#11 Johnny Campbell- San Clemente CA, USA

Johnny Campbell is a living legend in BAJA CA and his name is synonymous with HONDA’S multi-decade reign of dominating motorcycle racing in Mexico. With an unprecedented 11 BAJA 1000 victories to his name, JCR (Johnny Campbell Racing) has extended his late mentor Bruce Ogilvie’s dynasty of owning the coveted 1x plate since 1996.

Johnny Campbell’s impressive resume extends far beyond the BAJA Peninsula. In 1994, he tackled the Nevada Rally with a 2nd place in his rally debut followed by an outright win the next year, much to the dismay of veteran European rally champions. In 2001, Johnny made his DAKAR Rally debut on the HONDA XR650R and finished in ninth place, the best performance to date by an American rookie at the time. In 2012, JC was tapped by driver Robby Gordon to be the co-driver/navigator for Gordon’s impressive run where the duo won 2 stages (Campbell’s first in a DAKAR) and nearly 2 others.

Recognized beyond BAJA CA for his impressive reign, Campbell’s strong spirituality and family values extend to his charitable activities and participation in group riding adventures, most recently with his partnership with Cameron Steele (BAJA BEACH BASH) where the duo raised over $32,000 in donations for the Rancho Santa Marta Orphanage in San Vicente, BAJA. Campbell resides in San Clemente with his wife Faye and their two children.  

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