Calvin Booth

Biography

Taking on the grueling Baja 1000 in Class 1700 competition, this Illinois-based desert racing veteran demonstrates the commitment and endurance that defines SCORE International off-road racing. Competing in vehicle #1744, a Jeep Cherokee, alongside an experienced crew including Joe Travis from Olney, Illinois, and Reid Travis, this Flora native represents the heartland's presence in Mexico's most challenging motorsports arena.

The Class 1700 division, known as the Jeep Speed Challenge, attracts competitors seeking to prove their mettle in production-based four-wheel-drive vehicles through Baja California's unforgiving terrain. Racing from the American Midwest to Mexico's desert peninsula requires significant dedication, with teams traveling over 1,500 miles just to reach the starting line in Ensenada.

While the demanding nature of Baja competition means not every race ends in a finish, each attempt represents months of preparation, mechanical expertise, and unwavering determination. The camaraderie built through shared adversity with fellow racers and crew members creates lasting bonds that extend far beyond the desert. This commitment to the sport and willingness to tackle one of motorsports' ultimate challenges exemplifies the spirit that drives SCORE desert racing's passionate community of competitors.