Ben Swift - Class 5 Unlimited

Ben Swift

Newport Beach, CA - #524

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: JFW  Model: 5U  Engine: GM  Engine Builder: Redline Chassis: Jake's Fabworks  Transmission: DFT

Biography

A proven competitor in SCORE's Class 5 Unlimited division, this Newport Beach racer has established himself as a consistent podium contender across Baja's most challenging terrain. His breakthrough came in 2018 when he captured the SCORE Baja 1000 class championship, conquering the legendary peninsula race that tests both man and machine across 1,000 miles of unforgiving desert.

That same season demonstrated his versatility and speed, earning a third-place class finish at the historic SCORE Baja 500. Racing alongside co-driver Pete Swift in their #524 JFW-Chevy, they battled through the notorious silt and dust conditions that claimed half the field, with only three of six starters managing to reach the finish line.

His elite-level competitiveness was reaffirmed in 2021 with a second-place class finish at the SCORE Baja 1000, proving his championship run wasn't a fluke. These podium performances in desert racing's premier events showcase the consistency and determination required to excel in Class 5 Unlimited competition, where Baja Bugs face some of the sport's most demanding conditions across Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

In SCORE Journal

Chase Wins Class 5, Gutierrez Wins 5-1600 | December 2021 Issue

The popular Unlimited Class 5 brought out several competitors with upgraded engines for more power. Finishing first was Don Chase in the No. 523 car with co-drivers Travis Chase, Jake Lauxen, and Errol Hamlin. Read More

Sponsored by:

BFGoodrich Tires, Jake's Fabworks, Fox Shocks, Kartek, Paramount Landscaping, Finishline Welding, Azek Building Products, Swift Slip Docks,  

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2021 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4-Wheel Parts

#78 Overall and #2 in Class 5 Unlimited

2018 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 51st Baja 1000

#113 Overall and #1 in Class 5 Unlimited

2018 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 500

#126 Overall and #3 in Class 5 Unlimited

2018 SCORE 32nd San Felipe 250

#66 Overall and #2 in Class 5 Unlimited