Abbotsford, BC - #1156
Finished #198 Overall in 00:00:00 Hours
Make: VW Model: Beetle Engine: Marco Carmona Engine Builder: Chassis: VW Transmission: Dave Cosgrave
At 69 years young, this Abbotsford, British Columbia veteran continues to embody the true spirit of SCORE desert racing, representing the gritty determination that defines the sport's most dedicated competitors. Racing in the legendary Class 11 division behind the wheel of his Volkswagen-powered machine #1156, he exemplifies the grassroots racing culture that forms the backbone of desert racing.
Class 11 represents one of SCORE's most challenging and respected categories, where budget-conscious racers push modified Volkswagen Beetles to their absolute limits across Baja's punishing terrain. These seemingly simple machines demand exceptional mechanical knowledge, strategic preparation, and unwavering determination to survive the peninsula's notorious obstacles. Success in Class 11 isn't measured solely by finishing position, but by the courage to take on races that have humbled even the most sophisticated machinery.
His participation in the grueling Baja 1000 - desert racing's ultimate test of endurance - demonstrates the adventurous spirit that draws competitors from around the globe to challenge themselves against Baja's legendary course. As one of the sport's international ambassadors, he represents the global appeal of SCORE racing while carrying forward the traditions that have made desert racing a celebration of human determination and mechanical ingenuity.
SCORE fans love Class 11 Bugs and they have a close following. Among the six teams that entered this year's race, Fernando Prado in the No. 1155 car finished first, followed by Hector Sarabia in the No. 1145 car. Hector is 60 and had his family and friends, a total of nine, co-driving the car with him, for the second-place finish. In third place was the 1156 car of Arthur Penner. Read More
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