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SCORE Journal Issue - MAY 2017

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EL REY NETWORK TO AIR INTRO TO BAJA AND BAJA DESERT CHAMPIONSHIP: SAN FELIPE 250 SPECIALS El Rey Network announced it will air two SCORE specials, starting with “Intro to Baja,” a one-hour program that introduces audiences to the bond that holds families together and the breakneck speeds, and showcases the high-stakes drama of the SCORE off road series. This special will air May 31st at 9:00pm ET. The network will also air the “Baja Desert Championship: San Felipe 250” on Sunday, June 18 at 5:30pm ET. Hosted by SCORE Baja Champion Tavo Vildosola, professional BMX rider Mike Escamilla, and car artist Cherry Martini, the special will showcase the exciting racing action and behind-the-scenes at the SCORE San Felipe 250 race held this past March 2017. El Rey Network will air the entire 2017 SCORE off road series, which will also include the historic SCORE Baja 1000 50th Anniversary race. Taking place over the Baja, MX peninsula, the 2017 race series will culminate with the historic SCORE Baja 1000 50th anniversary event taking place in November covering over 1,300 miles between Ensenada and La Paz. This globally followed race will encompass the most difficult terrain in Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. Now is it’s 50th year, the legendary SCORE Baja 1000 has attracted the world’s best racers and teams to participate in what has been described as the “Top Motorsports Event” in the world. “Baja Desert Championship” is the special series that is built around the races, and includes the stories of racers and teams in each division. People from all walks of life modify or build their own vehicles to join the race, including motorcycles, stock Volkswagen, production vehicles, buggies, trucks, and custom fabricated race vehicles. The modified cars, extreme conditions, terrain and speed lead to captivating drama and suspense. All races in the four-race 2017 SCORE off road series, along with the special SEMA SCORE Baja 1000 Experience, and qualifying for the SCORE Baja 1000 from Las Vegas Motor Speedway, will air for the first time on El Rey Network.  The spectacular shows feature not only SCORE Trophy Truck coverage, but also top action and highlights from many other classes of trucks, cars, UTVs, motorcycles and quads – making sure that the most exciting footage and most compelling stories continue as part of each race event broadcast. BFGOODRICH TIRES ADDS A NEW BAJA T/A KR2 UTV TIRE TO ITS LINE-UP BFGoodrich Tires announced that it will be adding a new Baja T/A KR2 UTV tire to its line of racing tires in the Fall. The company introduced its first racing tire for the UTV category in 2015 with the 30x9.5x50R15 Baja T/A KR2 race tire. According to BFGoodrich, the new 32x9.50R15 racing tire will provide a longer contact patch designed to soak up bumps, as well as additional ride height for improved ground clearance. The company adds that the new tire was designed with the same rugged durability, puncture resistance, and crisp steering response BFGoodrich racing tires are known for. With two 15-inch UTV sizes, award winning BFGoodrich Pit Support and mapping, the company now offers UTV racers access to the same technology and resources as the top tier SCORE competitors. The pricing for the new 32-inch diameter UTV race tire will be announced in advance of the Fall 2017 release, and will be available for purchase by calling 1.800.RACE.BFG in the USA. SCORE SAFETY CONFERENCE AND 50TH BAJA 1000 BEACH PARTY SCORE, along with safety partner Stand 21 Safety Foundation, has announced that a “Safety Conference and 50th Baja Beach Party” will be held on Saturday, July 30th, 2017, for SCORE Members. “The running of the 50th SCORE Baja 1000 this year is a huge event in motorsports for all of us, and for the world-wide audience it will attract,” said Roger Norman SCORE CEO and President. “With all of this attention, we want it to be both as exciting and safe as it can be. Combining those two elements, we are planning this event to get our racers together in summer, as momentum builds. I want to remind everyone of the fun element in our biggest event, while working to keep drivers, crews, spectators, and families safer” Holding the SCORE Safety Conference at a San Diego area beach house will provide a casual, cooler setting, away from the mid-summer, desert heat.  “I look forward to updating everyone on the variety of activities we have planned leading up to the 50th Anniversary race, and how they and their sponsors can benefit,” said Norman. The safety program will bring in motorsports safety experts like Dr. Steve Olvey, medical advisor to the IndyCar series, to talk about timely subjects like brain concussions, and what to do if such an injury is suspected.  “Safety in the event for drivers, crew, officials, and spectators is always paramount, but even more critical as our sport will have the world looking on as never before,” said Norman. More details will be announced as they are finalized.  SCANLON MOTORSPORTS GROUP UNVEILS A NEW FACTORY RIGID / ROCKSTAR POLARIS RZR OFF-ROAD RACING PROGRAM Polaris’ Chief Marketing & Retail Officer, Craig Scanlon recently unveiled a new racing program under the Scanlon Motorsports Group (SMG). The factory backed Rigid Industries/Rockstar Energy Polaris RZR team will consist of driver Craig Scanlon, navigator Keith Redstrom, and veteran off-road racer Alan Kleinemas as the team’s Crew Chief. “This race team is the culmination of nine years in off-road, five years of professional racing, and the encouragement and support of countless people across the sport,” said Scanlon. Working with Mark Holz at Holz Racing Products Scanlon converted a Polaris RZR XP-4 Turbo into a lightweight and powerful two-seat race machine. Sponsored by Rigid Industries and Rockstar Energy Drink, the SMG team will make its first SCORE debut at the SCORE Baja 500. SJ

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