Mexicali, BC - #553
Cesar Omar Iniguez Cortez has established himself as one of Mexico's most formidable Class 5-1600 competitors, with his 2022 SCORE Baja 1000 championship representing the pinnacle of his desert racing career. The 36-year-old Mexicali native conquered the legendary peninsula race in dominant fashion, adding to an impressive resume that spans multiple podium finishes at SCORE's premier events.
His championship run followed a remarkable 2020 season where he claimed the SCORE Baja 500 class title while simultaneously earning a second-place finish at that year's Baja 1000, demonstrating exceptional consistency across both of Baja California's most challenging races. This elite-level performance built upon his 2018 third-place Baja 1000 podium finish, establishing a pattern of excellence that culminated in his 2022 championship triumph.
Competing in the highly competitive Class 5-1600 category, Iniguez Cortez has proven his ability to master the brutal desert terrain that defines SCORE International racing. His success across multiple years showcases not only raw speed but the mechanical preparation and strategic thinking required to conquer races that regularly claim more than half the starting field through mechanical failure or navigational challenges.
Among the five teams that entered the King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250, only two in class 5-1600 finished. Taking the win was Jose Enrique Gutierrez in the No. 555 Baja Bug co-driven by Jose Gutierrez, Luis Gutierrez, and Alfonzo Amaya, all hailing from Tijuana, Mexico. "It was a pretty tough course, with a lot of whoops and washes". said Jose E. Gutierrez. Read More
It was clear that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the amount of car and truck class participation at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. For the many that complied with the protocols and found it safe enough to compete, the rugged terrain and fewer than normal class sizes didn’t make it any easier to pull off a win. Read More
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DNF in Class 5-1600
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DNF in Class 5-1600
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