Biography

Building momentum in the highly competitive SCORE World Desert Championship series, this 49-year-old San Diego veteran has emerged as a consistent force in desert racing's most demanding events. Competing across multiple disciplines in SCORE's premier races including the legendary Baja 1000 and the rapidly growing Baja 400, Shields has demonstrated the versatility and endurance that define championship-caliber desert racers.

Operating out of Southern California's off-road racing hub, he brings nearly two decades of experience navigating Baja's unforgiving terrain, from the technical rock sections of the northern peninsula to the high-speed desert stretches that test both man and machine. His participation in SCORE's 50th Anniversary season celebrations underscores his commitment to the sport's rich heritage while competing against the top teams that make events like the Baja 400 essential qualifying races for optimal Baja 1000 starting positions.

Known for his methodical approach to race preparation and strategic racecraft, Shields represents the dedication required to compete consistently in desert racing's most prestigious championship series, where finishing rates often hover below fifty percent and mechanical reliability proves as crucial as outright speed.