SCORE Class 1 is an open-wheel unlimited-class that competes in the
SCORE off-road race series including the
Baja 1000,
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,
San Felipe 250 and the
SCORE Desert Challenge. Class 1 is defined as an unlimited four-wheel single and two-seat vehicles. No production bodied vehicles allowed in this class. Engines must be normally aspirated. Since it is an open-class, all components are considered open unless restricted by
SCORE International
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.
Vehicle numbers have become permanently assigned to each driver. Numbers 100-109 is reserved for the prior years driver standings for positions 1-10 respectfully. Numbers 110-199 will be available for assignment. Drivers who have used a number in the prior years season will be given first option for the same number in the current season.
Vehicle description
Class 1 vehicles are most often two-wheel drive, and most feature a 4130
chromoly
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tube-frame chassis covered by a composite body with an aluminium interior containing either a single or two seats.
The Class 1 features a 125" wheelbase with 37" tires on 17" lightweight wheels allowing 22" of wheel travel, with a dry weight of 3500 pounds and 60 gallon fuel cell.
Class requirements
Engine
Unlimited. Usually V8, rarely V6. 500BHP and greater.
Suspension
Unlimited.
Body
May not have a production appearing Utility or Sport Utility body.
Notable race teams
* '
All German Motorsports'' -
Armin Schwarz
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* An ancient Indo-European name:
** a German/Dutch given name,
*** a modern form of the name Arminius (18/17 BC–AD 21), a German prince who defeated a Roman army in the Battle of the Teutoburg F ...
, Martin Christensen, Armin Kremer
* Letner Racing - Kory Halopoff, Harley Letner
* '
McMillin Racing'' - Daniel McMillin
* '
Class1Racing.com'' - Charles Rudolph
* Wilson Motorsports - Randy Wilson, Ronny Wilson
* LVDC- Pat Dean
* '
DanZio Racing'' - Josh Daniel
* '
Cops Racing Team''
References
*SCORE International (2006). "2006-2010 Off-Road Racing Rules and Regulations".
*SCORE International.
2009 New Classes & Existing Class Rule Amendments
External links
Official SCORE International websiteOfficial SCORE International JournalOfficial SCORE International Carbon TV channel
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