Metal Mulisha’s Jeff “Ox” Kargola has once again dominated the dirt in Baja, bringing home a well earned victory for the second year in a row in the 5th annual SCORE San Felipe 250 in Baja, Mexico. In November 2009, Ox crashed while pre-running for the Baja 1000, suffering severe injuries which almost took his life. He recovered extremely quickly and was back on his bike a short time later, but this section of the Baja course continued to be a mental block for Ox as he prepared for this year’s 250.

“It feels so sweet to be the fastest bike in Baja again, especially coming back after my accident,” said Kargola. “To win on this course for a second straight year is a testament to our team and how well Jeff and I ride together. Colton and I weren’t expected to finish first this weekend, but we proved all the naysayers wrong. “ Leading the way with teammate Colton Udall, both won the overall Motorcycle class with a time of 4:36:51, averaging 54.63 mph over a some of the roughest terrain in the world.

After passing Kawasaki’s Bobby Garrison on mile 19, Kargola and Udall fought off surges from larger Kawasaki and KTM teams all day, but maintained a steady lead throughout the 252.9-mile race. On the same stretch of Baja course that proved disastrous less than two years ago, Ox again powered through the dangerous desert terrain, then passed off to Udall for the final leg.

Ox and Udall now take the SCORE Motorcycle Class points lead in the as they prepare for the Baja 500 in June.

Results, San Felipe 250 – Motorcycle Class:
1. Colton Udall/Jeff Kargola
2. Shane Esposito/Bobby Garrison/ Steve Hengeveld
3. A.J. Stewart/Bryce Stavron/Donald Stanley/ Kyle Corfman