HRC to Unveil Groundbreaking New Trophy Truck to Compete in 2027 SCORE World Desert Championship

Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) will debut a groundbreaking new race truck – the Honda Passport Baja Spec – developed to compete in the top Trophy Truck class of the 2027 SCORE World Desert Championship. Driven by two-time Baja 1000 winner Bryce Menzies, the Honda Passport Baja Spec will pack 1,300 horsepower and introduce advanced technologies developed through Honda's participation in global motorsport, ranging from Formula 1, IndyCar and IMSA, to pinnacle Baja off-road desert racing.   

The Honda Passport Baja Spec race truck will make its global debut on Oct. 29 at a private event in Downtown Los Angeles, hosted by Menzies Motorsports and Race Service. The Honda Passport Baja Spec will then be showcased in the HRC booth at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 3-6, marking its first public appearance. It's slated to make its racing debut at the 2027 SCORE Baja 500.

Honda has a long history with Baja that predates the first official off-road race on the peninsula. In 1962, LA-based Honda dealers and desert-racing pioneers Dave Ekins and Bill Robertson Jr. rode two Honda CL72 motorcycles from Tijuana to La Paz in just 39 hours and 56 minutes. Their historic ride established a benchmark that inspired thousands of desert racers on two-wheels and four, and ultimately helped lead to the creation of the official Baja 1000 race in 1967.

Since then, Honda has become the winningest motorcycle manufacturer in Baja history, amassing 22 overall victories and numerous class wins. On four wheels, the Honda off-road racing program has earned 17 class victories since 2015, including four Baja 1000 wins and five Baja 500 triumphs.

About Bryce Menzies 
Bryce Menzies was born a racer on August 21, 1987, in Mesa, Arizona. Growing up riding dirt bikes with his family and friends, he quickly found a passion for racing and the outdoors. Bryce has been in the spotlight since the day he started racing, which has only fueled his desire to win. Over the span of his career, Bryce has dominated every class as he worked his way up the ranks, ultimately leading him to becoming one of, if not the, best off-road racer in the world. His unparalleled success has attracted a remarkable following, both on and off the track, that's resulted in Bryce securing the top sponsors in the world. Holder of the World Record for longest jump in a Truck at 379.4 feet (115.64 meters), the sky is truly the limit for Bryce as continues to write his legacy.

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