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The team at the 2005 Tecate Baja 1000 as

they go through the contingency line. (Centerline Photo)

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The Adventurous Baja 1000 Raffo Racing Report
Arlington Heights, IL (November 29, 2007) - Chris Raffo with his all volunteer pit chasers, drivers, and navigators came from throughout the United States to run the 40th edition of the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. This year’s edition saw the racers travel from Ensenada all the way to Cabo San Lucas. The trek down the peninsula for the Class 3 #306 Fig Partner, Phil’s Inc., DiMare Fresh, Reid Racing, Ringers Gloves, Fresh Air Systems, Bilstein, BFGoodrich Tires Chevrolet K5 Blazer was scheduled to be nearly 1300 miles long. This was the longest route ever for the “1000.” Along with all the guys in the chase truck, Chris put together four pairs of drivers looking to cross the finish line before the fifty three hour time limit expired.

Driver Lineup
Chris Raffo and his eighteen year old son, Pete, would go until mile 205, when Texan, Brianne Corn would navigate until mile marker 350.Then Californian Jeff Dolan and Wisconsin native, John Holtz, would take over the controls until the 830 mile marker. The Pennsylvania team of Dennis Chencharick at wheel with Jody Nevling keeping an eye on the course, would take over for another three hundred fifty miles. Finally Chris and Pete would get back in the Blazer to complete the final one hundred fifty miles into Cabo San Lucas.
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Raffo Racing Races with Reid Racing HD Flat Top Dana 44 Knuckles
Arlington Hts., IL (November 9 2007) – Chris Raffo and his SCORE Class 3 Chevrolet Blazer have teamed up with Reid Racing to conquer the 2007 edition of Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. Reid Racing is a division of Dedenbear Products and has a stellar reputation for manufacturing “bulletproof” Dana axle knuckles for the rock crawling and off-road enthusiast.
“The class our Chevy Blazer competes in requires us to use factory production type driveline components,” commented team owner and driver, Chris Raffo. “The abuse our solid axle front end takes in Baja is unbelievable. The use of the orange Reid Racing steering knuckles ensures our Dana 44 axle equipped Blazer stays on the trail headed for Cabo San Lucas.” - more

Raffo Racing – 2007 SCORE Terrible's Primm 300

Arlington Hts., IL (September 13, 2007) - Chris Raffo and his Fig Partners, Hot Creek Capital, D & L Performance, Phil's Inc. BFGoodrich Tires Chevy Blazer were looking to turn get make on track , looking to keep alive the hopes of a SCORE Class 3 Championship. Unfortunately, the team suffered another "Did Not Finish." - more

Raffo Racing – 2007 Tecate SCORE Baja 500 Race Report

Arlington Hts., IL (June 7, 2007) - A record number of entries were lined up in Ensenada, Baja Mexico to tackle the 2007 Tecate SCORE Baja 500. Chris Raffo and his California Tomato Fig Partner Hot Creek Capital BFGoodrich Tires Chevrolet Blazer, after coming off a class win at the Mojave 250, were ready and confident of a strong finish. The 412-mile trek was much more technical and previous Baja 500’s, which led SCORE officials to extend the race time limit to 20 hours. - more

Raffo Racing Aligns with High Angle Driveshaft

Arlington Hts., IL (May 24, 2007) - Chris Raffo is proud to announce the partnership between Raffo Racing and High Angle Driveline. Beginning with the 2007 Tecate SCORE 500, High Angle Driveshaft, with their unique bullet-proof long travel driveshafts, will be the exclusive driveline supplier for the SCORE Class 3 - California Tomato, Fig Partner, Hot Creek Capital, BFGoodrich Tires Chevrolet Blazer. - more

California Tomatoes Takes Class 300 Honors at Mojave 250

Arlington Hts., IL (April 5, 2007) - After a solid second place finish at the Baja 250,Chris Raffo took the California Tomatoes, Hot Creek Capital, Fig Partners, D &L Performance, Phil’s Inc., and BFGoodrich Tires Chevrolet K5 Blazer to Barstow, CA to complete in MDR Mojave 250. Chris entered the “Raffonator” in MDR’s Class 300, which is very similar to SCORE’s Class 3. - more

Split Decision for Raffo Racing

Arlington, Hts., IL (January 23, 2007) - The 2007 edition of the SCORE Laughlin Challenge saw unseasonable cold weather pass through southern Nevada. This combined with persistent strong winds, kept the six-mile desert course almost dust free the entire weekend. To ensure great viewing for the fans, SCORE officials continually watered down the infield portion of the course throughout the week. - more