Sep 16, 2025
Alan Ampudia and Toyo Tires Extend Perfect Winning Streak at the SCORE Baja 400
ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – Alan Ampudia and Toyo Tires® claimed the overall win at the SCORE Baja 400, marking a perfect three consecutive victories in the 2025 SCORE World Desert Championship season. This result also marks the fifth time in a row that a Team Toyo driver has taken overall victory at the SCORE Baja 400 since 2021. Leading the charge, Ampudia and Team Toyo drivers Jason McNeil and Gustavo Vildósola Sr. secured three overall class wins racing on Toyo Open Country® M/T-R tires. McNeil took seventh overall and first in the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec class while Vildósola Sr. took ninth overall and first in the SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class. Vildósola Sr.’s victory extended his flawless win streak in the current season and marked his 15th consecutive victory, a historic streak dating back to the start of the 2022 season. Ampudia and Vildósola Sr. lead this year’s championship standings in their respective classes with one race left in the season.
The 427.64-mile SCORE Baja 400 got underway early Saturday morning, as drivers launched off the starting line in Ensenada, Mexico. Starting the race from second position in the SCORE Trophy Truck class, Ampudia and his #1 Monster Energy / Toyo Tires AWD Mason Motorsports Ford Raptor battled for position all day, before overtaking the leader along the coast section of the race. Ampudia maintained his lead to the finish and posted an official winning time of 8 hours, 12 minutes, and 29 seconds.
Jason McNeil and his #234 TSCO-Chevy truck returned to the winner’s circle, earning his first podium finish this year. Starting in front of his respective class, McNeil battled throughout the racecourse with other competitors in the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec class. Coming out victorious, McNeil posted an official winning time of 8 hours and 43 minutes.
Gustavo Vildósola Sr. and his #1L Mason Motorsports / Toyo Tires / Vildosola Racing / Ford Raptor captured the SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class win, remaining perfect in 2025 with three victories in three races and claiming a 15th consecutive class win. After qualifying first in the Legends class, Vildósola Sr. crossed the finish line with an official winning time of 8 hours, 51 minutes, and 45 seconds.
“It was an incredible battle right from the start and a super fun race, marking three wins in three races this season!” said Alan Ampudia. “Now, we’re going to try and complete the perfect season at the Baja 1000. Our pace was tremendous all day long thanks to our Toyo tires and we knew we had what it took to get the job done.”
“This was such a fulfilling result for me and the whole team after a really technical and demanding drive,” said Jason McNeil. “Starting up front was key and battling for position all day made this victory that much sweeter.”
“Securing our 15th race win in a row and keeping our perfect season alive has us extremely excited for the final race in November,” said Gustavo Vildósola Sr. “The truck and our Toyos were dialed all day long and helped us deliver yet another victory.”
“Three consecutive overall race wins in this year’s SCORE season is phenomenal and a true testament to the determination of our drivers, who leave it all on the race course,” said Stan Chen, senior manager, events, sponsorships and motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “The results further prove the championship pedigree of our tires, and with Alan and Gustavo chasing a perfect season, we look forward to a thrilling finish at the Baja 1000 later this year.”
Alan Ampudia’s most recent Trophy Truck win makes it five SCORE Baja 400 wins for Toyo Tires, with victories from Ampudia (2025) and Bryce Menzies (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). Additionally, Team Toyo has won the SCORE Baja 1000 five times: Bryce Menzies (2023), Alan Ampudia (2019), BJ Baldwin (2012 and 2013), and Robby Gordon (2006); the SCORE San Felipe 250 four times: Alan Ampudia (2024 and 2025), Bryce Menzies (2021), and Andy McMillin (2019): and the SCORE Baja 500 six times: Ampudia (2025), Bryce Menzies (2023), Andy McMillin (2017 and 2019), Tavo Vildósola (2016), and Robby Gordon (2013).
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About Toyo Tires®
Established in 1966, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. represents the innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service that Toyo Tires has delivered worldwide for more than 80 years. The company offers a full line of premium tires for nearly every vehicle including light trucks, SUVs, crossovers, sports cars, luxury cars, hybrids, and electric vehicles, as well as commercial trucks. Many of the tires are built in the United States at their state-of-the-art factory in Georgia. To find the right tire for your vehicle as well as an authorized dealer, visit www.toyotires.com. You can also join the Toyo Tires community on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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