Mike Horner - Class 7SX

Mike Horner

Mission Viejo, CA - #751

Biography

A proven veteran of Baja's most demanding terrain, this Mission Viejo competitor has carved out an impressive legacy across multiple decades of SCORE International desert racing. With four prestigious Baja 1000 victories spanning from 1985 to 2007, he demonstrates remarkable consistency and adaptability in one of motorsport's most challenging environments.

His championship resume showcases versatility across different vehicle classes, capturing wins in both the grueling early years of desert racing and the modern era of advanced technology. The 1985 victory marked his arrival as a serious contender, while his 2002, 2003, and 2007 triumphs in Class 7S proved his ability to evolve with changing competition and equipment standards.

Beyond the Baja 1000 podium celebrations, his career reflects the dedication required to compete at SCORE's highest levels for over two decades. Racing through Baja's punishing desert courses from Ensenada to La Paz, he's navigated everything from treacherous silt beds to rocky mountain passes, establishing himself among the elite drivers who've mastered Mexico's legendary peninsula.

His sustained success in desert racing's most prestigious events places him in exclusive company among SCORE's multi-time Baja 1000 winners, representing the skill and determination that defines championship-level desert racing.

 

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

DNF in Class 7SX