Meet and greet a host of SCORE racing legends, view race vehicles at the 2015 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California, October 3-4.
SCORE International has confirmed that the SCORE World Desert Championship will once again present a SCORE Baja 1000 exhibit area at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo at the Los Angeles County Fairplex in Pomona, California, October 3-4.
The SCORE Baja 1000 exhibit area in Building 5 at the Off-Road Expo will once again offer desert-racing fans the opportunity to interact with the top desert racing teams in the world while viewing a variety of SCORE race vehicles from several classes.
Nearly 250 entries from 25 countries and 40 U.S. States are expected to compete in this year’s 48th annual Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000. SCORE is celebrating its 42nd year as the world’s foremost desert racing organization in 2015. The race week festivities are scheduled to take place November 17-21, with the race and all side events starting and finishing in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
In addition to showcasing current SCORE desert racing vehicles, drivers and sponsors, the Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000 official course map for the race will be unveiled by SCORE officials at 3 p.m. (PT) on Saturday, October 3 along with the annual class starting positions draw for all classes except SCORE Trophy Truck and Class 1, who will have their qualifying order drawn.
Autograph signings will also be held during the exhibit, with many of the stars of the sport, both past and present, particpating in the meet and greet sessions. Additionally, the SCORE Baja 1000 exhibit will feature the SCORE Monster Energy Cinema, with massive multiple LED screens showing race telecasts that have aired on the CBS Sports Network as well as historical race footage from previous events. SCORE legends, past and present, that are scheduled to appear include SCORE owner and CEO Roger Norman, former SCORE owner Sal Fish, Ivan “Ironman” Stewart, B.J. Baldwin, Rob MacCachren, Gus Vildosola Jr., Steven Eugenio/Armin Schwarz, the Honda motorcycle team of Colton Udall/Mark Samuels, Carlos Lopez, Eduardo Laguna, Jonathan Brenthel, Jordan Brenthel, Brandon Schueler, Justin Davis, Marc Burnett, and the Kawasaki motorcycle team of Ricky Brabec/Ian Young/Max Eddy Jr.
“With the support of and assistance from the Off-Road Expo and our sponsors, SCORE is honored to present the SCORE Baja 1000 exhibit at the Expo in a such a huge way to celebrate the Bud Light SCORE Baja 1000 and to continue introducing the next generation of racers and fans to the what the series is all about,” Norman said.
The 2015 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo is the greatest collection of off-road companies, parts, equipment, gear, and experts assembled in America. From off-road racing to rock crawling, trail riding to sand sports, motorcycles to ATVs and camping to adventure travel, the event provides the unique opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the off-road industry. The event features over 300 industry-specific vendors, the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Demo at the MAV TV Proving Grounds, the Rubicon Trail – Off Road Vehicle Ride Along, radio vehicle demonstrations, DragonFire Racing ride along, the Miss Off-Road Expo Contest and live music all weekend at the Budweiser Stage.
For more information on the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo, visit www.offroadexpo.com. For more information on the SCORE World Desert Championship, visit www.score-international.com.