Mario Alesi

Biography

Building on a legendary desert racing legacy that spans five decades, this Escondido veteran continues to showcase his enduring passion for SCORE competition. His remarkable career achievements include back-to-back Class 7 victories at the prestigious SCORE Baja 500 in 1974 and 1975, establishing him as one of the sport's early pioneers during the formative years of organized desert racing.

The SCORE archives reveal a competitor who helped define the sport during its most crucial developmental period, when the Baja 500 was cementing its reputation as one of motorsport's most demanding endurance challenges. His Class 7 dominance in the mid-1970s came during an era when finishing these brutal races required exceptional mechanical knowledge, navigation skills, and sheer determination across Baja California's unforgiving terrain.

Most recently, he demonstrated that his competitive fire remains undiminished, competing in the Vintage Trailblazer class at the 2018 SCORE Baja 500 behind the wheel of a classic Dodge. This return to competition after decades away from the sport underscores his lifelong dedication to desert racing and the enduring appeal of SCORE's premier events. His continued participation serves as inspiration to both veteran racers and newcomers to the sport.