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Quick summary
- Race week: Jun 3–7, 2026 (race day Jun 6)
- Base: Ensenada, Baja California
- Overall car/truck winner: Luke McMillin, #83 Ford Raptor — 9:10:54
- Overall motorcycle winner: #1x SLR Honda (Lynn / Klein / Pretscherer) — 9:49:12
- Round: 2 of 4 in the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship
- Status: Completed. This page is an archive entry for the 2026 season.
Event Details
| Dates | June 3, 2026 – June 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Series | SCORE Desert Racing |
| Venue | Ensenada – SCORE Baja Race Start/Finish |
| Location | Ensenada, Baja California |
| Official Info & Tickets | score-international.com |
What happened at the Baja 500?
The 58th Baja 500 ran from Ensenada over a 468.70-mile course. Luke McMillin won overall again in the #83 Ford Raptor, in 9:10:54, making it two from two in SCORE points races to start 2026.
Who finished in the Trophy Truck top five at the Baja 500?
| Pos. | Truck | Driver | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #83 | Luke McMillin | 9:10:54.149 | — |
| 2 | #1 | Alan Ampudia | 9:11:06.655 | +12.506 |
| 3 | #7 | Bryce Menzies | 9:11:22.031 | +27.882 |
| 4 | #41 | Justin Lofton | 9:35:56.395 | +25:02.247 |
| 5 | #24 | Adam Householder | 9:45:19.435 | +34:25.286 |
After more than nine hours of racing, the top three Trophy Trucks finished within 28 seconds of each other: McMillin beat Alan Ampudia by 12.5 seconds, with Bryce Menzies another 15 seconds back. Christopher Polvoorde was fastest in qualifying (3:39.173), ahead of Menzies and McMillin.
Who was on the Pro Moto Unlimited podium?
| Pos. | Bike | Rider listed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1X | Tyler Lynn | 9:49:12.741 |
| 2 | #3X | Ciaran Naran | 9:56:48.985 |
| 3 | #15X | Daemon Woolslayer | 11:00:55.447 |
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 Baja 500 key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Edition | 58th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 |
| Race week | Jun 3–7, 2026 |
| Race day | Jun 6, 2026 |
| Base | Ensenada, Baja California |
| Distance | 468.70 miles (754 km) |
| Overall car/truck | Luke McMillin, #83 Ford Raptor — 9:10:54 |
| Overall motorcycle | #1x SLR Honda (Lynn / Klein / Pretscherer) — 9:49:12 |
FAQ
Who won the 2026 Baja 500?
Luke McMillin, in the #83 Ford Raptor, in 9:10:54 won overall for cars and trucks. The #1x SLR Honda of Tyler Lynn, Carter Klein and Sam Pretscherer, in 9:49:12 took the overall motorcycle win.
Where does the Baja 500 start and finish?
In Ensenada, Baja California.
Go deeper
Sources: SCORE International · SCORE 2026 race schedule · SCORE official timing and results