[{"id":15663,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/06\/08\/luke-mcmillin-captures-first-score-baja-500-overall-victory\/","title":"Luke McMillin Captures First SCORE Baja 500 Overall Victory","content":"Luke McMillin finally added one of the biggest missing pieces to his desert racing r\u00e9sum\u00e9, capturing his first overall victory at the 58th SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada and completing the prestigious SCORE Baja Triple Crown. The 33-year-old San Diego driver piloted his No. 83 McMillin Racing AWD Mason Ford Raptor to victory in the grueling 468.7-mile race, finishing in 9 hours, 10 minutes, and 54 seconds with an average speed of 51.05 mph. The win marks McMillin\u2019s second consecutive victory in the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship season and his seventh career SCORE Trophy Truck triumph. Defending Baja 500 champion Alan Ampudia of Ensenada pushed McMillin to the finish, ending the race just one minute behind in his No. 1 Team Papas &amp; Beer Mason Ford Raptor.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15666\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-15666\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-SCORE-Baja-500_Cameron-Steele-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" \/> Cameron Steele brought home a win in the SCORE Trophy Truck 2-wheel drive division. Photo: Dave Arnold\/DirtSportsWorld[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn SCORE Trophy Truck 2WD, Cameron Steele and Dave Mason Jr. delivered a repeat victory for the Desert Assassins team, completing the course in 10:06:24 aboard their Geiser Ford F-150.Las Vegas racer Brendan Gaughan continued his dominance in Class 1, teaming with Tim Wilson to earn a third consecutive class victory. The pair completed the course in 10:32:53 in their HMS-Chevy. Gustavo Vildosola Sr. returned to the top of the SCORE Trophy Truck Legend podium alongside Ricky Johnson, while Trey Gibbs celebrated the first SCORE race victory of his career by winning the highly competitive Trophy Truck Spec class.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15665\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"wp-image-15665 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Baja-500_SLR-Racing-1024x894.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"559\" \/> The Slam Life Racing Honda Team captured another Baja victory winning overall in the two-wheel class at the SCORE Baja 500. Photo: Dave Arnold\/DirtSportsWorld[\/caption]\r\n\r\nPolaris RZR claimed three class victories during the event, with Branden Sims winning Pro UTV Open, Joe Bolton taking top honors in Pro UTV Naturally Aspirated, and Craig Scanlon securing the Pro Stock UTV victory. Tyler Lynn, Carter Klein, and Sam Pretscherer captured the overall motorcycle victory for the SLR Honda team aboard the 1x.","excerpt":"<p>Luke McMillin finally added one of the biggest missing pieces to his desert racing r\u00e9sum\u00e9, capturing his first overall victory &hellip;<\/p>","date":"June 8, 2026 08:51","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047759,"title":"baja 500","slug":"baja-500"},{"id":25047737,"title":"branden sims","slug":"branden-sims"},{"id":25047673,"title":"cameron steele","slug":"cameron-steele"},{"id":25049904,"title":"Carter Klein","slug":"carter-klein"},{"id":25048092,"title":"dave mason jr","slug":"dave-mason-jr"},{"id":25049902,"title":"Desert Assassins","slug":"desert-assassins"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047768,"title":"ensenada","slug":"ensenada"},{"id":25047733,"title":"luke mcmillin","slug":"luke-mcmillin"},{"id":25049903,"title":"McMillin Racing","slug":"mcmillin-racing"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049905,"title":"Sam Pretscherer","slug":"sam-pretscherer"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25047699,"title":"score international","slug":"score-international"},{"id":25048666,"title":"slr racing","slug":"slr-racing"},{"id":25049695,"title":"Tyler Lynn","slug":"tyler-lynn"}]},{"id":15606,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/05\/30\/norra-announces-historic-baja-10-day-rally-for-2027\/","title":"NORRA Announces Historic Baja 10-Day Rally for 2027","content":"NORRA has unveiled plans for a new Baja 10-Day Rally as part of the organization\u2019s 60th anniversary celebration in 2027. The expanded event will take competitors from Ensenada to San Jos\u00e9 del Cabo and back to Ensenada, creating the longest rally format in NORRA history. The announcement follows strong participation in the 2026 Baja 6-Day Rally and growing interest from racers seeking additional Baja competition.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the new 10-Day Rally, NORRA will continue its traditional Baja 6-Day Rally from Ensenada to Cabo and introduce a Baja 4-Day Rally that covers only the return leg from Cabo to Ensenada.NORRA also confirmed the return of motorcycle competition for 2027, with riders following the same rally routes as four-wheel competitors using roadbook navigation and GPS systems.\r\n\r\nThe organization believes the expanded format, combined with the momentum generated by the debut of the King of Baja championship and growing international participation, could attract one of the largest and most diverse fields in NORRA history. Additional information regarding routes, classes, registration, and event dates is expected to be released through a series of monthly updates leading into the 2027 season.","excerpt":"<p>NORRA has unveiled plans for a new Baja 10-Day Rally as part of the organization\u2019s 60th anniversary celebration in 2027. &hellip;<\/p>","date":"May 30, 2026 17:53","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"}],"tags":[{"id":25049888,"title":"10-day rally","slug":"10-day-rally"},{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25048863,"title":"cabo","slug":"cabo"},{"id":25047768,"title":"ensenada","slug":"ensenada"},{"id":25047752,"title":"norra","slug":"norra"},{"id":25048106,"title":"norra rally","slug":"norra-rally"},{"id":25049889,"title":"vintage rally","slug":"vintage-rally"}]},{"id":15562,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/05\/22\/bf-goodrich-tires-ends-pit-support-program\/","title":"BF Goodrich Tires Ends Pit Support Program","content":"After more than 50 years, the BF Goodrich Pit Support Program has come to an end. According to BF Goodrich, the program is ending due to low participation. BF Goodrich also cites technology changes along with the rise in need for team-specific pit service as reasons for ending the program. The change will affect racers at the upcoming Baja 500.\r\n\r\nA statement released by company representatives read: \u201cTo teams that used pit support: We know this change might be tough to process. The decision wasn\u2019t an easy one to make. Five decades ago, reliable pit support was hard to come by, and BFGoodrich capably filled that void for race teams of all sizes and classes. Today, most teams have their own pit support, tailored to their drivers\u2019 exact needs. With that, participation in the BFGoodrich Pit Support Program has steadily dwindled.\u201d\r\n\r\nBF Goodrich has operated multiple pits, supporting Baja racers for the last five decades. Teams had access to tools, tires and other support logistics during the long races. BF Goodrich says they will continue to support the off-road community with interim pit support options, race tire development, on-site logistics and mapping.","excerpt":"<p>After more than 50 years, the BF Goodrich Pit Support Program has come to an end. According to BF Goodrich, &hellip;<\/p>","date":"May 22, 2026 08:36","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25049179,"title":"bf goodrich tires","slug":"bf-goodrich-tires"},{"id":25049885,"title":"BFG","slug":"bfg"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047699,"title":"score international","slug":"score-international"}]},{"id":15390,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/04\/14\/paul-wheel-teams-up-with-rob-maccachren-for-remainder-of-score-season\/","title":"Paul Wheel Teams Up with Rob MacCachren for Remainder of SCORE Season","content":"Paul Wheel has inked a deal with desert racing veteran Rob MacCachren for the remainder of the 2026 SCORE Season.\r\n\r\nThe deal comes after Toby Price stepped away from the team amid a course altering controversy that left the team with a disqualification at the recent San Felipe 250. Price and his co-driver were accused of using rocks to alter and block the racecourse.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15392\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"wp-image-15392 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RobMacPaulWheel-853x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"768\" \/> Rob Mac and Paul Wheel will race the number 11 for the remaining SCORE season. Photo: Paul Wheel[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cPaul has built something very special here and I cannot wait to get behind the wheel of the Gen 2. I am grateful for this opportunity, and I am ready to go to work.\u201d According to SCORE International, the team will race under MacCachren\u2019s iconic number 11 using Wheel\u2019s Mason Motorsports All-Wheel Drive Trophy Truck. The team will begin getting ready for the SCORE Baja 500 in June.","excerpt":"<p>Paul Wheel has inked a deal with desert racing veteran Rob MacCachren for the remainder of the 2026 SCORE Season.&hellip;<\/p>","date":"April 14, 2026 22:32","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047759,"title":"baja 500","slug":"baja-500"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25049866,"title":"Paul Wheel","slug":"paul-wheel"},{"id":25047947,"title":"rob maccachren","slug":"rob-maccachren"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25047699,"title":"score international","slug":"score-international"}]},{"id":15295,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/03\/30\/score-san-felipe-250-luke-mcmillin-win\/","title":"Luke McMillin Dominates San Felipe 250 to Open 2026 SCORE Season","content":"<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Luke McMillin<\/span> stormed back into victory lane in commanding fashion, capturing the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck win at the King Shocks 39th SCORE San Felipe 250 to open the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship. The 33-year-old San Diego native completed the grueling 281.5-mile desert course in 4 hours, 29 minutes and 45 seconds aboard his No. 83 Ford Raptor, overcoming scorching conditions to secure his fourth career win at the event and seventh in the premier Trophy Truck class. The victory marked a strong rebound after a winless 2025 season, with McMillin celebrating alongside family near the shores of the Sea of Cortez.\r\n\r\nA total of 232 teams took the green flag in the iconic \u201cBaby Baja,\u201d with 161 reaching the finish for a 69 percent completion rate. The race winds through Northern Baja California and serves as the first of four events in the Mexico-based 2026 championship.\r\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1323\">In other action, off-road legend <span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Rob MacCachren<\/span> added to his storied r\u00e9sum\u00e9, earning his 11th San Felipe 250 victory and first in the SCORE Trophy Truck 2WD class. The 61-year-old Las Vegas driver posted a time of 4:53:02 to further cement his legacy as one of the sport\u2019s all-time greats. <span class=\"whitespace-normal\">David Payne<\/span> and <span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Larry Roeseler<\/span> claimed the SCORE Trophy Truck Legend class win, while former NASCAR driver <span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Brendan Gaughan<\/span> rallied from an early rollover to take the Class 1 victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_15297\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"wp-image-15297 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-SCORE-San-Felipe-250_Heger-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Brock Heger secured another win for Polaris at the SCORE San Felipe 250. Photo: Get Some Photo\/SCORE[\/caption]\r\n\r\nMexico\u2019s <span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jorge Sampietro<\/span> repeated in Trophy Truck Spec, and <span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Brock Heger<\/span> led a Polaris sweep in Pro UTV Open, earning back-to-back San Felipe wins. The season-opening race once again showcased the intensity and endurance of desert racing, setting the stage for another competitive year across the Baja Peninsula.","excerpt":"<p><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Luke McMillin<\/span> stormed back into victory lane in commanding fashion, capturing the overall and SCORE Trophy Truck win at the &hellip;<\/p>","date":"March 30, 2026 22:54","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047900,"title":"brock heger","slug":"brock-heger"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25047751,"title":"san felipe 250","slug":"san-felipe-250"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":14080,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/09\/15\/ampudia-makes-history-with-overall-win-at-score-baja-400\/","title":"Ampudia Makes History with Overall Win at SCORE Baja 400","content":"Under clear skies and across 427.64 grueling miles of desert, mountain, and beach terrain, Alan Ampudia delivered a landmark performance to claim the overall win in the 6th SCORE Baja 400. Driving the No. 10 Ford Raptor for Team Papas and Beer, Ampudia crossed the finish line with a time of <strong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"572\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">8:12:29<\/span><\/strong>, averaging about <strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"603\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">52.10 mph<\/span><\/strong><b>. <\/b>To top off the win, it was Mexican Independence Day and Ampudia is the local Ensenada hero.\r\n\r\nAmpudia was locked into a fierce battle almost to the end of race with top qualifier Toby Price. Price team went down with a flat tire, giving Ampudia the advantage and win. Both drivers were getting time split updates during the race that things could be close. Ampudia\u2019s victory marks three consecutive overall wins in the 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14082\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"wp-image-14082 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2025-SCORE-Baja-400_SLR-Racing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> The SLR \"Slam Life\" team brought home another overall moto win at the SCORE Baja 400. Photo: GetSome Photo\/SCORE[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIt was another victory for the Slam Life Moto team with riders Tyler Lynn and Carter Klein. The team also claims their third consecutive victory in the series. Meantime Jason McNeil claimed a class win in the highly competitive Trophy Truck Spec division. Polaris swept the podium in Pro UTV with drivers Brock Heger on top. Class 10 honors went to Baja locals Francisco and Alexis Vera.","excerpt":"<p>Under clear skies and across 427.64 grueling miles of desert, mountain, and beach terrain, Alan Ampudia delivered a landmark performance &hellip;<\/p>","date":"September 15, 2025 06:57","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049561,"title":"Alan Ampudia","slug":"alan-ampudia"},{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25048210,"title":"baja 400","slug":"baja-400"},{"id":25047768,"title":"ensenada","slug":"ensenada"},{"id":25047753,"title":"mexico","slug":"mexico"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25049795,"title":"Slam Life","slug":"slam-life"},{"id":25048571,"title":"slr","slug":"slr"},{"id":25048666,"title":"slr racing","slug":"slr-racing"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"}]},{"id":13216,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/06\/09\/alan-ampudia-wins-score-baja-500\/","title":"Alan Ampudia Wins SCORE Baja 500","content":"Ensenada local Alan Ampudia brought home the overall win in the SCORE Trophy Truck division over the weekend at the SCORE Baja 500. Over two-hundred teams competed in the race which started and finished in Ensenada.\r\n\r\nAmpudia conquered the 461-mile course in 8 hours, 39 minutes and 34 seconds. Ampudia now has back-to-back SCORE wins, with a victory at the season opening San Felipe 250 back in April. Finishing behind Ampudia in second place was Toby Price. Also on the podium was Dan McMillin in third.\r\n\r\nOther class wins went to Justin Davis in the Trophy Truck Spec division, Gustavo Vildolsola in the Trophy Truck legends class and Elliot Watson in class 10.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**Lead photo: Get Some Photo\/SCORE International","excerpt":"<p>Ensenada local Alan Ampudia brought home the overall win in the SCORE Trophy Truck division over the weekend at the &hellip;<\/p>","date":"June 9, 2025 12:45","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049561,"title":"Alan Ampudia","slug":"alan-ampudia"},{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047768,"title":"ensenada","slug":"ensenada"},{"id":25047753,"title":"mexico","slug":"mexico"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25048880,"title":"SCORE Baja 500","slug":"score-baja-500"},{"id":25047699,"title":"score international","slug":"score-international"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"}]},{"id":13122,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/event\/score-baja-500-ensenada-mx\/","title":"SCORE Baja 500 (Ensenada, MX)","content":"","excerpt":"&hellip;","date":"June 3, 2025 08:58","categories":[],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047759,"title":"baja 500","slug":"baja-500"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25047699,"title":"score international","slug":"score-international"}]},{"id":11033,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/11\/14\/christopher-polvoorde-qualifies-menzies-trophy-truck-on-pole-for-baja-1000\/","title":"Christopher Polvoorde Qualifies Menzies Trophy Truck on Pole for Baja 1000","content":"Christopher Polvoorde is teaming up with Bryce Menzies for this year\u2019s SCORE Baja 1000. Polvoorde qualified Menzies Trophy Truck on the pole driving the fastest on the 4-mile qualifying course just outside of Ensenada. Menzies who won last year\u2019s Baja 1000 will start out front with a huge advantage.\r\n\r\nThe SCORE Baja 1000 gets started Friday in Ensenada. The course will run 864 down and back up the Baja Peninsula. Entries from 32 states and 18 countries will take the green flag on race day. Competitors have a 36-hour time limit to finish the race. The Menzies team has the possibility of finishing in approximately 15-hours if all goes well.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-11037\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2024-SCORE-Baja-1000-Qualifying_Davis-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/>\r\n\r\nJustin Davis has the pole position in the highly competitive Trophy Spec class. Davis sits second in the class in the overall championship standings. A Baja win could catapult Davis ahead of Thor Herbst who is the current points leader.","excerpt":"<p>Christopher Polvoorde is teaming up with Bryce Menzies for this year\u2019s SCORE Baja 1000. Polvoorde qualified Menzies Trophy Truck on &hellip;<\/p>","date":"November 14, 2024 04:05","categories":[{"id":25047610,"title":"Desert Racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047701,"title":"baja","slug":"baja"},{"id":25047702,"title":"baja 1000","slug":"baja-1000"},{"id":25047666,"title":"Bryce Menzies","slug":"bryce-menzies"},{"id":25048251,"title":"christopher polvoorde","slug":"christopher-polvoorde"},{"id":25047659,"title":"desert racing","slug":"desert-racing"},{"id":25047768,"title":"ensenada","slug":"ensenada"},{"id":25049724,"title":"Justin Davis","slug":"justin-davis"},{"id":25047736,"title":"off-road racing","slug":"off-road-racing"},{"id":25047700,"title":"score","slug":"score"},{"id":25048619,"title":"trophy spec","slug":"trophy-spec"},{"id":25047638,"title":"trophy truck","slug":"trophy-truck"}]},{"id":10604,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/09\/15\/bryce-menzies-wins-5th-overall-score-baja-400\/","title":"Bryce Menzies Wins 5th Overall SCORE Baja 400","content":"No one can beat Bryce Menzies at the SCORE Baja 400. For the 5<sup>th<\/sup> year in a row, Menzies has mastered the SCORE Baja 400 course. With a third-place qualifying spot, Menzies didn\u2019t have many Trophy Trucks to pass. Menzies completed the race in 7 hours, 53 minutes and 57 seconds. By mid-race, Menzies had already moved to the lead and taken advantage of the clean air leaders get to enjoy. Alan Ampudia finished second in his Papas and Beer Trophy Truck.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10606\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-10606\" src=\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SCORE-Baja-400-Slam-Life-Team-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> The Slam Life Team of Justin Morgan and Tyler Lynn won overall in motorcycle class. Photo: Get Some Photo\/SCORE International[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOver in the motorcycle class, the Slam Life team of Justin Morgan and Tyler were victorious. Wilson Motorsports brought home the win in Class 1 and Ensenada local Jorge Sampietro claimed a victory in the highly competitive Spec Truck class.\r\n\r\nOne-hundred ninety-two race teams participated in the SCORE Baja 400 and officials estimate the race brought $8.5 million in economic impact to the Baja area with teams spending several days pre-running ahead of the main race.","excerpt":"<p>No one can beat Bryce Menzies at the SCORE Baja 400. 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            "title": "Luke McMillin Captures First SCORE Baja 500 Overall Victory",
            "content_html": "<p>Luke McMillin finally added one of the biggest missing pieces to his desert racing r\u00e9sum\u00e9, capturing his first overall victory &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href=\"https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/06/08/luke-mcmillin-captures-first-score-baja-500-overall-victory/\">Luke McMillin Captures First SCORE Baja 500 Overall Victory</a> appeared first on <a href=\"https://dirtsportsworld.com\">DirtSportsWorld</a>.</p>\n",
            "content_text": "Luke McMillin finally added one of the biggest missing pieces to his desert racing r\u00e9sum\u00e9, capturing his first overall victory &hellip;The post Luke McMillin Captures First SCORE Baja 500 Overall Victory appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.",
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            "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2024/09/15/bryce-menzies-wins-5th-overall-score-baja-400/",
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