Justin Buckley - Class 10

Justin Buckley

Long Beach, CA - #1064

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Alumicraft  Model: Alumicraft  Engine:   Engine Builder: Chassis: Alumicraft  Transmission: DFT

Biography

Building momentum from his recent Class 10 victory at the 2023 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Baja Vida, this Long Beach-based desert racing competitor has established himself as a formidable force in SCORE's most competitive categories. The 35-year-old's triumph in Mexico's challenging desert terrain showcased the tactical precision and mechanical reliability that have become hallmarks of his racing program.

His breakthrough performance came during the 2022 season with an impressive second-place class finish at the legendary SCORE Baja 1000, demonstrating elite-level competitiveness in the world's most prestigious desert race. That same year, he secured a podium position with third place at the historic SCORE Baja 500, further cementing his reputation among Baja's top-tier competitors.

SCORE Magazine archives document his participation in the grueling 1000-mile odyssey, where he piloted his Class 10 machine through some of the most unforgiving terrain in motorsports. His consistent podium finishes across SCORE's premier events reflect not just raw speed, but the strategic race management and mechanical preparation essential for success in professional desert racing.

With multiple podium finishes at Baja's most celebrated events, he represents the next generation of Class 10 competitors pushing the boundaries of desert racing excellence.

In SCORE Journal

BUGGIES BATTLE THE COURSE | December 2022 Issue

Some of the toughest and most competitive races during the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 were in the buggy classes. In Class 1 seven competitors who are equally matched not only had to out-race each other, but also had to contend with a brutal course that took out nearly half of the competitors. In Class 10, however, the competition was so tough, the race leaders changed hands more often than in any other class, and ultimately came down to the wire as to who would cross the finish line first. Read More

Sponsored by:

Method Race Wheels, Inc, Precision Plumbing and Fire,  

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2023 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by K&N

#125 Overall and #9 in Class 10

2023 K&N SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing

#98 Overall and #9 in Class 10

2023 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500

#39 Overall and #6 in Class 10

2023 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Baja Vida

#31 Overall and #1 in Class 10

2022 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4-Wheel Parts

#17 Overall and #2 in Class 10

2022 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels

#71 Overall and #10 in Class 10

2022 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#30 Overall and #3 in Class 10

2022 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#152 Overall and #12 in Class 10

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

#138 Overall and #16 in Class 10

2017 SCORE Baja 500

DNF in Class 10

2017 SCORE 31st San Felipe 250

DNF in Class 10