BF Goodrich Steps-up to $50,000 payout program for SCORE Baja 1000 50th!
During the company’s 40th celebration with SCORE International, BFGoodrich Tires announced the company will offer a new contingency award for the 50th SCORE Baja 1000, and also decided to honor those racers who have succeeded in winning the Triple Crown of Baja.
The Triple Crown of Baja Award Presented by BFGoodrich Tire was given to those racers past and present, who won the overall SCORE San Felipe 250, SCORE Baja 500 and SCORE Baja 1000 in a single season. The Triple Crown of Baja Award Presented By BFGoodrich Tire was presented to nine racers who have accomplished this feat, including Gustavo “Tavo” Vildosola Jr, Dave Ashley, Robby Gordon, Rob MacCachren, Andy McMillin, Scott McMillin, Larry Ragland, Dan Smith and Ivan Stewart. “The SCORE Triple Crown of Baja is an achievement of the highest degree in our beloved sport,”said SCORE International CEO/President Roger Norman, at the SCORE Awards night in January.
Another announcement made at the SCORE Awards by BFGoodrich Tires’ Motorsports Director Chris Baker, is that the company will offer a $50,000 award to the fastest four-wheel vehicle, running on BFGoodrich Tires at the 50th SCORE Baja 1000 in November. According to Baker, the vehicles must also display a 24-inch BFGoodrich approved decal on both sides of the vehicle, with an additional decal in the front of the vehicle. For more information on BFGoodrich Tire’s contingency program, racing tires, or motorsports involvement with SCORE, visit www.bfgoodrichtires.com.
