If you had to push the RESET button on classes....

[Zambo]

....what would it look like? How many classes would there be and what would the rules for those classes be? I know its pie in the sky but it might make for a fun philosophical conversation.

I think you would still separate trucks and buggies. Perhaps six truck classes would be:

Unlimited full size (TT)
Unlimited mid size (6/72)
Supermodified Full size (8)
Supermodified midsize (7)
Stock full
Stock mini

I'd open up the rules for these six which would accommodate more trucks, and make the lesser classes easier and less expensive to build and more fun. For instance, perhaps allow some more mods to the stock classes such as commercially available suspension kits that utilize stock pivots. That would let more trucks qualify to enter these classes.

Also, the specialized classes such as TrophyLite and Jeepspeed would run in one of these six classes but still have their own subcategory for their purses etc. For instance TL runs in 6 and Jeepspeed runs in Stock Mini or Full.

Similar plan for the buggy side of the house.

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[idealer]

Unlimited full size (TT)
Unlimited mid size (6/72)
Spec full
Spec mini
Sportsman

[chicken lips the ocho]

What do you guys think about joining TT and class 1?

class 8, SS8, Pro Truck, and class 6 race together.
class 7 trucks race with 7-2 trucks.
10 & 12 together.
1 sportsman class not 3.

Bikes i would do Pro, expert, and sportsman.
Quads Pro & sportsman.

[BRINGTHERUCKUS]

....what would it look like? How many classes would there be and what would the rules for those classes be? I know its pie in the sky but it might make for a fun philosophical conversation.

I think you would still separate trucks and buggies. Perhaps six truck classes would be:

Unlimited full size (TT)
Unlimited mid size (6/72)
Supermodified Full size (8)
Supermodified midsize (7)
Stock full
Stock mini

I'd open up the rules for these six which would accommodate more trucks, and make the lesser classes easier and less expensive to build and more fun. For instance, perhaps allow some more mods to the stock classes such as commercially available suspension kits that utilize stock pivots. That would let more trucks qualify to enter these classes.

Also, the specialized classes such as TrophyLite and Jeepspeed would run in one of these six classes but still have their own subcategory for their purses etc. For instance TL runs in 6 and Jeepspeed runs in Stock Mini or Full.

Similar plan for the buggy side of the house.

Yup. TT,7200, 8, 7, Stock full and stock mini are the only "truck" classes needed. Class 8 is a classic and the best class in all of racing haha and should be left alone, stock full could be opened slighly to allow for some aftermarket parts that wont make them any faster, but would make them more reliable and easier to prep. for example, heimed steering and aftermarket master cylinders. Im sick of all these feel good classes.

[Racerinside]

Three classes
-unlimited (TT, 6, 1, 10, 5open)
-modified (8, 7, 12, 1/2 1600, 5-1600)
-stock (7s, stock full, stock mini, 9, 11)
Three divisions based on engine size
-open
-v6 or forced induction 4cyl
-4 cyl
Sub division for sealed engines in each class/division

[Scott_F]

1) Unlimited (TT + Class 1) *no rules*
2) Unlimited truck bodies with sealed crate engines
3) Unlimited buggies with sealed crate engines
4) All VW classes
5) Sportsman run what you brung

[Bolles]

TT unlimited fuel, induction, power scource
Class 1 same as above
Current SCORE Class 4 Eco or Ford
Class 10/12/5 same class.
Class 1600
Class 9 and 5-1600 combo
Class 6 Unlimited mini
Class 7-2 All Ecotec/Ford Similar and open chassis
Stock full and mini combo
Class 8 Full or Mini on a production frame with a gas motor
JeepSpeed (that should be the new Class 11 of the future in Baja)

[racer56]

Trucks
TT
7200/6
mini metal/7

Buggies
Class 1
Class 10
1/2-1600

Misc.
Class 11
Spec classes

Everything else is sportsman

[nimrod]

TT
Cl 1
Pump Gas TT Or class 8 with same motor rules as pump gas TT. This is also where the class 6 guys should run. Same class, jump to LS or run your 6.
10 ecotek
1-2/1600
7sx
Cl 11
UTV open over 800
UTV Open under 800
Spec classes in one big class and it would be the responsibility of whoever built or sold the respective different cars to offer purses and prizes to their cars. As the promoter I would award top 3 only regardless. You can always enter 1450 or sportsman buggy if you don't like this.

1450 and Sportsman buggy

Bikes:
Open pro
Under 300 open pro (development teams)
Age groups
Sportsman bike open to whatever you wanna ride but one class

Quads:
Open Pro
Open pro under 300
Age groups
Sportsman. Run what ya brung one class

4 hour time gap between bikes and vehicles. Any bikes or quads in danger of being caught will be stopped at checkpoints and not allowed to finish. You better have your act together.

[troyharper]

TT
Cl 1
Pump Gas TT Or class 8 with same motor rules as pump gas TT. One class
10 ecotek
1-2/1600
Cl 6
7sx
Cl 11
Spec classes in one big class and it would be the responsibility of whoever built or sold the respective different cars to offer purses and prizes to their cars. As the promoter I would award top 3 only regardless. You can always enter 1450 or sportsman buggy if you don't like this.

1450 and Sportsman buggy

Bikes:
Open pro
Under 300 open pro (development teams)
Age groups
Sportsman bike open to whatever you wanna ride but one class

Quads:
Open Pro
Open pro under 300
Age groups
Sportsman. Run what ya brung one class

4 hour time gap between bikes and vehicles. Any bikes or quads in danger of being caught will be stopped at checkpoints and not allowed to finish. You better have your act together.

I like the age grouping in the bike dork classes!