Polaris Dominates the Score Baja 500: 9 of the Top 10 UTV Positions
A Race for the History Books
The Score Baja 500 is one of the most gruelling and prestigious off-road endurance races on the planet. Miles of desert, technical tracks, extreme heat and fierce competition among the world's best drivers and machines. In this edition, Polaris took everything.
Early favourites Brock and Cayden ran into trouble during the race, opening the door for an epic battle among the rest of the Polaris Factory Racing lineup. What followed was one of the most exciting finishes in recent memory: Sims, Wayne Matlock, Groom, Guthrie and González pushed each other to the absolute limit, fighting wheel to wheel all the way to the finish line.
It was Branden Sims who ultimately crossed the line first, taking the win in just his second race behind the wheel of the new Pro R Factory. An extraordinary performance that perfectly sums up what Polaris is capable of when its technology meets the real world.
Total Domination: 9 of the Top 10 Positions
But the individual victory is far from the most impressive stat of the day. Polaris took nine of the top ten UTV positions, with the Pro R Factory platform achieving a clean sweep of the top six spots. The first non-Polaris vehicle finished in tenth place. That's not winning a race. That's something else entirely.
UTV Overall Finishing Order — Top 10
| Position | Driver | Machine | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Branden Sims | Pro R Factory | 10:33:59 |
| 2 | Wayne Matlock | Pro R Factory | 10:44:26 |
| 3 | Ethan Groom | Pro R Factory | 10:44:44 |
| 4 | Mitch Guthrie Jr. | Pro R Factory | 10:46:05 |
| 5 | Dallas Gonzalez | Pro R Factory | 10:48:41 |
| 6 | Joe Terranna / Rodrigo Ampudia | Pro R Factory | 10:56:33 |
| 7 | Mike Cafro | Pro R | 11:14:25 |
| 8 | Sebastian Marquez | Pro R | 11:16:10 |
| 9 | Kristen Matlock | Pro R Factory | 11:19:33 |
| 10 | Kaden Wells | Maverick R | 11:25:20 |
The Polaris Pro R Factory: Built to Win
Behind these results is a machine engineered for victory. The Polaris Pro R Factory proved at the Baja 500 that it has no equal when it comes to performing at the limit for hours in the most extreme conditions. Six out of six top positions taken by the same platform. The numbers speak for themselves.
Branden Sims' win in just his second race with the Pro R Factory is no coincidence — it's the result of world-class engineering combined with the confidence that comes from knowing you have the most reliable and competitive machine in the paddock.
Polaris Siebla: Your Official Dealer in Málaga and Marbella
At Polaris Siebla, we represent the brand that just showed the world what the Polaris Pro R Factory is capable of. We are the official Polaris reference point in the province of Málaga, with dealerships in Málaga city and Marbella.
Whether you're passionate about off-road, UTVs, or simply want to learn more about the Polaris range, our team is ready to help. We know every model, every technical detail, and every trail on the Costa del Sol and inland Andalusia where you can enjoy them to the fullest.
Conclusion: This Is What Polaris Does
Nine of the top ten positions. Six out of six with the Pro R Factory. A race winner in just his second outing with the machine. The Score Baja 500 has made it crystal clear: Polaris doesn't just compete to win. It competes to dominate.
And at Polaris Siebla, we're proud to be part of that story.