Alameda, CA – After wrapping up the SCORE Desert Series class 4 title last season Mike Shaffer and the Shaffer Motorsports team want more. They figured class 4 would draw more competitors last season when they decided to go for the title but the class did not take off as they hoped. For this season, they are racing a class 10 field that is loaded with talent. Read the rest of this entry »
Reno, NV - With the recent news of Roger Norman acquiring the SCORE Desert Series and the formation of a World Championship of Desert Racing, Trophy Truck teams are scrambling to put plans in place for the 2013 season. Read the rest of this entry »
Las Vegas, NV - After nearly 40 years of stewardship, SCORE International CEO Sal Fish has turned over control of the premiere desert racing series to businessman, Trophy Truck racer and race promoter Roger Norman. SCORE International, originally founded by the late Mickey Thompson in 1973, is world renowned for its legendary races like the Baja 1000. Read the rest of this entry »
Through the last 45 years of the legendary SCORE International Baja 1000, there have been many stories and accomplishments that could rival many other forms of motorsports. Known for being one of the most rugged, unforgiving, dangerous and spectacular off-road races in the world, the 2012 Baja 1000 has proven to be another monumental moment in off-road racing history. Read the rest of this entry »
The stage was set. The morning air was crisp, the Baja skies were blue and the smell of race fuel filled the air; it was finally time for the 2012 SCORE Baja 500.
Terrible Herbst Motorsports along with 55 other SCORE Trophy Truck and Class 1 Unlimited race teams took to downtown Ensenada, Mexico on June 2nd, 2012 in an attempt to conquer the 2012 SCORE Baja 500. Read the rest of this entry »
Ensenada, Baja California - Bj Baldwin set out to dominate at the Baja 500 in Ensenada, Mexico. He spent days prerunning the course to learn every bump and turn as well as humanly possible to give him an edge on race day. The effort paid off when he was forced to make his wounded truck live for almost the entire race. Read the rest of this entry »
Ensenada, Baja California - Shaffer Motorsports was optimistic heading into the Baja 500. Their win in San Felipe had them just six points out of the championship points lead and both the Transfer Case Express, Torchmate racecar and the team were working better than ever. Read the rest of this entry »
Corona, CA - The THR / Monster Energy / Precision Concepts Kawasaki KX450F team of Robby Bell, (rider of record), Steve Hengeveld and David Pearson outperformed the factory KTM, a slew of hard chargers and broke factory Honda’s 15 year winning streak to take the victory at the SCORE, Baja 500 in Ensenada Mexico. Read the rest of this entry »
Oakland, CA - The Shaffer Motorsports team heads to Baja with momentum on their side. After their win at the San Felipe, 250 the Transfer Case Express Class 4 race car has pulled within 6 points of the lead in the season long points chase. The victory helped to bolster their confidence but the challenges they have overcome along the way has made it that much sweeter.
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OAKLAND, CA MARCH 13, 2012 Shaffer-Motorsports car #401 won the San Felipe 250 in Class 4 last weekend in Baja, Mexico. After a long week of prerunning and a 24 hour turn around to the US for a rebuilt transaxle, the team made the mad dash to the finish line with only 12 minutes separating them from second. Read the rest of this entry »

