El Cajon, CA - #1006
Finished #72 Overall in 13:21:59 Hours
Finished #72 Overall in 06:23:27 Hours
Make: Alumicraft Model: Single Seat Engine: General Motors Engine Builder: Chassis: Alumicraft Transmission: Fortin
A veteran of SCORE desert racing with over two decades of experience, this 63-year-old El Cajon racer continues to prove that age is just a number behind the wheel. His most recent triumph came as the 2022 SCORE Baja 500 Class 10 champion, conquering the challenging Ensenada desert course with precision and determination that has defined his lengthy career.
The seasoned competitor's racing pedigree extends far beyond his latest championship, with an impressive track record in multiple SCORE disciplines. His versatility shines through victories in the demanding SCORE Lites division, including a 2005 Baja 1000 class win co-driving with Dan Worley. Most recently, he added another Baja 1000 victory to his résumé in 2017, again teaming with Worley alongside drivers Freddie Willert and Tex Mitchell in the ultra-competitive SCORE Lites class.
Known for his technical expertise and strategic race craft, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to adapt across different vehicle platforms while maintaining competitive edge. His longevity in the sport speaks to both his driving skill and deep understanding of Baja's unforgiving terrain, making him a respected figure among SCORE's elite desert racing community.
The rough, tight, and technical course of the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing fuels was especially hard on the Class 1 buggies. Six of the best teams competed and all had to drive slower than their usual pace to complete the course, but not without additional vehicle problems along the way. Since the Class 1 competitors decided among themselves not to participate in qualifying, they agreed the starting order for their class would be in the order in which they entered the race. This put 2021 Class Champion Cody Parkhouse in the No. 100 Jimco buggy off the starting line first, followed by the No. 121 Jefferies Buggy of Damen Jefferies, and the No 138. Jimco Buggy of Kyle Quinn. Brad Wilson in the No. 153 Jimco Buggy would start fourth, followed by Brendan Gaughan in the No. 162 HMS Buggy and Cody Reid in the No. 168 Alumi Craft Buggy. Read More
Nearly half of the Class 10 competitors were able to finish the tough course this year. By mid-course, all the front starters had either dropped out, were held back at some and had to wait, or simply were broken down making repairs. Read More
FJ Willert Contracting, Banks Power, Baja Designs, Maxima, Raceline, King Shocks, BFGoodrich Tires,
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