Lawrence Janesky - Pro UTV Normally Aspirated

Lawrence Janesky

Middlebury, CT - #1914

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Honda Model: Honda Engine: Honda Engine Builder: Chassis: Honda Transmission: Honda

Biography

Fresh off a commanding victory in the Pro UTV Normally Aspirated class at the 2023 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000, Lawrence Janesky continues to prove that experience and determination remain unmatched assets in desert racing. The 61-year-old Middlebury, Connecticut native has established himself as a formidable competitor across multiple disciplines, showcasing remarkable versatility throughout his SCORE career.

Janesky's 2023 season highlighted his consistent excellence, earning a podium finish with second place in the Pro UTV Normally Aspirated class at the SCORE Baja 500 before capturing the Baja 1000 class championship. His success extends beyond UTVs, having competed extensively in Pro Moto Ironman competition, where he demonstrated his iron-man mentality by tackling the grueling solo motorcycle challenges alongside his son Tanner in memorable father-son racing campaigns.

The Connecticut entrepreneur's racing philosophy centers on preparation, persistence, and calculated risk-taking—qualities that have served him well navigating the unforgiving Baja Peninsula. His willingness to compete in both motorcycle and UTV categories demonstrates a rare commitment to challenging himself across different racing disciplines, making him a respected figure among SCORE's diverse racing community.

In SCORE Journal

Pushed To The Limit | December 2021 Issue

More than 60 Pro UTV teams attempted to take on the 54th BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. Some were there to challenge the peninsula, others had a class championship on the line, but all wanted to win the race badly. Within a large field of competitors and manufacturers, the 1226.35-mile course became more difficult to finish, let alone win. Read More

An Exhausting Ride | October 2020 Issue

The Pro Moto 50 class had the 2019 Class Champion team of Giovanni Spinali on the 500x bike return to race in this event. The team of co-riders included Troy Pierce, John Griffin, and Jim O'Neil, who holds the record for the most SCORE class wins on two-wheels. These guys were up against the 514x team of Lawrence Janesky, who has competed in SCORE's Pro Moto Ironman class in the past with his son Tanner Janesky. Tanner won the Ironman class at the 2019 SCORE Baja 500. At this year's race, Janesky teamed up with Oscar Hale Jr and James Sones for a chance for a class win. Read More

Determined Not To Quit | August 2020 Issue

Larry Janesky is a successful businessman from Connecticut who started riding dirt bikes late at age 32 with his brother. When his son Tanner turned five, Larry got him on a dirt-bike and the two have been riding together ever since. Years later, after touring in Utah, South Africa, and Columbia, the two decided to tour with Chris Haines Baja Motorcycle Adventure Tours where they first learned about the SCORE Baja 1000. The two later teamed up with Haines and raced their first SCORE Baja 1000 in 2015, winning the Sportsman Class. Read More