Mark Handley and Solar Racing: Stock Full Size, 1995 F-150
Mark Handley – Owner/Driver
Birthplace: Honolulu, HI Age: 41 Residence: San Marcos, CA HQ: San Marcos, CA Vehicle: 1995 F-150 Class: Stock Full Size
Mark got started in motorsports like so many others, on a mini-bike. He started at 7 years old, than began riding motorcycles both motocross, and desert. This grew into a desire to drive trucks.
Mark had always heard about the Baja races. He finally went to the Baja 500 once, and was hooked! He had to get involved with the trucks. After several years of chasing and pitting for some of the biggest names (chased and pitted for Trophy Truck Teams in 2000, 2001, & 2002) at the biggest races (Baja 500, Baja 1000, and the Baja 2000), he decided it was time to get behind the wheel himself. In March of 2003, he acquired the Ace Motorsports Championship F-150 just before the San Felipe 250. From there, he was off to the races…
Occupation
- President of Solar Funding - Real Estate and Mortgage Brokerage, Certified Mortgage Consultant, California Real Estate Broker, Realtor
Favorite Past times
: In addition to Off-Road Racing, Mark enjoys surfing, backcountry snowskiing and snowboarding, barefoot waterskiing, riding dirtbikes, scuba diving, flying, backpacking and camping whether it’s Baja, Yosemite or the Continental Divide.
Additional Information
Other accomplishments include a Private Pilot Certificate, Bondurant Graduate of High Performance Driving, and winner of the BAJA 500 (2004). Professionally holds highest designation in mortgage industry, 1 of 137 nationwide. Trained in CPR and 1st Aid
First Win: Debut race, “The Conquista
”2001- In what is now the Solar Racing Pre-Runner Biggest Win: 36th BAJA 500 – 2004– One of the most legendary races in Off Road Racing Most Memorable Race – BajaMex 300 - 2003 – Racing thru flash floods! Funnest Race: 37th BAJA 500 - 2005 – Big Air Jumps, High Speed Driving