Josh Herzing - Pro UTV Open

Josh Herzing

Houston, TX - #1877

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Polaris rzr  Model: Rzr 1000  Engine:   Engine Builder: 3P Chassis: POLARIS RZR  Transmission: 3P

Biography

Racing out of the Houston market, this tenacious desert racer has carved out an impressive career in SCORE's most demanding competitions. His breakthrough performance came at the 2018 SCORE Baja 1000, where he secured a hard-fought third place class finish in the grueling 1,134-mile peninsula run, establishing himself among the elite competitors in the world's premier desert race.

Building on that foundation, he elevated his game at the 2021 SCORE Baja 500, claiming an impressive second place class finish in the historic desert classic. This podium performance demonstrated his ability to consistently compete at the highest levels of off-road racing, where mechanical failures and navigational challenges eliminate the majority of entrants.

His racing resume includes multiple Baja 1000 campaigns, showcasing the dedication and financial commitment required to compete in these punishing events. The SCORE Magazine archives document his participation in various UTV categories, reflecting his versatility across different platforms and his commitment to the sport's evolution.

Known for his methodical approach to race preparation and ability to maintain competitive pace over extended distances, he represents the skilled privateer competitors who form the backbone of SCORE desert racing, bringing Texas grit to Baja's unforgiving terrain.

In SCORE Journal

Ellenburg Gets A Third Straight Win | October 2021 Issue

In the Pro UTV Open class, Justin Ellenburg has dominated with three wins in a row in his No. 1870 Can-Am. “We had a fun ride,” said Ellenburg. “We hit a rock and got a ding in one of the tires, but besides that we had a flawless race, with the BFGoodrich tires. We had one axle issue that we replaced quickly. Read More

2021 Baja 500 PRO UTV OPEN | July 2021 Issue

A class that started with seven competitors, including Factory Polaris SCORE UTV FI Champion Wayne Matlock, ended up with only two finishers due to the tough course. These racers had to deal with mechanical issues and broken parts which kept most of them from finishing the race. Nevertheless, Justin Elenburg in the No. 1870 Cam-Am X3 put up a fast pace and dealt with the issues the quickest to win the class. "We had one flat tire during the race but also had to deal with one of the turbo hoses that popped off," said Ellenburg. "We got stuck in a bottleneck but the car did amazing overall. We had a clean race despite some technical difficulties with our equipment." Read More

ELENBURG TAKES PRO UTV OPEN | May 2021 Issue

In what is quickly becoming one of the fastest classes, the SCORE Pro UTV Open class allows for unlimited engine displacements in a chassis that has all of the factory attachments and suspension points. Many of the teams are still figuring out the winning combinations, but at the 34th SCORE San Felipe 250, Justin Elenburg, with Ernesto Taylor, Michael York, and Mike Jeluso had the right combination on their Can-Am X3. Read More

Sponsored by:

, Cobra axles, King Shocks, Exteriors of Texas, Snowy Villiage, Polaris RZR, , Polydyne, KMC Wheels, ARP Fasteners, Quest Nutrition, Advanced Powdercoating, Duanaway Garage, #weouthere, 3p offroad,  

Josh Herzing

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2021 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4-Wheel Parts

#174 Overall and #5 in Pro UTV Open

2021 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels

#119 Overall and #3 in Pro UTV Open

2021 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

#115 Overall and #2 in Pro UTV Open

2021 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE San Felipe 250 Presented by Ford

#110 Overall and #2 in Pro UTV Open

2019 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 52nd Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts

DNF in Pro UTV Open

2019 Inaugural Lucerna SCORE Baja 400

#119 Overall and #3 in Pro UTV Open

2019 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 51st Baja 500

DNF in Pro UTV Open

2019 SCORE 33rd San Felipe 250

#104 Overall and #1 in Pro UTV Open

2018 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 51st Baja 1000

#138 Overall and #3 in Pro UTV Open