Dean Acton - Pro UTV Normally Aspirated

Dean Acton

Scotch Creek, BC - #1913

SCORE 2025 Season Finishes

3rd - Pro UTV Normally Aspirated | 2025 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250

Finished #128 Overall in 09:13:13 Hours

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Yamaha  Model: YXZ1000R  Engine: Yamaha  Engine Builder: Chassis: Yamaha  Transmission: Yamaha

Biography

Canadian off-road racing veteran Dean Acton has established himself as a formidable competitor in SCORE International's grueling desert racing circuit, representing the strength of international talent in Baja's toughest challenges. Racing out of Scotch Creek, British Columbia, the 57-year-old pilot has consistently demonstrated his ability to conquer the legendary Baja Peninsula's most demanding terrain.

Acton's most notable achievement came in the prestigious Baja 1000, where he piloted his Yamaha YXZ1000R to a hard-fought fifth-place finish in the highly competitive Pro UTV Naturally Aspirated class. Competing alongside an elite crew including his son Mark Acton, Trevor Davies, Scott Acton, Brad Noakes, and John Paulus, the team showcased remarkable endurance and technical prowess throughout the 1,000-mile odyssey, crossing the finish line with a time of 37:09:08.

The Canadian contingent's success in Baja reflects Acton's deep understanding of desert racing's unique challenges, from navigation through treacherous terrain to vehicle preparation for extreme conditions. His ability to assemble and lead experienced co-drivers speaks to his reputation within the international racing community, making him a respected ambassador for Canadian motorsports on the world's most challenging off-road stage.

Sponsored by:

Demon Powersports, Tube Works, Weller Racing, PCI, FOX, Tensor Tire, Method Race Wheels, Baja Designs, A&W, Baja North, Captains Village Marina, CVM Motorsports, GG,  

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2025 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250

#128 Overall and #3 in Pro UTV Normally Aspirated

2024 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000

#138 Overall and #7 in Pro UTV Normally Aspirated

2024 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250

#174 Overall and #4 in Pro UTV Normally Aspirated

2022 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4-Wheel Parts

DNF in Pro UTV Normally Aspirated

2019 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 52nd Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

DNF in Pro UTV Normally Aspirated

2018 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 51st Baja 1000

DNF in Pro UTV Normally Aspirated

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

#144 Overall and #5 in Pro UTV Normally Aspirated