Biography

Richard Fant continues to prove that experience and determination are unbeatable combinations in SCORE desert racing, delivering championship-caliber performances throughout the 2024 season. The 64-year-old Houston native secured impressive podium finishes with second-place class results at both the legendary SCORE Baja 1000 and the historic SCORE Baja 500, demonstrating elite-level competitiveness against the world's best desert racers.

Building on his dominant 2023 campaign, Fant claimed the Pro UTV Unlimited class championship at the challenging SCORE Baja 500, establishing himself as a force in Ensenada's punishing desert terrain. His consistency remains remarkable, with recent class victories spanning the 2024 SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing, 2023 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500, and 2023 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Baja Vida.

What sets Fant apart is his ability to maintain championship-level performance year after year in SCORE's most demanding races. His strategic approach to desert racing, combined with decades of experience navigating Baja's treacherous terrain, has made him a respected competitor who consistently challenges for podium positions in the world's premier desert racing series.