, riders 30 years old and over, which has 14.

Leading the six Sportsman classes in the race is Sportsman Motorcycle over 250cc which has 36 entries and Sportsman Motorcycle under 250cc which has 16 entries to date.

Arizona’s journeyman driver Pete Sohren received the first starting position during the Oct. 10 computerized drawing for the race. While the grizzled veteran Sohren will pilot his No. 2 Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck, starting first among the motorcycle and ATV classes will be the team led by promising newcomer Adam Thissen of Reno, Nev. on a KTM 550XC-W motorcycle.

Starting first in the ATV classes is the team led by Patrick Christensen, Pleasant Prairie, Wisc., who will ride a Yamaha Raptor in Class 25.

Sohren finished fourth in June’s race, tying his best career SCORE Trophy-Truck race finish.

Drawing the second start in SCORE Trophy-Truck was Rick D. Johnson, Barstow, Calif., this year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500 winner, who drives the No. 71 Ford F-150. Last year’s overall and SCORE Trophy-Truck winners in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, El Cajon, Calif., drew the 10th starting spot in the No. 8 Norman Motorsports Ford F-150.

This race also features the prestigious Sal Fish SCORE IronRider awards presented to each motorcycle or ATV rider who completes the course within the time limit while riding solo. To date, 33 individuals have officially declared that they will be attempting to complete the course riding solo.

With massive crowds reaching nearly 250,000 anticipated to again be spread out along the rugged course that travels from Ensenada to Ojos Negros, east down Laguna Salada to San Felipe, down through the legendary Matomi Wash, around Mike’s Sky Ranch, through both Rancho Las Truchas and Rancho El Coyote, down the infamous Simpson’s Hill and back to the Pacific Coast below San Vicente and up through Santo Tomas, Uruapan and back to Ojos Negros, covering much of the northern half of the majestic Baja California peninsula to and from Ensenada.

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 24th consecutive year, a total of 16 drivers remain eligible after Round 4 of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series.

Under the sponsorship of BFGoodrich Tires, live tracking will be available through www.BFGoodrichTires.com and BFG Relay and live audio and video steaming updates starting out on course on Monday, contingency, from the start/finish line and other locations around the course will be available at www.DirtNewz.com. The tracking of all vehicles in the race is provided by International Racing Consultants, the official provider of tracking devices for all participants in SCORE International races.

Many teams use this event as a fund-raiser for various charities. Among the groups and racers this year are:

-Locos Mocos Pit Team: Taco Stand at race mile 205/395 to benefit Mexican children with cancer through the Castro-Limon Cancer Foundation. www.fundacioncastrolimon.org

-Anna Cody Racing, No. 150x (Class 20): for team racer Roger Hurd who is living with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. www.150xrockenracers.com/donatenow.htm

-Joe Bacal, No. 878 (Stock Full): Bacal, a cancer survivor, is driving to benefit the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

-Robby Bell, No. 1x (Class 22): Blue C Wahoo’s Penhall Racing team is donating 1000 cans of food and supplies to people of Baja through the Acts of Kindness organization. www.AOKnick.org

-Jim Graham, No. 1104 (Class 11): racing for the International Diabetes Foundation. www.idf.org

This year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race will be televised on a delayed basis as a one-hour NBC Sports special, in association with SCORE and Aura360, for the sixth consecutive year. It is scheduled to air on NBC at 2 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Dec. 19 on the NBC Television Network. It will also air on a delayed basis outside of the U.S. on ESPN International.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -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, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

Additional associate sponsors for the 2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 are Proturismo de Ensenada and the State Tourism Department of Baja California.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Schedule of Events

PRE/POST RACE SHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18--(All times PST)

1 p.m. – 6 p.m.--Media Registration, Grand Ballroom-San Nicolas Hotel

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

THURSDAY, Nov. 19--(All Times PST)

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

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.--Racer Registration, Grand Ballroom-San Nicolas Hotel

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.--Contingency Row, Boulevard Costero

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Technical Inspection, End of Contingency Row

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

FRIDAY, Nov. 20--(all times PST)

6 a.m. (until 8:30 p.m. Saturday)--BFG Tires/Baja California Secretary of Tourism/SCORE Media Center—Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center (adjacent to S/F)

Posting of Unofficial Results—Race in Progress, SCORE Media Center

SATURDAY, Nov. 21--(all times PST)

9 p.m.--Posting of FINAL UNOFFICIAL Results

10 p.m.--Competition Review Board

SUNDAY, Nov. 22--(all times PST)

10 a.m.--Awards Celebration-Poolside, San Nicolas Resort

RACE DAYS SCHEDULE FRIDAY/SATURDAY, Nov. 20-21--(all times PST)

(672.85-mile course)

START/FINISH: Adjacent to the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center, Blvd. Costero, in downtown Ensenada

FRIDAY, Nov. 20—(all times PST)

5:30 a.m.--Late Racer Registration, Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center

5:30 a.m.--Late Tech, Start Line

6 a.m.--Late Media Registration, Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center

RACE STARTS: (Friday, Nov. 20):

6:30 a.m.--Motorcycles and ATVs

10:30 a.m. (Approx.)--Cars and Trucks

STARTING ORDER (Subject to change): (One vehicle every 30 seconds)

Motorcycles and ATVs--22, 21, 30, 40, 50, 20, 60, 25, 24, SPT M/C>, SPT M/C<, SPT ATV, 26

Cars and Trucks--TT, 1, 10, SL, 8, PT, 4, 1-2/1600, 5, 6, 7, BC, 5/1600, 7SX, 2, 3, SF, SM, 9, 17, SPTTruck, SPTCar, 11, SPT UTV

TIME LIMIT: All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit from the time they start.

SCORE Baja 1000 EXPANDED Entry List

2009-11-24T11:03:00.000-07:00

November 16, 2009

42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Final Round of five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series

Wed. Thru Sunday --- Ensenada, Mexico (672.85 miles)

OFFICIAL ENTRIES (By Class Starting Order-as of 11/16/09)

Pro Cars & Trucks

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks)--

2 Pete Sohren, Glendale, Ariz., Ford F-150

71 Rick D. Johnson/Brian Sallee, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150

96 Bobby Baldwin/Sandy Stewart/Danny Anderson, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado

7 Scott Steinberger, Cypress, Calif./Dave Sykes, Del Mar, Calif./Jimmy Knuckles, Brawley, Calif., Ford F-150

12 Brian Collins, Las Vegas/Chuck Hovey, Escondido, Calif., Dodge Ram 1500

84 Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix/Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif./Michael Vanderwey, Phoenix, Chevy Silverado

1 B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado

77 Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500

19 Tim Herbst/Troy Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150

8 Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Ford F-150

24 Adam Householder/Terry Householder, Orange, Calif., Chevy Silverado

3 Mark Post, Laguna Beach, Calif./Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150

9 Mark Weyhrich/Gary Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore., Ford F-150

16 Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rick Geiser, Phoenix, GMC Sierra

23 Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., Ford F-150

4 Gus Vildosola Jr. /Gus Vildosola Sr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150

59 Craig Potts/Curt Potts, Scottsdale, Ariz., Chevy C1500

28 Alan Pflueger, Honolulu/Mike Johnson, Santa Monica, Calif., Chevy Silverado

31 Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Chevy Silverado

74 Rob Bruce, Sublimity, Ore./Mark Witte, Silverton, Ore., Chevy Silverado

78 Jesse Ashcraft, San Marcos, Calif./Danny Ashcraft, Vista, Calif./Doug Siewert, Valley, Center, Calif., Ford F-150

51 Kory Scheeler, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado

13 Ed Stout, Irvine, Calif., Chevy C1500

22 Damen Jefferies, Apple Valley, Calif., Chevy Silverado

47 James Bult/Jacob Bult, Monee, Ill., Dodge Ram2500

30 Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado

20 Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado

58 Ronnie Wilson, Glendale, Calif., Chevy Silverado

35 Jason Voss/Rich Voss, Cupertino, Calif., Ford F-150

39 Ron Whitton/Chas Danna, Mesa, Ariz./Todd LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., Ford F-150

10 Greg Nunley, Tulare, Calif./Tom Carr, Visalia, Calif., Chevy Silverado

79 Mike Mastro, Scottsdale, Ariz,/Kevin James, Lemon Grove, Calif., Ford F-150

69 Francisco Cervantes/Ramon Castro, Ensenada, Mexico, Chevy El Camino

75 Jerry Zaiden/Jason Campbell/Steve Meyers, Newport Beach, Calif.

CLASS 1 (Unlimited single or two-seaters)--

101 Armin Schwarz, Germany/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif. (Denmark), Jimco-BMW

102 Harley Letner/Kory Halopoff, Orange, Calif., Alpha-Chevy

103 Jerry Penhall, Costa Mesa, Calif./Dan Martin, Monrovia, Calif., Penhall-Chevy

104 Armin Kremer, Germany/Andreas Aigner, Austria, Jimco-Chevy

105 Brian Parkhouse, Bell Gardens, Calif./Tom Ridings, Los Alamitos, Calif. Jimco-Chevy

106 Randy Wilson, Lakewood, Calif./Ronny Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Jeff Quinn, Irvine, Calif., Jimco-Chevy

107 Robert LeMaster, Martin, Tenn./Matthew Jackson, Medina, Tenn./Bryan Boggs, Martin, Tenn., WTB-Chevy

108 Todd Welling, San Carlos, Calif./Chad Cummings, Palmdale, Calif./Phil Speet, Holland, Mich., Spectrum-Viper

109 Rudy Cortez/Carlos Cortez, Henderson, Nev., Sidwinder-Chevy

110 Troy Herbst/Tim Herbst, Las Vegas, Smithuilt-Ford

111 Dale Lenk/Brett Lenk/Grant Lenk, Costa Mesa, Calif., Penhall-Chevy

112 George C. Thieriot, Petaluma, Calif./Glenn Harris, Oxnard, Calif./Ryan Arciero, Foothill Ranch, Calif., RPS-Chevy

113 Josh Daniel, Canyon Lake, Calif./Adam Ashcraft, Vista, Calif., Racer-Chevy

114 Eric Chase, San Diego/Stuart Chase, Burbank, Calif., Penhall-Chevy

115 Brad Fouvre/Coran Barker, Whittier, Calif., Jimco-Chevy

116 Richard Boyle, Ridgecrest, Calif./Ron Brant, Oak Hills, Calif./Tommy Kirkmeyer, Adelanto, Calif., Jimco-Chevy

117 Brendan Fikes/Michael Glasscock, Midland, Texas, Porter-Chevy

118 Brad Etter, Villa Park, Calif./Danny Ebberts, Menifee, Calif.

119 Charles Rudolph, La Jolla, Calif./Paul Keller/Rob Archibald, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy

121 Josh Rigsby/Steve Ewers, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Penhall-Chevy

123 T.J. Flores/Pat Dean, Las Vegas, Bunderson-Chevy

147 Chuck Dempsey, Oak Hills, Calif./John Marking, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy

148 Chuck Sacks, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Gerald Longo, Alta Loma, Calif., Jimco-Chevy

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

1601 Cody Robinson, Calexico, Calif./Roberto Romo, Mexicali, Mexico, Romo

1602 Jose Fernandez/Juan Fernandez III, San Diego, Lothringer

1603 Arturo Velazco/Abel Velazco/Stevie Cruz, Banning, Calif, Porter

1604 Wes MxKenzie, Dallas, Bonner

1605 Daniel McMillin/Luke McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco

1606 Gerardo Iribe, Garden Grove, Calif./Carlos Iribe, Rosarito Beach, Mexico/Ely Yee, Bonita, Calif., Curry

1607 Mark McIntyre/Shea McIntyre, Oakland, Calif./Joe Ryan, Pacifica, Calif., MacFab

1608 Samuel Ariaza, La Paz, Mexico/Federico Montes/Alejandro Guevara, Ensenada, Mexico, Fraley

1642 Kevin Walsh, Manchester, Mo./Jon Spar, Westlake Village, Calif./Shawn Umphries, Newbury Park, Calif., Penhall

1643 Alejandro Lozano/Gerardo Luengas/Alejandro Ibarroia, Mexico City, Mayoral

1644 Eliseo Garcia, San Ysidro, Calif./Hector Sarabia, Ensenada, Mexico, Garibay

1645 Eric Duran/Hiram Duran, Tecate, Calif., Neth

1646 Corbin Harris/George Harris, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Thad Harris/Tanner Harris, Alpine, Calif., Romo

1647 Brian Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./Sammy Ehrenberg, Las Vegas/LJ Kennedy, Orange, Calif./Brad Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., Kreger

1648 Justin Smith, Capistrano Beach, Calif., Fraley

1649 Arnoldo Ramirez/Misael Arambula, Ensenada, Mexico, Curry

CLASS 3 (Short Wheelbase 4X4)--

300 Donald Moss, Sacramento, Calif./Ken Moss, Marysville, Calif., Ford Bronco

301 Scott Barnes, Rockwall, Texas/John McKinney, Royse City, Texas/Doug Graddick, Dallas, Ford Bronco

302 Daniel Wright, Rio Vista, Calif./Daniel Field, Fruitland, Idaho/Jeremy Parriott, Moab, Utah, Ford Bronco

303 Dellen Millard/Andrew Michalski, Canada, Jeep TJ

304 Kevin Necessary/Darin Necessary, Long Beach, Calif./Mike Eldred, Chandler, Ariz., Toyota FJ Cruiser

349 Darren Skilton, Orange, Calif./Jon Krellwitz, Pomona, Calif./Clive Skilton, Orange, Calif., Jeep Wrangler

CLASS 5 (Unlimited VW Baja Bugs)--

500 Kevin Carr, San Diego/Perry McNeil, Lemon Grove, Calif.

501 Drew Belk/Mike Belk, Indio, Calif./Jim Anderson, Reno, Nev.

502 Chris Willis, Beaumont, Texas/Kirby Caldwell, Lumberton, Texas

503 Shaun Dunbar, La Mesa, Calif./Tony Steingraber, El Cajon, Calif.

517 Carlos Albanez, El Centro, Calif./Scott Wagstaff, Victorville, Calif./Johnny Brockway, Upland, Calif.

518 Vince Wavra, Brawley, Calif./Terry McClintick/Rick McClintick, Orovada, Nev.

519 Che Corlett/Kyle Corlett, Modesto, Calif./Mark Diven, San Jose, Calif.

CLASS 5/1600 (1600cc VW Baja Bugs)--

551 Jonathon Knight, San Mateo, Calif./Eric Hansen, San Francisco

552 Alonso Angulo, Ensenada, Mexico/Mario Reynoso, Tijuana, Mexico

553 Oscar Venegas, Rosarito, Mexico/Ernie Negrete, San Diego/Isais Medina, Tijuana, Mexico

554 Mark Low, Beaumont, Texas/Tom Smith, Milam, Texas/Stan Johnsey, Kingsville, Texas

555 Erich Reisen/Ross Burden/Pete Ryznar/Glynn Fisher, Canada

556 Ernesto Arambula/Rodolfo Arambula/Alvaro Colarza, Ensenada, Mexico

577 Armando Garcia/Marcos Robles/Gabrial Garcia, Ensenada, Mexico

578 Pedro Athie, Ensenada, Mexico/Faizel Diaz, San Diego/Ernesto Robles, Ensenada, Mexico

550 Marcos Nunez/Norberto Rivera, Ensenada, Mexico

CLASS 6 (Unlimited, production mini trucks)--

601 Richard Blunk, Kingman, Ariz./Keith Basso, Bullhead City, Ariz./Alan Blunk, Las Vegas, Ford Ranger

602 Marc Burnett, Chula Vista, Calif./Rick Johnson, Spring Valley, Calif., Ford Ranger

603 Robert Pickering, Las Vegas/Bryant Layton, Wildomar, Calif./Mike Childress, Wrightwood, Calif.

604 Jose Acuna Jr/Abraham Lartundo, San Diego, Ford Ranger

616 Steve Kovach, Chandler, Ariz./Chip Carr, Gilbert, Ariz., Ford Ranger

617 Heidi Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rene Bruger, San Diego, Ford Ranger

618 John Townsend, Newport Beach, Calif./Robert Quarnstrom/Carlos Niemetschek, Covina, Calif., Ford Ranger

619 Gregg Hempel, Las Vegas/Brian Freemal, N. Las Vegas, Chevy Pro Runner

CLASS 7 (Open, production mini trucks)--

701 Scott Ulrich, Carlsbad, Calif./Roland Sarmiento, Fallbrook, Calif./Mark Chalfa, Bonita, Calif., Ford Ranger

700 Dan Chamlee/Tom Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif., Ford Ranger

703 Bill Kunz, Reno, Nev./Greg Jones, Sparks, Nev., Ford Ranger

704 Brandon Walsh, Encinitas, Calif./Sean Jorgensen, Escondido, Calif., Toyota Tacoma

705 Jose Gonzalez, Mexicali, Mexico/Roberto Anda, Tijuana, Mexico/Adal Ramones, Mexicali, Mexico, Ford Ranger

706 Igor Galvan/Guillermo Galvan, Bahia de Los Angeles, Mexico, Ford Ranger

707 Perry McNeil, Lemon Grove, Calif., Gary Shaddock/Sergio Silva/Mike Carufel, Barrington, R.I., Ford Ranger

708 Aaron Celiceo/Stephanie Celiceo, San Diego/Adrian Celiceo, San Ysidro, Calif., Toyota Tacoma

CLASS 7SX (Modified, open mini trucks)--

741 Norman Turley/Trevor Turley, Long Beach, Calif., Ford Ranger

742 Brandt Anderson, Ladera Ranch, Calif./Jon Anderson, San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Sebastian Draeger, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Toyota Tacoma

759 John Holmes, Olivenhain, Calif./Mark Landersman, Temecula, Calif., Ford Ranger

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

801 Rodrigo Ampudia Jr., San Diego/Greg Adler, Manhattan Beach, Calif./Rodrigo Ampudia Sr., San Diego, Ford F-150

802 Juan C. Lopez/Marco Martinez, Tecate, Mexico, Ford F-150

803 Dave Crinklaw/Mike Thurlow, Kingsburg, Calif., Ford F-150, Ford

804 Mike Szlauko/Steve Smith, Tucson, Ariz./Lon Samford, Phoenix/Dominick Marchetti, Tucson, Ariz., Chevy C1500

805 Ted Hunnicutt Jr. /Cory Susag/Mike Horner, Mission Viego, Calif., Toyota Tundra

806 Rick Sanchez/Jason McNeil, San Diego, Ford F-150

838 Gregg Smith/Robert Seal, Modesto, Calif./Joel Renfro, Hilmer, Calif., Chevy Blazer

839 Clyde Stacey, Bristol, Va./Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn./Michael Powell, Bristol, Va., Chevy Silverado

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

901 Zack Burkett, Unionville, Va./Zack Burkett Jr., Grand Prairie, Texas/Forrest Rudin, Wheat Ridge, Colo., Homebuilt

902 Chuck Krumm/Derek Krumm, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Wicket Creations

903 Pancho Bio/Cisco Bio/Pancho Guerrero, El Cajon, Calif., TubularDesign

949 Ulises Morquecho/David Morquecho, Mexicali, Mexico, Borm

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

1001 Jesus Gonzalez/Jesus Acosta, Ensenada, Mexico, Dunrite-Honda

1000 Mike Lawrence, Banning, Calif./Blake Kirkpatrick, Hacienda Heights, Calif./, Lothringer-VW

1003 Javier Robles/Arturo Honold/Ricardo Malo, Mexicali, Mexico, Jimco-Honda

1004 Justin Davis, Chino Hills, Calif./Larry Job, Las Vegas/Daniel Folts, La Habra, Calif., AlumiCraft-Honda

1005 Lars Ferry/Rob Martensen, Phoenix, Jimco-VW

1006 Scott Gailey/Scott Whipple, Norco, Calif., GET-VW

1007 Sergio Salgado/Ricardo Corvera, Mexicali, Mexico, Lothringer-Honda

1008 Steve Restivo, Yorba Linda, Calif./Kevin Reardon, Anaheim, Hills, Calif., ESM-Honda

10448 David Greenhill/Mike Greenhill, Crowley, Calif., Chenowth-VW

1049 Jose Lynch/Jason DeFalco, Tustin, Calif.

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

1201 Luis Barragan/Luis Barragan Jr., Mexicali, Mexico, Garibay

1202 Brent Parkhouse/Cody Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif., Molton

1203 Morgan Langley, Santa Monica, Calif./Wade Kelsay, Hermosa Beach, Calif./Mike Urbano, Long Beach, Calif., Penhall

1204 John Langley, Santa Monica, Calif./Bernie Carr, Solvang, Calif./Zak Langley, Santa Monica, Calif., Penhall

1205 Rob Smith, Redondo Beach, Calif./Robert Morgan/Robert Harmon, Torrance, Calif., Chenowth

1206 John Padgett/Ryan Nakita, Canada, Kreger

1207 Mark Fusting, Vista, Calif./Vic Bruckmann, Lemon Grove, Calif./Kevin Derby, Solana Beach, Calif.

1208 Scott Wisdom, Lake Forest, Calif./Brady Wisdom, Huntington Beach, Calif., Mirage

1209 Cisco Bio/Pancho Bio, El Cajon, Calif., TubularDesign

1210 Blaise Jackson, Fallbrook, Calif./Mike Williams, Prescott, Ariz., Meco

1245 Jason LaFortune, Upland, Calif./Ron Malekow, Alta Loma, Calif., Seagrove

1246 Lee Banning, Laveen, Ariz./Rick Graf, Scottsdale, Ariz./Lee Banning Jr., Litchfield Park, Ariz., Foddrill

1200 Rick St. John, Encinitas, Calif./Adam Pfankuch, Oceanside, Calif., Duvel

1248 Greg Gustin, Stevenson Ranch, Calif./Brent Gustin, Seal Beach, Calif., Penhall

1249 Roberto Encinas, Chula Vista, Calif./Hector Garcia/Teodoro Gonzalez, Imperial Beach, Calif., Jimco

CLASS 11 (Stock VW Sedans)--

1101 Eric Solorzano, Tijuana, Mexico/Robert Johnson, Ahwahnee, Calif.

1102 Michael Brown/Pat Bell, Anchorage, Alaska/Scott Saxe, Atlanta

1103 Dolores Casarez/Wendy Casarez/Hector Casarez, Mexicali, Mexico

1104 Jim Graham/Richard Palasik, Felton, Calif./Scott Anderson, Sunnyvale, Calif.

1105 Rene Rodriguez/Antonio Ortiz/Lael Arenas, Ensenada, Mexico

1149 Gustavo Garayzar/Felix Garcia/Edgar Beltran, Mexicali, Mexico

STOCK FULL (Stock, Full-sized trucks)--

860 Chad Hall/Josh Hall/Rod Hall, Reno, Nev., Hummer H3

861 Kent Kroeker, Valley Center, Calif./Jeremy Graczyk, Atkinson, N.H./Rudy Iribe, San Diego, Dodge Ram2500

878 Joe Bacal, Anthem, Ariz./Gerald King, Peoria, Ariz./Paul Williamsen, Los Alamitos, Calif., Lexus LX570

879 Justin Matney, Bristol, Tenn./Clyde Stacy, Bristol, Va./William Aylor, Union, Ky., Dodge Ram2500

STOCK MINI (Stock, Mini-sized trucks)--

761 Josh Hall/Rod Hall, Reno, Nev./Emily Miller, Encinitas, Calif., Hummer H3

778 Robert Ditner/Joe Nolan/Kez Ziesemer, Wittman, Ariz./Ivan Stewart, El Cajon, Calif., Toyota 4Runner

779 Gavin Skilton, Anaheim, Calif./Vlad Chioreanu, Santa Monica, Calif., Honda Ridgeline

PROTRUCK (Limited, production trucks)--

250 Gary Magness/Steve Knudson, Denver, Ford F-150

234 Rob Reinertson, Woodside, Calif./Rob Clouser, Kingman, Ariz., Ford F-150

260 Nils Castillo, Westlake Village, Calif./Joe Custer, Kanapolis, N.C./John Roth, Oxnard, Calif., Chevy Silverado

240 Rob Kittleson, Palm Springs, Calif./Mike McNaughton, Denver, Ford F-150

CLASS 17 (Class 3, Modified Jeeps)--

1701 Eric Filar, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Jeep Cherokee

1702 Mike Shaffer, Dayton, Nev./Lance Clifford, Georgetown, Calif., Jeep Cherokee

1749 Justin Cook, Albion, Calif./Cliff Cook, Shingle Spring, Calif., Jeep Cherokee

BAJA CHALLENGE (Subaru-powered, identically-equipped Baja touring cars)--

BC1 Christian Hammarskjold, Extgen, Pa./Dominic Fitzsimons/Conor Fitzsimons, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.

BC2 Jay Culbertson, Portland, Ore./Todd Clement, San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Joe Baguio, Canby, Ore.

BC3 Brian Valentine, Bellevue, Wash./Eric Lockard, Sammamish, Wash./Matt Swann/Pete Pigott, Seattle

BC4 Mike Cassling, Omaha, Neb./Craig Donaldson, Mission Viejo, Calif./Marco Guerrero, San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Mike Mitten, Omaha, Neb.

BC5 Boris Said, Escondido, Calif./Tara Dakides, Oceanside, Calif.

BC6 Bill Weber, La Mesa, Calif./Garrett Golden/Joey Boyle, Virginia Beach, Calif./Steve Mackie, Brea, Calif./Bud Brutsman, Burbank, Calif.

BC7 Nick Baldwin, Mission Viejo, Calif./Brian Nix, Lakewood, Calif./Matt Cruson, Irvine, Calif./Nick Johnson/Tom Cook, Anaheim, Calif.

CLASS 2 (Limited, 2.2 Liter open-wheel car)--

201 Rat Sult, Temecula, Calif./Drew Keys, San Clemente, Calif., PredatorX18

209 William Eriksen, Elizabethtown, Ky./Mike Kercheval, Runeyville, Ky., PredatorX18

CLASS 4 (Unlimited, 2.2 Liter open-wheel car)--

401 Kevin Ellis, Menifee, Calif., FullPotential-GM/Ecotec

402 Jeff Offutt, Menifee, Calif., FullPotential-GM/Ecotec

PRO MOTORCYCLES

CLASS 22 (250cc or more)--

2x Adam Thissen, Reno, Nev./Ricky Braber, Oak Hills, Calif./Clint Braun, Henderson, Nev./Robert Underwood, Coleville, Calif./Kyle Abney, Albuquerque, N.M., KTM 530XCW

3x Jason Lulis, Brentwood, Calif., KTM 505XCF

4x Cameron Corfman, El Centro, Calif./Craig Smith, Brawley, Calif./Kyle Corfman, El Centro, Calif./Aaron Tuck, Brawley, Calif., Beta 450RR

5x James Hall, Malibu, Calif., Honda CRF450X

1x Robby Bell, Sun City, Calif./Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hills, Calif./Ryan Penhall/Connor Penhall, Corona, Calif./Destry Abbott, Peoria, Ariz., Kawasaki KX450

7x A.J. Stewart, Jamul, Calif./Mason Gillespie, Oceanside, Calif./Joe Desrosiers, San Marcos, Calif./Jesse Sharpe, Escondido, Calif./Jimmy Lopez, El Cajon, Calif./, Honda CRF450X

8x John Kaisersatt, Los Osos, Calif./Peter Hardy, Pozo, Calif./Kyle Glasmeier, Atascadero, Calif./Rogelio Padilla, Lompoc, Calif., Honda XR650R

9x Dunn Voyer, Newport Beach, Calif., Honda CRF450X

10x Mark Bradford/Stephen Bradford/Ray Rasbeary, Los Angeles/Kelly Malobovich, Victorville, Calif., Honda CRF450X

11x Ivan Ramirez, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda CRF450X

12x Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Timmy Weigand, Santa Clarita, Calif./Quinn Cody, Los Olivos, Calif., Honda CRF450X

13x Chuck Neugerbauer, Solana Beach, Calif., Honda CRF450X

14x Chad Black, Laguna Hills, Calif., Honda CRF450X

16x Brad Williscroft/Ben Grabham, Australia, KTM 530EXC

17x Aaron Lindsey, Macon, Ga., Yamaha YZ450F

18x Colton Udall, San Clemente, Calif./Jeff Kargola, San Clemente, Calif./Brent Harden, Menifee, Calif., Honda CRF450X

19x Adam Neuwirth, Los Angeles/Bill Gilbert, Ladera Ranch, Calif./Dennis Greene, Sky Valley, Calif./Justin Groat, West Los Angeles, Honda CRF450X

20x Matt Eddy/Max Eddy, Barstow, Calif./Ron Purvines, Henderson, Nev., Honda CRF450X

21x Francisco Arredondo, Guatemala, Honda CRF450X

CLASS 21 (126cc to 250cc)--

101x Dan Troy, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Honda CRF450X

102x Ronnie Wilson, Canyon Country, Calif./Shane Esposito, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Brian Pinard, Sun City, Calif./Steve Garnett, Carson City, Nev./Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico

103x Bill Boyer, Lomita, Calif./Stuart Goggins, Upland, Calif./Nicholas Blais, Chino, Calif., Honda CRF450X

104x Chris Parker, Costa Mesa, Calif./Christian Serna, San Diego/Austin Miller, Dripping Spring, Texas, Honda CRF450X

105x Jeremy Purvines/Ron Purvines, Henderson, Nev./Jason Trubey, Mojave Valley, Ariz./David Fry, Las Vegas

CLASS 20 (125cc)--

151x Manuel Reyes, Dulzura, Calif./Javier Ochoa, Tecate, Calif./Abraham Chavez/Ivanhoe Ochoa, Tecate, Calif., Yamaha WR250

150x Anna Cody, Simi Valley, Calif./Sarah Kritsch, Bakersfield, Calif./Roger Hurd, Crestline, Calif./Cathy Carter-Duncan, Los Alamos, Calif., Honda CRF250X

153x Jesus Rios, Calexico, Calif./Joel Leal, Mexicali, Mexico/Cuauhtemoc Beltran, Calexico, Calif./Chris Villalobos, Tecate, Mexico, Honda CRF250X

154x Tony Gurule, Farmington, N.M./Jim Guthro/Casey Richardson, Grand Junction, Colo., KTM 250XCF

155x Marco Bernaldez, Ensenada, Mexico/Francisco Aldrette, Tecate, Mexico/Rigoberto Gomez, Ensenada, Mexico/Willy Miller, Pasco, Wash., Honda CRF450X

156x Scott Burch, Laguna Beach, Calif., Honda CRF250X

169x Hector Castillo, Calexico, Calif./Sergio Valenzuela, Tijuana, Mexico/David Gonzalez Jr., Chula Vista, Calif./Ruben Figueroa, San Vicente, Mexico, Honda CRF250X

CLASS 30 (Riders over 30 years old)--

301x Mike Johnson, El Paso, Texas/Rex Cameron/Robbie Clauss/Jack Massey, Albuquerque, N.M., Honda CRF450X

302x Sean Bradley, Ridgecrest, Calif./Brian Sweeney, Lancaster, Calif./Kyle Abney, Albuquerque, N.M., Kawasaki KX500

303x Jean-Paul Cyr/Randy Ploof, Milton, Vt., Honda CRF450X

304x Alejandro Ventosa/Jorge Cabildo/Carlos Corona, Puebla, Mexico, KTM 525XCF

305x Eric Alfaro, Bellevue, Wash., Honda CRF450X

306x James Dickinson, Derwood, Mo./Kenneth Slater, Buckeye, Ariz./Daniel O’Leary, Carlsbad, Calif., Honda CRF450X

307x Robert Boyle, North Hampton, N.H./Rob Pincus, Virginia Beach, Va./Joe Miller, Grove City, Ohio, BMW R1200 HP2

308x Sol Saltzman, Red Cliff, Colo./Tony Larese, Vail, Colo./Pete Schmidtmann, Nederland, Colo.

309x Ron Wilson, Encinitas, Calif., Honda CRF450X

310x Miguel Jimenez/Miguel Jimenez Jr. /Guillermo Jimenez, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, Honda CRF450X

311x Sergio Villapando/Ivan Estrada, Mexicali, Mexico/Juan Roberts, San Diego, Honda CRF450X

312x Talya Dodson, Truckee, Calif., KTM 250XCF

313x Dean Selph, Arlington, Wash./Ace Nilson, Bend, Ore., Honda CRF450X

349x Mike Kay, San Clemente, Calif./Kurt Steffan, Huntington Beach, Calif./Clay Hamilton, La Jara, Colo., Husqvarna 510

CLASS 40

(Riders over 40 years old)

401x Brian Campbell, 46/Bill Cotton, 41, Bakersfield, Calif./Pete Cochran, 41, Laguna Beach, Calif./Brian Sweeney, 40, Bakersfield, Calif., KTM 530XCW, Dunlop, Cyerea, Six Six One, Tag Metals, Moto Works, Decal Works, Baja Pits, Advanced Gunite Inc., Blais Racing

402x Brad Turnidge, 46, Willamin, Ore./Edd Price, 51, Nyssa, Ore./Curtis Dice, 50, Nampa, Idaho/Joel Ellis, 52, Reno, Nev., Honda CRF450XDirt Tricks, Buzz, Racers Under the Son

403x Tom Vogt, 51/Barry Lane, Mesa, Ariz./Ken Hughes, 42, Gilbert, Ariz., Honda CRF450X, KSK Electric, Northland Motorsports, Moose Racing, Smith Goggles, RTT, Acerbis, RK America, Cycle Gear, 2 moto, Nost Suspension

400x Scott Myers, 41, Menifee, Calif./Brett Helm, 47, Poway, Calif./Lou Franco, 46, Sherman Oaks, Calif.,/Jeff Kaplan, 50, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Bob Johnson, 54, San Diego/Craig Adams, 52, San Clemente, Calif., Honda CRF450X

405x Mike Prunty, 47/Sterlyn Rigsby, 43, Temecula, Calif.,KTM

449x Julio Abril, 46/Oscar Hale, 46/Mario Acosta, 47, Ensenada, Mexico, Yamaha WR450F, Nad Las Lomitas, Grupo Sahiso, Deveze Construcciones, Transportes Acosta

CLASS 50 (Riders over 50 years old)--

501x Hugh Graffunder/Floyd Reves/Terry Bainbridge/Robin Muglich, Canada, KTM 525XC

502x Gary Barr, Grant, Ala., KTM 250XCF

503x Craig Wear, Carson City, Nev./Dennis McLaughlin, Reno, Nev./Rod Dunivent, Stateline, Nev./John Roberts, Minden, Nev., Honda CRF450X

504x Charles Wallace, Dallas/Hazen Smith, Scorrs, Texas/Keith Smith, Roundrock, Texas/Larry Smallwood, Wxahachie, Texas/Steve Hickson, Colleyville, Texas, Honda XR650R

500x Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif./Doug Heil, Monrovia, Calif./Andy Kirker, Santa Ana, Calif./Craig Adams, San Clemente, Calif./Tim Withers, Pepeekeo, Hawaii, Honda CRF450X

CLASS 60 (Riders over 60 years old)--

601x Richard Jackson, Acton, Calif./Mark Force Bakersfield, Calif./Bill Nichols, Phoenix/Al Perrett, Canada/Bob Wadlow, Arcadia, Calif., Honda CRF450X

600x Donald Lewis, Marlbough, Conn./Sam Dempsey, Lake Balboa, Calif./Mike Harper, Landers, Calif./Bob Gates, Hesperia, Calif./Will Rogers, Escondido, Calif./Don Doerksen, Oak Hills, Calif./Jim O’Neal, Simi Valley, Calif., Honda CRF450X

PRO ATVs

CLASS 25 (over 251cc)--

2a Patrick Christensen, Pleasant Prairie, Wisc./Cody Koprovic, Kenosha, Wisc./Norman Angotti, Union Grove, W.V./Philip Christensen, Wellington, Colo., Yamaha Raptor

1a Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Harold Goodman Jr., Brownstown, Mich./Wes Miller, Fallbrook, Calif./Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif., Honda TRX700XX

4a Greg Row, Alpine, Calif./Travis Dillon, Spring Valley, Calif./Jose Ramirez, Albuquerque, N.M., Honda TRX450R

5a Felipe Velez/Enrique Felix, San Felipe, Mexico/Javier Robles Jr., Mexicali, Mexico/Adolfo Arellano, Tijuana, Mexico/Stefano Caputo, San Felipe, Mexico (Italy), Honda TRX450R

6a Nick Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif./Brandon Brown, Amantilla, Ore.; Jason Greenhaw, Bakersfield, Calif./Jorie Williams, Longview, Wash., Suzuki LTR450

7a Maverick Bartlett/Ben Bartlett/Robert Hatton, Jackson, Wyo./Aaron Miller, Victor, Idaho, Honda TRX700XX

8a Yuval Sharon/Tomer Wolf, Israel, Honda TRX700R

CLASS 24 (under 251cc)--

101a Brian Harris, Torrance, Calif./Barry Bennett Jr., Ehrenberg, Ariz./Cody Mitchell, Las Vegas/Pete Garcia, Azusa, Calif., Honda TRX450R

100a Craig Christy, Burbank, Calif./Steve Abrego, Covina, Calif./Dave Scott, Belen, N.M./Andy Lagzdins, Baltimore/Joe Bernal, Chula Vista, Calif., Honda TRX450R

103a Cesar Chanate/Mike Sorday, Robert Villalobos/Gilberto Perez, San Diego, Honda TRX450R

104a Tom Wright, Tabernacle, N.J./Renaud Fortina/Pierre Yeves Deneault, Canada/Eric Gerber, Medford, N.J.

105a Roberto Ruiz/Rodolfo Wavarro, Mexicali, Mexico/Aron Hernandez, Thermal, Calif., Honda TRX450R

106a Christian Vera, Ensenada, Mexico/Oscar Arce, Lemon Grove, Calif./Jorge Valenzuela/Francisco Arce, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda TRX450R

108a Luis Berumen/Luis Berumen, San Ysidro, Calif./Sergio Lopez/Adrian Cruz/Christian Valle, San Diego, Honda TRX450R

109a Benjamin Lopez Jr./Jesus Lopez/Miguel Arellano/Marco Narrujo, San Diego

110a Francisco Espinoza/Marco Cota, Mexicali, Mexico/Israel Gonzales, Guadolupe Victoria, Mexico/ Jose Contreras, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda TRX450R

CLASS 26 (Limited, Utility)--

201a Chuck Neugebauer, Solana Beach, Calif., Honda Rincon

202a Reid Rutherford, Montrose, Colo./ Benn Vornadakis, Rico, Colo./Jeff Hensen, Surprise, Ariz./Jason Wade, Austin, Texas., Arctic Cat

218a Mike Penland, Ruban Gap, Ga./Ricky Lee Matteson, Ofallon, Mo./Sherwin Dale Phillips, Balsam Grove, N.C./Zack Zakowski, Sherwood, Wisc., Cam-Am Outlander

219a Rob Ransford, Downers Grove, Ill./Tim Winiarski, Carson, Calif./Joe Rice, Lomita, Calif., Can Am Renegade

SPORTSMAN

SPT CAR--

1401 George Jackson, San Felipe, Mexico/Brian Siler, Lewiston, Idaho/Jeff Ingebrigsten, Scappoose, Ore., Jimco-VW

1400 Peter Lang/Brian Jellison, Santa Rosa, Calif./Don German, Petaluma, Calif., Homebuilt-Chevy

1403 Raymond Calore, W. Warwick, R.I., Homebuilt-VW

1404 Gary Hewett, Hayward, Calif./Brian Hewett, Los Altos Hills, Calif./Sam Hewett, Chico, Calif./Charles Hewett, Oakland, Calif., Penhall-Chevy

1405 Jesse Hooker, Palmdale, Calif./Mike Richter, Santa Clarita, Calif.

1448 Rory Ward, Mohave Valley, Ariz./Pete Vanrooy, Fort Mohave, Ariz., Chenowth-Chevy

1449 Peter Ramseier, Imperial Beach, Calif./James Ramseier, Las Vegas/James Cooros, Sayre, Pa.

SPT TRUCK--

1501 Nick Tonelli, Huntington Beach, Calif./Will Wright/Benjamin Wright, Laguna Beach, Calif., Toyota SR5

1502 Ken Fraizer, Waddell, Ariz./Larry Crider, Phoenix/Andy Sheen, Gilbert, Ariz., Chevy Silverado

1503 Tim Smith, DeBary, Fla./John Aldrich, Valrico, Fla., Jeep CJ8

1504 Joe Aguayo, San Jacinto, Calif./Jamie Banks/Abraham Cueva, Pala, Calif., Ford F-150

1549 Randy Swink, El Cajon, Calif./Bill Kellison, San Diego/David Folstad, La Mesa, Calif., Ford Ranger

SPT UTV (660cc, 4-wheel utility vehicle)--

1801 Dave Roberts, Weddington, N.C./Robert Flau Sr., Lake Elomo, Minn./John McCarthy, Hudson, Wisc., Dragon Fire

1802 Thomas Graves, El Cajon, Calif./Joseph Graves/Soledad Martinez/Daniel Graves, San Diego, Yamaha Rhino

1803 Reid Nordin, Lake Elsinore, Calif./Hans Waage, Scottsdale, Ariz./Todd Romano, Park City, Utah, Kawasaki Teryx

1818 Peter Hajas, Wayzata, Minn./Steven Hajas, Delano, Minn./Scott Heber, Telluride, Colo./Scott Hoyt, Plymouth, Minn., TomCar

1819 John Cowley/Torsten Palm/Jesse Maier, Flagstaff, Ariz.

SPT M/C<250CC--

201x Charles Shortt, Larkspur, Colo./Dale Branson, Park City, Utah/James Kykendall, Carolton, Texas, Yamaha WR450F

202x Matt Ladendorf, Scottsdale, Ariz./Joe Feeley, Carlsbad, Calif./Bill Grant, Park City, Utah/Matt Berault, Phoenix, Honda CRF450X

204x Joel Blockson, Little River, Calif./Ricky Ponts, Willits, Calif./Brian Garrahan, Boulder Creek, Calif./John-Paul McMillen, Willits, Calif., Honda CRF250X

205x Miguel Montenegro/Carlos Valdez/Rene Echegaray/Fabian Delgadilla, San Diego, Honda CRF450X

206x Seppo Saarinen/Markus Saarinen, Marana, Ariz., Honda CRF450X

208x Fred Sobke, Chula Vista, Calif./ Matt Capdeville/Jacob Stagg, Oceanside, Calif./Landon Borders, Escondido, Calif., Honda CRF450X

209x Doron Kollan, Fountain Hills, Ariz., Yamaha WR450F

210x Zachy Moritz, Fountain Hills, Ariz., Yamaha WR450F

211x Tibi Imbuzan, National City, Calif. (Hungary), Honda CRF450X

212x Greg Willits, Sisters, Ore./Marc Jenkins, Colorado Springs, Colo./Robby Carter, Beaverton, Ore./Chris Parr, Colorado Springs, Colo., Honda CRF450X

213x Humberto Valle/Gerardo Sosa/Manuel Gomez, Tecate, Mexico, Honda CRF450X

214x Francisco Teran, Valley Stream, N.Y./Jaime Verduzco/Ruben Verduzco, Tijauana, Mexico, Honda CRF450X

215x Scott Anderson, Salt Lake City, Utah

216x Ricardo De la Pena, Jardines del Valle, Mexico/Mark Winkelman, Cedar Hill, Texas/Johnathan Winkelman, San Marcos, Calif./Carlos Chavez, Mexicali, Mexico, Honda XR650R

248x Louie Montano, Huntington Beach, Calif., Honda CRF450X

249x Nathan Barlow, Canada, Honda CRF450X

SPT M/C>250cc--

251x Craig Anstine, Rio Rancho, N.M./Shane Donaca, Oregon City, Ore./Aaron Knotts, Boring, Ore./Kyle Koneel, Oregon City, Ore., Honda CRF450X

252x Salvador Sainz/Gerardo Huerta/Daniel Huerta, San Diego/Alberto Cota, Ensneada, Mexico, KTM 525EXC

253x Jeff Leonard, Bakersfield, Calif./Tony Donna, Los Angeles/Eugene Lane, Redondo Beach, Calif./Jack Cox, Oceanside, Calif., Honda CRF450X

254x Cliff Cook, Shingle Springs, Calif./Justin Miller, Placerville, Calif./Chris Houston, Carson City, Nev./Andy Gregg, Diamond Springs, Calif., Beta 450RR

255x Craig Campbell, Cayulos, Calif., Yamaha WR450F

256x Oscar Fazz, Yuma, Ariz./Randy Harmon, Peoria, Ariz./Lonnie Pearce, Yuma, Calif./Jarrett Tarver, Flagstaff, Ariz., Kawasaki KX450F

257x Eric Anderson, Running Springs, Calif., KTM 530EXC

258x Jeb Boynton, San Carlos, Calif./Ed Tarleton, Nederland, Colo./Giovanni Andolina, S. Lake Tahoe, Calif./Forrest Hobbs, Denver, KTM 530XCW

259x Dave Bervin, Bernalillo, N.M./Ernest Schraner, Camas, Wash./Tom Macdonell/James Lewis, Santa Fe, N.M., Honda CRF450X

260x Michael Powell, Mantoca, Calif./Jaime Aguilar, Stockton, Calif./Matthew Wright, Minden, Nev., Honda XR650R

261x Mike Kaplan, Tujunga, Calif., Kawasaki KX500

262x Andrew Siegmund, Heyworth, Ill./Tyson Wolff, Corinth, Texas/Theodore Merian, Normal, Ill./Chris Gonzales, Buckeye, Ariz., Honda CRF450X

264x Gary Gonzales, Santa Ana, Calif./Brett Bennett, Newbury Park, Calif./Tom King, Corpus Christi, Texas/Dan Haft, Santa Fe, N.M., Honda CRF450X

265x Doug McCrady, El Cajon, Calif., Honda XR650R

266x Shohei Himeno, Japan, Yamaha WR450F

267x Bob Gumser, Imperial Beach, Calif., KTM 525EXC

268x Ray Grupp, South Lake, Texas/Jud Cowley, Sachse, Texas/Steve Newsom, Rowlett, Texas/Eric Neher, Grapevine, Texas, Honda CRF450X

270x Mike Mensinger, San Diego/John Nolting, Poway, Calif./Mike Estes/Collin Valentine, San Diego, Honda CRF450X

271x Trent Burgiss, Canada, KTM 530XCW

272x Hideaki Sasski, Japan, Honda XR400X

273x Ebara Shuji, Japan, Honda CRF450X

274x Brian Garrahan, Boulder Creek, Calif./John-Paul McMillen, Willitis, Calif./Joel Blocksom, Little River, Calif./Rick Ponts, Willits, Calif., Honda CRX450F

275x Tatsushi Asaga, Japan, Honda CRF450X

276x Yvan Perroud, France, Honda CRF450X

277x Christian Chapman, Charlotte, N.C./John Chapman, Monument, Colo., Tim Crisp, Catawba, S.C./Lee Stephens, Evans, Ga.

278x Duncan Ragsdale/Scott Branson, Memphis, Tenn/Troy Hopkins, Arlington, Tenn./Dhane Marques, Hickory With, Tenn., Honda XR650R

279x Don Wadsworth, Livermore, Calif./Bruce Anderson/Steve Montana, Orange, Calif., KTM 525

280x Dan Dooling, Fenton, Mich., Honda CRF450X

281x Davy Patterson, Robert McAlerney/Graham Wilson, Ireland, Honda CRF450X

282x Blake Ribbe-Tanner, Bonita, Calif./Andrew Hursch, San Diego/Mark Fillebrown, Allentown, Pa., Honda CRF450X

283x Octavio Valle, Zapopan, Mexico, Honda CRF450X

284x Ed Ellis, Prescott, Ariz./John Graves Jr., Camp Verde, Ariz./Andy Vela, Garden Grove, Calif./Mark Howard, Phoenix, Honda XR650R

296x Shawn Evans, San Diego/Bill Ludwig, Oceanside, Calif./Jim Carter, Kansas City, Mo./Chaz Hummel, Encinitas, Calif., Honda CRF450X

297x Ken Kosiorek, San Diego, Honda XR650R

298x Yoram Lavee, Metepec, Mexico (Israel), Husaberg FR570

299x John Lowe, Columbus, Ga./Jason Hill, Blackuck, Ohio, Honda XR650R

SPT ATV--

51a Dennis Lemare, Canada, Yamaha Raptor

52a Howie Orona, Parachute, Colo./Vince Tomasulo, Albuquerque, N.M./Chris Dunn, Rifle, Colo./Trevor Rock, Morgan Hill, Calif., Honda TRX450R

53a Adrian Valdez, Tijuana, Mexico/Gaston Vazquez/Carlos Valencia/Rudy Valencia, San Diego, Honda TRX450R

54a Edgard Saldivar, San Ysidro, Calif./Luis Castro/Sigifredo Jimenez, Chula Vista, Calif., Suzuki LTZ400

55a Daniel Wehr, Canada, Yamaha Raptor

57a Daniel Montano/Roger Rubio, San Diego, Honda TRX450R

58a Brad McLean/Ken Lehmann/Jeff Sanca/Dave Mainse, Canada, Yamaha Raptor

59a Manuel Jimenez/Carlos Castaneda/Samuel Garcia/Dorian Mendez, San Felipe, Mexico, Honda TRX450R

60a Alberto Maya/Rafael Maya/Roberto Ramirez, San Diego/Juan Espinosa, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda TRX450R

61a Moshe Yosef, Tarzana, Calif. (Israel), Polaris Predator

62a Fernando Amador, Ensenada, Mexico/Jorge Perez, San Quintin, Mexico/Norberto Acce Contreras, Ensenada, Mexico, Honda TRX450R

99a Gustavo Ameca, Chula Vista, Calif./David Wallis, San Diego/Alfred Wallis, Chula Vista, Calif./Eduardo Gonzalez, Tijuana, Mexico, Yamaha Raptor

http://www.racer.com/Lucas-Oil-Off-Roads-short-course-Surprise/article/152128/

2009-11-12T10:43:00.001-07:00

November 12, 2009

Next week in Ensenada, Mexico

R. Gordon facing rugged race course, stiffer competition

In quest to win 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race

338 Racers entered to date, from 39 States and 14 countries

In internationally-televised Granddaddy of all desert races;

Class 1 stars Ra. Wilson, Letner, Schwarz, Kremer, Herbst,

Dempsey hoping to hunt down 35 SCORE Trophy-Trucks

LOS ANGELES—NASCAR Cup team owner/driver Robby Gordon faces tough competition every Sunday during his ‘normal’ pavement job, but in his desert racing career he will have to overcome a rugged course and the toughest competition he has ever faced next weekend in his quest to not only win the overall title at the 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, but also the 2009 SCORE Desert Series Overall point championship.

With racers competing in 32 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, the legendary race will be held Nov. 19-22 in Ensenada, Mexico. Completing its 36th year as the World’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body, the event is the finale of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series. To date, 338 adventurers and the world’s best desert racers have come from 39 U.S. States and 14 countries to gather on the majestic Baja California peninsula.

This year’s 672.85-mile race will start for the 35th time and finish for the 20th time in Ensenada. The motorcycle and ATV classes will start their journey at 6:30 a.m. PST (Friday, Nov. 20) with the car and truck classes starting at approximately 10:30 a.m., or three hours after the last ATV leaves the line. Vehicles will leave in 30-second intervals in the elapsed-time race and while the fastest finishers are expected to complete the course in approximately 14 hours. All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit to become official finishers in the legendary adventure.

In his first season running the entire five-race series since he won the SCORE Trophy-Truck season championship in 1996, Gordon enters this year’s granddaddy of all desert races with a comfortable lead in both the featured SCORE Trophy-Truck division and the SCORE Overall point race in his No. 77 Team Gordon Chevy CK1500.

While racing part-time in the SCORE desert series, Gordon still has managed nine race wins in the marquee SCORE racing division for 850-horsepower, high-tech, unlimited production trucks.

This year’s 672.85-mile loop race will start for the 35th time and finish for the 20th time in Ensenada and Gordon will not only have to contend with the twists and turns, bumps and grinds of the body-pounding course, he will be racing against over 350 cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, including 35 vehicles in SCORE Trophy-Truck.

Not to mention he is also working the logistics for the final NASCAR Cup race of the year next weekend in Homestead, Fla., Gordon will be challenged by a SCORE Trophy-Truck field that, including himself, has 13 racers that have combined to win 57 of 92 races held since the super class was created by SCORE in 1994. The field also includes 11 of the 15 all-time SCORE Trophy-Truck season point champions.

Gordon is certainly no stranger to this race, as he has tried to run it every year while pursuing his pavement racing career, even if he can’t run the full SCORE schedule. In fact, in 2006 he had to get back to a NASCAR race and split the driving with budding star Andy McMillin as the pair captured the peninsula run from Ensenada to La Paz.

McMillin, National City, Calif., will be the driver of record this year, with his father Scott McMillin as the other driver, in the No. 31 McMillin Racing Chevy Silverado.

Gordon also won this race in 1989 driving solo to La Paz in Class 8 and teamed for his other overall win in 1990 when he was the third driver in the family team led by his father “Baja” Bob Gordon and second driver Robyn Gordon, one of his sisters.

Having a stellar season this year in the desert, Gordon won both the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge and the SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 while finishing second at the Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 and seventh at the Tecate SCORE Baja 500.

While the only thing that will keep him from winning the coveted SCORE Trophy-Truck and SCORE Overall point championship this year is if he has a did-not-finish in this race, to know Robby Gordon is to know that this pedal to the metal racer wants to win the race equally as much as he does the season crown.

While certainly keeping his eyes on the road, blocking the course ahead of him in the search for the SCORE Trophy-Truck race win is a list of who’s who in desert racing, including one racer who has moved up from the unlimited Class 1 to the super truck class and should be a factor in the outcome as well.

While the unlimited Class 1 is only a ‘boulders through’ away from capturing the overall in this race, somewhat handicapped by starting behind the behemoth SCORE Trophy-Trucks in the elapsed-time race, SCORE Trophy-Trucks are the clear favorite to win the overall title.

Leading the field of contenders are SCORE Trophy-Truck race winners Tim Herbst, Rob MacCachren, Mark Post, Brian Collins, Curt Le Duc, B.J. Baldwin, Larry Roeseler, Roger Norman, Alan Pflueger, Rick D. Johnson, Andy McMillin and Gus Vildosola.

Terrible Herbst Motorsports, the winningest team in the history of SCORE Trophy-Truck with 11 race wins and four season point titles, returns with Las Vegas brothers Tim and Troy Herbst ready to pilot the new No. 19 Ford F-150. Running just the SCORE Baja races this season, Troy drove the new Smithbuilt race truck to a seventh in class in its first race in San Felipe and a fifth in the Tecate SCORE Baja 500.

Post, Laguna Beach, Calif., and Las Vegas’ MacCachren, with seven career SCORE Trophy-Truck race wins each, split the driving in Posts’ No. 3 Riviera Racing Ford F-150, and together won the historic 40th annual race from Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas in 2007.

Roger Norman, Reno, Nev., and Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., are the defending race champions in the No. 8 Norman Motorsports Ford F-150. Last year was the first win for both Norman and Roeseler in SCORE Trophy-Truck in this race. In race history, Norman has three class wins while Roeseler has 17, including 13 overall wins (10 of which were on motorcycles).

Las Vegas’ Brian Collins, who will split driving with veteran Chuck Hovey, Escondido, Calif., has six career SCORE Trophy-Trucks wins including winning this year’s Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 for the second straight year in the No. 12 Collins Motorsports Dodge Ram1500.

The 1997 SCORE Trophy-Truck season point champ, Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., has four career race wins in this class and will split driving this year with driver of record Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix, in the No. 84 Chevy Sivlerado.

Winning both the 2006 and the 2008 SCORE Trophy-Truck season point crowns, Las Vegas’ B.J. Baldwin has three career SCORE Trophy-Truck race wins and was second in this race a year ago in the No. 1 Baldwin Motorsports Chevy Silverado.

With two career race wins in the class, Hawaii’s Alan Pflueger will be another contender in the No. 28 Pflueger Motorsports Chevy Silverado.

Rick D. Johnson, Barstow, Calif., won this class in this year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500 as he consistently runs among the leaders in the No. 71 Ford F-150. He also drew the second starting position in this year’s race.

With a huge fan base and consummate knowledge of the course, the other driver with one career race win in SCORE Trophy-Truck entered is Mexico’s Gus Vildosola, who will be the second driver for his son Gus Vildosola Jr. in the No. 4 Vildosola Racing Ford F-150. Together, they finished second to Post/MacCachren in the epic 2007 race to Cabo.

Because it is a race of the mind as well as the competition, there can always be surprise winners in SCORE Baja races.

Just patiently plugging along in desert racing’s marquee division, Arizona’s journeyman driver Pete Sohren received the first starting position during the Oct. 10 computerized drawing for the race. The grizzled veteran Sohren will pilot his No. 2 Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck.

Sohren finished fourth in June’s race, tying his best career SCORE Trophy-Truck race finish.

Other entries among the veterans in the talented 35-truck field in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck division include Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif. (30-Chevy Silverado), Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rick Geiser, Phoenix (GMC Sierra), Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif. (23-Ford F-150), Ron Whitton, Mesa, Ariz. (39-Ford F-150), Mark Weyhrich/Gary Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore. (9-Ford F-150), Jason Voss/Richard Voss, Cupertino, Calif. (35-Ford F-150), Scott Steinberger, Cypress, Calif./Dave Sykes, San Diego (7-Ford F-150), Ed Stout, Irvine, Calif. (13-Ford F-150) and Bobby Baldwin/Danny Anderson, Las Vegas (96-Chevy Silverado).

Mark McMillin, the older brother of Scott and uncle of Andy, is making his debut in this race in SCORE Trophy-Truck in the No. 23 McMillin Racing Ford F-150, but he is no stranger to the checkered flag in SCORE Baja races. Mark McMillin has eight career class wins in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, including five overall victories.

Drawing first start in the unlimited Class 1 is former German World Rally Championship driver Armin Schwarz and his second driver, Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif., in the All-German Motorsports Jimco-BMW

Chuck Dempsey, Oak Hills, Calif., is the defending Class 1 race winner and Randy Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., is currently leading the points in the class for unlimited open-wheel desert race cars.

Harley Letner, a third-generation desert racer, and his cousin Kory Halopoff, were second in Class 1 in this race last year and the pair were the overall winners of this year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500.

The unique Terrible Herbst Motorsports Class 1 ‘Landshark’ has six class wins and two overall titles in this race with Troy Herbst as the primary driver. In this year’s first two SCORE Baja races, Tim Herbst has driven the Smithbuilt legend solo to a second place and an 11th in Class 1.

While late entries are accepted up to race day, a total of 338 entries have officially been accepted for the race as of today which will put the starting field in the top 10 in the 42-year history of the storied event.

The car and truck classes with the most entries to date are SCORE Trophy-Truck (35), Class 1 (24), Class 1-2/1600 and SCORE Lite (15 each) and Class 10 (10).

Among the motorcycle and ATV classes, the open motorcycle Class 22 has the most entries to date with 19 followed by Class 30, riders 30 years old and over, which has 14.

Leading the six Sportsman classes in the race is Sportsman Motorcycle over 250cc which has 36 entries and Sportsman Motorcycle under 250cc which has 15 entries to date.

With massive crowds reaching nearly 250,000 anticipated to again be spread out along the rugged course that travels from Ensenada to Ojos Negros, east down Laguna Salada to San Felipe, down through the legendary Matomi Wash, around Mike’s Sky Ranch, through both Rancho Las Truchas and Rancho El Coyote, down the infamous Simpson’s Hill and back to the Pacific Coast below San Vicente and up through Santo Tomas, Uruapan and back to Ojos Negros, covering much of the northern half of the majestic Baja California peninsula to and from Ensenada.

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 24th consecutive year, a total of 16 drivers remain eligible after Round 4 of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series.

This race also features the prestigious Sal Fish SCORE IronRider awards presented to each motorcycle or ATV rider who completes the course within the time limit while riding solo. To date, 30 individuals have officially declared that they will be attempting to complete the course riding solo.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -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, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

Additional associate sponsors for the 2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 are Proturismo de Ensenada and the State Tourism Department of Baja California.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Final round of five race 2009 SCORE Desert Series

Nov. 19-22 -- Ensenada, Mexico

TOTAL ENTRIES: 338 (39 States, 14 Countries)(as of 11/12/09)

Pro Cars & Trucks

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks)--

2 Pete Sohren, Glendale, Ariz., Ford F-150

71 Rick D. Johnson/Brian Sallee, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150

96 Bobby Baldwin/Sandy Stewart/Danny Anderson, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado

7 Scott Steinberger, Cypress, Calif./Dave Sykes, Del Mar, Calif./Jimmy Knuckles, Brawley, Calif., Ford F-150

12 Brian Collins, Las Vegas/Chuck Hovey, Escondido, Calif., Dodge Ram 1500

84 Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix/Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif./Michael Vanderwey, Phoenix, Chevy Silverado

1 B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado

77 Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500

19 Tim Herbst/Troy Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150

8 Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Ford F-150

24 Adam Householder/Terry Householder, Orange, Calif., Chevy Silverado

3 Mark Post, Laguna Beach, Calif./Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150

9 Mark Weyhrich/Gary Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore., Ford F-150

16 Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rick Geiser, Phoenix, GMC Sierra

23 Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., Ford F-150

4 Gus Vildosola Jr. /Gus Vildosola Sr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150

59 Craig Potts/Curt Potts, Scottsdale, Ariz., Chevy C1500

28 Alan Pflueger, Honolulu/Mike Johnson, Santa Monica, Calif., Chevy Silverado

31 Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Chevy Silverado

74 Rob Bruce, Sublimity, Ore./Mark Witte, Silverton, Ore., Chevy Silverado

76 Jesse Jones/Tyler Laughner, Phoenix, Ford F-150

78 Jesse Ashcraft, San Marcos, Calif./Danny Ashcraft, Vista, Calif./Doug Siewert, Valley, Center, Calif., Ford F-150

51 Kory Scheeler, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado

13 Ed Stout, Irvine, Calif., Chevy C1500

22 Damen Jefferies, Apple Valley, Calif., Chevy Silverado

47 James Bult/Jacob Bult, Monee, Ill., Dodge Ram2500

30 Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado

20 Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Chevy Silverado

58 Ronnie Wilson, Glendale, Calif., Chevy Silverado

35 Jason Voss/Rich Voss, Cupertino, Calif., Ford F-150

39 Ron Whitton/Chas Danna, Mesa, Ariz./Todd LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., Ford F-150

10 Greg Nunley, Tulare, Calif./Tom Carr, Visalia, Calif., Chevy Silverado

79 Mike Mastro, Scottsdale, Ariz,/Kevin James, Lemon Grove, Calif., Ford F-150

69 Francisco Cervantes/Ramon Castro, Ensenada, Mexico, Chevy El Camino

75 Jerry Zaiden/Jason Campbell/Steve Meyers, Newport Beach, Calif.

SCORE Baja 1000 Advance

2009-11-09T19:29:00.001-07:00

November 9, 2009

Next week in Ensenada, Mexico

Like Ampudia, Bio, Baldwin, Hall, Herbst, McMillin, Vildosola,

Wilson--it’s all about family at 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

326 Racers entered to date, including 35 SCORE Trophy-Trucks, from 39 States

And 14 countries in internationally-televised Granddaddy of all desert races

LOS ANGELES—From Ampudia to Wilson, desert racing is all about family ties and among the nearly 350 entries for next week’s 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 are over 30 entries with multiple-family members competing in the granddaddy of all desert races.

With racers competing in 29 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, the legendary race will be held Nov. 19-22 in Ensenada, Mexico. Completing its 36th year as the World’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body, the event is the finale of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series. To date, adventurers and the world’s best desert racers have come from 39 U.S. States and 14 countries to gather on the majestic Baja California peninsula.

While many entries have family members on support crews that can swell to as high as 50 people and some entries now have third-generation desert racers, the Ampudia, Bio, Baldwin, Hall, Herbst, McMillin, Vildosola and Wilson families are among the prominent SCORE Baja racers that have multiple family members competing either in the same vehicle or in separate vehicles this year in the world’s most challenging desert race.

“There is no sport in the world that attracts more family participants than desert racing,” said Sal Fish, SCORE CEO/President since soon after SCORE International started in 1973. “SCORE is both humbled and honored to have so many of the greatest racing families in the world competing with us in the most incredible desert race in the world. To think with everything going on in the world today that we have nearly 350 entries heading to Ensenada is a true testament to the preeminent position this race holds in the motorsports world.”

It’s the oldest and most well known of all desert races, and it remains as the single most appealing accomplishment to a driver. Since 1967, the Granddaddy of all desert races has been run over the mysterious Baja California peninsula. Because of the economics and logistics involved, some years it is a peninsula run while most years it is a loop race, starting and finishing in Ensenada.

This year’s 672.85-mile race will start for the 35th time and finish for the 20th time in Ensenada. The motorcycle and ATV classes will start their journey at 6:30 a.m. (PST, Friday, Nov. 20) with the car and truck classes starting at approximately 10:30 a.m., or three hours after the last ATV leaves the line. Vehicles will leave in 30-second intervals in the elapsed-time race and while the fastest finishers are expected to complete the course in approximately 14 hours. All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit to become official finishers in the legendary adventure.

Rodrigo Ampudia Jr., of Ensenada, splits driving in Class 8 with his father Rodrigo Sr. while Cisco Bio and his father Pancho Bio, of El Cajon, Calif., will share the driving in two classes—Cisco as driver of record in SCORE Lite and Pancho as DOR in Class 9.

B.J. Baldwin and his father Bobby Baldwin, of Las Vegas, drive separate Chevy Silverado trucks in the featured SCORE Trophy-Truck division while Rod Hall will drive in two classes, one with each of his sons.

The venerable Hall, Reno, Nev., is only individual who has raced in all 41 previous Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 races.

The legendary Hall has a race-record 19 career class wins in this event and is the only driver to have competed every year (all in a car or truck class). Hall, who will turn 72 on Nov. 22, will be looking for two class wins this year as he is entered as the second driver for his sons Josh and Chad Hall in Hummer H3 vehicles in both the Stock Mini and Stock Full classes.

The three-generation McMillin Racing family, who all live in the San Diego area, continue to follow in the racetracks of family patriarch Corky McMillin, who raced until shortly before he passed away at 76 in 2006.

Corky’s sons Mark and Scott will both drive in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck division. Mark will share driving with longtime team member Brian Ewalt while Scott will be the second driver for his son Andy, who won the 2006 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 driving with Robby Gordon.

Mark’s sons Daniel and Luke McMillin will share the driving in a Class 1-2/1600 entry.

McMillin Racing has 12 class wins in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, led by Mark McMillin’s eight class wins which includes five overall titles.

Another prominent Mexican race team, Gus Vildosola Jr. and Gus Vildosola Sr., share the driving in a Ford F-150 in the SCORE Trophy-Truck division.

Wilson Motorsports of Long Beach, Calif., is another of the prominent multi-generational SCORE Baja race teams. In this year’s race, Randy Wilson and his brother Ronny will team up in Class 1 where Randy is the current class point leader heading into the season finale. In Class 1-2/1600, cousins Brian Wilson and Brad Wilson will share driving with Las Vegas’ Sammy Ehrenberg. Brian Wilson enters the race currently tied for the Class 1-2/1600 point lead.

The only husband/wife combination entered as drivers of record this year are Cameron Steele and Heidi Steele of San Clemente, Calif. Cameron Steele races in SCORE Trophy-Truck while Heidi Steele is the Class 6 point leader in her Ford Ranger.

Both racing in motorcycle classes, leading the brother and sister racers entered this year are Quinn Cody and Anna Cody. Quinn Cody, Los Olivos, Calif., is a team rider for Johnny Campbell Racing in the open Class 22 while Anna Cody, Simi Valley, Calif., is the rider of record for a strong team in Class 20.

Among the other father/son teams competing together are Las Vegas’ Rudy and Carlos Cortez (Class 1), Stuart Chase, Burbank, Calif. and Eric Chase, San Diego (Class 1), Mexico’s Carlos and Gerardo Iribe (Class 1-2/1600), Mark and Shea McIntyre, Oakland, Calif. (Class 1-2/1600), Dan and Thomas Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif. (Class 7), Lee and Lee Banning Jr. (SCORE Lite), Luis and Luis Barragan Jr., Mexicali, Mexico (SCORE Lite), Brian and Cody Parkhouse, Long Beach, Calif. (SCORE Lite) along with Ron and Jeremy Purvines, Henderson, Nev. (Class 21).

John Langley, the Producer of the popular COPS Television show, has two family vehicles entered in the SCORE Lite class. He is driver of record in one vehicle with his son Zak as a co-driver and his other son Morgan is driver of record in the second vehicle.

This year’s race also features two sets of twin brothers racing together. Arturo and Able Velazco, Banning, Calif. (Class 1-2/1600) and Matt and Max Eddy, Barstow., Calif. (Class 22) are the two sets of twins.

Leading the brothers racing separately are England’s Darren and Gavin Skilton. Darren Skilton races in Class 3 while Gavin Skilton competes in the Stock Mini class. The brothers each won their respective classes in this race last year.

Among the other brothers racing together are: Phoenix’s Nick, Larry and Mike Vanderwey (SCORE Trophy-Truck), Eric and Hiram Duran, Tecate, Calif. (Class 1-2/1600), Sacramento’s Donald and Kenneth Moss (Class 3), Scott Wisdom, Lake Forest, Calif. and Brady Wisdom, Huntington Beach, Calif. (SCORE Lite) and Ryan and Connor Penhall, Corona, Calif. (Class 22).

The race will start and finish on Boulevard Costero adjacent to the picturesque Bahia de Todos Santos in front of the historical Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center in the heart of Ensenada.

Pre-running on the 672.85-mile loop course officially began this past Saturday. Pre-running is allowed from Ojos Negros and back, starting at race mile 43.3. One way pre-running from the start to Ojos Negros will be allowed only on Wednesday and Thursday of race week (Nov. 18 and 19). During the race, the first section of the course, approximately 40 miles, will be used both leaving the city and returning to Ensenada.

While late entries are accepted up to race day, a total of 326 entries have officially been accepted for the race as of today which will put the starting field in the top 10 in the 42-year history of the storied event.

The car and truck classes with the most entries to date are SCORE Trophy-Truck (35), Class 1 (24), Class 1-2/1600 (15) and SCORE Lite (14) and Class 10 (10).

Among the motorcycle and ATV classes, the open motorcycle Class 22 has the most entries to date with 18 followed by Class 30, riders 30 years old and over, which has 13.

Leading the six Sportsman classes in the race is Sportsman Motorcycle over 250cc which has 37 entries and Sportsman Motorcycle under 250cc which has 15 entries to date.

The defending overall champions are all in this year’s field: Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., in the No. 8 Norman Motorsports BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck, the No. 1x Class 22 open motorcycle team led by Robby Bell, Sun City, Calif., on a Kawasaki KX450 and the No. 1a Class 24 open ATV team led by Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif., on a Honda TRX700XX.

With massive crowds reaching nearly 250,000 anticipated to again be spread out along the rugged course that travels from Ensenada to Ojos Negros, east down Laguna Salada to San Felipe, down through the legendary Matomi Wash, around Mike’s Sky Ranch, through both Rancho Las Truchas and Rancho El Coyote, down the infamous Simpson’s Hill and back to the Pacific Coast below San Vicente and up through Santo Tomas, Uruapan and back to Ojos Negros, covering much of the northern half of the majestic Baja California peninsula to and from Ensenada.

Pre-race festivities on Thursday, Nov. 19, for the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, including the vastly popular tech and contingency of all vehicles and the SCORE Manufacturer’s Midway will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Boulevard Costero in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center. The pre-race mandatory driver/rider briefing will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral Room at the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center. Racer and media registration will be held at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.

The post-race Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Survivor’s Celebration will be held poolside at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22.

This year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race will be televised on a delayed basis as a one-hour NBC Sports special, in association with SCORE and Aura360, for the sixth consecutive year. It is scheduled to air on NBC at 2 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Dec. 19 on the NBC Television Network. It will also air on a delayed basis outside of the U.S. on ESPN International.

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 24th consecutive year, a total of 16 drivers remain eligible after Round 4 of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series.

This race also features the prestigious Sal Fish SCORE IronRider awards presented to each motorcycle or ATV rider who completes the course within the time limit while riding solo. To date, 28 individuals have officially declared that they will be attempting to complete the course riding solo.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -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, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

Additional associate sponsors for the 2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 are Proturismo de Ensenada and the State Tourism Department of Baja California.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Final round of five race 2009 SCORE Desert Series

Nov. 19-22 -- Ensenada, Mexico

TOTAL ENTRIES: 326 (39 States, 14 Countries)(as of 11/9/09)

All-Time Starters, Finishers, Race Sites

1967

Tijuana to La Paz

Total Starters: 68, Total Finishers: 31

1968

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 243, Total Finishers: 106

1969

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 247, Total Finishers: 96

1970

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 261, Total Finishers: 145

1971

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 222, Total Finishers: 116

1972

Mexicali to La Paz
Total Starters: 245, Total Finishers: 98

1973

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 143, Total Finishers: 73

1974

NO RACE (Fuel Crisis)

1975

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 235, Total Finishers: 86

1976

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 218, Total Finishers: 74

1977

Ensenada to Ensenada
Total Starters: 346, Total Finishers: 123

1978

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 219, Total Finishers: 56

1979

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 244, Total Finishers: 121

1980

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 255, Total Finishers: 104

1981

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 250, Total Finishers: 85

1982

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 135, Total Finishers: 69

1983

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 248, Total Finishers: 76

1984

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 169, Total Finishers: 75

1985

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 211, Total Finishers: 111

1986

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 237, Total Finishers: 147

1987

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 314, Total Finishers: 180

1988

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 329, Total Finishers: 163

1989

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 286, Total Finishers: 176

1990

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 308 Total Finishers: 162

1991

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 271, Total Finishers: 124

1992

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 307, Total Finishers: 189

1993

Mexicali to Mexicali

Total Starters: 260, Total Finishers: 96

1994

Mexicali to Mexicali

Total Starters: 281, Total Finishers: 120

1995

Tijuana to La Paz

Total Starters: 283, Total Finishers: 160

1996

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 220, Total Finishers: 113

1997

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 221, Total Finishers: 130

1998

Santo Tomas to La Paz

Total Starters: 207, Total Finishers: 123

1999

Ojos Negros to Ojos Negros

Total Starters: 238, Total Finishers: 101

2000

Tecate SCORE Baja 2000

Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas

Total Starters: 262, Total Finishers: 184

2001

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 219, Total Finishers: 102

2002

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 234, Total Finishers: 151

2003

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 272, Total Finishers: 153

2004

Ensenada to La Paz

Total Starters: 284, Total Finishers: 198

2005

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 342, Total Finishers: 163

2006

Ensenada to La Paz

*Total Starters: 431, Total Finishers: 234

2007

Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas

Total Starters: 424, Total Finishers: 237**

2008

Ensenada to Ensenada

Total Starters: 347, Total Finishers: 227

*Event Record-Starters

**Event Record-Finishers

All-Time Start Sites

Times, City

34-Ensenada

3-Mexicali

2-Tijuana

1-Ojos Negros

1-Santo Tomas

All-Time Finish Sites

Times, City

19-Ensenada

17-La Paz

2-Mexicali

2-Cabo San Lucas

1-Ojos Negros

Top Total Starters

Year, Number (Finishers)

2006—431 Starters (234 Finishers)

2007—424 Starters (237 Finishers)

2008—347 Starters (227 Finishers)

1977—346 Starters (123 Finishers)

2005—342 Starters (163 Finishers)

1988—329 Starters (163 Finishers)

1987—314 Starters (180 Finishers)

1990—308 Starters (162 Finishers)

1992—307 Starters (189 Finishers)

1989—286 Starters (176 Finishers)

2004—284 Starters (198 Finishers)

1995—283 Starters (160 Finishers)

1994—281 Starters (120 Finishers)

2003—272 Starters (153 Finishers)

1991—271 Starters (124 Finishers)

Top Total Finishers

Year, Number (Starters)

2007—237 Finishers (424 Starters)

2006—234 Finishers (431 Starters)

2008—227 Finishers (347 Starters)

2004—198 Finishers (284 Starters)

1992—189 Finishers (307 Starters)

2000—184 Finishers (262 Starters)

1987—180 Finishers (314 Starters)

1989—176 Finishers (286 Starters)

2005—163 Finishers (342 Starters)

1988—163 Finishers (329 Starters)

1990—162 Finishers (308 Starters)

1995—160 Finishers (283 Starters)

2003—153 Finishers (272 Starters)

2002—151 Finishers (234 Starters)

1986—147 Finishers (237 Starters)

No excuses for racers at the Baja 1000

2009-11-08T10:15:00.001-07:00

SCORE has posted some pdf files showing exactly what they want to see for speed zones and course compliance.
http://www.score-international.com/races/1124/Tecate_SCORE_Baja_1000/2009.aspx
Please read and review the info.

2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Explanation of Rules Enforcement

SCORE has had the privilege of organizing/sanctioning races on the Baja Peninsula for some 36 plus years and as in life,

nothing stays the same. What once was a wild frontier is now fast becoming a rapidly growing society. We have had to

constantly adapt and make concessions to the authorities because of the rapid expansion of farmlands, and safety concerns

for the growing population. We have to accept stipulations from the federal highway police that we will not speed or act

irresponsibly on the highways. Furthermore, our negotiations with ejido landowners requires that we will conduct ourselves

in a professional manner and respect their property in exchange for the privilege to race across their land. Without their

cooperation, there would not be the Baja racing we have come to know and love. As a result, we have had to initiate

"Speed Zones" and "Course Compliance.”

We have made adjustments along the way - GPS was introduced a few years back, then came Tracking Devices, then IRC Live

Tracking and now computerized enforcement of Speed Zones and Course Compliance.

At the Baja 500 in June, we informed the race participants that a complete tracking review of each finisher would occur prior

to release of class results. We were faced with having to enforce an overwhelming amount of rule infractions based on the

tracking data. Many learned a valuable lesson that day, including SCORE. We learned the racers needed a better line of

pre-race communication, as well as a better course definition to go along with the stricter enforcement. We recognized that

the racers need representation and the ability to take an active part in the process.

As a result, we have taken the following steps:

- Provided a clear and concise course description.

- Developed proprietary data file auditing software.

- Provide a system of virtual check points to indicate special areas of concern.

- Identified Multiple Legal Lines

- IRC now offers a back-up tracking device for missing data.

- Implementation of a Tracking Review Committee.

- Generate next day official results.

These changes came about from listening to racer concerns, comments and suggestions. We have also received hard work

from a few volunteers. We sincerely hope that these tools and procedures will help produce fair and successful racing.

Course description:

We wish to better inform the racing community of the sensitive areas of concern with more descriptive course notes and

provide many forms of electronic data such as Google Earth, GPX, USR files and a multi page PDF indicating "Either Or's"

"Virtual Check Points" and “Speed Zones”.

Proprietary data file auditing software:

We have had a custom program developed to compute course compliance and automatically issue penalties for speed zone

violations and course deviations. The software will compare racer's recorded data to a course template within a general

tolerance. That tolerance will be tightened up in areas of concern and loosened up in areas of multiple legal lines.

System of virtual check points to indicate special areas of concern:

This new feature of Virtual Checkpoints or "VCPs" is a series of waypoints that act as unmanned checkpoints in which you

must travel along the course much like a traditional manned checkpoint except you race through them without necessarily

stopping. Missing a VCP carries a ten minute penalty for each VCP missed. They are strategically placed to discourage short

coursing or to visually indicate sensitive areas of concern. The more sensitive areas will have more VCPs among them, thus

carrying a higher degree of potential penalties. Please review the course notes. Also, there is a list of GPS waypoints for all

the VCPs. It is the competitor’s responsibility to download and thoroughly study all race information that is posted on the

Related Downloads section of Baja 1000 race page on the SCORE website.

Multiple Legal Lines:

This feature has been added to preserve the spirit of Baja racing and to help offset some of the constraints of the other

sensitive areas.

Backup program for Missing IRC data:

Penalties are severe for missing data and are necessary to discourage any incentive to remove or tamper with the recording

device. Most racers now recognize the importance of having complete data at the finish line. Since any component on a race

vehicle is vulnerable to damage during the race, SCORE has provided the ability to rent a secondary officially recognized IRC

data recorder as a backup device at a discounted rate.

Tracking Review Committee:

A Tracking Review Committee (TRC) will be in place to monitor the auditing software. This Committee is comprised of a

three member "jury of your peers" veteran Baja racers equipped with double redundant backup systems for track review.

They will add a human component and review the files with a racers mentality whenever a questionable irregularity shows up.

This system is kept pure through the anonymous coding of all track files. The TRC will not know the true identity of any file it

is reviewing until way beyond the posting of the official results.

Generate next day official results:

Through the use of the new track auditing software

Toyota to debut 2010 4Runner at Baja 1000 - With Ivan Stewart

2009-11-05T09:12:00.000-07:00

Toyota 2010 Model Year 4Runner Slated for the SCORE Baja 1000
The Fifth Generation 2010 Toyota 4Runner to run in the "Stock mini" Class

TORRANCE, Calif. (Nov.4, 2009) Toyota will make history by entering its 2010 Model Year Fifth Generation 4Runner in the internationally renowned SCORE Baja 1000. With over 672 milesin length and a time limit of 31 hours, the Baja 1000 is one of the toughest desert races in the world.

Over 325 entries are expected from around the world to compete in the 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 the last desert race of the season scheduled for November 20-21, in Ensenada, Mexico.

Toyota will test its newest 4Runner and showcase the SUV's capabilities and durability in the Mexican desert's treacherous terrain. "Historically, only half of the racers finish this incredible test of man and machine, but we're confident the Fifth Generation 4Runner will be a major contender in the stock mini class and can handle the grueling course", said Les Unger, Toyota's national motorsports manager.

One of the scheduled drivers will be the legendary Ivan "Ironman" Stewart 22-time SCORE Baja race winner. Stewart has successfully conquered the toughest obstacles in off-road racing and was inducted into the Off- Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006. "I'm thrilled to have been chosen to be one of the drivers to once again prove the toughness and durability of Toyota vehicles. I'm sure the Fifth Generation 4Runner will be tough enough to survive even my Iron foot", said Stewart. Co-driving the 4Runner will be the teams of Bob Ditner/Zach Zwillinger from the start line to Borrego Junction, Ken Ziesemer/Mark Sasaki throughout the San Felipe loop, Joe Nolan/Paul Williamsen from Borrego to Valle De La Trinidad, and Ivan Stewart/Bob Ditner from Valle De La Trinidad to the finish line. The 4Runner will run on General Tires and utilize the famous Baja Pits Organization throughout the course.

The 2009 Baja 1000 will be a single loop race starting and finishing in Ensenada on the Pacific Ocean side of the magnificent peninsula and run through Mexican villages -- luring in tens of thousands of spectators.

The Fifth Generation 4Runner
The fifth generation 4Runner has an improved V6 engine with better fuel economy and 34 more horse- power than the previous V6. It also adds 17 inch wheels and two additional airbags-for a total of eight, providing buyers more than $1,700 worth of added content. However, the price of the popular four wheel drive V6 SR5 remains unchanged at $30,915. Vehicles will begin arriving at dealerships in late-November. For Fifth Generation 4Runner specs visit: www.toyota.com/4runner/specs.html

SCORE Baja 1000 PreRun Advance

2009-11-04T09:38:00.000-07:00

November 3, 2009

Sal Fish signature race course

Pre-running starts Friday on rugged 672.85-mile course

For November’s 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race

303 Racers entered to date, including 34 SCORE Trophy-Trucks, from 38 States and 13 countries

In internationally-televised Granddaddy of all desert races; finale of five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series

To be held in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, Nov. 19-22;

GPS data, course map available at www.score-international.com

LOS ANGELES—Adventurers and the world’s best desert racers will begin practicing Friday as official pre-running starts for November's 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race.

With over 325 entries expected to compete in 29 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, the granddaddy of all desert races will be held Nov. 19-22 in Ensenada, Mexico. Completing its 36th year as the World’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body, the event is the finale of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series. To date entries have come from 38 U.S. States and 13 countries.

It’s the oldest and most well known of all desert races, and it remains as the single most appealing accomplishment to a driver. Since 1967, the Granddaddy of all desert races has been run over the mysterious Baja California peninsula. Because of the economics and logistics involved, some years it is a peninsula run while most years it is a loop race, starting and finishing in Ensenada.

This year’s 672.85-mile race will start for the 35th time and finish for the 20th time in Ensenada. The motorcycle and ATV classes will start their journey at 6:30 a.m. (PST, Friday, Nov. 20) with the car and truck classes starting at approximately 10:30 a.m., or three hours after the last ATV leaves the line. Vehicles will leave in 30-second intervals in the elapsed-time race and while the fastest finishers are expected to complete the course in approximately 14 hours. All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit to become official finishers in the legendary adventure.

The race will start and finish on Boulevard Costero adjacent to the picturesque Bahia de Todos Santos in front of the historical Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center in the heart of Ensenada.

Pre-running on the 672.85-mile loop course will officially begin on Saturday. Pre-running will be allowed from Ojos Negros and back, starting at race mile 43.3. One way pre-running from the start to Ojos Negros will be allowed only on Wednesday and Thursday of race week (Nov. 18 and 19). During the race, the first section of the course, approximately 40 miles, will be used leaving the city and returning to Ensenada.

While late entries are accepted up to race day, a total of 303 entries have officially been accepted for the race as of today which will put the starting field in the top 10 in the 42-year history of the storied event.

“We have been able, with the dedication and cooperation of many of our friends in Baja California, to develop a race course for the 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 that will challenge even the most experienced of our great SCORE desert racers,” commented Sal Fish, SCORE President/CEO since soon after it was founded in 1973. “This great, great course presents the competitors with all of the variety of terrain and elevation changes you could possibly hope for along with the dramatic beauty of Baja. This spectacular race course features the best of the courses we have used in our last three SCORE Baja races.”

With massive crowds reaching nearly 250,000 anticipated to again be spread out along the rugged course that travels from Ensenada, down Laguna Salada to San Felipe, down through the legendary Matomi Wash, around Mike’s Sky Ranch, through both Rancho El Trachis and Rancho El Coyote, down the infamous Simpson’s Hill and back to the Pacific Coast below San Vicente and up through Santo Tomas, Uruapan and back to Ojos Negros, covering much of the northern half of the majestic Baja California peninsula to and from Ensenada.

From the start in Ensenada the course will go east to Ojos Negros for almost 40 miles which will be raced in both directions during the race. From Ojos Negros, the course will travel in a clockwise direction. From Ojos Negros, the course turns South to El Alamo and then east up through the Summit and makes a South turn at Cohabuzo Junction and on to the the infamous Laguna Salada, paralleling Mexican Highway 5. Next is San Felipe loop where the course will cover some of the rugged Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 course including the magnificent Matomi Wash.

After the San Felipe loop, which travels in a counterclockwise direction from and back to Borrego, the course will head north and northwest, joining Highway 3 for a short distance to the Mike’s Sky Ranch turnoff. Then the course heads behind Mike’s and around Rancho Trachis and Rancho Coyote and down the challenging Simpson’s hill. From this point the course is very similar to the Tecate SCORE Baja 500 heading north along the Pacific Ocean below San Vicente and past Erendira, back inland up through Santo Tomas then turning northeast just past Uruapan winding its way back to Ojos Negros for the final charge back to Ensenada. In the Erendira area, the course avoids the rocky section along the Pacific, taking instead a high plateau east of that area.

The course features six checkpoints, where vehicle numbers and passing times are recorded to help verify the information gathered on the electronic recording devices that are mounted on all vehicles in the race.

The locations of the six checkpoints are: Checkpoint 1 (race-mile 90.03, North of Santa Catarina), CP2 (rm213.27-southwest of Borrego), CP3 (rm309.80-South of San Felipe), CP4 (rm401.94-Southwest of Borrego), CP5 (rm 535.32-San Vicente Vineyards) and CP6 (rm631.25-Ojos Negros).

Pre-race festivities on Thursday, Nov. 19, for the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, including the vastly popular tech and contingency of all vehicles and the SCORE Manufacturer’s Midway will be held from 19 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Boulevard Costero in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center. The pre-race mandatory driver/rider briefing will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral Room at the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center. Racer and media registration will be held at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.

While entries will be accepted up to race morning (Friday, Nov. 20), late entries will be assigned the next available number and starting position within each class.

The post-race Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Survivor’s Celebration will be held poolside at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22.

The car and truck classes with the most entries to date are SCORE Trophy-Truck (34), Class 1 (23), Class 1-2/1600 (13) and Class 10 and SCORE Lite (10 each).

Among the motorcycle and ATV classes, the open motorcycle Class 22 has the most entries to date with 18 followed by Class 30, riders 30 years old and over, which has 13.

Leading the six Sportsman classes in the race is Sportsman Motorcycle over 250cc which has 35 entries and Sportsman Motorcycle under 250cc which has 14 entries to date.

The defending overall champions are all in this year’s field: Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., in the No. 8 Norman Motorsports BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck, the No. 1x Class 22 open motorcycle team led by Robby Bell, Sun City, Calif., on a Kawasaki KX450 and the No. 1a Class 24 open ATV team led by Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif., on a Honda TRX700XX.

Among the many other talented entries from all over the world is the venerable Rod Hall, Reno, Nev., who is only individual who has raced in all 41 previous Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 races.

The legendary Hall, 70, of Reno, Nev., has a race-record 19 career class wins in this event and is the only driver to have competed every year (all in a car or truck class). Hall will be looking for two class wins this year as he is entered as the second driver for his sons Josh and Chad Hall in Hummer H3 vehicles in both the Stock Mini and Stock Full classes.

This year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race will be televised on a delayed basis as a one-hour NBC Sports special, in association with SCORE and Aura360, for the sixth consecutive year. It is scheduled to air on NBC at 2 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Dec. 19 on the NBC Television Network. It will also air on a delayed basis outside of the U.S. on ESPN International.

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 24th consecutive year, a total of 16 drivers remain eligible after Round 4 of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series.

This race also features the prestigious Sal Fish SCORE IronRider awards presented to each motorcycle or ATV rider who completes the course within the time limit while riding solo. To date, 24 individuals have officially declared that they will be attempting to complete the course riding solo.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -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, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

Additional associate sponsors for the 2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 are Proturismo de Ensenada and the State Tourism Department of Baja California.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Final round of five race 2009 SCORE Desert Series

Nov. 19-22 -- Ensenada, Mexico

TOTAL ENTRIES: 303 (38 States, 13 Countries)(as of 11/3/09)

PRO CARS & TRUCKS

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (34)

2 Pete Sohren

71 Rick D. Johnson

96 Bobby Baldwin

7 Scott Steinberger

12 Brian Collins

84 Nick Vanderwey

1 B.J. Baldwin

77 Robby Gordon

19 Tim Herbst

8 Roger Norman

24 Adam Householder

3 Mark Post

9 Mark Weyhrich

16 Cameron Steele

23 Mark McMillin

4 Gus Vildosola Jr.

59 Craig Potts

28 Alan Pflueger

31 Andy McMillin

74 Rob Bruce

76 Jesse Jones

78 Jesse Ashcraft

51 Kory Scheeler

13 Ed Stout

22 Damen Jefferies

47 James Bult

30 Robbie Pierce

20 Rob MacCachren

58 Ronnie Wilson

35 Jason Voss

39 Ron Whitton

10 Greg Nunley

79 Mike Mastro

75 Jerry Zaiden

CLASS 1 (23)

101 Armin Schwarz

102 Harley Letner

103 Jerry Penhall

104 Armin Kremer

105 Brian Parkhouse

106 Randy Wilson

107 Robert LeMaster

108 Todd Welling

109 Rudy Cortez

110 Troy Herbst

111 Dale Lenk

112 George Thieriot

113 Josh Daniel

114 Eric Chase

115 Brad Fouvre

116 Richard Boyle

117 Brendan Fikes

118 Brad Etter

119 Charles Rudolph

120 Jesse Hooker

121 Josh Rigsby

147 Chuck Dempsey

148 Chuck Sacks

CLASS 1-2/1600 (13)

1601 Cody Robinson

1602 Jose Fernandez

1603 Arturo Velazco

1604 Wes McKenzie

1605 Daniel McMillin

1606 Gerardo Iribe

1643 Alejandro Lozano

1644 Eliseo Garcia

1645 Eric Duran

1646 Corbin Harris

1647 Brian Wilson

1648 Justin Smith

1649 Arnoldo Ramirez

CLASS 3 (4)

300 Donald Moss

301 Scott Barnes

302 Daniel Wright

349 Darren Skilton

CLASS 5 (7)

500 Kevin Carr

501 Drew Belk

502 Chris Willis

503 Shaun Dunbar

517 Carlos Albanez

518 Vince Wavra

519 Che Corlett

CLASS 5/1600 (9)

551 Jonathon Knight

552 Alonso Angulo

553 Oscar Venegas

554 Mark Low

555 Erich Reisen

556 Ernesto Arambula

577 Armando Garcia

578 Pedro Athie

550 Marcos Nunez

CLASS 6 (8)

601 Richard Blunk

602 Marc Burnett

603 Robert Pickering

604 Jose Acuna Jr

616 Steve Kovach

617 Heidi Steele

618 John Townsend

619 Gregg Hempel

CLASS 7 (6)

701 Scott Ulrich

700 Dan Chamlee

703 Bill Kunz

704 Brandon Walsh

705 Jose Gonzalez

706 Igor Galvan

CLASS 7SX (3)

741 Norman Turley

742 Brandt Anderson

759 John Holmes

CLASS 8 (4)

801 Rodrigo Ampudia Jr.

802 Juan C. Lopez

803 Dave Crinklaw

839 Clyde Stacy

CLASS 9 (3)

901 Zack Burkett

902 Chuck Krumm

949 Ulises Morquecho

CLASS 10 (10)

1001 Jesus Gonzalez

1000 Mike Lawrence

1003 Javier Robles

1004 Justin Davis

1005 Lars Ferry

1006 Scott Gailey

1007 Sergio Salgado

1008 Steve Restivo

1048 David Greenhill

1049 Jose Lynch

SCORE LITE (10)

1201 Luis Barragan

1202 Brent Parkhouse

1203 Morgan Langley

1204 John Langley

1205 Rob Smith

1206 John Padgett

1207 Mark Fusting

1200 Rick St. John

1248 Greg Gustin

1249 Roberto Encinas

CLASS 11 (5)

1101 Eric Solorzano

1102 Michael Brown

1103 Dolores Casarez

1104 Jim Graham

1149 Gustavo Garayzar

STOCK FULL (3)

860 Chad Hall

878 Joe Bacal

879 Justin Matney

STOCK MINI (3)

761 Josh Hall

778 Robert Ditner

779 Gavin Skilton

PROTRUCK (4)

250 Gary Magness

234 Rob Reinertson

260 Nils Castillo

240 Rob Kittleson

CLASS 17 (3)

1701 Eric Filar

1702 Mike Shaffer

1749 Cliff Cook

BAJA CHALLENGE (4)

BC1 Christian Hammarskjold

BC2 Jay Culbertson

BC3 Brian Valentine

BC4 Mike Cassling

CLASS 2 (1)

209 William Erickson

PRO MOTORCYCLES

CLASS 22 (18)

2x Adam Thissen

3x Jason Lulis

4x Cameron Corfman

5x James Hall-S

1x Robby Bell

7x A.J. Stewart

8x John Kaisersatt

9x Dunn Voyer-S

10x Mark Bradford

11x Ivan Ramirez

12x Kendall Norman

13x Chuck Neugebauer

14x Chad Black

16x Brad Williscroft

17x Aaron Lindsey-S

18x Colton Udall

19x Adam Neuwirth

20x Matt Eddy

CLASS 21 (5)

101x Dan Troy-S

102x Ronnie Wilson

103x Bill Boyer

104x Chris Parker

105x Jeremy Purvines

CLASS 20 (6)

151x Manuel Reyes

150x Anna Cody

153x Jesus Rios

154x Tony Gurule

155x Marco Bernaldez

169x Hector Castillo

CLASS 30 (13)

301x Mike Johnson

302x Sean Bradley

303x Jean-Paul Cyr

304x Alejandro Ventosa

305x Eric Alfaro

306x James Dickinson

307x Robert Boyle

308x Sol Saltzman

309x Ron Wilson-S

310x Miguel Jimenez

311x Sergio Villalpando

312x Talya Dodson-S

349x Mike Kay

CLASS 40 (6)

401x Brian Campbell

402x Brad Turnidge

403x Tom Vogt

400x Scott Myers

405x Mike Prunty

449x Julio Abril

CLASS 50 (5)

501x Hugh Graffunder

502x Gary Barr-S

503x Craig Wear

504x Charles Wallace

500x Jim O’Neal

CLASS 60 (2)

601x Richard Jackson

600x Donald E. Lewis

PRO ATVS

CLASS 25 (5)

2a Patrick Christensen

1a Wayne Matlock

4a Greg Row

5a Felipe Velez

6a Nick Nelson

CLASS 24 (8)

101a Brian Harris

100a Craig Christy

103a Cesar Chanate

104a Tom Wright

105a Roberto Ruiz

106a Christian Vera

108a Luis Berumen

109a Benjamin Lopez Jr.

CLASS 26 (4)

201a Chuck Neugebauer

202a Reid Rutherford

218a Mike Penland

219a Rob Ransford

SPORTSMAN

SPT CAR (6)

1401 George Jackson

1400 Peter Lang

1403 Raymond Calore

1404 Gary Hewett

1448 Rory Ward

1449 Peter Ramseier

SPT TRUCK (4)

1501 Nick Tonelli

1502 Ken Fraizer

1503 Tim Smith

1549 Randy Swink

SPT UTV (4)

1801 Dave Roberts

1802 Thomas Graves

1803 Reid Nordin

1819 John Crowley

SPT M/C 250< (14)

201x Charles Shortt

202x Matt Ladendorf

204x Joel Blockson

205x Miguel Montenegro

206x Seppo Saarinen

208x Fred Sobke

209x Doron Kollan-S

210x Zachy Moritz-S

211x Tibi Imbuzan-S

212x Greg Willitts

213x Humberto Valle

214x Francisco Teran

248x Louie Montano-S

249x Nathan Barlow-S

SPT M/C 250> (35)

251x Craig Anstine

252x Salvador Sainz

253x Jeff Leonard

254x Cliff Cook

255x Craig Campbell

256x Oscar Fazz

257x Eric Anderson-S

258x Jeb Boynton

259x Dave Bervin

260x Michael Powell

261x Mike Kaplan-S

262x Andrew Siegmund

263x Ricardo De La Pena

264x Gary Gonzales

265x Doug McCrady-S

266x Shohei Himeno

267x Bob Gumser

268x Ray Grupp

270x Mike Mensinger

271x Trent Burgiss

272x Hideaki Sasski-S

273x Ebara Shuji

274x Brian Garrahan

275x Tatsushi Asaga-S

276x Yvan Perroud-S

277x Christian Chapman

278x Duncan Ragsdale

279x Don Wadsworth

280x Dan Dooling-S

281x Davy Patterson

282x Blake Ribbe-Tanner

283x Octavio Valle-S

297x Ken Kosiorek-S

298x Yoram Lavee-S

299x John Lowe

SPT ATV (11)

51a Dennis Lemare-S

52a Howie Orona

53a Adrian Valdez

54a Edgard Saldivar

55a Daniel Wehr-S

56a Yuval Sharon

57a Daniel Montano

58a Brad McLean

59a Manuel Jimenez

60a Alberto Maya

99a Gustavo Ameca

S-Indicates Solo Rider

Toyota to pull out of Formula One

2009-11-04T09:35:00.000-07:00

Full Story

Toyota's exit from Formula One racing is imminent, Japanese media reported Wednesday.

Toyota was widely expected to follow Honda as the second major Japanese automaker to withdraw from the sport. Honda pulled out last December, citing a slowdown in the global economy. Brawn GP, which took over the old Honda team, won the 2009 F1 championship.

Toyota, the world's largest automaker, is seeking to cut costs as it expects to post an operating loss for the six months ended Sept. 30. It is due to report earnings Thursday.

The company posted its worst ever loss in the financial year ended March.

Rick Huseman, Toyo Tires® Win TORC Pro 4X4 Truck Championship

2009-10-27T08:47:00.000-07:00

October 26, 2009

Rick Huseman, Toyo Tires® Win TORC Pro 4X4 Truck Championship

Kyle and Curt LeDuc Score First-Ever Son/Father Finish at Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Rick Huseman, driver of the #36 Monster Energy/Traxxas/Toyota/Toyo Tires® Tundra, won the Pro 4X4 Truck class championship for The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series at Las Vegas Speedway this weekend. Finishing second overall is Kyle LeDuc, driver of the #99 Rockstar/Makita/Ford Trucks/Toyo Tires F-150, making it a 1-2 finish for Toyo Tires in the Pro 4X4 Truck class championship in TORC. Both Huseman and LeDuc’s 900-horsepower trucks rely on 35X12.50R17 Toyo® Open Country M/T®-R tires for grip.

“I am really stoked to win this championship with Toyo Tires. It is great to finally get this,” said Huseman. “My Open Country M/T-R tires have been flawless all year, working better than any other tires. I am glad to be on Toyo’s.”

Huseman also captured seven ‘Oakley Bomb Run’ awards (fastest lap of the race) out of 16 races during the season and finished the season with 336-points. Prior to the 2009 season, Huseman finished in the runner-up spot in five short course off-road race championships. Last year, he was tied for the championship lead in CORR™ in the Pro 4™ class before the season was suddenly cut short just before its finale.

Kyle LeDuc, driver of the #99 Rockstar/Makita/Ford Trucks/Toyo Tires F-150, earned 322-points in the championship and captured four ‘Oakley Bomb Run’ awards, the next highest amount awarded in the class. During Round 15 on Friday night he led his father Curt across the finish line for the series' first-ever son/father 1-2 finish. Curt LeDuc’s Las Vegas podiums continued during Round 16 Saturday night as he wheeled his #43 Rockstar/Makita/Ford Trucks/Toyo Tires F-150 past the checkered flag for a third place finish.

“This was one of the worst race tracks we raced on all year, changing from wet to a dust bowl. It was hard to convert from wet to dry, but our Toyo Tires handled the job,” said Kyle LeDuc. “We (LeDucs) won a lot of races this year with our Open Country M/T-R tires.”

Also pursuing a championship in the Pro 2WD Truck class was Todd LeDuc, Kyle’s brother, with his #3 Rockstar/Makita/Ford Trucks/Toyo Tires F-150. Todd LeDuc finished with two solid fourth place finishes to close out the TORC series Pro 2WD Truck class championship in third overall. He also captured two ‘Oakley Bomb Run’ awards during the 2009 season.

“This has been an incredible year for Toyo Tires in TORC, scoring a 1-2 in the Pro 4X4 class championship and third in Pro 2WD,” said Stan Chen, manager of events and motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “We congratulate Rick Huseman for winning this long-deserved championship and the LeDuc family for their dominance throughout the season. We are proud that our Open Country M/T-R tires are the Pro 4X4 class champion.”

To learn more about the championship-winning race drivers from Team Toyo, and about the full line of products from Toyo Tires, log on to toyotires.com. Toyo Tires manufactures and distributes a complete line of replacement tires for high performance cars, luxury vehicles, light trucks and SUVs as well as tires for commercial trucks, buses and off-road and construction applications.

BARGING INTO 2010 - RED BULL: NEW YEAR. NO LIMITS.

2009-10-15T14:11:00.001-07:00

BARGING INTO 2010 - RED BULL: NEW YEAR. NO LIMITS.

Action Sports Icon Travis Pastrana Aims to Shatter World Record for Longest Distance Jump in a Rally Car

On New Year’s Eve, Live from Long Beach on ESPN

Santa Monica, Calif. (October 15, 2009) – With four consecutive Rally America championships, nine X Games gold medals, the first double backflip on a motorcycle and a hit television series under his belt, it is safe to say that Travis Pastrana has reached the pinnacle of his career – and yet he’s showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, on New Year’s Eve at Red Bull: New Year. No Limits., the action sports superstar will step on the accelerator and ring in 2010 by adding yet another jaw-dropping feat to his already impressive resume: the world record for longest distance jump in a rally car. Add a healthy dose of the Pacific Ocean to clear, and now you have a party!

Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. will be televised live on ESPN/ESPN HD on Thursday, December 31, immediately following the Chick-Fil-A Bowl (approx. 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT). Viewing of Pastrana’s jump will be free to the thousands of revelers in downtown Long Beach.

“I’m looking forward to being part of Red Bull: New Year. No Limits.,” said Pastrana. “Long Beach will continue the tradition of a fun and festive environment for this New Year’s celebration and flying over the water in a car and landing it onto a floating barge will push the limits of anything that I have ever executed in my career. Live events are always difficult and more entertaining, both for the fans and the participants, and so many factors play into the success of this jump. I live for this kind of excitement.”

Joan Lynch, ESPN vice president, content development, added, “We are thrilled to team again with Red Bull to televise this live and exciting event on ESPN for a third year. ESPN is dedicated to bringing live and compelling programming to the viewer and no New Year’s show delivers more unique suspense and action than Red Bull: New Year. No Limits.”

NOT SINCE THE JETSONS WILL A CAR FLY SO FAR

Before the clock strikes midnight on the East Coast on December 31, Pastrana will attempt to accomplish the first ever ramp-to-ramp car jump over water, a feat that will test the laws of physics and take his career to yet another level. With the world-famous Queen Mary docked in the background, Pastrana will jump his rally car off the Pine Street Pier onto a floating barge anchored in Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor, aiming to shatter the existing mark of 171 feet and establish a new world distance record, live on ESPN.

Jumping a car takes guts enough, but add water between the ramps, and Pastrana will feel what most, if not all, golfers feel when faced with hitting a ball over water – stay out of the water! On New Year’s Eve, Travis is not only the golfer, but also the golf ball!

THREE’S COMPANY

Pastrana will follow in the footsteps of fellow motorsports athletes Robbie Maddison and Rhys Millen, who rang in the last two New Year's Eve celebrations by pushing their physical, mental and technical limits to break boundaries and records, in front of thousands of fans in Las Vegas and millions of viewers on ESPN.

For Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. event details, visit www.redbullnewyearnolimits.com, and for information on Pastrana, visit www.travispastrana.com.

2010 SCORE Desert Series Schedule Announced

2009-10-15T08:31:00.000-07:00

SCORE International announces Five-Race

Schedule for 2010 SCORE Desert Series

Las Vegas Events approves new sponsorship for SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge;

43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 to be a peninsula race in Baja California

LOS ANGELES—Preparing to celebrate its 37th year as the world’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body, SCORE international officially announced today its five-race schedule for the 2010 SCORE Desert Series. SCORE CEO/President Sal Fish also confirmed that Las Vegas Events has approved the sponsorship for January’s SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge and that November’s season-ending 43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 will be a peninsula race in Baja California, Mexico, starting in Baja California and finishing in Baja California Sur.

“With everything going on right now with the world economy, SCORE has decided to contain the costs of our entry fees at as close to the level of 2008 and 2009 as possible and we are excited about the prospects of a peninsula race for the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000,” said Fish. “The three SCORE races annually produce over $30 million in overall economic impact for Mexico and it will be good for Baja California Sur to receive its share of this tourism influx our events bring to Baja in 2010. Being able to move the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge back a week is also a popular decision by the Laughlin Tourism Commission.”

Keeping the same venues and nearly the same race weekends for its five open desert races as the past five years, the 2010 SCORE Desert Series will again feature two races in Southern Nevada and three in Mexico. After being held a week later for several years, the season-opening SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge will be moved back to its traditional dates on the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Las Vegas Events approved the sponsorship of the 2010 event on Wednesday.

“We have incredible marketing partners on both sides of the border, the world’s greatest desert racers and the world’s toughest race courses, so we will make only minor changes for the 2010 SCORE season,” added Fish. “Our five-race schedule in both the U.S. and Mexico offers tremendous variety for the racers, sponsors, media and fans.”

“With necessary restrictions in place for spectators in the U.S. still our attendance continues to rise, but in Mexico, it’s absolutely unbelievable. Our crowds for the last nine races in Baja California have averaged over 250,000, and SCORE racers are as popular in Baja California as any racing figures in the world.”

The SCORE Desert Series, which features 29 Pro and six Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycle and ATVs, will kick off Jan. 15-17 with the popular 16th Annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge in the Southern Nevada resort city of Laughlin on the banks of the Colorado River. The season will conclude Nov. 17-21 with the 43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, the granddaddy of all desert races, in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.

“The SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge is the most unique and one of the most popular desert races in the U.S. and the legendary Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 is the best known desert race in the world,” added Fish, who has been at the head of SCORE since 1974. “These two races provide wonderful ways to start and finish our SCORE racing season.”

The 2010 SCORE Desert Series will again start with the most unique and the shortest race of the season and finish with the oldest and most recognized desert race in the world. After starting the season in Laughlin, 90 miles south of Las Vegas, it will conclude with the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, which is always a unique and memorable special race.

Since its debut in 1995, the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge has helped establish Laughlin as a viable host for special events. Thousands of spectators join nearly 150 racers and their crews in converging on the city each year to watch the best of the best desert racers compete in a unique-format, two-day race that includes a temporary stadium surrounding the start/finish line area and the main pits.

A total of 18 different Pro and two Sportsman classes for cars and trucks are split into five groups in Laughlin, running half of the race each day. The SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge also includes a pre-race activity that is not part of any other race on the schedule—the $16,000 Laughlin Leap. The Laughlin Leap will be held under the lights for the first time on Friday evening of race week at the Laughlin Events Park. The Laughlin Tourism Commission in association with SCORE has decided that shortening the overall window of the event from four days to three is in the best interest of both the participants and the multitude of spectators that enjoy this special event each year.

Round 2 and 3 of the 2010 SCORE Desert Series will both be held in Mexico. The 24th Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 is set for March 12-14 in San Felipe, Baja California, followed by the 42nd anniversary of the vastly popular Tecate SCORE Baja 500, June 4-6, in Ensenada, Baja California.

Round 4 will be the 15th Annual SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 which will be held Sept. 10-12 in Primm, Nev., 45 miles south of Las Vegas.

SCORE officials will announce before the end of the year exactly where the 2010 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 will start and finish.

SCORE International, founded in 1973 by the late Mickey Thompson and headed by Sal Fish since 1974, continues today as the premier sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing. SCORE races feature 18 Pro and three Sportsman classes for cars and trucks in the U.S. with 11 additional Pro and three more Sportsman classes for motorcycles and ATVs competing in the races in Mexico. SCORE races in the U.S. average 150 entries while the average in Mexico, with motorcycle and ATV classes running as well as the cars and trucks is 300.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -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, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

The SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge is sponsored by the Laughlin Tourism Commission, the Laughlin Visitors Bureau, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Las Vegas Events.

The SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300 is sponsored by Las Vegas Events, Primm Valley Resorts and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Additional associate sponsors for the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 are Fideicomiso Publico para la Promocion Turistica de Ensenada and the State Tourism Department of Baja California.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

2010 SCORE Desert Series

Schedule of Events

Date, Event/Location
Jan. 15-17--16th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge

Laughlin, Nevada

March 12-14--24rd Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico

June 4-6--42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 500

Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

Sept. 10-12--15th SCORE Terrible’s Primm 300

Primm, Nevada

Nov. 17-21--43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Peninsula Run, Baja California, Mexico

The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Announces 2010 Schedule

2009-10-12T11:58:00.000-07:00

Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series - 2010 Schedule

* March 6 and 7 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex
(Lake Elsinore,CA)

* April 10 and 11 - Speedworld (Surprise, AZ.)

* May 22 and 23 - Primm Motorsports Complex (Primm, NV.)

* June 26 and 27 - Miller Motorsports Park (Tooele, UT.)

* August 7 and 8 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex
(Lake Elsinore, CA.)

* September 18 and 19 - Speedworld (Surprise, AZ.)

* October 23 and 24 - Primm Motorsports Complex
(Primm, NV.)

* December 11 and 12 - Firebird Raceway - (Phoenix, AZ)

SCORE Baja 1000 Drawing Results

2009-10-12T11:57:00.000-07:00

October 11, 2009

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Over 275 entries expected

Sohren draws first start SCORE Trophy-Truck, Thissen in M/C

For November’s 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race

Racers from 34 States, 12 countries entered to date in nationally-televised Granddaddy of all desert races;

32 SCORE Trophy-Trucks entered; race to be held in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, Nov. 19-22

LOS ANGELES—Just patiently plugging along in desert racing’s marquee division, Arizona’s journeyman driver Pete Sohren has received the first starting position during Saturday’s computerized drawing for November’s 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race. While the grizzled veteran Sohren will pilot his No. 2 Ford F-150 SCORE Trophy-Truck, starting first among the motorcycle and ATV classes will be the team led by promising newcomer Adam Thissen of Reno, Nev. on a KTM 550XC-W motorcycle.

An impressive total of 231 vehicles officially entered in time for Saturday’s computerized drawing held at SCORE International’s headquarters in Los Angeles.

With over 275 entries expected to compete in 28 Pro and 7 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, the granddaddy of all desert races will be held Nov. 19-22 in Ensenada, Mexico. Completing its 36th year as the World’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body, the event is the finale of the five-race 2009 SCORE Desert Series. To date, entries have come from 34 U.S. States and 12 countries.

With massive crowds reaching nearly 25,000 anticipated to again be spread out along the rugged course that travels much of the northern part of Baja California, down Laguna Salada to San Felipe, down thrown legendary Matomi Wash, around Mike’s Sky Ranch, down the infamous Simpson’s Hill and back to the Pacific Coast through Santo Tomas covering much of the northern half of the majestic Baja California peninsula. The race will start for the 35th time and finish for the 20th time in Ensenada.

The motorcycle and ATV classes will start their journey at 6:30 a.m. (Friday, Nov. 20) with the car and truck classes starting at approximately 10:30 a.m., or three hours after the last ATV leaves the line. Vehicles will leave in 30-second intervals in the elapsed-time race and while the fastest finishers are expected to complete the course in approximately 13 hours. All vehicles will have a 31-hour time limit to become official finishers in the legendary adventure.

The race will start and finish on Boulevard Costero adjacent to the picturesque Bahia de Todos Santos in front of the historical Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center in the heart of Ensenada.

Drawing the first start in the ATV classes was the team led by Patrick Christensen, Pleasant Prairie, Wisc., who will ride a Yamaha Raptor in Class 25.

A unique part of Saturday’s drawing was the special drawing for the top 10 finishers from the nearest previous SCORE Baja race entered in the current race in both SCORE Trophy-Truck and the unlimited Class 1. For this race it was the top 10 finishers from this year’s 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 500.

Sohren finished fourth in June’s race, tying his best career SCORE Trophy-Truck race finish.

NASCAR Sprint Cup team owner/driver Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., whose roots are in SCORE desert racing and is this year’s SCORE Overall and SCORE Trophy-Truck point leader, drew the eighth starting position in SCORE Trophy-Truck in the Team Gordon No. 77 Chevy CK1500. Gordon will be pulling double duty driving also driving in the NASCAR Cup season finale in Florida on Nov. 22.

Drawing the second start in SCORE Trophy-Truck was Rick D. Johnson, Barstow, Calif., this year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500 winner, who drives the No. 71 Ford F-150. Last year’s overall and SCORE Trophy-Truck winners in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, El Cajon, Calif., drew the 10th starting spot in the No. 8 Norman Motorsports Ford F-150.

Pre-race festivities on Thursday, Nov. 19, for the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, including the vastly popular tech and contingency of all vehicles and the SCORE Manufacturer’s Midway will be held from 19 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Boulevard Costero in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center. The pre-race mandatory driver/rider briefing will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral Room at the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center. Racer and media registration will be held at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.

While entries will be accepted up to race morning (Friday, Nov. 20), late entries will be assigned the next available number and starting position within each class.

The post-race Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 Survivor’s Celebration will be held poolside at the San Nicolas Resort Hotel at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Besides Sohren, Gordon, Johnson and Norman/Roeseler, other entries among the veterans in the talented 32-truck field in the marquee SCORE Trophy-Truck division include Mark Post, Laguna Beach, Calif./Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas (No. 3-Ford F-150), B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas (97-Chevy Silverado), Las Vegas’ Brian Collins/Chuck Hovey, Escondido, Calif. (12-Dodge Ram1500), Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif. (30-Chevy Silverado), Cameron Steele, San Clemente, Calif./Rick Geiser, Phoenix (GMC Sierra), Mexico's Gus Vildosola/Gus Vildosola Sr. (No. 4-Ford F-150), Honolulu’s Alan Pflueger (28-Chevy Silverado), Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif. (31-Chevy Silverado), Las Vegas’ Tim Herbst/Troy Herbst (19-Ford F-150), Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif. (23-Ford F-150), Ron Whitton, Mesa, Ariz. (39-Ford F-150), Scott Steinberger, Cypress, Calif./Dave Sykes, San Diego (7-Ford F-150), Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix (84-Chevy Silverado), Ed Stout, Irvine, Calif. (13-Ford F-150) and Bobby Baldwin/Danny Anderson, Las Vegas (96-Chevy Silverado).

The car and truck classes with the most entries to date are SCORE Trophy-Truck (32), Class 1 (20) and Class 1-2/1600 (10).

Among the motorcycle and ATV classes, Class 22 has the most entries to date with 18.

Leading the seven Sportsman classes in the race is Sportsman Motorcycle over 250cc which had 22 entries and Sportsman Motorcycle under 250cc which had 11 entries in the drawing.

Drawing first start in Class 1 was former German World Rally Championship driver Armin Schwarz/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif., in a Jimco-BMW, while first off in Class 1-2/1600 will be Cody Robinson, Calexico, Calif., in a Romo-VW.

Pre-running on the 672.85-mile loop course will officially begin on Saturday, Nov. 6. Pre-running will be allowed only from Ojos Negros and back. One way pre-running from the start to Ojos Negros will be allowed only on Wednesday and Thursday of race week (Nov. 18 and 29).

It’s the oldest and most well known of all desert races, and it remains as the single most appealing accomplishment to a driver. Since 1967, the Granddaddy of all desert races has been run over the mysterious Baja California peninsula.

This year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race will be televised on a delayed basis as a one-hour NBC Sports special, in association with SCORE and Aura360, for the sixth consecutive year, scheduled to air at 2 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Dec. 19 on the NBC Television Network. It will also air on a delayed basis outside of the U.S. on ESPN International.

In addition to season point class point championships, drivers in the Pro car and truck classes are also racing to earn prestigious SCORE Toyota Milestone Awards given to all drivers who complete every required mile of the five-race season. Being presented by Toyota Motorsports for the 24th consecutive year, a total of 16 drivers remain eligible after Round 4 of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series.

This race also features the prestigious Sal Fish SCORE IronRider awards presented to each motorcycle or ATV rider who completes the course within the time limit while riding solo. To date, nine individuals have declared that they will be attempting to complete the course riding solo.

Current SCORE official annual sponsors are: BFGoodrich Tires-official tire, Volkswagen of America-official vehicle, Sunoco Race Fuels -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, American Suzuki, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.

For more information regarding the series, contact SCORE at its Los Angeles headquarters 818.225.8402 or visit the official website of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series at www.score-international.com.

2009 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

Final round of five race 2009 SCORE Desert Series

Nov. 19-22 -- Ensenada, Mexico

TOTAL ENTRIES: 231 (34 States, 12 Countries)(as of 10/11/09)

PRO CARS & TRUCKS

SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (32)

2 Pete Sohren

71 Rick D. Johnson

96 Bobby Baldwin

7 Scott Steinberger

12 Brian Collins

84 Nick Vanderwey

1 B.J. Baldwin

77 Robby Gordon

19 Tim Herbst

8 Roger Norman

24 Adam Householder

3 Mark Post

9 Mark Weyhrich

16 Cameron Steele

23 Mark McMillin

4 Gus Vildosola Jr.

59 Craig Potts

28 Alan Pflueger

31 Andy McMillin

74 Rob Bruce

76 Jesse Jones

78 Jesse Ashcraft

51 Kory Scheeler

13 Ed Stout

22 Damen Jefferies

47 James Bult

30 Robbie Pierce

20 Rob MacCachren

58 Ronnie Wilson

35 Jason Voss

39 Ron Whitton

10 Greg Nunley

CLASS 1 (20)

101 Armin Schwarz

102 Harley Letner

103 Jerry Penhall

104 Armin Kremer

105 Brian Parkhouse

106 Randy Wilson

107 Robert LeMaster

108 Todd Welling

109 Rudy Cortez

110 Troy Herbst

111 Dale Lenk

112 George Thieriot

113 Josh Daniel

114 Eric Chase

115 Brad Fouvre

116 Richard Boyle

117 Brendan Fikes

118 Brad Etter

119 Charles Rudolph

120 Jesse Hooker

CLASS 1-2/1600 (10)

1601 Cody Robinson

1602 Jose Fernandez

1603 Arturo Velazco

1604 Wes McKenzie

1605 Daniel McMillin

1645 Eric Duran

1646 Corbin Harris

1647 Brian Wilson

1648 Justin Smith

1649 Arnoldo Ramirez

CLASS 3 (3)

300 Donald Moss

301 Scott Barnes

302 Daniel Wright

CLASS 5 (5)

500 Kevin Carr

501 Drew Belk

502 Chris Willis

518 Vince Wavra

519 Che Corlett

CLASS 5/1600 (5)

551 Jonathon Knight

552 Alonso Angulo

553 Oscar Venegas

554 Mark Low

550 Marcos Nunez

CLASS 6 (6)

601 Richard Blunk

602 Marc Burnett

606 Steve Kovach

607 Heidi Steele

608 John Townsend

609 Gregg Hempel

CLASS 7 (2)

701 Scott Ulrich

700 Dan Chamlee

CLASS 7SX (3)

741 Norman Turley

742 Brandt Anderson

759 John Holmes

CLASS 8 (2)

801 Rodrigo Ampudia Jr.

839 Clyde Stacy

CLASS 9 (2)

901 Zack Burkett

949 Ulises Morquecho

CLASS 10 (7)

1001 Jesus Gonzalez

1000 Mike Lawrence

1003 Javier Robles

1004 Justin Davis

1005 Lars Ferry

1006 Scott Gailey

1049 Jose Lynch

SCORE LITE (7)

1201 Luis Barragan

1202 Brent Parkhouse

1203 Morgan Langley

1204 John Langley

1205 Rob Smith

1206 John Padgett

1249 Roberto Encinas

CLASS 11 (5)

1101 Eric Solorzano

1102 Michael Brown

1103 Dolores Casarez

1104 Jim Graham

1149 Gustavo Garayzar

STOCK FULL (2)

878 Joe Bacal

879 Justin Matney

STOCK MINI (2)

778 Robert Ditner

779 Gavin Skilton

PROTRUCK (0)

CLASS 17 (3)

1701 Eric Filar

1702 Mike Shaffer

1749 Cliff Cook

BAJA CHALLENGE (4)

BC1 Christian Hammarskjold

BC2 Jay Culbertson

BC3 Brian Valentine

BC4 Mike Cassling

CLASS 2 (1)

209 William Erickson

PRO MOTORCYCLES

CLASS 22 (18)

2x Adam Thissen

3x Jason Lulis

4x Cameron Corfman

5x James Hall-S

1x Robby Bell

7x A.J. Stewart

8x John Kaisersatt

9x Dunn Voyer

10x Mark Bradford

11x Ivan Ramirez

12x Kendall Norman

13x Chuck Neugebauer

14x Chad Black

15x Ron Wilson-S

16x Brad Williscroft

17x Aaron Lindsey

18x Colton Udall

19x Adam Neuwirth

CLASS 21 (5)

101x Dan Troy

102x Ronnie Wilson

103x Bill Boyer

104x Chris Parker

105x Jeremy Purvines

CLASS 20 (5)

151x Manuel Reyes

150x Anna Cody

153x Jesus Rios

154x Tony Gurule

155x Marco Bernaldez

CLASS 30 (8)

301x Mike Johnson

302x Sean Bradley

303x Jean-Paul Cyr

304x Alejandro Ventosa

305x Eric Alfaro

306x James Dickinson

307x Richard Boyle

308x Sol Saltzman

CLASS 40 (5)

401x Brian Campbell

402x Brad Turnidge

403x Tom Vogt

400x Scott Myers

405x Mike Prunty

CLASS 50 (4)

501x Hugh Graffunder

502x Gary Barr-S

503x Craig Wear

500x Jim O’Neal

CLASS 60 (1)

600x Donald E. Lewis

PRO ATVS

CLASS 25 (5)

2a Patrick Christensen

1a Wayne Matlock

4a Greg Row

5a Felipe Velez

6a Nick Nelson

CLASS 24 (5)

101a Brian Harris

100a Craig Christy

103a Cesar Chanate

104a Tom Wright

105a Roberto Ruiz

CLASS 26 (2)

201a Chuck Neugebauer

202a Reid Rutherford

SPORTSMAN

SPT CAR (4)

1401 George Jackson

1400 Peter Lang

1403 Raymond Calore

1449 Peter Ramseier

SPT TRUCK (2)

1501 Nick Tonelli

1502 Ken Fraizer

SPT UTV (3)

1801 Dave Roberts

1802 Thomas Graves

1803 Reid Nordin

SPT M/C 250< (11)

201x Charles Shortt

202x Matt Ladendorf

203x Brian Garrahan

204x Joel Blockson

205x Miguel Montenegro

206x Seppo Saarinen

207x Talya Dodson

208x Fred Sobke

209x Doron Kollan

210x Zachy Moritz

249x Nathan Barlow

SPT M/C 250> (22)

251x Craig Anstine

252x Salvador Sainz

253x Jeff Leonard

254x Cliff Cook

255x Craig Campbell

256x Oscar Fazz

257x Eric Anderson-S

258x Jeb Boynton

259x Dave Bervin

260x Michael Powell

261x Mike Kaplan

262x Andrew Siegmund

263x Ricardo De La Pena

264x Gary Gonzales

265x Doug McCrady-S

266x Shohei Himeno

267x Bob Gumser

268x Ray Grupp

269x Tibi Imbuzan

270x Mike Mensinger

271x Trent Burgiss

299x John Lowe

SPT ATV (10)

51a Dennis Lemare-S

52a Howie Orona

53a Adrian Valdez

54a Edgar Saldivar

55a Daniel Wehr-S

56a Yuval Sharon

57a Daniel Montano

58a Brad McLean

59a Manuel Jimenez

99a Gustavo Ameca

S-indicates solo rider

BITD 2010 Schedule Released

2009-10-10T11:33:00.001-07:00

BITD 2010

Baja 1000 Map Released

2009-10-09T21:53:00.001-07:00

Baja 1000 Map

Schedule of Events

Prescott Rally

2009-10-08T18:25:00.001-07:00

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Silver State 300 Race Report

2009-09-29T16:09:00.002-07:00

New report on my trip posted at http://durkadurka.net/blog/

All race photos now up at http://www.DurkaDurkaPhoto.com

Excerpt.

Saturday, September 26, 2009 4:02 PM; I am squatting in a shallow stream that more closely resembles a bog. I have been waiting for a racecar for about 30 minutes and I can hear the sweet sounds of a race engine approaching in the distance but the swamp scene from Stand By Me is on my mind. While I have not seen the movie in well over 15 years my paranoia keeps returning me to when Gordie finds a leach on his wiener. This day could take a major turn for the worse at any moment.

Sebastien Loeb confirms GP2 test

2009-09-29T07:36:00.000-07:00

Defending World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb will drive a GP2 racing car run by the DPR team at an official test session in Jerez on 8 October.

Loeb confirmed the test amid continued speculation that he will tackle the last round of the F1 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, on 1 November.

Loeb impressed at a test with the Red Bull Formula 1 team last November, and has been linked to a seat with the associated Torro Rosso team in Abu Dhabi.

Recently, Citroen Racing boss Olivier Quesnel said he wouldn't prevent his star driver from driving in a Formula 1 race, provided it happened after Rally GB (23-25 October).

Loeb said the GP2 test had come about after a conversation with one of his engineers at a Porsche Carrera Cup race in France. "Because he knows that I love to get more experience at the steering wheel he informed me that a place was available in the DPR team. I'm testing with the C4 on 6th and 7th in Great Britain but I'll be at the GP2 test on the 8th," he said.

The five-time World Champion also revealed that he had modified his physical training routine in order to be ready for any racing opportunities - regularly wearing a weighted crash helmet to build the muscles in his neck.

Team Toyo's Rick Huseman Wins at Perris, Closes in on TORC Series Championship

2009-09-28T15:45:00.001-07:00

PERRIS, CALIFORNIA – Rick Huseman, driver of the #36 Monster Energy/Traxxas/Toyota /Toyo Tires® Tundra, won Saturday’s Round 14 of the Pro 4X4 class of The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series at Perris, California. With some 12,000 fans attending the night race, Huseman finished some eight lengths in front with his 900-horsepower truck equipped with 35X12.50R17 Toyo® Open Country M/T®-R tires. He also captured an ‘Oakley Bomb Run’ award for having the fastest lap in the race. Kyle LeDuc, driver of the #99 Rockstar/Makita/Ford Trucks/Toyo Tires F-150 finished in second to make it a 1-2 podium for Toyo Tires.

“I drove my Toyo Open Country M/T-R tires as hard as I could and they were still perfect at the end of the race,” said Huseman. “We would have to screw up pretty badly at this point to not win the championship.”

Another Team Toyo Off-Road driver scoring a podium on Saturday at Perris was Todd LeDuc, driver of the #3 Rockstar/Makita/Ford Trucks/Toyo Tires F-150. Todd LeDuc scored a third place finish in the Pro 2WD class to keep him in the top three for the overall points championship.

“We congratulate Rick Huseman for his win, and the LeDucs for their podium finishes in TORC this past weekend,” said Stan Chen, manager of events and motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “Our Team Toyo drivers have worked hard all year, and their efforts show with their championship point standings.”

Only one more race weekend remains on the schedule to decide the overall championship; Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 23-24. With Rick Huseman and Kyle LeDuc holding the top-two spots in the Pro 4X4 class, it looks certain to be a Toyo Tires championship.

To learn more about Team Toyo Off-Road racers, and the full line of products from Toyo Tires, log on to toyotires.com. Toyo Tires manufactures and distributes a complete line of replacement tires for high performance cars, luxury vehicles, light trucks and SUVs as well as tires for commercial trucks, buses and off-road and construction applications.

Cool Tea chirts for Desert Dorks

2009-09-28T11:38:00.003-07:00

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“MAC-NIFICENT!” Rob MacCachren WINS Back-to-Back at TORC PERRIS | TAKES TORC PRO2WD Points LEAD!

2009-09-28T10:05:00.000-07:00

Perris, California (September 26, 2009) Racing under the lights on any Friday night is every racer’s dream, whether churning rubber on the asphalt or dirt. Rounds 13 & 14 of the 2009 TORC Traxxas Series arrived to Southern California for another big show under the lights as 12,000 fans packed the grandstands to watch some of the closest off road racing seen to date this season. With the competitors seeking the top spot on the podium, it didn’t take long before Rockstar Energy Racing’s Rob MacCachren dashed the dreams of his competition.

The Las Vegas off road racing champion arrived to Perris Auto Speedway locked in a battle for the TORC Series point’s championship and he came out swinging early, which was clearly the right strategy as the multi-time winning champion earned VICTORIES in both rounds of racing.

Southern California was in the midst of a heat wave as Mother Nature unleashed triple digit temperatures across the Southland. Teams from across the nation braved the heat and dialed in their race trucks throughout the afternoon preparing for the evening show. Despite the intense heat and the close racing, MacCachren displayed a textbook example of championship racing talent.

The Rockstar Energy / Mastercraft Safety / BFGoodrich Tires backed Ford F150 gloss black truck was a standout in the early afternoon practice. Beneath the awning, a team of engineers quietly conversed as they prepared to make the final changes before the green flag dropped.

As a full field of TORC Pro2WD primed and roaring race trucks took the green flag, the competition had no idea that Rockstar Energy Racing was about to unleash it’s fury in the dirt of Perris Auto Speedway.

The driver that is commonly referred to as “Rob Mac” has been embattled in an epic point’s war with Supercross Champion Ricky Johnson and world-class racer, Todd LeDuc all season long. With only four races over the next two race weekends, the time had come for the #11 Ford F150 to make a charge towards the front.

After Friday’s practice MacCachren noted, “Well it’s been a long season and we are not so focused on the point’s championship race as much as we are on just plain winning. We’ve put the #11 Rockstar/Mastercraft/BFGoodrich Tires truck on the several times, but we’ve got to win races, that’s the bottom line. The team has worked tireously at implementing the constant changes to become better and I think we’re right there.”

MacCachren wasn’t kidding as he wasted no time in charging hard right off the start line. The inversion put the BFGoodrich Tire shod truck in the second row for the start, but that didn’t last long as Rob Mac wheeled his 800 horsepower Patton Racing motor high on the steep banked turn one, that allowed him a big charge down the backstretch at Perris Speedway. MacCachren gained two positions and took up a spot on the bumper of the leader Jeremy McGrath.

MacCachren raced McGrath hard throughout the first half of the race without a lead change and at the midway point the Rockstar Energy Racing team radio crackled with instructions that it was time to make a move around McGrath. Returning to green flag racing, MacCachren turned on the classic MAC Attack and McGrath was left to fend off charges from Johnson and LeDuc. MacCachren earned the Friday night round 13 victory and later commented, “Tonight our BFGoodrich Tires worked to perfection. At times this season, we’ve struggled and the BFGoodrich engineers have worked closely with our team to perfect the tire. Tonight was a prime example off excellent team work.”

There is no rest for champions as the Rockstar Energy Racing team owner/driver led his dedicated crew late into the night after the victory not celebrating, but working on making the Rockstar Energy sponsored truck even faster. MacCachren met with the FOX Racing Shox VP-John Marking to evaluate his suspension and make it even better. “I’ve worked with FOX Racing Shox for a long time and they provide unparalleled support in all of my racing endeavors. John suggested a couple slight changes and we put them in place for today’s race,” said Rob.

After the impressive victory Friday night, MacCachren gained points in the season point’s race and was moved back to the third row where he started side-by-side with Ricky Johnson, the point’s race leader.

As the trucks emerged onto the front stretch and took the green flag, MacCachren was back doing what he does best. That’s staying away from the trouble and charging to the front. Indeed, the Las Vegas resident worked his way to the front of the pack and shortly after the midway competition yellow flag, he set his bulls eye on the leader, #77 Dan Vanden Heuvel, and set him up for the pass on lap 14 of the 20 lap main event.

Once in front, the Ford backed racer focused on the checkered flag and a short six laps later, Rob MacCachren earned his second victory in as many days. The Patton Racing engine coupled with the Rancho Drivetrain transmission roared loudly in front of the packed grandstands as MacCachren entertained the crowd with a series of celebratory spinouts. At the finish line, MacCachren commented, “Once again, this was a team effort of all involved in this Rockstar Energy Racing team. Every single one of the crew members and our support team from FOX Racing Shox, Patton Racing Engines, BFGoodrich Tires, Rancho Drivetrain that provide us the support to chalk up victories in the win column deserve these back-to-back victories. And of course we couldn’t do it without Rockstar Energy Drink, Mastercraft Safety and our many marketing partners who continue to believe in this team’s ability to win championships. Thank you to all of you that continue to support Rockstar Energy Racing.”

With the impressive double victories in rounds 13 & 14, MacCachren takes the overall point leading into the final race weekend of the season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 23-24, 2009. Rob MacCachren and his Rockstar Energy Racing invite everyone out to the 2009 TORC Pro2WD championship finale in Rob’s hometown, Las Vegas, Nevada, where the Rockstar Energy Racing team has planned an epic end of the season celebration…VEGAS Style!

TORC Rounds 13-14 will be broadcasted on ESPN2 on Sunday, October 4, 2009, 11:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m. PST. Check your local listings for broadcast times near you and visit www.torcseries.com for additional information.

About Rockstar: Bigger. “ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles - from athletes to rock stars.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eleven amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, and Roasted Light Vanilla. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout the United Kingdom.”

2009 Rockstar Energy Racing Sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, BFGoodrich Tires, FOX RACING SHOX, Mastercraft Race Seats, Pro AM, Rancho Drivetrain Engineering, Patton Racing Engines, MAKITA Industrial Power Tools, KC HiLites and DIRTnewz.

Rob MacCachren Racing: For nearly three decades, Rob MacCachren has been involved in off road racing. As a second-generation desert racer, Rob began his career following in the footsteps of his father while growing up in the Nevada desert. His career accomplishments include winning three consecutive Borg-Warner Championships, as well as three Governor’s Cup Championships, all at Crandon International Raceway in Wisconsin. Rob has also accumulated 5 SCORE Baja 1000 victories and another 5 SCORE Baja 500 wins. MacCachren was heralded as the premier driver after winning the longest distance (1296 miles point-to-point) SCORE Baja 1000 ever held in 2007. The multi-disciplined championship racer has accumulated over 150 victories and numerous championships between closed short course and open desert racing.

Westhoff Motorsports to Race 4th Annual MORE Race for a CURE

2009-09-23T20:41:00.000-07:00

We are Joining the Fight for a CURE, Are YOU?
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September 23, 2009 - Westhoff Motorsports will once again join in the fight to find a cure for Breast Cancer in the 4th annual MORE Powder Puff Race for a CURE October 10, 2009 in Barstow, California.
The donation to Cedar's Sinai Breast Cancer Research Institution has nearly doubled in the last three years as MORE raised over $106,600 at the third annual race in 2008. This years participants are working hard to overcome last years donation and are on the right track. Royal Purple Synthetic Oil has already donated $40,000 to go directly to Cedar Sinai Women's Cancer Research Institute.

If you're interested in taking part in the 4th annual MORE Race for a CURE get involved now by making a donation or donating product or prizes to the raffle (contact Brittany@westhoffmotorsports.com for any questions). Among the many prizes donated so far, MORE will be raffling a Yamaha Raptor 700 and a Yamaha Raptor 250, donated by Reid Products and Yamaha Corp.

Westhoff Motorsports has taken part in this event since the inaugural race in 2006. This year will be no different as Brittany Westhoff will once again represent Westhoff Motorsports in their ½-1600 with sister Jordan Cunningham in the right seat guiding them along the way. Before getting behind the wheel in the #1691 Brittany will share driving duties in the Hooked Up Motorsports Class 9 car with Tori Poole and Hope Hughes.

Please come join the fun and support a great cause starting with Tech and Contingency which will be held at the Barstow Outlet Factory Mall on Friday October 9, 2009 from 5pm-9pm.

The action will continue Saturday with the first group taking off at 8:30AM and Group 2 to begin at 12:30PM.

The awards ceremony, BBQ with Music and Raffle will begin at 5PM so don't disappear after we take the checkered flag.

Westhoff Motorsports would like to thank our entire team along with our sponsors, DIRTnewz.com, MasterCraft Safety, FOX Racing Shox, SignPros Custom Lettering, Lightforce, and Carey Building Supplies.

Check out the video from the 2008 MORE Race for the CURE!! CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW!!
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2009 MORE Race for a CURE Schedule of Events
Friday October 9, 2009:

4:00-9:30pm - Sign Up/ Tech & Safety Inspection (Contingency)
Located in the back parking lot behind Outlet Center Mall
*Take Mercantile Way

Saturday October 10, 2009:

7:30 AM - Drivers Meeting
8:30 AM - Group 1 Start
12:30 PM - Group 2 Start
5:00 PM - Awards
5:40 PM - BBQ, Raffle and Music

Raffle tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at the event or by calling MORE Racing at 760.646.9306.

For MORE information about the event and race promoter please visit: MORERacing.net

TROPHYLITE Embraces the future with TORC adding a full short course series for 2010

2009-09-23T20:33:00.000-07:00

Chandler, AZ
September 24, 2009

Now you can choose from long course off-road desert racing or full tilt short course racing in the same TROPHYLITE trucks. In a bold move and weeks of negotiation TROPHYLITE and TORC are happy to announce the next evolution of the TROPHYLITE race series. The addition of a full short course series for the TROPHYLITE trucks that will be run in the TORC series. The addition of the short course race series will be available for all TROPHYLITE teams and will be focused around the west coast races held by TORC. The General Tire TROPHYLITE off-road race series will still have a full 5 or 6 race desert series and championship as it has in years past. The addition of the short course series will enhance the options open to truck and team owners.

TROPHYLITE teaming up with TORC makes sense to bring a low cost spec truck class to the TORC series. In addition to working with TORC this will also allow TROPHYLITE to work with USAC on the series for safety and rules for the events. USAC is well known for their involvement in motorsports and their governing of events.

TROPHYLITE and USAC are in the process of working through a rule modification that will allow drivers to enter the TORC events in a TROPHYLITE truck at the age of 14 years old with their parental permission. Another bold move by the group to bridge the gap for the younger drivers wanting to get into trucks and build their experience.

Look for the next General Tire TROPHYLITE race for 2009 to be held at the TORC race in Las Vegas on October 23- 24 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This will be the debit of the TROPHYLITE trucks in the TORC series aimed to carry the momentum into next years full schedule.

TROPHYLITE owner and President Greg Foutz commented "Working with TORC is exciting for us. It will be allot of work for all of us at TROPHYLITE but I think it will be great for the guys that want to go racing in the short course stuff and not have to shell out tons of money. This will provide a real competitive and inexpensive way to race a truck in the TORC series. The guys at USAC have been awesome in helping with getting the driving ages down to 14 for us so that we can use this as a spring board for the up and coming drivers too. This will be provide racers with the lowest cost of entry into a competitive short course off-road race program with TROPHYLITE. Keeping the spec trucks the same allows everyone to race longer desert races and short course with the same truck."

With full turnkey TROPHYLITE trucks starting at only $51,500 this will be the most affordable truck class available in the short course racing world. TROPHYLITE also has rental trucks available and full arrive and drive programs that will start in 2010 for all TORC races.

"This is one of those things that just makes sense to me. These TROPHYLITE trucks are a great value and I think will be great to watch. I have driven these trucks and they are a blast. I know that working with Greg and the TROPHYLITE guys will be great and bring some well needed affordable racing to our TORC series." said Ricky Johnson when asked about the new venture.

For more information www.torcseries.com and www.usacracing.com/torc_index

The final two races of the General Tire TROPHYLITE® Series will be here before you know it! With a very close points chase and a purse of $65,500 on the line, the final two rounds are sure to be exciting. Be sure to visit the TROPHYLITE® website often for the latest news, updates and photos!

General Tire and TROPHYLITE® - Making Headlines!

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2009 SERIES SCHEDULE

Round #4

Traxas TORC series presented by Amsoil
October 23-25
Las Vegas, NV

Round #5

BITD Henderson Fabtech Classic
December 4-6 Henderson, NV

Bryce MENZIES SLATED for Double Duty at Best in the Desert’s ‘BILEK 300’ Next Week in Class 10 and Jesse Jones Trophy Truck

2009-09-18T13:14:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE:

Las Vegas, Nevada, (September 18, 2009) Bryce Menzies, the Las Vegas off road racing phenom, is slated for DOUBLE DUTY in next weekend’s Best in the Desert BILEK 300 Desert race to be held in the desert surrounding Mesquite, Nevada. This event features some of the most beautiful terrain in all of Nevada, as man and machine will be put to the test over 321-miles of daunting Nevada desert.

The 22-year old off road racer will pilot both the Menzies Motorsports single-seat Class 10 car before switching and racing the second half of the race in the 800 horsepower Geiser Brothers built Trophy Truck owned and raced by Jesse Jones.

Bryce Menzies has had an incredible start in his desert racing career after a grand victory at this year’s longest race in the United States, Best in the Desert’s Vegas to Reno 1000-mile race. Bryce shared time behind the wheel of the Menzies Motorsports single-seat Class 10 racecar with Larry Job and earned the victory after 3-days of incredible challenges that faced the toughest off road desert racers in America.

“The Vegas to Reno race certainly helped guide Bryce to the next level. Racing day-to-day was good for the entire team and we’ve come a long way. Bryce really shined and had three perfect days of racing. I’m very proud to see him learn the important aspects of desert racing each and every race. Transitioning into a trophy truck is the next level and we’re moving that way,” said a smiling Steve Menzies.

Heading into the Best in the Desert’s BILEK 300 race, the young off road racer will join one of desert racing’s most veteran off road racers, Arizona’s Jesse Jones. It was only a few years ago that Jones captivated the entire world of off road racing when he was crowned the Best in the Desert Trophy Truck Champion.

Jesse Jones has long been a top contender in any race he’s entered. With the debut of his new Geiser Brothers built Trophy Truck, Jones is poised to climb back into the winner’s circle. Rick Geiser and his Geiser Brothers race crew will provide support for the combined Jones/Menzies race effort. Rick explained, “This might just be a perfect match for both Menzies and Jesse. Geiser Brothers is really happy to put these two teams together and I can’t wait to see what they can do in the dirt.”

In addition to racing in the desert, both Bryce Menzies and Jesse Jones have been racing in the Lucas Oil Off Road Series (short course) both racing in the Unlimited Pro 2 class.

Jesse explained, “Joining forces with Menzies Motorsports team is a great move for our team. I’m stoked that Geiser, Menzies and I could put something together for this race and hopefully turn it into something for the future. I’ve watched Bryce race and he’s definitely talented. I’m looking forward to putting this truck in the winner’s circle again.”

Menzies Motorsports brings with them to the Best in the Desert BILEK 300 race a host of sponsors, which continue to support them in both desert racing and short course racing. They include AHERN Rentals, BFGoodrich Tires, FOX Racing Shox, KMC Wheels, KARTEK and Super Clean.

Menzies Motorsports will be set up at the CasaBlanca Events center so please stop by and take a moment with both the drivers and crew at Menzies Motorsports. Please visit www.menziesmotorsports.com