Apple Valley, CA - #168
Make: Alumicraft Model: Alumicraft Engine: Chevy Engine Builder: WIKS Racing Engines Chassis: Alumicraft Transmission: DFT
Building on decades of desert racing excellence, this veteran Class 1 competitor captured the SCORE Baja 500 championship in 2022, cementing his status among the sport's elite drivers. The Apple Valley, California native has become a fixture in SCORE's premier open-wheel division, consistently fielding competitive Jefferies-Chevy entries in the world's most challenging desert races.
With extensive experience across SCORE's marquee events, including multiple Baja 1000 campaigns, he has demonstrated remarkable consistency and durability in the punishing Baja Peninsula terrain. His 2022 Baja 500 class victory stands as a testament to his tactical racing approach and mechanical preparation, conquering the challenging 500-mile Ensenada-based course that has claimed countless competitors over the years.
Racing primarily with co-drivers Danny Ebberts and other skilled navigators, his team has earned respect throughout the tight-knit Class 1 community for their professional approach and competitive spirit. The 57-year-old's career represents the dedication and perseverance required to succeed in SCORE desert racing, where mechanical failures and navigation errors can instantly end championship dreams. His continued presence in Class 1 competition showcases the passion that drives desert racing's most committed competitors.
one of the long-time members of Class 1 is the RPI Racing family of Kevin, Shelby, and Cody Reid. Read More
When AWD Class 1 buggies came into the scene, RPI Racing wanted one to compete in, but also had some ideas for improvement. Read More
When you have a class filled with previous SCORE Baja 1000 winners and Class Champions, you know the competition is tough. Add in some champion racers from other classes trying out their hand in the top-level buggy classes, and you get an idea of how perfect the race needs to be for you to win. Read More
It was obvious that during the 34th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford, the next evolution of the Class 1 buggy had now come of age. With these vehicles now utilizing larger 40-inch BFGoodrich tires, more powerful engines, and new drivetrains made to handle the power, vehicles like Reid Racing’s new Aluma Craft left the other 2WD competitors feeling a bit obsolete. Read More
For Shelby Reid and her son Cody, It’s been way too long since they’ve earned a victory in SCORE’s Class 1Unlimited Open Wheel Buggy. At the 34th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford, there were several firsts for the Reid team. It was the first time the mother and son had shared driving duties in one vehicle. Cody had previously been competing and winning, in Class 10. It was also the first time the team put their new Alumacraft buggy in competition. “With a new vehicle, the goal is always to see how it does and to get it to finish,†said Cody Reid. “We started in sixth place and we didn’t want to put any unnecessary stress on the vehicle, so we decided not to try and qualify for a better position.†Read More
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