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Quick summary
- Race week: Mar 25–29, 2026 (race day Mar 28)
- Base: San Felipe, Baja California
- Overall car/truck winner: Luke McMillin, #83 Ford Raptor — 4:29:45
- Overall motorcycle winner: SLR Honda (Tyler Lynn / Carter Klein / Sam Pretscherer) — 5:19:01
- Round: 1 of 4 in the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship
- Status: Completed. This page is an archive entry for the 2026 season.
Event Details
| Dates | March 25, 2026 – March 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Series | SCORE Desert Racing |
| Venue | San Felipe – SCORE Baja Race Start/Finish |
| Location | San Felipe, Baja California |
| Official Info & Tickets | score-international.com |
What happened at the San Felipe 250?
The San Felipe 250 opened the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship on the Sea of Cortez side of northern Baja. Luke McMillin won overall in the #83 Ford Raptor in 4:29:45, the first of back-to-back overall wins that would carry him through the Baja 500 as well.
Who finished in the Trophy Truck top five at the San Felipe 250?
| Pos. | Truck | Driver | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #83 | Luke McMillin | 4:29:45.047 | — |
| 2 | #21 | Tavo Vildósola | 4:32:44.195 | +2:59.148 |
| 3 | #7 | Bryce Menzies | 4:34:56.369 | +5:11.322 |
| 4 | #41 | Justin Lofton | 4:37:07.080 | +7:22.033 |
| 5 | #94 | Christopher Polvoorde | 4:43:50.587 | +14:05.541 |
McMillin was also fastest in Trophy Truck qualifying (3:42.000), ahead of Alan Ampudia and Tavo Vildósola, then won the class and the overall four-wheel classification by almost three minutes.
Who was on the Pro Moto Unlimited podium?
| Pos. | Bike | Rider listed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1X | Tyler Lynn | 5:19:01.041 |
| 2 | #3X | Ciaran Naran | 5:31:19.449 |
| 3 | #15X | Daemon Woolslayer | 5:54:37.478 |
From SCORE International’s official timing for Trophy Truck (the top class, whose winner was also the overall four-wheel winner) and Pro Moto Unlimited (whose top three were also the three fastest motorcycles overall). The timing names one registered driver or rider per entry; co-drivers and relay riders are not listed.
2026 San Felipe 250 key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Edition | 39th SCORE San Felipe 250 |
| Race week | Mar 25–29, 2026 |
| Race day | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Base | San Felipe, Baja California |
| Overall car/truck | Luke McMillin, #83 Ford Raptor — 4:29:45 |
| Overall motorcycle | SLR Honda (Tyler Lynn / Carter Klein / Sam Pretscherer) — 5:19:01 |
FAQ
Who won the 2026 San Felipe 250?
Luke McMillin, in the #83 Ford Raptor, in 4:29:45 won overall for cars and trucks. The SLR Honda of Tyler Lynn, Carter Klein and Sam Pretscherer, in 5:19:01 took the overall motorcycle win.
Where does the San Felipe 250 start and finish?
In San Felipe, Baja California.
Go deeper
Sources: SCORE International · SCORE 2026 race schedule · SCORE official timing and results