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The Baja 400 payday just got bigger as MRT Tires adds the event to its Special Event Overall Winner Contingency Program, with more than $60,000 in potential MRT payouts available.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — September 2026 — The Baja 400 payday just got bigger.
MRT Tires announced today that the 2026 SCORE Baja 400 has officially been added to the company’s Special Event Overall Winner Contingency Program, putting a $25,000 cash payout on the line for the Overall UTV winner competing on MRT Tires.
With serious money already on the line for UTV racers heading to Baja, MRT is adding to it. In addition to the new $25,000 Overall UTV payout, eligible racers will have the opportunity to compete for Pro and Non-Pro class contingency, bringing the total potential MRT payout at the Baja 400 to more than $60,000.
“There’s a lot of excitement around UTV racing right now, and some serious money is being put on the line,” said Mark Thornburg, President of MRT Tires. “MRT has always believed in supporting the racers who put our products to the ultimate test. Baja is one of the toughest proving grounds in off-road racing, and adding the Baja 400 to our $25,000 Overall Winner program made perfect sense. Win the Overall UTV on MRT Tires, and we’ll pay you $25,000.”
The Baja 400 joins King of the Hammers, The Mint 400, Vegas to Reno, Baja 500 and Baja 1000 as part of MRT’s Special Overall Winner program, where MRT puts $25,000 on the line for eligible Overall winners competing on MRT Tires.
MORE THAN $60,000 IN POTENTIAL MRT PAYOUTS
The $25,000 Overall UTV prize is only part of the contingency available to eligible MRT racers at the Baja 400.
Under MRT’s Special Event Contingency Program, qualifying Pro UTV classes are eligible for:
1st Place — $3,000
2nd Place — $2,500
3rd Place — $2,000
Across the five SCORE Pro UTV classes — Pro UTV Open, Pro UTV Forced Induction, Pro UTV Normally Aspirated, Pro Stock UTV and Pro UTV Unlimited — that represents as much as $37,500 in potential Pro UTV class contingency.
MRT will also offer Non-Pro contingency to the Sportsman UTV class:
1st Place — $300
2nd Place — $200
3rd Place — $100
That adds another $600 in potential Sportsman UTV contingency.
Combined with the new $25,000 Overall UTV Winner payout, MRT is putting as much as $63,100 in potential contingency payouts on the line for UTV racers at the 2026 Baja 400.
Actual payouts are subject to MRT contingency eligibility requirements, including applicable minimum class participation requirements.
MRT BAJA 400 CONTINGENCY AT A GLANCE
Overall UTV Winner — $25,000
Pro UTV Classes
1st Place — $3,000
2nd Place — $2,500
3rd Place — $2,000
Available across five Pro UTV classes, representing up to $37,500 in potential Pro UTV class payouts.
Sportsman UTV
1st Place — $300
2nd Place — $200
3rd Place — $100
Up to $600 in potential Sportsman UTV payouts.
Total Potential MRT Contingency — $63,100
The 2026 SCORE Baja 400 takes place September 9–13 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, as Round 3 of the SCORE World Desert Championship.
To qualify for MRT contingency, racers must meet all applicable MRT Tires Contingency Program requirements, including an approved MRT Racer Profile, pre-race registration, class participation minimums, exclusive use of MRT Tires including the spare, required MRT branding, social media participation and post-race documentation.
Complete contingency rules, eligibility requirements and racer registration are available at MRT.Tires.
Big race. Big money. One goal.
Win Baja on MRT Tires. Get paid.
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About MRT Tires & Muscle Race Wheels
MRT, Moto Race Tire, is a leader in delivering high-quality, innovative tires engineered for demanding off-road racing and recreational applications. By working closely with racers, trail riders and off-road enthusiasts, MRT continually advances tire design through technologies including Kevlar Armor Belt, Nycore® and D-Fence® Sidewall Protection — combining performance, durability and real-world functionality.
MRT Tires are tested in a wide range of riding and racing conditions, with designs continually refined through real-world feedback and performance data. All MRT Kevlar and Nycore® tires are backed by a 1-year warranty and MRT’s Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), reinforcing the company’s commitment to lasting performance and rider confidence.
Muscle Race Wheels are engineered to deliver an exceptional combination of strength and lightweight performance for the UTV market. With load ratings up to 2,000 lbs., Muscle Race Wheels are designed for both racers and recreational riders and are available in a range of sizes and backspacing options proven across demanding terrain and race events nationwide.
“We’re proud of the performance our customers and racers achieve on MRT Tires,” said Mark Thornburg, President of MRT. “Our motto, ‘Quality When You Need It,’ is proven time and time again — from competition courses to weekend adventures. Every MRT Tire and Muscle Race Wheel is held to strict testing standards before it’s released, and our continued innovation with technologies like Kevlar Armor Belt, Nycore® and D-Fence® Sidewall Protection helps us continue raising the standard for off-road performance.”
MRT’s dedication to quality, performance and continuous improvement drives the development of tire and wheel products built to deliver confidence, control and durability across a wide variety of terrain and conditions.
MRT Tires — Toughest Tires on the Planet.™
“Quality When You Need It.”
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