Armando Duron - Class 7SX

Armando Duron

Mexicali, BC - #740

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: Ford Engine Builder: Chassis: Ford Transmission: Ford

Biography

Dominating the 2024 SCORE season with championship-caliber consistency, Armando Duron has cemented his status as one of desert racing's most formidable competitors. The 62-year-old Mexicali veteran captured multiple class victories throughout 2024, including triumphs at the prestigious BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000, SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing, and an impressive overall victory at the King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250.

Duron's recent success builds upon an extraordinary Class 7SX legacy spanning multiple championship seasons. His mastery of the legendary Baja 1000 is evident through class victories in 2024, 2022, and 2021, while his dominance at the historic Baja 500 includes class championships in 2023, 2022, and 2021. This remarkable consistency across SCORE's most demanding events demonstrates his exceptional skill in navigating the brutal desert terrain of Baja California.

What sets Duron apart is his ability to maintain peak performance well into his sixth decade, combining decades of experience with an unwavering competitive drive. His 2024 overall victory at San Felipe particularly showcased his continued ability to compete at the highest level against the sport's elite, proving that experience and determination remain invaluable assets in desert racing's ultimate test of man and machine.

In SCORE Journal

A Rocky Road to Victory | June 2022 Issue

The 2022 BFGoodrich Tires 54th SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts was round two of the four-race 2022 SCORE World Desert Championship season. The SCORE Baja 500 is often overshadowed by the infamous SCORE Baja 1000, but the 500 is no less a challenge. Read More

Unnecessary Roughness | May 2022 Issue

The battle for the Class 7F win is always exciting when two great teams go head to head. Brandon Walsh in the No. 701F Toyota Tacoma and Justin Park in the 714 F Ford Ranger met up again in San Felipe. Walsh changed the colors of his Tacoma from the Ivan Stewart TT appearance look to a white, orange, and black paint scheme that was just as eye-catching. Read More

SCORE 2021 CLASS 7XS CHAMPION | January 2022 Issue

It’s satisfying for the entire family to have won the SCORE 2021 Class 7XS Championship because everyone worked hard for it,” said Armando Durón. “We are a close family team with my sons Armando Jr. and Israel driving now. Read More

Park and Duron Take Truck Class Wins | December 2021 Issue

In Class 7F Justin Park in his No. 714F Ford Ranger has won all but one race this season, adding the 54th SCORE Baja 1000 to his latest win. This also gave Park the Class Championship for a tremendous effort this year. Finishing in second place was Brandon Walsh in the No. 701F Toyota Tacoma finished in second place. Read More

2021 Baja 500 CLASS 7F AND 7SX | July 2021 Issue

In Class 7F and 7SX, it was the Ford Rangers that triumphed over the course and who finished to win their respective classes. In 7F, it was a race between Justin Park, Brandon Walsh, and Arturo Montano. While all three were guaranteed a podium finish, only Justin Park in the 714F Ford Ranger finished to win the class. Assisting Park were co-drivers James Tiglio, Josh Tieman, and John Agostino. Read More

MONTANO AND WALSH BATTLE IN 7F | May 2021 Issue

In Class 7F it was the 726F Ford Ranger of Arturo Montano against the 701F Toyota Tacoma of Brandon Walsh. Both vehicles tackled the difficult San Felipe course, but ultimately Montano and his co-drivers Raul Suarez, Carlos Perfecto, and Rafael Ramirez emerged victoriously. Wash, with co-drivers Erika Woosley, and Carl Montoya took second place. Read More