John Holmes - Pro UTV Normally Aspirated

John Holmes

Encinitas, CA - #1905

Biography

A proven desert racing veteran, this Encinitas competitor has carved out an impressive legacy in SCORE competition with four Baja 500 victories spanning nearly two decades. His winning streak includes triumphs in 1992, 2005, 2006, and 2009, demonstrating remarkable consistency and longevity in one of off-road racing's most demanding arenas.

Beyond his Baja 500 success, he's also claimed five Baja 1000 victories (1991, 1995, 2000, 2008, 2009), establishing himself among the elite echelon of SCORE champions. His ability to navigate the brutal Baja Peninsula terrain has made him a formidable competitor across multiple decades of desert racing evolution.

What sets this racer apart is his sustained excellence throughout different eras of the sport. From his early 1990s breakthrough to his dominant mid-2000s campaign that included back-to-back Baja 500 wins, he's consistently adapted his driving style and race strategy to remain competitive against each new generation of desert racing talent.

His nine combined Baja 1000 and 500 victories place him among the most successful competitors in SCORE history, representing years of dedication to mastering the unique challenges of Baja's unforgiving landscape and unpredictable racing conditions.

 

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

DNF in Pro UTV Normally Aspirated