Elijah Kiger - Trophy Truck Spec

Elijah Kiger

Kirby, PA - #238

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: TSCO  Model: TT Spec  Engine: Chevy  Engine Builder: Chassis: TSCO  Transmission: Turnkey

Biography

Dominating the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec class with back-to-back Baja 1000 championships in 2021 and 2022, Elijah Kiger has established himself as one of desert racing's most formidable competitors. The 26-year-old from Kirby, Pennsylvania brings a methodical approach to the world's most challenging off-road events, consistently delivering podium-level performances when it matters most.

Kiger's ascent through SCORE's premier Trophy Truck Spec division showcases his evolution from promising contender to championship-caliber racer. His breakthrough came with a hard-fought third-place finish at the 2020 Baja 1000, demonstrating the elite-level competitiveness that would define his career trajectory. That podium finish proved to be the foundation for his consecutive championship campaigns, where he mastered the tactical elements of 1,000-mile desert warfare.

Operating in an era where SCORE International has elevated off-road racing to unprecedented levels of competition and technological advancement, Kiger represents the new generation of Trophy Truck Spec racers who combine raw speed with strategic race management. His consecutive Baja 1000 class victories highlight his ability to maintain championship form across multiple seasons, establishing him as a cornerstone competitor in SCORE's most prestigious events.

In SCORE Journal

BLESSINGS AND BOTTLENECKS | December 2022 Issue

If you wanted to describe how difficult the course was at the 55th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, consider that nearly half of the SCORE TT Spec class didn’t finish the race. Most of the racers had to deal with several bottlenecks along the course along with large rocks and tough conditions, leaving seventeen of the twenty-eight starters counting their blessings for being able to finish. Read More

THE KIGER COMEBACK | December 2022 Issue

Racers who climb into a SCORE TT Spec love the feel, power, and agility of what these vehicles can deliver. But the reality is that along with it being one of the most popular classes in the SCORE World Desert Championship series, TT Spec is also one of the most competitive. Read More

Young Guns - This Season's Youngest Next-Generation | July 2022 Issue

Within the world of motorsports, champions emerge who are often followed by their next generation of family members. The names McMillin, Herbst, Bio, Meyers, Gordon, Wilson, Ampudia and many others, have continued to spawn the next generation of top racers. Sometimes, however, the introduction to SCORE Baja racing can happen at a very early age. Read More

Consistency And Luck | December 2021 Issue

Winning the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec class at the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Elijah Kiger immediately proved he and his co-driver Sean Bogdan were just as mcompetitive as the best racers in this class. Read More

A Wild Ride | December 2021 Issue

One of the largest race classes at the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts, the SCORE Trophy Truck Spec teams came out in full force to win a peninsula run. The class has some of the toughest competition this season, which had Jason McNeil in the No. 234 truck rise to the top with two race wins. Read More

Sponsored by:

VP Racing Fuel, SDG, Walker Evans, Toyo Tires, JVRP, TSCO, Coastal Racing,  

Elijah Kiger

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2024 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000

#155 Overall and #25 in Trophy Truck Spec

2024 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500

#20 Overall and #6 in Trophy Truck Spec

2024 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250

#29 Overall and #11 in Trophy Truck Spec

2023 K&N SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing

#118 Overall and #24 in Trophy Truck Spec

2023 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 500

#211 Overall and #29 in Trophy Truck Spec

2023 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Baja Vida

#17 Overall and #6 in Trophy Truck Spec

2022 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4-Wheel Parts

#4 Overall and #1 in Trophy Truck Spec

2022 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels

#24 Overall and #5 in Trophy Truck Spec

2022 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#38 Overall and #8 in Trophy Truck Spec

2022 King Shocks SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#89 Overall and #24 in Trophy Truck Spec

2021 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4-Wheel Parts

#7 Overall and #1 in Trophy Truck Spec

2021 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels

#23 Overall and #5 in Trophy Truck Spec

2021 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

DNF in Trophy Truck Spec

2021 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford

#22 Overall and #7 in Trophy Truck Spec

2020 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 53rd Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#12 Overall and #3 in Trophy Truck Spec