The SCORE San Felipe 250 is a 250-mile Mexican off-road motorsport race that takes place near San Felipe on the Baja California Peninsula. It was first held in 1982 and is sanctioned by SCORE International.
The 2016 edition was the 30th anniversary of the race, occurring from February 25–28 in a loop format. The 2016 SCORE San Felipe 250 was the first round of a four-race series, including the SCORE Desert Challenge, the SCORE Baja 500 & the SCORE Baja 1000. The event included various types of vehicle classes such as small and large bore motorcycles, stock VW, production vehicles, buggies, trucks, and custom fabricated race vehicles. The course has remained relatively the same over the years with the majority of events being a loop race starting and finishing in San Felipe, Baja California.
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Year | Drivers | Vehicle | Class | Riders | Vehicle | Class |
1982 | Dan Cornwell | Chenowth VW | 1 | Bob Balentine | Honda XR500 | 22 |
1983 | Corky McMillin, Scott McMillin | Chenowth Porsche | 2 | Jack Johnson | Honda XR500 | 22 |
1984 | Corky McMillin, Scott McMillin | Chenowth Porsche | 2 | Dan Smith, Dan Ashcraft | Husqvarna CR500 | 22 |
1990 | Brian Collins, Jack Johnson | Chenowth VW | 1 | Dan Smith, Danny Hamel | KTM | 22 |
1991 | Larry Ragland | Chevy C1500 | 8 | Larry Roeseler, Ted Hunnicut Jr | Kawasaki KX500 | 22 |
1992 | Bob Richey, Boyd Cox | Raceco Porsche | 1 | Larry Roeseler, Ted Hunnicut Jr | Kawasaki KX500 | 22 |
1993 | Scott Douglas | Ford Ranger | 7 | Danny Hamel | Kawasaki KX500 | 22 |
1994 | Ivan Stewart | Toyota SR5 | TT | Danny Hamel | Kawasaki KX500 | 22 |
1995 | Larry Ragland | Chevy C1500 | TT | Danny Hamel, Craig Smith | Kawasaki KX500 | 22 |
1996 | Robby Gordon | Ford F-150 | TT | Paul Krause, Greg Zitterkopf | Kawasaki KX500 | 22 |
1997 | Curt LeDuc | Jeep Grand Cherokee | TT | Tim Staab | Honda XR650 | 22 |
1998 | Mark Post, Jerry Whelchel | Riviera Chevy | 1 | Johnny Campbell, Tim Staab | Honda XR650 | 22 |
1999 | Ed Herbst, Tim Herbst | Ford F-150 | TT | Johnny Campbell, Cole Marshall | Honda XR650 | 22 |
2000 | Ed Herbst, Tim Herbst | Ford F-150 | TT | Johnny Campbell, Tim Staab | Honda XR650 | 22 |
2001 | Ed Herbst, Tim Herbst | Ford F-150 | TT | Steve Hengeveld, Jonah Street | Honda XR650R | 22 |
2002 | Dan Smith, David Ashley | Ford F-150 | TT | Steve Hengeveld, Johnny Campbell | Honda XR650R | 22 |
2003 | Gus Vildósola, Rob MacCachren | Ford F-150 | TT | Steve Hengeveld, Johnny Campbell | Honda XR650R | 22 |
2004 | Mark Post, Jerry Whelchel | Ford F-150 | TT | Steve Hengeveld, Johnny Campbell | Honda XR650R | 22 |
2005 | Andy McMillin, Scott McMillin | Jimco Chevy | 1 | Chris Blais, Andy Grider, Quinn Cody | KTM MXC525 | 22 |
2006 | Garron Cadiente | Ford F-150 | TT | Robby Bell, Kendall Norman | Honda CRF450X | 22 |
2007 | Mark Post, Rob MacCachren | Ford F-150 | TT | Robby Bell, Kendall Norman | Honda CRF450X | 22 |
2008 | Brian Collins | Dodge Ram 1500 | TT | Robby Bell, Johnny Campbell | Honda CRF450X | 22 |
2009 | Brian Collins | Dodge Ram 1500 | TT | Kendall Norman, Timmy Weigand | Honda CRF450X | 22 |
2010 | Armin Schwarz, Martin Christensen | Jimco BMW | 1 | Colton Udall, Jeff Kargola | Honda CRF450X | 22 |
2011 | Rob MacCachren | Ford F-150 | TT | Colton Udall, Jeff Kargola | Honda CRF450X | 22 |
2012 | Rob MacCachren | Ford F-150 | TT | Kurt Caselli, Ivan Ramirez | KTM 450SX-F | 22 |
2013 | Gustavo Vildosola, Gus Vildosola Jr | Ford Raptor | TT | Timmy Weigand, Colton Udall | Honda CRF450X | 22 |
2014 | Gus Vildosola Jr | Ford Raptor | TT | Ricky Brabec, Shane Esposito, Max Eddy Jr | Kawasaki KX450F | 22 |
2015 | Gus Vildosola Jr | Ford Raptor | TT | Colton Udall | Honda CRF450X | 22 |
2016 | Billy Wilson | Jimco | TT | Colton Udall/Justin Jones | Honda CRF450X | 22 |
A truggy is a type of high performance off-road racing vehicle that combines features from two older existing categories of off-road racing vehicles, trucks and buggies. The first truggies were built for racing in the SCORE and BITD off-road desert racing series, held in Mexico, California, Nevada and Arizona.
The Baja 1000 is a Mexican off-road motorsport race held each year on the Baja California Peninsula. The race was founded by Ed Pearlman in 1967 and is sanctioned by SCORE International. It is one of the most prestigious off-road races in the world, attracting competitors from Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, England, Finland, France, Germany, Guam, Guatemala, Holland, India, Italy, Japan, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay, The Balkans, and from every state in the United States, as well as the host country of Mexico. The race is the final round of a four-race annual series, including the SCORE Desert Challenge, the SCORE San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Baja 500. The 2017 Baja 1000 marked the 50th anniversary of the race.
The Short-course Off-road Drivers Association was an off-road racing sanctioning body in the United States.
SCORE International is an off-road racing sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and is famous for the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the Committee's flagship event; the Baja 1000. For the 2016 season, the SCORE season will consist of four races; all held in Mexico for the first time. Founded by Mickey Thompson in 1973, SCORE International continues today under the current presidency of Roger Norman, who purchased the rights from Sal Fish in late 2012.
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is a short course off-road racing series in the United States and also in Mexico beginning in 2015. The series features events in Arizona, California, Nevada, Missouri and also host a weekend of racing in Ensenada, Mexico at Baja International Short Course near Estero Beach. The title sponsor for the series is Lucas Oil. It effectively replaced the CORR series.
SCOREClass 1 is an open-wheel unlimited-class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Desert Challenge. Class 1 is defined as an unlimited four-wheel single and two-seat vehicles. No production bodied vehicles allowed in this class. Engines must be normally aspirated. Since it is an open-class, all components are considered open unless restricted by SCORE International.
SCOREClass 10 is an open-wheel limited motor class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja Sur 500, San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Desert Challenge. Four-wheel single and two-seat vehicles less than 2200cc in size. No production bodied vehicles are allowed in this class.
SCOREClass Stock Mini is a stock production class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja Sur 500, San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Desert Challenge.
SCOREClass 11 is a stock production Volkswagen sedan class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series, including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja Sur 500, San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Desert Challenge. Class 11 is the most grueling of all off-road race vehicles as they are stock Volkswagen Beetles with modifications limited to safety, reinforcement and ground clearance. Class 11 repeat champion Eric Solórzano was featured in Dust to Glory, a documentary on the Baja 1000.
SCORELites Class 12 is an open-wheel air-cooled Volkswagen motor class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja Sur 500, San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Desert Challenge. Four-wheel single and two-seat vehicles less than 1835cc in size. No production bodied vehicles are allowed in this class.
SCORE Class 6 is an open production unlimited class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja Sur 500, San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Desert Challenge. Unlimited 4 wheel vehicles. Class 6 was added in 2009.
SCOREClass 2 is an unlimited four wheel single & two-seat vehicle class. The maximum engine size is a 3.5 liter, six cylinder forced air induction engine. Engines must have no more than six cylinders but forced induction is open to both turbo and superchargers. The minimum weight is 2,000 pounds.
SCOREClass 4 is a limited four-wheel, single or two-seat vehicle class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, San Felipe 250, Baja Sur 500 and the SCORE Desert Challenge. Class 4 was added in 2009.
SCOREClass 5 is open wheel unlimited Baja Bug class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series races including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, San Felipe 250, Baja Sur 500 and the SCORE Desert Challenge.
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Gustavo Vildósola Perez Tejada better known as Tavo Vildósola is a Mexican off-road racer and entrepreneur.