2023 Baja 1000 Entry List: Trophy Truck® Spec

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In the fiercely competitive Trophy Truck® Spec category of the 56th Baja 1000, these drivers and teams are ready to tackle the grueling desert terrain. Here’s a look at the entrants and their sponsors:

Trophy Truck® Spec:

  1. Riley Herbst – Las Vegas, NV (B4-23)
    • Team Members: Troy Herbst, Wes Lefler, Jordan Dean, Matt Brady, Carson Wernimont
    • Team: Herbst Smith Fab
    • Sponsors: Terrible Herbst, Monster Energy, BFGoodrich Tires, King Shocks, KC HiLites, Borla Exhaust, Mechanix Wear
  2. Joe Delucie – Las Vegas, NV (B4-25)
    • Team Members: Neal Drickey, DJ Blasko, Chuck McRae, Chris Kemp, Matt Ongman
    • Team: SLR Motorsport
    • Sponsors: SLR Motorsports, King Shocks, Gearworks, Baja Designs, Redline Racing Oils, Dirtylife Wheels, Impact Race Products, Jamar, PSS
  3. Scott McNeil – San Tan Valley, AZ (B4-26)
    • Team Members: Kelly McNeil, John McNeil, Rodney Pyburn, Gilberto Ramirez Jr., Mitch McNeil, Adam McNeil
    • Team: Geiser
    • Sponsors: Schampa, Raceline Wheels, BFGoodrich Tires, Baja Designs, Torco, King Shocks, Maxima Oils, Geiser Bros, McNeil Racing Inc., Wilks Engines, Zamp Pilgrim Fence, G-Force Dynamics, Power Steering Solutions, Gibson Exhaust, Arizona Drive Shafts, Fragola Performance, SDHQ, Baja Pits, ORW, Walker Performance Filtration, Weller Racing
  4. Zach Lumsden – Larkspur, CO (DNF1)
    • Team Members: Craig Lumsden, Shannon Moham, Andrew Farmer
    • Team: TrophyLite
    • Sponsors: TrophyLite, Colorado Motorsport, Yokohama, Vision Wheel, PRP Seats, Monster Seal, Rugged Radios, Deatsch Werks, Co. 66
  5. William Hedrick Jr. – Vicente Guerrero, BC (DNF2)
    • Team Members: Ivan Estrada, William Hedrick, Jose Valdiviezo, Jimmy Knuckles, Shawn McCallum, Jorge Sampietro, Abelardo Ruanova
    • Team: ID Designs
    • Sponsors: World Water Inc, Rodriguez Comunicaciones, Muebles Lizbeth, Toyo Tires, King Shocks, German Race Shop.
  6. Chris Miller – Rancho Santa Fe, CA (DNF3)
    • Team Members: Chasen Gaunt, Cameron Parrish, David Katje, Keith Smith, Maverick Gaunt
    • Team: Mason
    • Sponsors: Cantina Racing, Baja Jerky, BFGoodrich Tires, Baja Designs, Masson motorsports, Maxima Lubricants, ORW Off Road Warehouse, Vision Wheels, Down South Motorsports, RPI Fasteners, Walker Performance Filtration, McNeil Racing
  7. Carlos Ramos Murillo – La Paz, BCS, MX (DNF4)
    • Team Members: Stephano Algorri Camacho, Jose Luis Rosas Polanco, Agustan Moreno
    • Team: Armada
    • Sponsors: Costa Palmas, BFGoodrich Tires, Prodynamics, Concretos El Palmar, Armada Engineering, Inmobiliaria Atardecer de La Paz, Santa Cruz Suites
  8. Pat Sims – San Felipe, MX (DNF5)
    • Team Members: Tim Willson, Jeffery T Willson, Tom Wilson, Blane Conrad, Glen Plake, Jeff Kay, Pete Mortensen
    • Team: ES Motorsport
    • Sponsors: Lone Coyote LLC, ES Motorsports, City Light Shine, Justice Brothers
  9. Isaac Mercado – Cabo San Lucass, BCS (RS)
    • Team Members: Francisco Mercado Zenejas, Gildardo Gerdjo, Carlos Zarate, Antonio Rivera, Victor Zarate
    • Team: Custom Products
    • Sponsors: Enedelia, Gibsa, Punta Diamante, VHC Gasolineras, Valle Hermanos, Taqueria Paisa, CGS Abodados, Tersa Racing
  10. Joshua Cobb – Wittmann, AZ
    • Team Members: Jonathan Swift, Reed Dodenbier, Angie Mitchell, Matt Melendez, Jason Cobb
    • Team: Ford
    • Sponsors: Co. 66, TrophyLite, Vision Wheel, TL Speed Shop, Yokohama, Monster Seal, Rugged Radios, PRP Seats, Deastch Werks
  11. Stephen Gidman – Toronto, Ontario
    • Team Members: Matt Gidman, Scott Breier, Zachary Vanier, Crawford New, Jerry Oosterholt
    • Team: Brenthel
    • Sponsors: Fortress Technology Inc., Abandoned Rail Brewing Company, Shannonville Motorsports Park, Nolan Racing
  12. Jimmy Diaz – Los Barriles, BCS, MX
    • Team Members: Cesar Ivan Diaz Rodelo, Alan Gillette, Patrick Ryan, Anson Pfaff, Coy Pfaff, Bruce Cook
    • Team: Fusion CanDoo ATV Rentals
    • Sponsors: Industrial Finishes, Lake Country Corporation
  13. Guillermo Gallardo – Chino Hills, CA
    • Team Members: Marco Antonio Drew Amador, Reynaldo Avila Arroyo, Emmanuel Palacios Aguilar, William Gallardo, Martin Antonio Davis Murillo
    • Team: Chevrolet
    • Sponsors: Complete Welding Supplies, Comp Air Gases and Welding Supplies, Core Hydrostatic Testing
  14. Ryan Lewis – San Antonio, TX
    • Team Members: Clint LaRue, Eric Sheetz, Duwayne Harris, Rob Wessels, Barry Karakas, Eric Jacobs
    • Team: Jimco
    • Sponsors: Lewis Energy Group, Jimco, BFGoodrich Tires, XD, LeadNav
  15. Brad Pace – Mill Valley, CA
    • Team Members: Jacob Andrew, Brian Trotter, Justin Ramsey, Barry Karakas, Jordan Andrew
    • Team: Jimco
    • Sponsors: Lewis Energy Group, Jimco, BFGoodrich Tires, XD, Baja Designs, LeadNav
  16. Bryce Swaim – El Cajon, CA
    • Team Members: Garrett Stone, Ronnie Swaim, Chad Cameron
    • Team: TSCO
    • Sponsors: Vision Wheel, Howe Performance, TSCO Racing, BFGoodrich Tires, BTS Equipment Unlimited, Rockridge Crushing
  17. Josh Horschel – Springfield, NY (RS)
    • Team Members: Louia Horschel, Dylan Horschel, Nicholas Gigante
    • Team: Brenthel
    • Sponsors: FluidamprBuffalo, TurbineStar, Lake Construction, Horschel Brothers Precision
  18. Paul Kraus – Chatsworth, CA (RS)
    • Team Members: Jason Farrell
    • Team: Brenthel
    • Sponsors: Jet MidWest, Inc., Phazebreak
  19. Jason Rich – Midland, TX (RS)
    • Team Members: Jake Jacobs
    • Team: Brenthel
    • Sponsors: Yokohama, Method, Rigid, King, Danzio, FK rod ends, Maxima, VP, Sparco, Steel-it, Tomahawk Chemical Solutions.

Conclusion:
These determined teams and drivers in the Trophy Truck® Spec category will push themselves to the limit in the quest for victory at the 2023 Baja 1000. Stay tuned for more updates as the race unfolds!