SCORE Journal - The Official Publication of SCORE Off-Road Racing
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No Change On Entry Fees For 2026 Score Baja 1000 Thanks to the support and cooperation of the Municipal Government of Los Cabos, SCORE International announced that online entry fees for this year’s BFGoodrich Tires 59th SCORE Baja 1000 will remain the same, unchanged, as they were for the 2026 SCORE Baja 500. Traditionally, the additional logistics and demands of the SCORE Baja 1000 result in increased entry costs. This year, the support from Los Cabos is helping SCORE keep those costs down for racers as preparations begin for the season finale in Baja California Sur. SCORE International extends a special thank you to the Municipal Government of Los Cabos and Baja California Sur for its support of our racers, teams, and the SCORE Baja 1000. Wayne Matlock Takes Polaris $50k Score Challenge SCORE UTV champion Wayne Matlock piloted his Polaris RZR Pro R Factory to the UTV Overall win, allowing him to claim Polaris’ $50,000 SCORE Challenge prize purse. Joining Matlock on the podium with a second-place finish was RZR Factory Racing Team driver Ethan Groom and Dallas Gonzalez, who rounded out the all-RZR Pro R Factory podium sweep with a third-place finish. “We couldn’t think of a more deserving competitor to be the first to claim the Polaris SCORE Challenge,” said Alex Scheuerell, Polaris’ Director of Off-Road Motorsports. “We created this challenge to raise the stakes and fuel competition, and Wayne did exactly that. To see him earn the victory and the $50,000 prize aboard a RZR Pro R Factory, while Ethan and Dallas completed an all-RZR Pro R Factory podium, speaks volumes about the strength of this vehicle and the racers who continue to push it to its limits.” Announced in July, the SCORE Challenge was created to raise the level of competition within the UTV Pro class, offering a $50,000 prize to any eligible UTV racer who could defeat the RZR Factory Racing team and capture the UTV Overall victory. Matlock answered the challenge, adding the SCORE Baja 400 win to his off-road racing career. Big Score Baja 1000 Contingency Payouts The biggest race of the season also has some of the largest payouts offered by various large companies. BFGOODRICH TIRES’ $25K PAYOUT The overall winner of the 59th SCORE Baja 1000 will receive a check for $25K if they win the race while driving on BFGoodrich Tires. The program rewards racers who choose BFGoodrich Tires as the official tire of SCORE -International and as the winningest tire in SCORE history. For more information, visit www.bfgoodrichtires.com Maxxis Tires Offers $10k Pro Moto Ironman Contingency Payout Maxxis Tires, an official SCORE International partner, announced its $10K contingency program for Pro Moto Ironman class at the 59th SCORE Baja 1000. The payout is for 1st Place, recognizing the extraordinary challenge of completing one of the most demanding off-road races in the world. To qualify for the Maxxis contingency payout, riders must comply with the following requirements: Start and Finish: Riders must start and finish the Baja 1000 on Maxxis tires. Motorcycle Tire Requirement: Motorcycle racers must run Maxxis tires. Required Decals: Two (2) 6-inch Maxxis decals must be displayed visibly on the left and right sides of the motorcycle. Program Compliance: All racers must meet the official Maxxis contingency program requirements. For more information, visit the SCORE International Contingency page online: https://score-raceinfo.com/contingency/Warbux Offers One Bitcoin Purse In Score Tt Spec At this year’s 59th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000, the overall SCORE TT Spec winner will receive one full Bitcoin. Fox $135k+ Cash And Credit For Overall & Class Winners Pro Truck And Car (75% cash 25% credit) 1st $50k, 2nd $20K, 3rd $10K Class Winners (75% cash 25% credit) $10K each in - Class 1, TT Spec, Pro UTV Open, Pro UTV FI $5k each in - Class 10, 1/2-1600, Class 11 (100% credit) $250 All Other Class Winners Luke McMillin Joins Score Grand Slam Winners After taking the Overall win at the 7th SCORE Baja 400, Luke McMillin also took home a $10K Grand Prize from BFGoodrich Tires. The company put up this contingency prize purse for the Overall Winner of the race on BFGoodrich Tires. McMillin also joined a group of elite racers who have won every SCORE Race in the modern four race SCORE World Desert Championship. McMillin joins Bryce Menzies and Alan Ampudia who have won Overall at the SCORE San Felipe 250, SCORE Baja 500, SCORE Baja 400 and SCORE Baja 1000 races. McMillin also joined a group of racers who have won all three “traditional” races, the SCORE San Felipe 250, SCORE Baja 500 and SCORE Baja 1000 to take the Triple Crown as it has been known for decades. “In June, we congratulated Luke McMillin for earning the SCORE Baja Triple Crown and here we are just one race later, saluting Luke for earning the SCORE Baja Grand Slam Award,” said Abelardo Grijalva, SCORE President/Race Director. “Unbelievable! A third-generation SCORE racer, Luke is expanding the McMillin family legacy at an incredible rate, and we are amazed that he has now become one of just three racers who has won the overall at least once in all four SCORE Baja races. He is climbing the ladder that will quickly place him at the very top of the lofty standard set by the Big Blue M.” Carrera 777 Becomes Official Alpinestars Baja Distributor/Rep Danny Velazquez, former SCORE moto racer and owner of Carrera 777, has become the official representative in Baja, Mexico for Alpinestars. Carrera 777 has represented various companies in SCORE Baja racing, including NiteRider lighting, KOVE Motorcycles, Liquid Aider, and many others. Alpinestars is a leading Italian manufacturer of racing products and racing protective gear. They were the first to develop road racing boots using plastic compounds and most recently developed the Tech-Air® airbag protection system, a fully electronic airbag apparel with AI-powered crash detection. Carrera 777 will be introducing these products, and the ability to service these products, to SCORE racers and fans at every SCORE Baja race.