The thunderous roar of engines pierced the crisp morning air as dawn broke over Ensenada last weekend, the salt-tinged breeze carrying the electric anticipation of race day. The 57th SCORE Baja 1,000 , a testament to human perseverance and mechanical ingenuity, began its legendary journey through 864 miles of Baja California's most challenging terrain, pushing racers to their limits over the grueling course. This wasn't merely a race; it was a pilgrimage that drew adventurers, from amateur enthusiasts to professional teams, as it has since its inception in 1967.
The 2024 edition saw Brock Heger write his own extraordinary chapter in the Pro UTV Open class, piloting his Polaris RZR Pro R Factory to victory without a driver change. Completing the course in 18 hours, 6 minutes, and 35 seconds at an average speed of 47.72 miles per hour, Heger's win secured Polaris' sweep of the 2024 SCORE World Desert Championship, building on teammate Cayden MacCachren's victories in the previous three races of the season.
His solo performance demonstrated both exceptional skill and the impressive capabilities of the Polaris platform in one of off-road racing's most demanding events. "After a pretty rough run at the first three events this season, I entered this final race with nothing to lose and a hell of a lot to gain, and it felt like the best move was to take matters into my own hands and run the entire race on my own," said Heger. In an unprecedented achievement, Heger not only dominated .
