FINES DOUBLE RACING TEAM'S NEW GUYS! 

Danny Thompson and Bob Bower return to Baja, joining Reid Rutherford & 
the Fines Double Racing team at the 2011 SCORE Baja 1000 

 

The Fines Double Racing Team is on a roll, charging forward harder than ever 
after coming off of last year's class points championship, and then winning the 
recent San Felipe Challenge of Champions in the its Class 7-2 Mason Pro Runner - 
equipped with BFGoodrich Tires and FOX Racing Shox. Never wanting to be 
outdone, Fines Double Racing Team owner, Reid Rutherford, has recruited new 
talent in a continued effort to clinch another win at this year's famed Baja 1000. 
"The Fine's Double Racing Team name is synonymous with top-notch drivers and 
an excellent chase support and logistics crew. We are really excited to be adding 
these two guys to our race roster, as both have the winning spirit and 'never say 
quit' attitude that the Fines Double Racing Team demands. Their race resumes 
speak for themselves," said Rutherford with a very confident grin. 

 

 


 

Danny Thompson 

Often used in the automotive industry to describe competition proven race 
components, the term "race-bred" exemplifies the man that is Danny Thompson. 
The son of legendary racer and tire manufacturer, Mickey Thompson, has logged 
more race miles than most when it comes to racing Baja. Thompson is a former 
member of the BFGoodrich/Ford Rough Riders Off-Road Racing Team. He also 
raced the SCORE series as a racer for Factory Chevy. More recently, Thompson 
made Bonneville racing history driving an E85-powered Ford Mustang to a new 
land speed record title. Thompson is looking forward to his return to Baja Racing 
with the Fines Double Racing Team. 

 

Bob Bower 

Having come from a Corvette racing background, Bower got his first off-road ride 
in Bob Gordon's Chenoweth Class 2 car in 1977, and was immediately hooked. In 
1982, Bower took over the management of the BFGoodrich off-road racing 
program for a short stint, but soon let his passion as a "right seat guy" take over. 
He's been the co-driver for a long list of drivers; Robby Gordon, Ivan Stewart, 
Mike Doherty, Rod Hall... to name just a few. His list of racing accomplishments 


includes entry into more than twenty Baja 1000 races, numerous championships 
and several overall race finishes. "I believe wins come from purposeful planning, 
solid preparation and keeping your wits about you between flags," claims Bower. 
"You don't have to go faster to win, you have to go less slow. Slow is fast and fast 
is slow. When two guys work together, two guys win, and have fun. I like fun, and 
I'm looking forward to having the right kind of fun with Danny Thompson this 
year. 

 

Fines Double Racing Sponsors include: FOX Shox, BFGoodrich, Method Race 
Wheels, Vision X Lighting, Planet Motorsports, Advanced Precision Machine, 
Alpine Offroad, Reid Rutherford Plumbing and Heating, Lizard Head Log Homes, 
One Track Communications, Palapa Boy Racing, Mason Motorsports and Culhane 
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