San Ignacio, BC - #757
Representing the Mexican desert racing tradition with distinction, Rodrigo Martinez Zapien carved his name into SCORE history with a commanding Class 7SX championship victory at the 2017 SCORE Baja 1000. Based in the heart of Baja California's racing territory in San Ignacio, Martinez Zapien conquered the grueling 1,134-mile course during the race's historic 50th anniversary edition, demonstrating the skill and endurance that defines championship-caliber desert racing.
The 2017 Baja 1000 proved to be a landmark event, featuring over 400 entries from 44 U.S. states and 28 countries, with the challenging route winding from Ensenada to La Paz through some of Baja's most demanding terrain. Martinez Zapien's Class 7SX victory came on a course that tested every aspect of desert racing prowess, from technical rocky sections to high-speed desert runs along both the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez coastlines.
His championship performance exemplifies the deep racing culture of Baja California, where local knowledge and mechanical expertise combine with fearless driving to produce world-class competitors. Martinez Zapien's success adds to Mexico's proud legacy in international desert racing competition.
#156 Overall and #1 in Class 7SX
