looking for class1/class 10 vehicle specs for custom build

[jwolf]

Hi,

Yes I'm a nub here. But not to auto industry. (certified auto tech by trade) I've built many stock cars, drift cars, autocross cars etc. I love drifting and autocross....BUT I'm getting bored of it. I'm a farm kid at heart and always loved burning through the fields on motorcross bikes with huge rooster tails haha.

I decided after watching some ken block and his amazing gymkhana driving (wishing I was that good) I realise what I want to build. Ive always wanted a project I can build from start to end with my bare hands.

So my interest seems to be in buggies. I watched some videos, looked at some pictures. stumbled on this site looking for roll cage regulations etc. Seems I like class 1/2 1600. Im guessing the 1600 stands for 1600cc engine.

I checked on SCORE website trying to find info. I didnt find much, or atleast not what I was excpecting. I know from stock car racing theres regulations for just about everything.

SO IM LOOKING FOR A FEW THINGS. I need some to help me with these as I can't seem to find specifics on much.

1. I need someone to link me or show me where I can find all vehicle classifications. Or show me when I can see the all the differences between all vehicles classes.

2. I need somoene to show me where I can find every spec I need to build My buggy, from safty gear, to frame width and bar spacing specs, to engine rules.

I can build rank motors and Probably build one of these cars to the balls. But if its not regulation... it seems pointless.. even if I never race it in a sanctioned event.

any help would be muchly appreciated.

SCHOOL ME! haha

EDIT:
and can someone PLEASE give me the proper name for these "buggies". I know what a sandrail is... but they don't seem to be quiet the same...and they look very rough and lame. I also found pre-built sandrails... which dont interest me. I like huge jumps and going fast with lots of suspension... not being and inch off the dirt. If i wanted that Id go drive my 240 on the street HAHA

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[trent06]

I dont know if Score has an online rule book however here is the link to the other premier desert racing promoter and their online rule book, in BITD the 1600 class is called class 2000....

http://www.bitd.com/content/category/4/10/11/

Hope this helps....

[rickf]

May I suggest you come to a few Baja races and volunteer for a team?
You'll learn a ton.

[jwolf]

May I suggest you come to a few Baja races and volunteer for a team?
You'll learn a ton.

I would love to volunteer. I carry a lot of experience in a lot of areas. Im pretty sure Id adapt quickly to vehicle changes. I also seem to be quiet the person for creating new parts to make something better. No idea how I do it haha.

But how would I go about that type of thing? I would love to do something like that. But unsure how Id handle the desert heat. as I'm a canadian boy haha. hottest it get here is like mid 30's celcius.. sometimes low 40's.

and TRENT06 that link is muchly appreciated. I will spend the night reading it and will talk to my engineering buddy tmro

[jwolf]

class 2000 has way to much VW for me to deal with. I hate volkswagon lol. Class 1000 sounds more like what I want.

Can anyone clarify build specs for the frame a bit more. I kind of understand what there talking about but I've never built a cage to such a specific spec other than loop and tube size etc.

[PT9Baja]

There are some 10 cars in the classifieds. It would be in alot cheaper than a new build too the balls.

[tapped1069]

Go on the snoreracing.net web-site. They got the complete rules and regulations for every class on the home page. You can download and print it out.

[diirk]

Here's BITD and SNORE rules along with a Safety Tech info sheet....

[baja619]

This will be you mot user friendly reference guide. The guys at Desert Rides put together several lists and glossaries that seem to spell it out quite well for newbys.

http://www.desertrides.com/reference/

http://www.desertrides.com/reference/racing_classes.php

http://www.desertrides.com/reference/terms.php

[C.J. Hutchins]

There are some 10 cars in the classifieds. It would be in alot cheaper than a new build too the balls.

I couldn't agree more! And remember Class 10 (or as in the rule book class 1000) is an unlimited chasis class. Just make sure you meet the saftey requirements regarding tubing sizes and meet the motor requirement. Other than that start choppin and tacking some chrome moly together, ha ha