Can-Am Racer Phil Blurton Tops Pro UTV Forced Induction Class at 2025 SCORE International Baja 1000
Valcourt, Quebec, November 18, 2025 – Can-Am racer Phil Blurton returned to his winning ways at the 58th edition of the SCORE International Baja 1000, putting his Can-Am Maverick Ron top of the Pro UTV Forced Induction class podium. Fellow Can-Am racer Kaden Wells followed Blurton across the line, with a strong second place in class*.
The 854-mile race course started in Ensenada and crossed the desert, beaches and mountains of the Baja Peninsula as it looped back to the finish in Ensenada. The Baja 1000 is known for its incredibly rough and technical terrain, and this edition of the race was no exception. Despite the grueling terrain and challenging weather conditions, Blurton and Wells were unstoppable in their Maverick Rs, showcasing the performance and toughness of the vehicle.
Blurton and his co-driver Jeff Gallegos started the race in Ensenada and passed the car off to teammate Vito Ranuio, who brought it home to the finish. They completed the course in 20 hours and 29 minutes, earning first in class and sixth overall in the UTV rankings. Securing second in class, Wells and his co-driver Emma Cornwell finished in 21 hours and 7 minutes.
“Baja 1000 is always fun, and being able to finish is awesome, but being able to cross the line first is even better,” said Blurton. “We had a good race, with a few mechanical issues that put us down a little, but the team was on it, and we got back rolling quickly. It’s Baja, so it’s always super rough and technical, but that’s why we keep coming back. I like the challenge of it. I want to thank Can-Am and all my sponsors for the support.”
"We gave it our best, it was a good run, but it's Baja,” said Ranuio. “This was the first time we've had to drive in the rain during a Baja race, and being in the mud was an experience all on its own. The last 40 miles were really challenging as the rain started to come down harder."
Next up, Can-Am Factory Racers will take on the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, which starts on January 3rd, 2026. Fans can follow daily updates through Can-Am Off-Road social media channels (@canamoffroad and @canamfactoryteam) featuring behind-the-scenes content throughout the race.
Final Overall Can-Am Team Results
1st: Phil Blurton - Pro UTV Forced Induction
2nd: Kaden Wells - Pro UTV Forced Induction
Key Highlights
● Phil Blurton and team finished first in class and sixth overall in the UTV rankings at the 2025 SCORE International Baja 1000.
● Kaden Wells and team finished in second place in class.
● Both teams raced the Can-Am Maverick R in the Pro UTV Forced Induction class.
● Race-proven innovations: tall-knuckle suspension, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), Rotax turbo engine
