SCORE Journal - The Official Publication of SCORE Off-Road Racing
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SCORE JOURNAL 87 BAJA NEWS The Baja 400 was created to expand the SCORE season and introduce a fresh challenge within the peninsula's legendary racing landscape. What makes this race unique is the variety of terrain and environments it brings together. Racers move through coastal sections, mountain roads, technical desert terrain, and fast open stretches that demand adaptability from both driver and machine. It's a race that reflects the diversity of Baja California itself. Unlike anywhere else in the world, Baja allows racers and visitors to experience multiple worlds in a single trip: urban coastal life, untouched desert, Pacific Ocean landscapes, mountain routes, and small communities deeply connected to the culture of off-road racing. That contrast is what defines the Baja 400. Further south, Ensenada delivers another side of Baja California—one deeply connected to food, community, and racing tradition. Long recognized as the home of SCORE racing in Baja, Ensenada comes alive during race week. Streets fill with race vehicles, fans gather along the waterfront, and local businesses become part of the celebration. The city understands off-road culture because it has lived alongside it for generations. But Ensenada's identity goes far beyond racing. This is a city where some of the best moments happen around food: seafood carts serving fresh fish tacos and tostadas, open-air mariscos stands packed with locals, and small family-run spots where recipes and stories have been shared for decades. The connection between the Pacific Ocean and the table defines daily life here. From the iconic fish taco to fresh oysters, sea urchin, ceviche, and grilled seafood, Ensenada has become one of Baja's most important culinary destinations while still holding onto its authentic street-food roots. And during the Baja 400, that atmosphere becomes part of the race experience itself. Ensenada: Baja's Coastal Soul The Baja 400: A New Chapter in Baja Racing