Anibal López, a UTV racer and SCORE Worldwide race winner, died Wednesday after a bike accident. He was 42 years previous.
He had fallen from his motorbike earlier within the day earlier than being taken to Hospital Basic de Mexicali, the place he died from his accidents. Joaquín Rodríguez Montoya, director of the CODE Off-Street sequence, subsequently confirmed his passing.
“He was a younger entrepreneur,” mentioned Rodríguez. “He all the time supported us as a sponsor. An excellent pilot and cherished very a lot by his pals.”
López received the 2022 Baja 500 and 2023 San Felipe 250 within the Professional Inventory UTV class, ending third in final season’s SCORE class championship. Midway via the 2024 season, he was as soon as once more third within the standings with a fourth at San Felipe and fifth on the Baja 500.
He was a manufacturing facility racer for Polaris Mexico, who supplied him with a Polaris Turbo S for SCORE races.
“Goodbye to a real champion, a loving father, and a pricey buddy,” begins a press release from Polaris Mexico. “Your passing leaves an enormous void in our lives, however your legacy will proceed to encourage us.
“As captain of the race workforce, you led with braveness, dedication, and a ardour that was contagious. Your love for the game was solely surpassed by your love for your loved ones and pals.
“You’ll have crossed the end line, however your reminiscence will stay with us without end. We’ll bear in mind your brilliant smile, your contagious snicker, and your unwavering help.
“Relaxation in peace, Anibal Lopez. Might your journey be easy and your pit stops few. You may be deeply missed, however by no means forgotten.”
