Polaris RZR Factory Racing closed out the 2025 SCORE Desert Series in dominant fashion, remaining undefeated and claiming its third-straight Baja 1000 victory. Cayden MacCachren and co-driver Ethan Groom split driving duties in the No.
1821 Polaris RZR Pro R Factory, grinding through 835 miles of rocks, silt, and bottlenecks to secure a gritty, hard-earned win at the 58th Baja 1000. MacCachren repeatedly positioned himself among the frontrunners throughout the season, and this year's Baja 1000 finally delivered the breakthrough he'd been chasing.
After ceding the opening miles to Groom, he took over around race mile 411 for the push to the finish, attacking the deep San Felipe whoops and carving through tight sections to hold off pressure and bring the RZR Pro R Factory across the line for his second-career Baja 1000 victory. Max Eddy Jr.
displayed his best performance of the year on the biggest stage, while Brandon Sims delivered a calculated drive in his Polaris race-prepped RZR Pro R machine to finish second and third, respectively, securing Polaris' third-consecutive SCORE podium sweep. The all-Polaris podium sweep further validates the race-bred engineering of the Polaris RZR Pro R Factory, designed from the ground up for desert competition and built off the proven RZR Pro R platform.
O. engine, the Polaris RZR Pro R Factory sets the benchmark in open UTV racing.
The team's success marks a significant milestone in the SCORE Desert Series, solidifying Polaris' position as a leader in off-road racing.