SCORE Journal

Safety First! Safety is always a priority at SCORE and in this issue we present the latest in the equipment that can keep all SCORE participants safer and to provide more awareness of this very important part of their race prep. In addition to the product overview focusing on the apparel and neck restraint categories, we also have input from industry experts such as PCI’s Scott Steinberger and long-time safety innovator, Robbie Pierce. They provided additional insight in making sure that many safety items that are on your check list are updated, maintained, and reviewed before each race. New SCORE safety parts mandates for 2019 are also reviewed by SCORE Tech Director, Dan Cornwell. The 2019 SCORE World Desert Championship season planning is now finalized and the SCORE San Felipe 250 will once again be the outstanding season opener that it has been for now 33 years! Taking place on April 4-7, this iconic race will once again be challenging the participating teams with an expanded estimated 350-mile course. A new two-day Contingency Program will now be implemented on the beach front Malecon location, in the center of the best that the city of San Felipe has to offer, which offers restaurants, shops, and a spectacular ocean view. The SCORE San Felipe 250 is one of the favorite race sites and courses in off-road motorsports, and this was the case with veteran SCORE racer, “Pistol” Pete Sohren. Pete recently passed away due to injuries sustained while attending a local race, with his daughters Paige and Farrah, in San Felipe in January. The off-road motorsports community lost a giant personality in his never-ending opinions on most topics. Whether you were a friend or foe of Pete’s, you knew where he stood and his convictions, which included a deep love for his family. We at SCORE will miss him and he will be remembered as we return to his “Favorite Race” in San Felipe in April. Enjoy the issue. Jim

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