SCORE Journal - The Official Publication of SCORE Off-Road Racing
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CONTINGENCY & TECH Fans And Teams Meet In Downtown Ensenada By Dan Sanchez Photos by Jack Wright nMedia3 Contingency and Tech was held on Friday June 6th, on the Boulevard Costero in downtown Ensenada. An estimated 50K people were there to see the race vehicles and meet with many of the racers and teams handing out autographs and swag. SCORE livestreamed the event, with hosts Rat Sult and Kevin Johnson interviewing racers as they lined up along the streets to drive up to the podium to thank their sponsors and give their take on the course and team efforts. SCORE VP of Marketing Jim Ryan, honored legendary racer Perry McNeil with a plaque for being the Grand Marshal of the BFGoodrich Tires 57th SCORE Baja 500. McNeil spoke, saying he was honored, and was emotional for being recognized for his nearly 40-years of racing and efforts. In addition, former SCORE Media Operations Director, Dominic Clark was also recognized as "SCORE Media Operations Director EMERITUS, for his 42 years with SCORE. As more crowds gathered throughout the day, cheers erupted as their favorite racers made it up to the starting ramp. Racers and teams of all classes were represented, and SCORE Official Sponsors lined up the area for both fans and racers to get information on a variety of products. SJ • VIDEO: Take A Virtual Walk Through The Streets of Ensenada During The 2025 SCORE Baja 500 Contingency & Tech Day • Hosts Rat Sult and Kevin Johnson interviewed all of the teams and racers in attendance • Perry McNeil gave heart-warming words for being honored as Grand Marshal at this race • SCORE fans gathered along the Boulevard Costero to meet with their favorite teams and see the race vehicles up close • Honda Talon Factory racer Corbin Leaverton in the No. 1925 Red Bull UTV was handing out decals and autographs • The 1x HERO racing team of Arturo Salas Jr., Shane Logan, and Ciaran Naran signed autographs in the Optima Batteries booth • SCORE Historian Emeritus Dominic Clark was honored for his 42-years of work and contributions by Roger and Elise Norman and former SCORE owner Sal Fish • Video Contingency & Tech • SCORE TT Spec racer Justin Davis rolled through Contingency for his team and fans • Everyone loved the Ford Bronco Ultra 4 vehicles of racers Loren Healy and Vaughn Gittin Jr. that ran in the SCORE Trophy Truck class