I
n 2008, racing veteran Larry Roeseler
teamed up with Roger Norma to run
the 2008 SCORE Baja 1000. At this
time, Norman had begun his racing team
at a time when Roeseler lost his ride for
the Baja 1000 that year. Norman asked
him to compete in the team's first Baja
1000. "There's a reason they call him
Mr. Baja," said Norman. "He's one of the
greatest Baja racers that's ever lived.
Roeseler is always approached by fans in
Mexico and abroad, but he always holds a
humble appreciation for them. "It's really
an honor," says Roeseler. "People line the
race course and it's really flattering."
During the 2008 race, Roeseler and
Norman were trying to stay ahead of BJ
Baldwin and Larry Ragland, two of the
most fierce competitors in SCORE. Norman
took over driving duties when the sun set in
Baja and after several hours, Norman and
Roeseler in the Crystal Bay Casino Trophy
Truck, held on to win the race. "I really felt
good about this race," said Norman.
For Roger Norman, it was the start of
a long career that ended up with him
owning SCORE International and further
moving the racing organization to greater
popularity and opportunities for racers and
sponsors. Watch this episode of SCORE All
Out to witness some of the highlights of
that race. SJ
SCORE ALL OUT
THE 2008 SCORE BAJA 1000 WITH
LARRY ROESELER AND ROGER
NORMAN
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SCORE JOURNAL
