SCORE Journal - The Official Publication of SCORE Off-Road Racing
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New Year and New Season! Here we go! The 2018 SCORE World Desert Championship series is upon us. After an Epic 2017 season with the 50th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 taking place, a new course format in San Felipe, and a new race venue in Tijuana, we have a unique 2018 celebration with the history making 50th Anniversary of the BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 now the focal point of the 2018 season. As the global off-road motorsport community focuses on this historic occasion, SCORE International will continue building the assets that provide all our participants the highest level of racing and fans the best viewing and interaction with SCORE races and all that happens 24 hours a day. See the latest 2018 SCORE World Desert Championship season updates in this issue’s Preview Section. In this issue, we review the latest in new vehicle development from both the light truck and UTV segments. The new 2019 Ford Ranger is making its next generation debut since the model line took a hiatus in 2012. See all the details that this latest entry into the highly competitive Mid-Size Truck market now offers the off-road enthusiasts. Another option arriving soon is the “Ranger Raptor” which you can also get the latest information on this game-changer. The UTV market continues to keep developing great new products and we review the latest innovation from industry segment leader, Polaris, and their new RZR RS1 single seater. This model will no doubt be seen in and around the SCORE World Desert Championship for 2018 and beyond. Safety remains a continued priority in bringing as much information to SCORE and the off-road motorsports community as possible. This issue we see the latest Safety Equipment we found at the Performance Racing Industry show and other sources. Check out the new product offerings from the helmet, neck restraints, driving suit manufacturers and more. Enjoy the issue. Jim