Biography

Don Chase made his mark in SCORE desert racing history by capturing the prestigious Class 5 Unlimited championship at the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts in 2021. Operating from La Crescenta, California, Chase conquered the legendary 1,226.35-mile peninsula course from Ensenada to La Paz under extraordinary conditions that challenged even the most experienced competitors.

The 2021 Baja 1000 saw Chase triumph in one of the most competitive fields in recent memory, with 302 entries representing 32 states and 16 countries. His victory came during a race that generated unprecedented global attention, reaching over 5.3 million people through SCORE social media channels and drawing coverage from 322 registered media services worldwide.

Chase's championship run exemplified the grit and determination required to succeed in SCORE's World Desert Championship series. The Class 5 Unlimited division demands exceptional skill in navigating the brutal terrain of Baja California's peninsula, where mechanical reliability and strategic racing are paramount. His victory places him among an elite group of racers who have mastered the ultimate test of man and machine in desert racing's most challenging environment.