Vildosola Racing
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Vildosola Racing is the professional SCORE Trophy Truck #21 (originally #4, changed to #21 on 2010) off-road racing team based in San Diego, California
. It is owned and operated by Gus
and Tavo Vildósola
. The team races in numerous off-road circuits, including SCORE
/Tecate Baja series and Best In The Desert
(BITD).
and Vildosola Racing have being in off-road racing since 1968. He started racing in local races in the Mexicali
area.
In 1984, Gus Vildósola began racing in the Baja 1000
when one of his cousins invite him to race along with him in a 5-1600
. In 1995 he decided to built his own 5-1600 with Vildosolra Racing. He quickly jumped into larger engine vehicles.
In 1996 Ivan Stewart
built a ProTruck for Vildosola Racing which Vildósola raced in the 1997 season achieving a second place championship in the SCORE International
series. In 1998 Vildosola Racing made the switch to the SCORE Class 1
buggy which they raced until 2001.
In 2002 Vildosola Racing decided to race a SCORE Trophy Truck the highest category in Off-Road racing. Vildosola Racing won its first overall during the San Felipe 250
in 2003 with Gus Vildósola and Rob MacCachren
sharing driving duties, becoming the first Mexican national team to win a SCORE International race. In the Baja 1000 of that same year Vildósola and MacCachren shared the wheel again finishing 3rd in the trophy truck class.
In the 2004 Baja 1000 Vildósola finished 6th in the trophy truck class timing 17:56.13 (56.65 mph).
From 2005 to 2007 the team raced two vehicles, their #4 Trophy Truck and a Ivan Stewart built Toyota Tundra
ProTruck which Tavo Vildósola
raced for 3 years. He won championships in the 2006 and the 2007 campaigns.
Tavo Vildósola jumped in the Trophy Truck driver's seat in the Baja 1000 of 2007, the 40th edition of the race. They had a second place finish making it, at the time, the best finish position ever achieved by a Mexican national team in the Baja 1000, this achievement was only surpassed by Vildosola Racing itself on 2010 winning the overall on the 43rd edition of the premiere desert off-road race.
The team changed the colors and image of their Trophy Truck before the 2010 San Felipe 250, right after they renewed contract with Red Bull
. At that time they decided to change the number on the truck from #4 to #21 to make it a complete image change.
Vildosola Racing managed to finish second during the 2010 Baja 500
after battling with Andy McMillin for the lead. Tavo Vildósola led a good portion of the race but finish second after having problems a few miles of the finish line in Ensenada, Baja California
, Mexico
. Vildosola Racing earned the best finish position of all time in the Baja 500 for any Mexican national team on the elite class, the Trophy Truck.
Vildosola Racing is the first Mexican national team to ever win overall a Baja 1000 breaking all records of time and speed on a peninsula run. The team stopped the clocks on 19:00.04 at 55.88 miles per hour (89.9 km/h), making it the first time since 1973 that a trophy truck won the overall best time over a motorcycle at the Baja 1000. This happen during the 43rd edition of the race in 2010, on Trophy Truck #21 driven by Gus Vildósola and Tavo Vildósola.
The 2011 season started with Vildosola Racing taking 3rd place overall on the 2011 SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge with a final time of 1:56:37 (51.45 mph).
After a good start on the San Felipe 250 Tavo was leading the race until on race mile 90 the trophy truck had a broken transmission which took the team nearly an hour to replace. The team finished 13th with a time of 5:03.57.
Tavo raced at the inaugural Tecate SCORE San Felipe Challenge of Champions in September 2011, started 4th and led a big portion of the race after having mechanical problems at mile 190. He finished 9th with a time of 7:33:21.
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.
El Cajon and Lakeside have the largest concentration of off-road businesses, teams, and enthusiasts in the country. It is also where the off-road business first took root in the United States.
/Tecate: Baja 1000
, Baja 500
, San Felipe 250
, SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, Primm 300
, San Felipe Challenge of Champions
Best in the Desert
(BiTD): Vegas to Reno, Parker 425, Vegas 300
CODE Off-Road: Mexicana Logistics 300, Race Ready 275.
PROBAJA: Dos Mares 500
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. It is owned and operated by Gus
Gus Vildósola
Gustavo Vildósola Ramos is a Mexican off-road racer and entrepreneur.-Racing career:Gus Vildósola has been in off-road racing since 1968. He started racing in local races in the Mexicali area....
and Tavo Vildósola
Tavo Vildósola
Gustavo Vildósola Perez Tejada better known as Tavo Vildósola is a Mexican off-road racer....
. The team races in numerous off-road circuits, including SCORE
SCORE International
SCORE International is an off-road sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and is famous for its flagship event, the Baja 1000 as well as the Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. SCORE races are held in United States and Mexico...
/Tecate Baja series and Best In The Desert
Best In The Desert
The Best In The Desert Racing Association is an American desert off-road racing association. It is operated by Casey Folks and it is based out of Las Vegas, Nevada.-Events:It has 10 events scheduled for the 2009 season ....
(BITD).
Off-Road Racing
Gus VildósolaGus Vildósola
Gustavo Vildósola Ramos is a Mexican off-road racer and entrepreneur.-Racing career:Gus Vildósola has been in off-road racing since 1968. He started racing in local races in the Mexicali area....
and Vildosola Racing have being in off-road racing since 1968. He started racing in local races in the Mexicali
Mexicali
Mexicali is the capital of the State of Baja California, seat of the Municipality of Mexicali, and 2nd largest city in Baja California. The City of Mexicali has a population of 689,775, according to the 2010 census, while the population of the entire metropolitan area reaches 936,826.The city...
area.
In 1984, Gus Vildósola began racing in the Baja 1000
Baja 1000
SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
when one of his cousins invite him to race along with him in a 5-1600
SCORE Class 5
SCORE Class 5 is open wheel unlimited Baja Bug class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series races including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, San Felipe 250, Primm 300 and the Laughlin Desert Challenge.-Vehicle description:...
. In 1995 he decided to built his own 5-1600 with Vildosolra Racing. He quickly jumped into larger engine vehicles.
In 1996 Ivan Stewart
Ivan Stewart
Ivan "Ironman" Stewart is an off road racing driver.-Racing career:In 1973, Ivan was scheduled to co-drive in the Ensenada 300 in a Class 1-2 buggy. His co-driver broke his leg, so Stewart drove the car, and won the race. After some wins under his belt, he joined Toyota factory team in 1983 for...
built a ProTruck for Vildosola Racing which Vildósola raced in the 1997 season achieving a second place championship in the SCORE International
SCORE International
SCORE International is an off-road sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and is famous for its flagship event, the Baja 1000 as well as the Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. SCORE races are held in United States and Mexico...
series. In 1998 Vildosola Racing made the switch to the SCORE Class 1
SCORE Class 1
SCORE Class 1 is an open wheel unlimited class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, San Felipe 250, Primm 300 and the Laughlin Desert Challenge. Unlimited 4 wheel single and two seat vehicles...
buggy which they raced until 2001.
In 2002 Vildosola Racing decided to race a SCORE Trophy Truck the highest category in Off-Road racing. Vildosola Racing won its first overall during the San Felipe 250
San Felipe 250
Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in late February or early March. The San Felipe 250 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, Baja 500 and Primm 300...
in 2003 with Gus Vildósola and Rob MacCachren
Rob MacCachren
Rob MacCachren is an American off-road racer from Las Vegas, Nevada. He raced the Mickey Thompson Stadium Series early in his career and went on to win championships in Championship Off-Road Racing , SCORE International, SODA, and Best in the Desert...
sharing driving duties, becoming the first Mexican national team to win a SCORE International race. In the Baja 1000 of that same year Vildósola and MacCachren shared the wheel again finishing 3rd in the trophy truck class.
In the 2004 Baja 1000 Vildósola finished 6th in the trophy truck class timing 17:56.13 (56.65 mph).
From 2005 to 2007 the team raced two vehicles, their #4 Trophy Truck and a Ivan Stewart built Toyota Tundra
Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck introduced by Toyota in the year 2000. It was widely considered to be the first full-size import-brand truck built with an American look and feel and a refined V8 engine. The Tundra was eventually nominated for the North American Truck of the Year...
ProTruck which Tavo Vildósola
Tavo Vildósola
Gustavo Vildósola Perez Tejada better known as Tavo Vildósola is a Mexican off-road racer....
raced for 3 years. He won championships in the 2006 and the 2007 campaigns.
Tavo Vildósola jumped in the Trophy Truck driver's seat in the Baja 1000 of 2007, the 40th edition of the race. They had a second place finish making it, at the time, the best finish position ever achieved by a Mexican national team in the Baja 1000, this achievement was only surpassed by Vildosola Racing itself on 2010 winning the overall on the 43rd edition of the premiere desert off-road race.
The team changed the colors and image of their Trophy Truck before the 2010 San Felipe 250, right after they renewed contract with Red Bull
Red Bull
Red Bull is an energy drink sold by the Austrian Red Bull GmbH, created in 1987 by the Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz. In terms of market share, Red Bull is the most popular energy drink in the world, with 3 billion cans sold each year. Dietrich Mateschitz was inspired by an already...
. At that time they decided to change the number on the truck from #4 to #21 to make it a complete image change.
Vildosola Racing managed to finish second during the 2010 Baja 500
Baja 500
SCORE Baja 500 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in early June. The Baja 500 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, San Felipe 250 and Primm 300. The event includes various types of vehicle classes such as small and large bore motorcycles,...
after battling with Andy McMillin for the lead. Tavo Vildósola led a good portion of the race but finish second after having problems a few miles of the finish line in Ensenada, Baja California
Baja California
Baja California officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Baja California is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is both the northernmost and westernmost state of Mexico. Before becoming a state in 1953, the area was known as the North...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. Vildosola Racing earned the best finish position of all time in the Baja 500 for any Mexican national team on the elite class, the Trophy Truck.
Vildosola Racing is the first Mexican national team to ever win overall a Baja 1000 breaking all records of time and speed on a peninsula run. The team stopped the clocks on 19:00.04 at 55.88 miles per hour (89.9 km/h), making it the first time since 1973 that a trophy truck won the overall best time over a motorcycle at the Baja 1000. This happen during the 43rd edition of the race in 2010, on Trophy Truck #21 driven by Gus Vildósola and Tavo Vildósola.
The 2011 season started with Vildosola Racing taking 3rd place overall on the 2011 SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge with a final time of 1:56:37 (51.45 mph).
After a good start on the San Felipe 250 Tavo was leading the race until on race mile 90 the trophy truck had a broken transmission which took the team nearly an hour to replace. The team finished 13th with a time of 5:03.57.
Tavo raced at the inaugural Tecate SCORE San Felipe Challenge of Champions in September 2011, started 4th and led a big portion of the race after having mechanical problems at mile 190. He finished 9th with a time of 7:33:21.
Best Results
| Year | Series | Race | Finish | Class | Driver(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SCORE International SCORE International SCORE International is an off-road sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and is famous for its flagship event, the Baja 1000 as well as the Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. SCORE races are held in United States and Mexico... |
San Felipe 250 San Felipe 250 Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in late February or early March. The San Felipe 250 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, Baja 500 and Primm 300... |
1st | ProTruck | Gus Vildósola Gus Vildósola Gustavo Vildósola Ramos is a Mexican off-road racer and entrepreneur.-Racing career:Gus Vildósola has been in off-road racing since 1968. He started racing in local races in the Mexicali area.... |
| 2000 | SCORE International | Baja 2000 Baja 1000 SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had... |
5th | Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 may refer to:* Class 1, in the electrical Appliance classes* Class 1 Touring Cars was an FIA classification for cars in motor racing, as used in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft from 1993 to 1995... |
Gus Vildósola Gus Vildósola Gustavo Vildósola Ramos is a Mexican off-road racer and entrepreneur.-Racing career:Gus Vildósola has been in off-road racing since 1968. He started racing in local races in the Mexicali area.... |
| 2002 | SCORE International | Baja 1000 | 4th | SCORE Class 1/2-1600 SCORE Class 1/2-1600 SCORE Class 1/2-1600 is an Open Wheel limited suspension, limited VW motor class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, San Felipe 250, Primm 300 and the Laughlin Desert Challenge... |
Tavo Vildósola |
| 2003 | SCORE International | San Felipe 250 | 1st | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Rob MacCachren Rob MacCachren Rob MacCachren is an American off-road racer from Las Vegas, Nevada. He raced the Mickey Thompson Stadium Series early in his career and went on to win championships in Championship Off-Road Racing , SCORE International, SODA, and Best in the Desert... |
| 2003 | SCORE International | Baja 1000 Baja 1000 SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had... |
3rd | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Rob MacCachren |
| 2004 | SCORE International | Baja 1000 | 6th | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Rob MacCachren |
| 2006 | SCORE International | SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge | 1st^ | ProTruck | Tavo Vildósola Tavo Vildósola Gustavo Vildósola Perez Tejada better known as Tavo Vildósola is a Mexican off-road racer.... , Bryan Freeman |
| 2006 | Best In The Desert Best In The Desert The Best In The Desert Racing Association is an American desert off-road racing association. It is operated by Casey Folks and it is based out of Las Vegas, Nevada.-Events:It has 10 events scheduled for the 2009 season .... |
Parker 425 | 1st | ProTruck | Tavo Vildósola, Bryan Freeman |
| 2006 | Best In The Desert | Parker 425 | 4th^ | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2006 | SCORE International | San Felipe 250 | 1st | ProTruck | Tavo Vildósola, Bryan Freeman |
| 2006 | Best In The Desert | Vegas to Reno | 1st | ProTruck | Tavo Vildósola, Bryan Freeman |
| 2006 | Best In The Desert | Vegas 300 | 1stª | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2006 | CODE Off-Road | Mexicana Logistics 300 | 1stª | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2007 | SCORE International | Baja 500 Baja 500 SCORE Baja 500 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in early June. The Baja 500 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, San Felipe 250 and Primm 300. The event includes various types of vehicle classes such as small and large bore motorcycles,... |
1st | ProTruck | Tavo Vildósola, Bryan Freeman |
| 2007 | SCORE International | Baja 500 | 9th | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2007 | SCORE International | Baja 1000 | 2nd | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2009 | CODE Off-Road | Race Ready 275 | 1stª | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2009 | SCORE International | Baja 1000 | 4th | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2010 | SCORE International | Baja 500 | 2nd | SCORE Trophy Truck | Tavo Vildósola |
| 2010 | Best In The Desert | Vegas to Reno | 3rd | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2010 | CODE Off-Road | Mexicana Logistics 300 | 1stª | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2010 | SCORE International | Baja 1000 | 1stª | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
| 2011 | SCORE International | SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge | 3rd | SCORE Trophy Truck | Gus Vildósola, Tavo Vildósola |
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Sponsors
Mexicana Logistics, Red BullRed Bull
Red Bull is an energy drink sold by the Austrian Red Bull GmbH, created in 1987 by the Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz. In terms of market share, Red Bull is the most popular energy drink in the world, with 3 billion cans sold each year. Dietrich Mateschitz was inspired by an already...
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BFGoodrich
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, Mastercraft
Mastercraft
The name Mastercraft may refer to any of the following:* MasterCraft: a brand and manufacturer of recreational boats* Mastercraft : a line of tools sold by Canadian Tire...
, California Metals, Fox Shox, PIAA, MSD Ignition
MSD Ignition
MSD Ignition is an automotive aftermarket manufacturing company that specializes in high-end ignition system and electrical components.-History:...
, Eibach Springs, OGIO, Papas & Beer
Operations
Vildosola Racing is based in San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
.
El Cajon and Lakeside have the largest concentration of off-road businesses, teams, and enthusiasts in the country. It is also where the off-road business first took root in the United States.
Races
SCORE InternationalSCORE International
SCORE International is an off-road sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and is famous for its flagship event, the Baja 1000 as well as the Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. SCORE races are held in United States and Mexico...
/Tecate: Baja 1000
Baja 1000
SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
, Baja 500
Baja 500
SCORE Baja 500 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in early June. The Baja 500 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, San Felipe 250 and Primm 300. The event includes various types of vehicle classes such as small and large bore motorcycles,...
, San Felipe 250
San Felipe 250
Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in late February or early March. The San Felipe 250 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, Baja 500 and Primm 300...
, SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, Primm 300
Primm 300
Terrible's SCORE Primm 300 is an off-road race that takes place yearly in Primm, Nevada in September. The Primm 300 is part of a series of races that include the Baja 1000, Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. The event includes various types of vehicle classes such as stock VW, production vehicles,...
, San Felipe Challenge of Champions
Best in the Desert
Best In The Desert
The Best In The Desert Racing Association is an American desert off-road racing association. It is operated by Casey Folks and it is based out of Las Vegas, Nevada.-Events:It has 10 events scheduled for the 2009 season ....
(BiTD): Vegas to Reno, Parker 425, Vegas 300
CODE Off-Road: Mexicana Logistics 300, Race Ready 275.
PROBAJA: Dos Mares 500