SCORE SPECIALS

SCORE 2021 AWARDS NIGHT 14 Spinali, 55, El Cajon, CA, topped Pro Moto 50 (riders over 50 years of age) class on his No. 510x Yamaha YZ450X. His primary co-riders this season were John Griffin, 51, Julian, CA, Jim O'Neal, 75, Santa Barbara, CA and Earl Roberts, La Jolla, CA SHINING MOMENTS—THREE TIMERS EARN TITLES Winning three out of four 2021 SCORE Baja races to win their respective class point titles were Justin Park, Encinitas, CA (Class 7F, No. 714F Ford Ranger), Armando Duron, Mexicali, Mexico (Class 7SX No. 758 Ford Ranger, Greg Bardonnex, Vista, CA (Pro Moto 30, No. 308x, Yamaha WR450F), Juan Carlos Salvatiera, Bolivia (Pro Moto Ironman, No. 725x KTM 450XC-F) and Scott McIntosh, 61, Davie, Fla., (Pro Moto 60, No. 628x Honda CRF450X). SHINING MOMENTS—MORE PRO CLASS CHAMPS Among the other 2021 SCORE World Desert Championship class point champions are Doug Satterfield, 44, San Diego, (SCORE Lites, No. 1229 Meco-VW), Greg Sullivan, Helena, Mont. (Class 5, No. 508 Penhall-Chevy), David Heredia, Hacienda Heights, CA, (Class 5-1600, No. 571 1600cc VW), Edward Muncey, 50, San Diego (Baja Challenge, No. BC4 BTC-Subaru), Alex Gonzales, 35, Palm Desert, CA, Mexico (Class 11, No. 1196 VW Sedan), Christopher Gil, Buelton, CA (Pro Moto Limited, No. 109x Honda CRF450X and Derek Ausserbauer, 28, Solvang, CA/ Colton Udall, 34, San Clemente, CA (Pro Moto Unlimited, No. 5x Honda CRF450X). Ausserbauer had a particular exciting season, starting with a solo ride to victory in the SCORE San Felipe 250 followed by three more podiums including a second place in the SCORE Baja 1000 to secure his first SCORE season point championship and sixth for Udall. SHINING MOMENTS—MULTI CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS While everyone else was capturing their first, 17 of the 2021 SCORE World Desert Championship class season point champs have now won at least two season titles in their respective careers. Leading this austere group of SCORE champions is age-group motorcycle racer Jim O'Neal who now has a SCORE-record 23 season class point titles. Dan Chamlee continues to be second all-time behind O'Neal with 17 career season class point crowns, Rob MacCachren won his 10th all-time SCORE season point championship in 2021 (including four in SCORE Trophy Truck) and Francisco Septien now has earned nine titles. Colton Udall earned his sixth crown in 2021. Rick D. Johnson now has five career class titles and Luke McMillin has earned his fourth crown as has Cody Parkhouse, Earl Roberts and Giovanni Spinali. With three championships each now are Jason Trubey and Kaden Wells while with two each are Greg Bardonnex, Shane Esposito, Edward Muncey, Justin Park and Juan Carlos Salvatierra. Bardonnex and Esposito were both part of two title-winning teams this season while Muncey, Park and Salvatierra added their second consecutive crowns. SHINING MOMENTS—TOP SPORTSMAN The 2021 Sportsman motorcycle point champion with one race win, two seconds and a 10th place was the team led by Scott Borden, 49, Steamboat Springs, Colo., riding his No. 201x Yamaha YZ450F. SCORE 2021 SEASON REVIEW

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