Jose Luis Lopez Gonzalez

Biography

Jose Luis Lopez Gonzalez has established himself as one of Mexico's most formidable desert racing competitors, representing the deep talent emerging from Baja California's off-road racing heartland. His crowning achievement came at the 2017 SCORE Baja 1000, where he secured a hard-fought second place class finish in the world's most prestigious desert race, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest levels of international off-road competition.

Based in Mexicali, BC, Lopez Gonzalez brings the authentic Baja racing spirit that has made the region legendary among desert racing enthusiasts worldwide. His podium performance in the grueling 1000-mile odyssey across the Baja Peninsula showcased not only his driving skills but also his strategic race management and mechanical preparation—essential elements for success in SCORE's unforgiving desert environment.

As SCORE International continues to attract top competitors from over 30 countries, Lopez Gonzalez represents the homegrown Mexican talent that has been integral to the series' 49-year legacy. His presence in the field adds to the rich international competition that defines SCORE World Desert Championship racing, where local knowledge meets global competition on some of the world's most challenging terrain.