Mike Walser - SCORE Trophy Truck

Mike Walser

Comfort, TX - #89

Vehicle Specifications:

Make: Mason Motorsport Model: Trophy Truck Engine: Dougans Engine Builder: Chassis: Mason Motorsports Transmission: Mason

Biography

Fresh off a remarkable podium performance at the 2023 BFGoodrich SCORE Baja 1000 Presented by K&N, this 58-year-old Comfort, Texas veteran has proven that experience and determination create a winning combination in SCORE's most grueling competition. His third-place overall finish at the world's premier desert race demonstrates elite-level competitiveness against the sport's finest competitors.

The milestone achievement at the historic 56th SCORE Baja 1000 came during SCORE's golden 50th anniversary season, which featured a special reverse course from La Paz to Ensenada that tested even the most seasoned desert racers. His podium performance stands as testament to the skill and perseverance required to master nearly 900 miles of Baja's unforgiving terrain.

Beyond his individual success, he has become a mentor within the SCORE community, sharing his Trophy Truck expertise with rising talents like Garrett Polvoorde during the 2023 Baja 1000. This collaborative approach reflects the spirit of SCORE racing, where veterans help develop the next generation of desert racing champions.

With his recent podium success proving his continued competitiveness at motorsport's highest level, this Texas-based racer remains a formidable force in SCORE's Trophy Truck division.

In SCORE Journal

THE START OF SOMETHING BIG | October 2022 Issue

The roar of 900+ horsepower engines signaled the start of the SCORE Trophy Trucks for the 3rd SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing Fuels. With Luke McMillin starting first followed by Bryce Menzies, racers in this class knew the pace would be fast and that they would have to take more chances on the course to be able to stay within passing range of these two top competitors. McMillin got a flat around race mile 70, allowing Menzies to pass and take the lead for the rest of the race. There were some issues with the Stella system so Menzies wasn’t always showing up on the SCORE Live Tracking, but visual spotters reported he was in the lead. “We started out pretty smooth, just trying to chase Luke (McMillin) down,” said Bryce Menzies. “And then from there, we just held him behind us with about a two and half-minute gap and just wanted to keep him there in case we had any issues to be able to get out in front of him again.” Read More

BLINK AND YOU MISSED IT | May 2022 Issue

As with any SCORE Baja race, it's ultimately anyone's to win. No matter how fast or conservative you are, it still takes luck, skill, and a vehicle that can survive the harsh course. In this class, some racers prefer to push their vehicles to the limits, risking everything for a win, while others lay back like predators, waiting for an opportunity for a competitor to make a mistake, and pounce ahead for the win. Read More

Baja Takes Its Revenge | December 2019 Issue

Among the field of SCORE Trophy Truck racers, there was no doubt in their minds that delaying the race for 24-hours was a wise choice. The changes it caused on the course, however, was something they couldnâ€™t have anticipated and it had a significant outcome for many of the top teams. Starting the field was Ryan Arciero who teamed up with Dan McMillin in the number 32 Herbst/ Smith Leviâ€™s truck. They were first on a course where the conditions were much different than what they had previously pre-run weeks before. â€œThe weather this year put the race on a completely different level,â€ said Arciero. â€œSome of that water was so deep and the mud was so bad. I have seen a lot of SCORE Baja 1000â€™s and Iâ€™ve never seen anything like this.â€ Read More