SCORE Class 5-1600 is open wheel limited Baja Bug class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series races including the

Baja 1000 The Baja 1000 is an annual Mexican off-road motorsport race held on the Baja California Peninsula. It is one of the most prestigious off-road races in the world, having attracted competitors from six continents. The race was founded by Ed Pearl ...

Baja 500 The Baja 500 is a Mexican off-road motorsport race on the Baja California Peninsula that is sanctioned by SCORE International. The course has remained relatively the same over the years with the majority of events being a loop race starting and f ...

, Baja Sur 500,

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, and the SCORE Desert Challenge. BASECAMP_OFF-ROAD_5_1600

Vehicle description

Vehicle must be a VW Sedan Type 1 Hardtop or sunroof as delivered from the factory. Vehicle must have the external appearance of a "Baja Bug". No Convertibles, Super Beetles, 181 Safari, Porsche 900 series, or

Karmann Ghia The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a sports car marketed in 2+2 coupe (1955–1974) and 2+2 convertible (1957–1974) body styles by Volkswagen. Internally designated the Type 14, the Karmann Ghia combined the chassis and mechanicals of the Type 1 ( ...

are included in this class.

Class requirements

Engine

Engine must utilize

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series type 1, 1600cc, US model sedan components and dimensions. Displacement is limited to 1600cc.

Suspension

Front suspension must be either

Type 1, 181 ball joint or link pin only. Rear suspension is based on

Type 1 independent rear suspension or swing axle.

Body

Vehicles must have an external appearance of a Baja Bug. Original wheelbase must be maintained.

Notable race teams

* '
Vikingos
'' * '
Yolo Racing
'' - Erich Reisen, Ross Burden, Ted Balkie * '
GONZO RACING
'' Trevor Anderson, Mark Anderson
BASECAMP OFF-ROAD
Matt Barnes, Todd Baxter, John Bosch, Trevor Anderson, Brian Schrom, Andy May Crouchenvironmental.com - Greg Crouch, Kay Crouch, with Racer Services (Paul Mischel). * Borrachos Motorsports - Hector Hurtado, Sergio Lopez, Fernando Flores, Omar Vega, Fernando Sanchez, Oscar Fregoso

References

*SCORE International (2011). "2011-2015 Off-Road Racing Rules and Regulations". *SCORE International.
2009 New Classes & Existing Class Rule Amendments

External links

Official SCORE International website
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