Bakersfield, CA - #516X
Scott Atchison brings a unique crossover pedigree to SCORE desert racing as a former IndyCar driver who has successfully transitioned to off-road competition. The Bakersfield, California native has proven his versatility across multiple motorsports disciplines, earning recognition in the SCORE Celebrity Racers archives alongside racing legends like Parnelli Jones, Danny Sullivan, and Robby Gordon.
Competing in the Pro Moto 50 class, Atchison demonstrates the same precision and racecraft that served him well in open-wheel racing. His most recent SCORE Baja 1000 effort saw him finish 82nd overall and fourth in the Pro Moto 50 division, piloting his Honda XR650R across the grueling Baja peninsula. The veteran racer's team included experienced desert riders Greg Hauser, Robby Kennedy, Harold Harris, Manny Ornellas, and Jimmy Somes, showcasing his ability to assemble competitive crews for the sport's most demanding events.
Atchison's transition from the high-speed ovals and road courses of IndyCar to the unpredictable terrain of Baja represents one of motorsport's most challenging discipline changes. His continued participation in SCORE events demonstrates both his passion for competition and commitment to mastering desert racing's unique demands, adding another chapter to an already distinguished racing career.
#82 Overall and #4 in Pro Moto 50