After another brutal 854-mile desert gauntlet, the 58th running of the Baja 1000 delivered everything we live for: grit, glory, heartbreak, and triumph. From silt beds to rocky washes, from night darkness to dawn deserts — the dust settled, and champions rose.

Who Conquered the Desert

• On two wheels, the SLR Honda squad — with Tyler Lynn, David Kamo and Carter Klein aboard a Honda CRF450X — took the overall Motorcycle win, finishing in 17:55:30. Their flawless season just got more legendary. Cycle News

• In the UTV ranks, PDR-Racceco Honda Talon claimed victory in the Pro UTV N.A. class — once again proving that consistency, composure, and a clean run beat chaos every time.

Respect to the Warriors — Wins, Losses, and Everything In Between

The 2025 Baja 1000 didn’t hand out favors. On the 4-wheel side, machines were pushed to their limits. Even when things looked solid — like the high-speed start of the Passport Trophy Truck — the desert refused to back down. Mechanical issues knocked big contenders out of contention before the final miles. Off Road Xtreme+1

But that’s the thing about Baja — it doesn’t just test speed, it punishes weakness and rewards preparation. The winners didn’t just survive the race; they mastered it.

What This Means for 2025 — Respect, Reputation, and Revival

With this win:

• SLR Honda reinforces their dominance in desert motos. The CRF450X continues to show why it’s a legend in the Baja. Cycle News

• PDR-Raceco USA and team show that in UTV racing — reliability, smart driving, and resilience win more than just straight-line speed. SCORE International+1

  
  

For anyone out in the pits, under the hood, or pounding the pedals — the 2025 Baja 1000 reaffirmed what off-road racing is all about. It’s not just about being the fastest. It’s about staying in it until the end.