Nov 20, 2024
Toyo Tires® Wins Back-to-Back SCORE Trophy Truck Championships
ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – Alan Ampudia and Toyo Tires® have won the 2024 SCORE World Trophy Truck Championship. Ampudia's performance throughout the season, capped by his strong finish at the legendary Baja 1000 race, earned him his first Trophy Truck Championship in 2024. This marks back-to-back Trophy Truck championships for Toyo Tires after previously winning in 2023 with Bryce Menzies. In addition, Gustavo Vildósola Sr. and Toyo Tires captured a third consecutive SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class championship remaining undefeated for three seasons. Vildósola’s win streak now stands at an impressive 12 consecutive race victories, solidifying dominance in desert racing.
Alan Ampudia demonstrated remarkable speed, consistency, and skill in his #10 Monster Energy/Toyo Tires AWD Mason Motorsports Ford Raptor. He kicked off the season with a historic win at the SCORE San Felipe 250, setting a new record for the fastest winning time in the event’s history. Ampudia’s momentum continued throughout the season, culminating in his impressive solo drive at the SCORE Baja 1000, where he started strong, maintained a competitive pace, and executed a brilliant race strategy. Despite the challenging conditions, Ampudia advanced four positions during the grueling race to finish 3rd place in the Trophy Truck class (4th place overall), with an official time of 17 hours, 12 minutes, and 58 seconds. This combination of results for the season earned him the 2024 SCORE World Trophy Truck Championship.
In the SCORE Trophy Truck Legends class, Gustavo Vildósola Sr. and his team continued their legendary streak. With co-drivers Mike Coleman and Ricky Johnson, Vildósola’s #1L Mason Motorsports / Toyo Tires / Vildosola Racing / Ford Raptor completed another perfect season, winning all four races in 2024. The team’s flawless performance culminated in a dramatic finish at the Baja 1000, where they crossed the line in 1st place in their class (3rd place overall) with an official time of 17 hours, one minute, and 39 seconds. With this historic achievement, Vildósola and Toyo Tires extend their record of consecutive race victories to 12, underlining a commanding presence in the SCORE series and solidifying their status as a dominant force in off-road racing.
“We broke records and celebrated major victories this season that led us to the 2024 World Championship!” said Alan Ampudia. “A huge part of this success is thanks to our Toyo tires and now, we’re gearing up for an even bigger 2025 season.”
“Twelve wins in a row and another championship, what an incredible feat,” said Gustavo Vildósola Sr. “The rain made visibility tough during the race, but the Toyo Open Country M/T-R® tires gave us the grip and durability we needed to win. I couldn’t have done this without the team and their flawless execution.”
“Congratulations to Alan Ampudia and Gustavo Vildósola Sr. for winning two SCORE championships this season on our Toyo Open Country® M/T-R tires,” said Stan Chen, senior manager, events, sponsorships and motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “Team Toyo had an incredible year of results securing another two championships. This marks two back-to-back SCORE Trophy Truck Championships since 2023, and three consecutive SCORE Trophy Truck Legends Championships since 2022.”
Team Toyo Trophy Truck drivers have won the SCORE Baja 1000 five times: Robby Gordon (2006), BJ Baldwin (2012 and 2013), Alan Ampudia in (2019), and Bryce Menzies (2023); SCORE Baja 400 four times: Bryce Menzies (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); the SCORE Baja 500 five times: Robby Gordon (2013), Tavo Vildósola (2016), Andy McMillin (2017 and 2019), and Bryce Menzies (2023); and the SCORE San Felipe 250 three times: Ampudia (2024), Bryce Menzies (2021), and Andy McMillin (2019).
To learn more about the Open Country line of tires for light trucks, SUVs, crossovers, and outdoor adventure vehicles visit ToyoTires.com.
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 75 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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