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Quick Summary
- Race day: Saturday, Sept 12, 2026. Motorcycles and quads start at 5:00 AM and four-wheel vehicles at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)
- Start/finish: Ensenada. The start is in front of the Riviera de Ensenada Center on Boulevard Costero; the timed finish is at Nelson Ranch, with a ceremonial finish at the Riviera
- Course: A single loop of 423.16 miles (pro) through Ojos Negros, Mike’s Sky Ranch, San Quintín and Erendira. The time limit is 16 hours
- Pole: Christopher Polvoorde, #94 Ford Raptor, 3:46.920, ahead of Alan Ampudia and Luke McMillin
- Watch live: SCORE Live Tracking, results.score-international.com and SCORE’s streams. RACER also carries coverage
- Overall car/truck winner: Luke McMillin, #83 Trophy Truck — 8:40:50
- Overall motorcycle winner: #1X (Tyler Lynn) — 8:53:51
- Status: Completed. This page is an archive entry for the 2026 season.
Event Details
| Series | SCORE Desert Racing |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ensenada – SCORE Baja Race Start/Finish |
| Official Info & Tickets | score-international.com |
Who won the 2026 Baja 400?
Luke McMillin won overall in the #83 Trophy Truck in 8:40:50, and Tyler Lynn’s #1X Honda team was the fastest motorcycle in 8:53:51.
Who finished in the Trophy Truck top five at the Baja 400?
| Pos. | Truck | Driver | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #83 | Luke McMillin | 8:40:50.386 | — |
| 2 | #7 | Bryce Menzies | 8:43:22.272 | +2:31.886 |
| 3 | #70 | Kevin Thompson | 8:48:16.928 | +7:26.542 |
| 4 | #1 | Alan Ampudia | 8:50:56.168 | +10:05.782 |
| 5 | #5 | Max Gordon | 9:37:43.296 | +56:52.911 |
McMillin won by 2:31.886 over Bryce Menzies, making it three overall wins from three SCORE points races in 2026. Christopher Polvoorde, the fastest qualifier, is listed as DNF (did not finish). The #1X Honda was the fastest motorcycle, 13 minutes slower than McMillin’s truck.
Who was on the Pro Moto Unlimited podium?
| Pos. | Bike | Rider listed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1X | Tyler Lynn | 8:53:51.105 |
| 2 | #3X | Ciaran Naran | 9:19:39.301 |
| 3 | #15X | Daemon Woolslayer* | 9:24:47.808 |
*Listed as “Damon Woolslayer” in this race’s timing and as “Daemon Woolslayer” at the San Felipe 250 and Baja 500.
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 SCORE Baja 400: Key Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | 7th SCORE Baja 400, round three of the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship |
| Race day | Saturday, Sept 12, 2026 |
| Start times | Motorcycles and quads 5:00 AM, four-wheel vehicles 10:00 AM, Pacific time |
| Start and finish | Ensenada, Baja California: start on Boulevard Costero, timed finish at Nelson Ranch |
| Course | 423.16 miles for pro classes, 370.40 for sportsman classes, in a single loop |
| Time limit | 16 hours from each vehicle’s own start |
| Pole | Christopher Polvoorde, #94 Ford Raptor, 3:46.920 |
| Live tracking | SCORE Live Tracking and results.score-international.com |
The 7th SCORE Baja 400 is round 3 of the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship, and the last race in Ensenada this year before the Baja 1000 moves to Los Cabos in November. Contingency and tech inspection fill Boulevard Costero on Friday, Sept 11 (8 AM–5 PM).
What is the 2026 Baja 400 schedule?
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 9 | Registration (qualifying teams only). Pre-running opened Sept 5 |
| Thu, Sept 10 | Qualifying at Rancho Grijalva, Ojos Negros |
| Fri, Sept 11 | Tech inspection and contingency, Boulevard Costero, 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sat, Sept 12 | Race: motorcycles and quads 5 AM, four-wheel vehicles 10 AM PT |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Unofficial results 9:30 AM, official results noon, awards 12:30 PM |
Who won the most recent SCORE races?
| Race | Overall car / truck | Overall motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Baja 400 | Alan Ampudia, #1 Ford Raptor, 8:12:29 (427.64 mi) | Tyler Lynn / Carter Klein, #7x Honda, 8:28:07 |
| 2026 Baja 500 | Luke McMillin, #83 Ford Raptor, 9:10:54 (468.70 mi) | Tyler Lynn / Carter Klein / Sam Pretscherer, #1x Honda, 9:49:12 |
| 2026 San Felipe 250 | Luke McMillin, #83 Ford Raptor, 4:29:45 | SLR Honda (Lynn / Klein / Pretscherer), 5:19:01 |
Heading down from California? Read our guides to driving into Mexico and SCORE’s spectator safety rules, which apply at every Baja race.
FAQ
When is the 2026 Baja 400?
The race is Saturday, Sept 12, 2026, from Ensenada. Motorcycles start at 5 AM and four-wheel vehicles at 10 AM Pacific Time.
How long is the 2026 Baja 400 course?
423.16 miles for pro classes (370.40 miles for sportsman classes), in a single loop from Ensenada.
Who won the 2025 Baja 400?
Alan Ampudia won overall in the #1 Ford Raptor Trophy Truck in 8:12:29.
Sources: SCORE – Baja 400 race info (PDF) · SCORE – Baja 400 schedule (PDF) · SCORE – Qualifying report · SCORE – 2025 Baja 400 · SCORE – 2026 Baja 500 · RACER – Baja 400 preview. Facts verified September 2026. · SCORE official timing and results
Cite this page: Race.mx, “2026 SCORE Baja 400”, race.mx/eventos/score-baja-400-2026/ (updated ).