SCORE Class 5-1600

SCORE{{Cite web|title = SCORE OFF-ROAD RACING – SCORE-International.com|url = http://www.score-international.com|website = www.score-international.com|accessdate = 2015-12-28}} Class 5-1600 is open wheel limited Baja Bug class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series races including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja Sur 500, San Felipe 250, and the SCORE Desert Challenge.

File:Baja bug 5-1600.jpg

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,{{Cite web|title = VW Type 181 Thing Kubel Safari Registry|url = http://www.type181registry.com|website = www.type181registry.com|accessdate = 2015-12-29}} Porsche 900 series,{{Cite web|title = Series 900 - Porsche Coachwork|url = https://series900.wordpress.com|website = Series 900 - Porsche Coachwork|accessdate = 2015-12-29|language = en-US}} or Karmann Ghia{{Cite web|title = Karmann Ghia History|url = http://www.karmannghiaconnection.com/history.html|website = www.karmannghiaconnection.com|accessdate = 2015-12-29}} are included in this class.

Class requirements

=Engine=

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

=Suspension=

Front suspension must be either Volkswagen Type 1,{{Cite web|title = Volkswagen History|url = http://www.beetlebank.co.uk/vw-history.htm|website = www.beetlebank.co.uk|accessdate = 2015-12-29}} 181 ball joint or link pin only. Rear suspension is based on Volkswagen 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

  • [http://www.facebook.com/pages/VIKINGOS-RACERS/287209354437/ Vikingos]
  • [http://www.yoloracing.com/ Yolo Racing] - Erich Reisen, Ross Burden, Ted Balkie
  • [http://gonzoracing.net/ GONZO RACING] Trevor Anderson, Mark Anderson
  • [https://www.basecampoffroad.com/ 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

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  • SCORE International (2011). "2011-2015 Off-Road Racing Rules and Regulations".
  • SCORE International. "[https://web.archive.org/web/20100628215514/http://www.score-international.com/technotes.aspx 2009 New Classes & Existing Class Rule Amendments]"