F A C T S H E E T: 2011 Tecate SCORE Baja 500
WHAT:
43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 500 Desert Race—Rd 3, of the five-race 2011 SCORE Desert Series
WHEN:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 2-5, 2011
WHERE:
Ensenada-Baja California, Mexico (65 miles south of U.S./Mexico Border at San Diego)
WHO:
Nearly 250 entries from 30 States and seven countries (U.S., Mexico, Canada, Finland, Germany, Guatemala, Japan and U.S. Territory of Guam)
COURSE: TOTAL MILEAGE: 454.69 miles (4 checkpoints, 36 virtual checkpoints).
Starts and finishes in downtown Ensenada on Boulevard Costero in front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center, marking the fourth straight year this race has been able to finish on Blvd. Costero. Starting and finishing in Ensenada, this year’s tight and technical course will run in a clockwise direction for the seventh straight year. It includes a wide variety of terrain and the overall course is similar to last year, with the normal weather-caused changes. The course runs East to Ojos Negros area (race mile 34.90), South through Tres Hermanos (rm52.97) to near Lllano Colorado (rm72.54) then East and Northeast up over the top of the 5,000-foot Summit (rm116.43), looping east and NE to Cahabuzo Junction (rm144.14) South into the Laguna Salada desert (rm 158.53) running parallel to the Sea of Cortez to Borrego (rm206.83) and then back Northwest, Southwest past the Mike’s Sky Ranch turnoff, North to near Valle de la Trinidad (rm262.70), followed by a West travel section, turning north at the Pacific Ocean (rm318.20) then East, North and back West for the final charge back into Ensenada. The first 35.18 miles will be used both outgoing and incoming. The course also includes the traditional 30-plus mile run along the shores of the Pacific Ocean from race-mile 318.20 to 358.49. There are five highway pavement areas on the course, 14.22 miles total, with a maximum speed limit of 60 mph.
Checkpoints: CK1-Santa Catarina, rm92.30; CK2-South of Borrego, rm211.89;
CK3-Norwest of Colonet, rm318.20; CK4-West of Ojos Negros, rm411.98.
PRE AND POST RACE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY, June 2, 2011--(all times PDT)
Racer Registration, San Nicolas Hotel, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Media Registration, San Nicolas Hotel, 1p.m.-6p.m.
FRIDAY, June 3, 2011--(all times PDT)
Racer Registration, San Nicolas Hotel, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Media Registration, San Nicolas Hotel, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contingency/Tech Inspection, Blvd. Costero, next to Riviera Del Pacifico CC, 10a.m.-6p.m.
Mandatory Racer Meeting, Cathedral Room, Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center, 7p.m.
SUNDAY, June 5, 2011--(all times PDT)
Posting of Unofficial Results-San Nicolas Hotel, 9 a.m.
Competition Review Board-San Nicolas Hotel, 10 a.m.
Awards Celebration-Poolside, San Nicolas Hotel, 11a.m.
RACE DAYS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY/SUNDAY, June 4-5, 2011 (all times PDT)
START/FINISH:
In front of the Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center on Boulevard Costero
Late Registration AND Late Tech, start line, 5:30a.m.
RACE STARTS: Motorcycles & ATVs-6a.m.; Cars & Trucks-10 a.m. (Approx)
CLASS STARTING ORDER: (30-second intervals)
Motorcycles/ATVs: 22, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 25, 24, SPT M/C>, SPT M/C<, SPT ATV, 26
Cars/Trucks: TT, 1, 10, SL, 8, 1-2/1600, PT, 4, 5, 6, 7-2, 7, 7SX, 2D, 5/1600, 3, SF, SPT TRUCK, SPT CAR, 11, SPT UTV
TIME LIMIT: All vehicles have a 23 hour time limit to cover the course.
WEBSITES:
www.score-international.com; www.bfgoodrichTires.com, www.thebajaunlimited.com
SANCTION:
Sanctioned and produced by SCORE International-Los Angeles CEO & President--Sal Fish; VP—Paul Fish; Attorney/Mexican Liaison—Oscar Ramos; Administration--Sue Johnson
BLACK BOXES:
SCORE requires that special ‘black boxes’ is mandatory on all entries. International Race Consultants provides the ‘Black Boxes’ and tracking of vehicles’ GPS data along with speed.
SPONSORS:
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. Associate sponsors are: Tecate Beer, Coca-Cola of Mexico, Las Vegas Events, Blue C Advertising, SignPros, P.C.I. Race Radios, McKenzie’s Performance Products and Advanced Color Graphics.
Additional sponsors in Baja are the Office of the Secretary of Tourism of Baja California and ProTurismo de Ensenada.
TOP RACERS:
SCORE Trophy-Truck: 1 Jesse Jones, 77 Robby Gordon, 97 B.J. Baldwin, 20 Rob MacCachren, 19 Tim Herbst/Larry Roeseler, 49 Troy Herbst/Larry Roeseler, 8 Roger Norman, 70 Bryce Menzies, 21 Gus Vildosola Jr./Gus Vildosola, 31 Andy McMillin/Scott McMilin, 2 Pete Sohren,16 Cameron Steele, 84 Nick Vanderwey/Curt LeDuc, 30 Robbie Pierce/Mike Julson, 98 Gary Weyhrich/Mark Weyhrich, 51 Kory Scheeler/Brian Collins, 39 Ron Whitton, 54 Jesse James, 18 Clyde Stacy, 95 Scott Whipple; Class 1: Harley Letner/Kory Halopoff, Ronny Wilson, Randy Wilson, Steve Appleton/Mike Julson, Daniel McMillin/Chuck Hovey, Justin Davis, Dan Martin, Steven Eugenio/Adam Pfankuch; Class 1-2/1600: Luke McMillin, Arturo Velazco/Abel Velazco, Brad Wilson, Brian Wilson, Arnoldo Ramirez; Class 5: Kevin Carr, Cody Kellogg; Class 6: David Caspino, Heidi Steele; Class 7: Dan Chamlee; Class 8: Noah Ostanik, Justin Matney; Class 10: John Langley, Matt Cullen; SCORE Lite: Lee Banning, Brent Parkhouse; Class 11: Justin Matney, Matt Cullen; Protruck: Jessica McMillin; Class 4: Clyde Stacy; Class 7-2: Reid Rutherford, Bruce Finchum/Fawn Finchum; Class 22: Kendall Norman/Quinn Cody, Colton Udall/David Kamo, Shane Esposito/Steve Hengeveld; Class 30: Francisco Septien; Class 40: Jeff Kaplan/Ricky Johnson; Class 50: Jim Dizney; Class 60: Donald Lewis/Jim O’Neal; Class 25: Wayne Matlock; Class 24: Brandon Brown; Class 26: Joe Rice/Rob Ransford.
CLASSES: The Tecate SCORE Baja 500 desert race features 35 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs. Class winners are determined along with the overall race winner in Pro Cars/Trucks, Pro Motorcycles and Pro ATVs. General class descriptions and numbers:
CLASS, NUMBERS
Pro Cars & Trucks
SCORE TROPHY-TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks), 1-99 Reserved
CLASS 1 (Unlimited single or two-seaters), 100-149
CLASS 1-2/1600 (single or two-seaters to 1600cc), 1600-1649
CLASS 3 (Short wheelbase 4X4), 300-349
CLASS 5 (Unlimited Baja Bugs), 500-519
CLASS 5/1600 (1600cc Baja Bugs), 550-579
CLASS 6 (Unlimited Production mini trucks), 600-619
CLASS 7 (Open Production mini trucks), 700-719
CLASS 7SX (Modified, stock mini-trucks), 740-759
CLASS 8 (Full-sized two-wheel drive trucks), 800-839
CLASS 9 (Short wheelbase, single or two-seaters), 900-949
CLASS 10 (Single or two-seaters to 1650cc), 1000-1049
SCORE LITE (Limited single-1776cc-or two-seaters-1835cc), 1200-1249
CLASS 11 (Stock VW Sedans), 1100-1149
STOCK FULL (Stock full-sized trucks), 860-879
STOCK MINI (Stock mini trucks), 760-779
PROTRUCK (Limited Production Trucks), 1300-1399
CLASS 17 (Class 3, Modified Jeeps), 1700-1719
CLASS 7-2 (Unlimited Mini-Truck, 2.2/2.4-Liter Ecotec engine), 720-739
CLASS 4 (Unlimited open-wheel car, 2.2/2.4-Liter Ecotec engine), 400-439
CLASS 2 (Unlimited open-wheel, car/truck, 3.5-Liter Turbo or supercharged), 200-219
CLASS 2-D (Unlimited open-wheel, car/truck, 3.5-Liter Diesel Turbo or supercharged), 220-239
SCORE EXTREME LITE (Unlimited open-wheel, car/truck, 2.0-Liter, Turbo or supercharged), 1250-1299
SCORE ULTRA GREEN (Unlimited open-wheel, car/truck, Hybrid or Electric), 350-399
M-TRUCK (Stock Production Medium Utility Vehicle, min GVW 18,000 lbs.), M1-M19
BAJA CHALLENGE (Identically equipped, Subaru-powered Baja touring cars), BC1-BC19
Pro Motorcycles
CLASS 22 (450cc or more), 1x-49x
CLASS 21 (450cc or less), 100x-149x
CLASS 20 (400cc or less), 150x-199x
CLASS 30 (Riders over 30 years old), 300x-349x
CLASS 40 (Riders over 40 years old), 400x-449x
CLASS 50 (Riders over 50 years old), 500x-549x
CLASS 60 (Riders over 60 years old), 600x-609x
Pro ATVs
CLASS 25 (450cc or more), 1a-49a
CLASS 24 (450cc or less), 100a-149a
CLASS 26 (Limited Utility), 200a-219a
Sportsman
SPORTSMAN CAR, 1400-1449
SPORTSMAN TRUCK, 1500-1549
SPORTSMAN UTV, 1800-1819
SPORTSMAN M/C < (450cc or less), 200x-249x
SPORTSMAN M/C > (450cc or more), 250x-299x
SPORTSMAN ATV, 50a-99a
2010 OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS: TOP FINISHERS: 289 total Starters, 192 Total Finishers
1. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
2. Gus Vildosola Jr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
3. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
4. Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Boulevard, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
5. Steve Appleton, Boise, Idaho/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
6. Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix/Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif./Michael Vanderwey, Phoenix, Chevy
Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
7. Ronny Wilson, Long Beach, Calif./John Herder, Tucson, Ariz., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
8. Rick D. Johnson, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
9. Bryce Menzies/Larry Job, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
10. Kory Halopoff/Harley Letner, Orange, Calif., Alpha-Chevy (Class 1)
11. Gary Weyhrich/Mark Weyhrich, Troutdale, Ore., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Quinn Cody, Buellton, Calif., Honda CRF450X (Class 22);
OVERALL ATV—Wayne Matlock/Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif./Wes Miller,
Fallbrook, Calif., Honda TRX700XX (Class 25)
2009 OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS: TOP FINISHERS: 267 Total Starters, 174 Total Finishers
1. Harley Letner/Kory Halopoff, Orange, Calif., Tatum-Chevy (Class 1)
2. Rick D. Johnson, Barstow, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
3. Nick Vanderwey, Phoenix/Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif./Michael Vanderwey, Phoenix, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
4. Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Irvine, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
5. Pete Sohren, Glendale, Ariz., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck
6. Troy Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford-F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
7. Brian Collins, Las Vegas/Chuck Hovey, Escondido, Calif., Dodge Ram 1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
8. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck
9. Arnoldo Ramirez/Misael Arambula, Ensenada, Mexico, Curry-VW (Class 1-2/1600)
10. Eric Duran/Hiram Duran, Tecate, Calif., Neth-VW (Class 1-2/1600)
11. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Bill Boyer, Lomita, Calif./Stuart Goggins, Upland, Calif./Nicholas Blais, Chino Calif., Honda CRF450X (Class 21)
OVERALL ATV--1. Nick Nelson, Tehachapi, Calif./Brandon Brown, Eumantilla, Ore./Jorie Williams, Longview, Wash., Suzuki LTR450 (Class 25)
2008 OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS: TOP FINISHERS: 289 Total Starters, 195 Total Finishers
1. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
2. Mark Post, Laguna Beach, Calif./Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
3. Brian Collins, Las Vegas/Chuck Hovey, Escondido, Calif., Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
4. Luis Ramirez Jr., Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, HMS-Chevy (Class 1)
5. Roger Norman, Reno, Nev./Larry Roeseler, Irvine, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
6. Ron Whitton, Mesa, Ariz./Todd LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., Ford-F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
7. Dale Ebberts, Wilton, Calif./Brad Etter, Villa Park, Calif., Porter-Chevy (Class 1)
8. Armin Schwarz, Germany/Martin Christensen, Escondido, Calif., Jimco-BMW (Class 1)
9. Brian Parkhouse, Bell Gardens, Calif./Tom Ridings, Los Alamitos, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
10. Rick St. John, Encinitas, Calif., Duvel-VW (SCORE Lite)
OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Robby Bell, Murrieta, Calif./Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif.,
Honda CRF450X (Class 22)
OVERALL ATV--1. Wayne Matlock, El Cajon, Calif./Marc Spaeth, Ramona, Calif./Rick Cecco, Brilings Springs, Penn., Honda TRX700XX (Class 25)
2007 OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS: TOP FINISHERS: 492 Total Starters, 282 Total Finishers
1. Larry Ragland, Cave Creek, Ariz./Brian Collins, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
2. Robby Gordon, Mooresville, N.C., Chevy CK1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
3. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
4. Mark Post, San Juan Capistrano, CA/Rob MacCachren, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
5. Josh Baldwin, Newport Beach, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
6. David Scaroni/Matt Scaroni, Heber, Calif., Ford-F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
7. Garron Cadiente, Mesa, Ariz., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
8. Todd Wyllie, New River, Ariz., Chevy C1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
9. Gus Vildosola/Gus Vildosola Jr., Mexicali, Mexico, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
10. B.J. Richardson, Las Vegas, Bunderson-Chevy (Class 1)
OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Robby Bell, Murrieta, Calif./Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif.,/Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hills, Calif., Honda CRF450X (Class 22)
OVERALL ATV--1. Danny Prather, Ramona, CA/Mike Cafro, Carlsbad,CA, Honda TRX450R (Class 25)
2006 OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS: TOP FINISHERS: 438 Total Starters, 221 Total Finishers
1. Brian Collins, Las Vegas/Larry Ragland, Cave Creek, Ariz., Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
2. Alan Pflueger, Honolulu, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
3. Josh Baldwin, Newport Beach, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
4. Troy Herbst, Las Vegas/Larry Roeseler, Hesperia, Calif., Smithbuilt-Ford (Class 1)
5. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
6. Garron Cadiente, Mesa, Ariz., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
7. Bob Shepard, Phoenix, Chevy CK1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
8. Ed Herbst/Tim Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
9. Dale Ebberts, Canyon Lake, Calif./Ernie Castro Jr., Newport Beach, Calif., Jimco-Toyota (Class 1)
10. Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif./Brian Ewalt, Bonita, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Robby Bell, Murrieta, Calif./Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif., Honda CRF450X (Class 22)
OVERALL ATV--1. Danny Prather, Ramona, CA/Mike Cafro, Carlsbad,CA, Honda TRX450R (Class 25)
2005 OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS: TOP FINISHERS: 345 Total Starters, 179 Total Finishers
1. Robby Gordon, Charlotte, N.C., Chevy CK1500 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
2. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Poway, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
3. Jason Baldwin, Laguna Beach, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck
4. Mark Post, San Juan Capistrano, Calif./Curt LeDuc, CherryValley, CA Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
5. Damen Jefferies, Oak Hills, Calif., Porter-Chevy (Class 1)
6. Marty Coyne/Travis Coyne, El Centro, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
7. Tim Herbst/Ed Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
8. Brian Ickler, Poway, Calif./Steve Sourapas, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
9. Corky McMillin, Bonita, Calif./Gary Arnold, El Cajon, Calif., Chenowth-Chevy (Class 1)
10. Brian Collins, Las Vegas/Larry Ragland, Phoenix, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Mike Childress, Wrightwood, Calif./Mouse McCoy, Santa Monica, Calif., Honda XR650R (Class 22)
OVERALL ATV--1. Josh Frederick, Moapa, Nev./Cyle Chislock, Murrieta, Calif./Levi Marana, Hemet, Calif., Honda TRX450R (Class 25)
2004 OVERALL CARS & TRUCKS: TOP FINISHERS: 300 Total Starters, 181 Total Finishers
1. Alan Pflueger, Honolulu, Chevy Silverado (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
2. Troy Herbst, Las Vegas/Larry Roeseler, Hesperia, Calif., Smithbuilt-Ford (Class 1)
3. Mark Post, San Juan Capistrano, CA/Jerry Whelchel, RanchoSM, CA, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck
4. Jason Baldwin, Laguna Hills, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
5. Josh Baldwin, San Diego, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
6. Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, Poway, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
7. B.J. Baldwin, Las Vegas, Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
8. Dan Smith/Dave Ashley, Riverside, Calif., Ford F-150 (SCORE Trophy-Truck)
9. Dan Myers, Newport Beach, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
10. Mark McMillin, El Cajon, Calif., Jimco-Chevy (Class 1)
OVERALL MOTORCYCLE--1. Steve Hengeveld, Oak Hills, Calif./Johnny Campbell, San Clemente, Calif., Honda XR650R (Class 22)
OVERALL ATV--1. Ruben Martin/Gilberto Santana, Tijuana, Mexico, Bombardier Baja X (Class 25)
OVERALL WINNERS RETURN:
Among the overall race winners returning are 16 drivers who have combined to win 14 overall car/truck titles and 26 riders who have combined to win 19 overall motorcycle titles, including drivers and riders from the last nine 4-wheel overalls and 12 of the last 14 motorcycle overall winners. Leading the way with multiple overall wins in this race are Larry Roeseler with 11 overall victories (including nine on a motorcycle), Robby Gordon, Troy Herbst and Scott McMillin with three each in 4-Wheel, and in 2-wheel, Steve Hengeveld with six, Johnny Campbell with five, and Kendall Norman with four.
MULTIPLE CLASS WINNERS RETURN:
In the field are 82 racers who have combined to win 189 combined class wins in the history of this race.
Leading this prestigious group of returning multiple class winners is Larry Roeseler whose 16 class wins are the third-most in race history. The other racers with the most multiple class wins in this race who are back to attempt to add to their winning totals are: Jim O’Neal (13), Steve Hengeveld, Troy Herbst, and Arnoldo Ramirez (7 each), Scott McMillin, Donald Moss and Nick Vanderwey (6), Johnny Campbell, Dan Chamlee, Rick D. Johnson and Rob MacCachren, (5 each), Robby Gordon, Jeff Kaplan and Kendall Norman (4 each) and Brian Collins, Mike Julson and Adam Pfankuch (3 each).
DEFENDING CLASS CHAMPIONS:
A total of 15 of the 25 defending Pro class winners (2 classes had no finishers) from last year are entered this year, although two of them have switched classes. Back to defend their race wins are Andy McMillin/Scott McMillin, National City, Calif. (SCORE Trophy-Truck, Ford F-150), Steve Appleton, Boise, Idaho/Mike Julson, Santee, Calif. (Class 1, Jimco-Chevy), Brian Wilson, Long Beach, Calif. (Class 1-2/1600 Kreger-VW), David Caspino, Woodland Hills, Calif. (Class 6, Ford Ranger), Dan Chamlee, Carpenteria, Calif. (Class 7, Ford Ranger), Elias Hanna, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 7SX, Ford Ranger) Kent Kroeker, Valley Center, Calif. (Class 8 Dodge Ram1500), Sergio Salgado, Mexicali, Mexico (Class 10 Jimco-VW), Steven Eugenio, Alpine, Calif./Adam Pfankuch, Carlsbad, Calif. (SCORE Lite, Prill-VW), Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif./Quinn Cody, Buellton, Calif. (Class 22, Honda CRF450X), Jason Trubey, Henderson, Nev. (Class 20, Honda CRF250X), Francisco Septien, Ensenada, Mexico (Class 30, Honda CRF450X), Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Ricky Johnson, Trabuco Canyon, Calif. (Class 40, Honda CRF450X), Wayne Matlock/Josh Caster, El Cajon, Calif./Wes Miller, Los Angeles (Class 25, Honda TRX700XX) and Joe Rice/Lomita, Calif./Rob Ransford, Chicago (Class 26, Can-Am 4X4).
Eugenio/Pfankuch has moved to Class 1 and Trubey has changed to be a co-rider in Class 30 this year (with Francisco Septien).
CROSSOVER/CELEBRITY RACERS:
Among the crossover/celebrity racers entered in this year’s Tecate SCORE Baja 500 are:
Robby Gordon, NASCAR Cup Series Team Owner/Driver (No. 77 SCORE Trophy-Truck)
Armin Schwarz, Germany, 119 World Rally Championship starts (No. 111 Class 1)
Armin Kremer, champion German Rally racer (No. 111, Class 1)
Cameron Steele, TV Sports Announcer including X-Games (No. 16 SCORE Trophy-Truck)
Scott Whipple, former world champion Sand Drag racer (No. 95, SCORE Trophy-Truck)
Joe Bacal, Performance Driving instructor, cancer survivor (No. 879, Stock Full)
Francisco Arredondo of Guatemala, international motorcycle rally racer (No. 5x, Class 22)
Andrew Myers, second-generation SCORE Desert Racer, NASCAR West Series driver (No. 1613, Class 1-2/1600)
FEMALE RACERS:
While there are numerous female co-drivers/riders, the three women who are driver/rider of record are:
Heidi Steele, Cameron Steele’s wife, Class 6
Jessica McMillin, Protruck
Viry Felix, Sportsman Car (unlimited open-wheel desert race cars)
MEDIA CENTER:
Race day: Red Room Riviera del Pacifico Cultural Center at Start/Finish Line
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dominic Clark, dominiccnv@aol.com, guest-San Nicolas Hotel, 011.52.646.176.1901