SCORE Journal - The Official Publication of SCORE Off-Road Racing
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2026 Score Baja 1000 To Be In Cabo San Lucas SCORE International officially announced its agreement with the Government of Baja California Sur and the Municipality of Los Cabos to host the iconic SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race. Vice Mayor Alverto Rentería, City Council Member Nélida Alfaro, Los Cabos Mayor Christian Agundez, PR Director Victor Montaño, and SCORE General Manager Juan Tintos (all pictured above) signed the agreement for this historic event. Located at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos is a world-renowned tourist destination composed of two main towns, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, which are connected by a 20-mile scenic stretch of coastline known as the Tourist Corridor. This will be the second time that Los Cabos hosts the start of a SCORE International race, following the 2015 SCORE Baja Sur 500, which began in Los Cabos and ended in Loreto, Baja California Sur. The race is slated for November 9-15, 2026 and will mark the first time in history that the race will start and end there. Ampudia And Menzies Score Grand Slam Winners After the 6th SCORE Baja 400, Alan Ampudia joins Bryce Menzies as the only two racers to earn the title of SCORE "Grand Slam" Winners to their accolades. This goes to racers who have won all four SCORE Races, the SCORE San Felipe 250, the SCORE Baja 500, the SCORE Baja 400, and the SCORE Baja 1000. Bfg Baja 1000 Win Rings Presented To McMillin And McCachren Nate Hunt, Series and Sales Manager for BFGoodrich Racing, presented Luke McMillin and Rob MacCachren with the BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 race win rings, for their Overall win at the 2024 SCORE Baja 1000. BFGoodrich Tires presents overall winners, racing on their tires, with recognition rings for winning the SCORE Baja 1000 on BFGoodrich Race Tires. Polaris Enhances Rzr Pro R And Xp S For 2026 Polaris, the official UTV of SCORE International, announced it has added new vehicle enhancements for some of its 2026 model RZR and RANGER lineups. These include a dramatic redesign of the legendary RZR XP and the introduction of an all-new 72” wide RZR XP S, Polari's strongest trail-proven machine to date. Additionally, Polaris has added a 10.4” touchscreen display, powered by RIDE COMMAND, to its popular RZR Pro R and unveils the new limited-edition RZR Pro S Calavera edition in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of selling Polaris vehicles in Mexico. The company has also released two special editions for its RANGER XD 1500 NorthStar lineup with the new Texas and Mountaineer Editions. For more information, visit polaris.com. • RZR Pro S Calavera Edition SCORE Mourns the Passing of Mike Walser - By Gabriel Garcia The Off-Road world recently lost Mike Walser, a passionate enthusiast of the sport and a true example of perseverance in the face of adversity. Despite ongoing health challenges, Walser pursued and fulfilled several of his dreams—one of the most cherished being to race in the legendary and iconic SCORE Baja 1000 in Mexico. Mike Walser’s life was a unique adventure across many parts of the world, especially throughout his beloved Baja California Peninsula, which became his second home. There, he formed a new family through his team, Walser Racing. At the age of 57, and hailing from Comfort, Texas, Mike bravely fought a lengthy battle against cancer. He remained a symbol of strength and willpower, supported closely by his family. Walser competed in multiple SCORE International events, first in Class 1 and later in the SCORE Trophy Truck division, driving one of the early model two-wheel drive trucks built by Mason Motorsports. In 2023, he achieved second place overall and in the SCORE Trophy Truck class at the SCORE Baja 500 alongside Ray Griffith. He also secured a third-place finish in the historic edition of the SCORE Baja 1000, which, for the first time, started in La Paz, Baja California Sur, and finished in the port city of Ensenada, Baja California. For years, Mike held a dream close to his heart—a dream he carried with him until the very end. Surrounded by respected Off-Road drivers such as Ryan Arciero, Christopher Polvoorde, and Ray Griffith, he left a lasting impression with his warmth and unwavering spirit. These fellow racers expressed deep sorrow and admiration at his passing. His brother, Rod Walser, served for many years as his co-driver and later as the second driver of SCORE Trophy Truck No. 89. He will carry on his legacy. In 2024, even as his illness progressed, Walser chose to include his family in various SCORE International races, giving them the opportunity to experience the deserts, mountains, and beaches of Baja California by his side. These journeys made every moment more meaningful. Now, his spirit will forever remain in this magical corner of Mexico, vaya con DIOS.