Max Eddy Jr. Will Drive His Polaris RZR In Class 1

Polaris Factory Racing Driver Max Eddy Jr. To Compete In Class 1 At The 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing

Dan Sanchez

In an unprecedented move, Polaris Factory Racing announced that driver Max Eddy Jr. will compete in Class 1, behind the wheel of his RZR Pro R Factory UTV during the 5th SCORE Baja 400 Presented by VP Racing.  According to Polaris, this will give Polaris Factory Racing a unique opportunity to test the capabilities of the RZR Pro R Factory on an entirely different level against some of the fastest vehicles in the field. 

This decision was influenced by the consistent performance of the RZR Pro R Factory over the last eighteen months in SCORE series events, where it has frequently achieved speeds and results comparable to higher-class vehicles than the UTV Pro Open class. Eddy Jr. is experienced in being at the forefront of competition in SCORE, having secured multiple overall wins on a motorcycle.

 "Our achievements so far demonstrate that the RZR Pro R Factory is undeniably the leading UTV in desert racing. Venturing into Class 1 competition allows us to assess its performance on a whole new level, beyond the modified UTVs we have been up against since the inception of this factory program," stated Ryan Thomas, General Manager of Polaris Factory Racing. "With Max's expertise and talent, he is well-prepared for this challenge, and we eagerly anticipate how this vehicle will fare against tough competition. At the very least, it promises to be an exciting opportunity to witness what Max and the RZR Pro R Factory can achieve in this category."

The remaining Polaris Factory Racing team members, Brock Hegar, Cayden MacCachren, and Craig Scanlon will maintain their participation in the UTV Pro Open class. MacCachren leads the team, holding the top spot in the SCORE championship points standings. This is following impressive wins at the SCORE San Felipe 250 and SCORE Baja 500. Brock Heger, the current UTV Pro Open champion, secured third place overall, with team principal and racer Craig Scanlon trailing closely in fourth.