In just over a year after joining the Trophy Truck ranks, Steven Eugenio and navigator Steve Covey take the Galindo Motorsports #7 SCORE Trophy Truck to the winner’s circle. “We’re so happy with this win,” said Eugenio, driver of record for the #7. “Some guys race for years without getting a class win in Trophy Truck, but here we are at the top of the box. That alone is an accomplishment, but to beat guys like Rob, Tavo and Bj; those guys are fast. I really need to thank my partner Steve Covey for his navigation skills and prep job on Zeus. Without him, we wouldn’t be here.”
Racing conditions at the Desert Challenge were less than favorable with blinding dust and near zero visibility. “It was a gamble, and I drove solely off of Steve’s notes. It takes a lot of trust. We’ve been racing together for a year now, and we’ve built a relationship on that. So when he calls a note, I’m pretty confident that’s what it is going to be. Also a big thank you to my wife and family for putting up with this obsession, and to my father in-law and team owner Fidel Galindo. Without them, none of this happens.”
“Everything is coming together now. Heading into the Imperial Valley race, we were 5th in points, and now we are 2nd just behind Tavo (Vildosola). It’s been an amazing year, and now we have a shot. It would be amazing to win the SCORE Championship, and we are committed to making that happen.”
“Physically I’m ready. I have a very strict training schedule and diet in preparation for what lies ahead of us. At 34, I’m in the best shape of my life, even more so than when I raced Supercross in my 20’s. With the training, diet and a steady 60hr workweek, the Baja 1000 should not be a problem. We are prepped for the win!”
“We really have to thank our partners and sponsors for helping us out. BFGoodrich gave us all the traction we could ask for.
Obviously, it was a good decision to make the switch to BFG. Their support is second to none, and we look forward to working with them for many years. King Shocks smoothed the course out and soaked up those huge jumps. K&N helped keep that monster Kroyer engine clean while putting out the power. We felt completely safe in our Mastercraft and Impact gear, even in the most dangerous racing environment possible. All of our other sponsors include ID Designs for the awesome prep and the best chassis in the business, Baja Designs lit the way, Method Wheels were tough, Maxima Oil was the life blood that coursed through Zeus, WRP kept things in check. Finally, Apoc-Gen clothing, Dezert Cams, Dezert People and GetSomePhoto kept us looking good. Thank you all!”
And last but not least – Bud Light!
“I’m so proud to fulfill my uncle Art “Chico” Eugenio Sr.’s wish. He asked me to make sure I won at Plaster City just before he passed in March. This one was for you Chico!!!!! Thank you for all your support and love over the years. I’ll see you on the other side.”
Galindo Motorsports also won the Trophy Truck category at the Imperial Valley Big Air competition. Galindo Motorsports happily donated their $2000.00 in winnings to the Baja Relief effort for the victims of Hurricane Odile.
For Chico!