SCORE Lites
SCORE{{Cite web|title = SCORE OFF-ROAD RACING – SCORE-International.com|url = http://www.score-international.com|website = www.score-international.com|accessdate = 2015-12-30}} Lites Class 12 is an open-wheel air-cooled Volkswagen motor class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja Sur 500, San Felipe 250 and the SCORE Desert Challenge. Four-wheel single and two-seat vehicles less than 1835cc in size. No production bodied vehicles are allowed in this class.
File:Michael Crichton Motorsports at the 2016 Baja 1000 Finish Line.jpg
Vehicle description
Class 12 vehicles are two-wheel drive and most feature a 4130 chromoly tube-frame chassis covered by a composite body. Vehicles must weigh a minimum of 1500 pounds.
Class requirements
=Engine=
Engine must be Volkswagen Type 1{{Cite web|title = The Volkswagen Type 1 "Beetle" marks its 75th anniversary {{!}} Hemmings Daily|url = http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/06/12/the-volkswagen-type-1-beetle-marks-its-75th-anniversary/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130615212743/http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/06/12/the-volkswagen-type-1-beetle-marks-its-75th-anniversary/|url-status = usurped|archive-date = June 15, 2013|website = Hemmings Motor News|accessdate = 2015-12-30}} retaining 2 valves per cylinder. Single-seat vehicles must displace less than 1776cc, and two-seat vehicles must be less than 1835cc. One carburetor that retains a maximum of 2 venturis per carburetor with a size of less than 42mm.
=Suspension=
Limited to Volkswagen Type 1 configuration. Must be of the twin-beam trailing arm type. Beam is open. Trailing arms are open. Spindles are open.
=Body=
May not have a production-appearing utility or sport utility body.
Notable race teams
- Michael Crichton Motorsports - 2015 SCORE Lites Class 12 Championship Winner, 2016 Baja 1000 2nd-place finish
- K.I.T. Racing - Rick St. John
- "Bingham Racing" - Bob Bingham
References
{{Reflist}}
- 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]"