Aaron Ampudia

Aaron Ampudia
Born (1992-09-06) 6 September 1992
Residence San Diego CA, U.S.
Nationality Mexican
Occupation racer, entrepreneur
Parent(s) Rodrigo Ampudia Sr.
Awards
  • Baja 250 - 2014 (1600 class)
  • Baja 500 - 2015 (1600 class
  • Baja Sur 500 - 2015 (1600 class)
  • Baja 1000 - 2015 (1600 class)
  • 1600 Championship in 2015
  • Baja 250 - 2016 (class 8)
  • Baja 500 - 2016 (class 8)
  • Rosarito 200 - 2016 (class 8)
  • Class 8 Championship 2016

Aaron Ampudia (born September 6th, 1992) is a Mexican-born racer and entrepreneur. Currently living in San Diego CA, he is the co-owner of Papas&Beer Club, Papas&Beer Racing, and sole owner of NINK Restaurant in Ensenada, Mexico.

Biography

Aaron Ampudia was born and raised in Ensenada, Mexico. At a young age, he chose to get involved with the family business endeavors. By the age of 22, he opened up his own bar/restaurant in Ensenada.

Aaron began racing when he was 19 years old with his two brothers, Rodrigo and Alan Ampudia. He is a two time SCORE International World Champion, winning in the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja 250, and a win at the Baja Sur 500 with Papas&Beer Racing. [1]

Racing Career

Aaron Ampudia began racing in 2011. His father, Rodrigo Ampudia Sr. and older brother were already in the racing scene, so ‘Ampudia’ wasn’t necessarily a new name on the block.[2] [3]

Being raised in the Baja California peninsula, Aaron Ampudia’s involvement with off-road racing started at an early age. His Father raced the SCORE Baja 500 and Baja 1000 back in the 1980’s. [4] [5]

Aaron Ampudia was recognized by SCORE International for riding the courses of Baja. He won first in his class (½ 1600) at the SCORE Baja 1000.[6] [7]

References

  1. ↑ "A tomar camino en Baja 500". frontera.info. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  2. ↑ "TALKING DIRT: Aaron Ampudia". SCORE-INTERNATIONAL. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Ampudia Brothers Pace Baja 500 Qualifying". SPEED SPORT. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  4. ↑ "La ‘Dinastía Ampudia’ fue profeta en su tierra". El Vigía. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Es Ampudia guerrero azteca". El Vigía. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  6. ↑ "WARRIOR – Aaron Ampudia". SCORE-INTERNATIONAL. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  7. ↑ "2015 Baja 1000- FOX". Retrieved June 30, 2017.
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