Don Blake - Pro Moto 50

Don Blake

Mission Viejo, CA - #556X

Biography

A veteran desert racing competitor with over two decades of experience in SCORE International competition, this seasoned racer has established himself as a consistent finisher in the sport's most demanding events. His most notable performance came at the legendary Baja 1000, where he competed in the highly competitive Pro Moto 50 class aboard a Husqvarna 501, finishing 8th in class with an elapsed time of 35:57:37.

Racing alongside a skilled crew including Mike Booth from San Diego, Richie Hudson from Lake Havasu City, Steve Underwood from Springfield, Missouri, Matt Woody from Grand Lake, Colorado, and Pat White from Bellingham, Washington, he exemplifies the team-oriented approach essential for success in long-distance desert racing. The Pro Moto 50 class represents one of the most challenging divisions in SCORE competition, featuring riders over 50 years old who must navigate the punishing Baja peninsula terrain.

His commitment to the sport extends beyond personal achievement, as he continues to compete at the highest levels of professional desert racing. Based in Southern California's off-road racing hub, he represents the dedication and perseverance required to tackle events like the Baja 1000, where mechanical reliability, navigation skills, and pure endurance determine success across hundreds of miles of unforgiving desert terrain.

 

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

#133 Overall and #8 in Pro Moto 50