Desert racer Toby Price and co-driver Brent Bauman were disqualified from the San Felipe 250 after video emerged showing someone moving rocks on the course. The pair had finished eighth in the Trophy Truck category and 17th overall. Price denies involvement and respects the decision by SCORE International.
Toby Price, a prominent motorcycle racer now competing in four-wheeled events, faced a major setback at the San Felipe 250 in Mexico's Baja Peninsula. Competing with navigator Brent Bauman in a Trophy Truck, they crossed the finish line in eighth place in their class and 17th overall. Post-race controversy erupted when online video surfaced depicting an individual appearing to alter the course by moving rocks, a practice sometimes seen at SCORE desert races but typically attributed to locals seeking disruption. SCORE leadership reviewed the evidence and disqualified the duo for alleged sabotage. Bauman subsequently resigned from the team amid the fallout. Price issued a statement on social media rejecting the accusations. He asserted, 'The video that is circulating does not provide evidence of me placing any rocks, the witness statement does not provide evidence of me making any rock placement.' Price explained he had been clearing a new line and only briefly spoke to a spectator. Despite his belief that a higher standard of proof was warranted, he affirmed, 'I am obviously treating this as final and respect the process.' He expressed respect for SCORE International and the Baja Peninsula community, emphasizing safety in motorsport. Price announced a break from desert racing to reassess his future, thanking team owner Paul for support uninvolved in the incident.
