Our Drivers
David Payne
Larry Roeseler
Larry Roeseler
David Payne’s racing journey began at just 13 years old in the 1970s, competing in flat track racing before transitioning to motocross and earning the Missouri State Motocross Championship in 1977. After stepping away from competition for nearly 30 years, he returned to the sport in 2011 through harescrambles and enduro racing, ultimatel
David Payne’s racing journey began at just 13 years old in the 1970s, competing in flat track racing before transitioning to motocross and earning the Missouri State Motocross Championship in 1977. After stepping away from competition for nearly 30 years, he returned to the sport in 2011 through harescrambles and enduro racing, ultimately capturing second overall at the National Enduro 50+ category in 2017.
In 2018, he set his sights on Baja, progressing methodically from a Baja Challenge car to a Razor, then Trophy Lite, Trophy Spec, and eventually a Mason 4WD truck. Each step reflected his commitment to learning the terrain, building relationships, and sharpening his craft. Today, he is fully invested in Payne Racing, competing in four Baja races annually and continuing to push for more every time he lines up.
Larry Roeseler
Larry Roeseler
Larry Roeseler
Larry Roeseler is widely regarded as the most prolific race winner on the Baja Peninsula, with 30 overall wins at the Baja 500 and Baja 1000, including 9 overall Baja 500 victories and 10 overall bike wins at the Baja 1000. He began racing as a child and earned his first Baja 500 win in 1972 while still in high school, later becoming a d
Larry Roeseler is widely regarded as the most prolific race winner on the Baja Peninsula, with 30 overall wins at the Baja 500 and Baja 1000, including 9 overall Baja 500 victories and 10 overall bike wins at the Baja 1000. He began racing as a child and earned his first Baja 500 win in 1972 while still in high school, later becoming a dominant force across multiple manufacturers including Husqvarna, Yamaha, and Kawasaki. After an illustrious motorcycle career, he transitioned to four-wheel racing and continued winning overall titles, including standout success in the Landshark Class 1 with Troy Herbst. Still active in the sport today, Roeseler remains a respected and dangerous competitor wherever he races.
Over more than five decades, his relentless work ethic and adaptability across both two and four wheels have made him one of the most influential and decorated figures in off-road racing history. His legacy continues to shape the sport, inspiring generations of racers who follow in his tire tracks.
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