challenged with low visibility
in the form of dust and fog
– as well as the usual desert-
racing obstacles, including
rocky trails, silt beds, washes
and more. "It was an extremely
rough course, but the Ridgeline
ran flawlessly," says Proctor
Racing Group team owner
Jeff Proctor. "We couldn't be
happier with how it performed
on its maiden voyage."
Honda, of course, is no
stranger to off-road racing or
the SCORE Baja 1000. Back
in 2008, Gavin Skilton made
history driving a Ridgeline to
the Stock Mini Class victory,
recording Honda's first truck
win in the prestigious race. He
won again competing in 2010.
Per the rules, Skilton's
Ridgeline was a production-
based vehicle enhanced
for racing, but the Proctor
Racing Ridgeline Class-2 truck
is, of course, a dedicated
racing machine with the
composite bodywork draped
over a custom chassis.
Chassis expert Craig Hall
designed the truck and
LaFortune Race Cars built it,
under the guidance of Lead
Fabricator Miguel "Loco Jones"
Medina. Built to SCORE Class-2
rules, the Ridgeline has all the
latest suspension modifications
with its Fox Shocks-equipped
suspension system enabling
20-inches of front wheel travel
and 32-inches for the rear
wheels. It's a state-of-the-
art desert racing truck built
with the best contemporary
components for strength,
durability and longevity.
The bodywork, while based
THE RIDGLINE'S DRIVETRAIN SURVIVED
THE HARSH TERRAIN AT THE SCORE
BAJA 1000 WITH THE HELP OF AN
ALBINS ST6 SEQUENTIAL TRANSMISSION
BUILT BY WEDDLE INDUSTRIES
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