John Maine - Heavy Metal

John Maine

Corvallis, OR - #8001

Biography

Conquering the legendary Baja 1000 in 2017, this Oregon-based desert racing veteran captured the Heavy Metal class championship in one of motorsport's most grueling endurance events. The achievement marked a crowning moment in a career dedicated to tackling the peninsula's most challenging terrain alongside a tight-knit family racing operation.

Operating out of Corvallis, this competitor has built a reputation for persistence and mechanical reliability in the unforgiving Baja desert. The 2017 Heavy Metal victory came after navigating over 1,200 miles of brutal Mexican terrain, demonstrating the preparation and teamwork that defines successful SCORE racing campaigns. Racing alongside family members and local crew, the operation embodies the grassroots spirit that makes desert racing compelling.

The Heavy Metal class represents one of SCORE's most demanding categories, requiring production-based trucks to withstand extreme punishment while maintaining competitive pace. This victory places the racer among an elite group of Baja 1000 class champions, joining legends who have conquered the peninsula's notorious challenges. With deep roots in Oregon's off-road community, this competitor continues representing the Pacific Northwest in international desert racing's premier championship series.

 

John Maine

World Desert Championship

SCORE Race Results | 2017-Present

2017 BFGoodrich Tires SCORE 50th Baja 1000

#183 Overall and #1 in Heavy Metal