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Guys, I am new to offroad racing, and need extensive input. I have been reading SCORE race info for Class 3000, and think that my car may be able to enter. I am running a 2.4 Ecotec (as class requires), and I am at 102" wheelbase at ride height (class requires 103" or less). I meet the main criterion, but will have to do major updates to my car, considering it is a mix between a sand car and offroad car. It has a custom fuel tank (not fuel safe!) that would need replaced, suspension upgrades to possibly add bypass (would make a world of difference, I know), new belts, etc. etc. I have come to you guys to see if you can help me with a couple of questions. Let me start first by saying I am located in Tecumseh, Kansas - so getting certain things done and lined out is what I need to do before even making the drive with the car, crew, parts, etc. to go race.
1) What offroad race would you suggest I would start off in? I know of success stories for people doing well in the 1000, but I was thinking Vegas 2 Reno or something like that, with a little less logistical planning.
2) For class 30, will my chassis need to be SCORE tagged or inspected, other than showing up at the races for inspection?
3) I see a lot about sealed engines by Turnkey. It never really states in SCORE if class 30 requires a sealed motor, it more or less says it needs to just be inspected. I need some input on this, as there again I do not want to drive 20+ hours to not have my **** together and not be able to race.
4) I've attached some pictures of my car. It is definitely setup more for going to the dunes than anything at this point, so I know it needs a lot of work. The picture of the seats show the seat belts in the wrong position - that is the pictures from the guy I purchased the car from. Do you see any potential in this car at all, or do I need to put my efforts elsewhere? If it can pass inspection for class 30, I want to run this car, since it is what I have and I want to get out there and give it a try.
Thank you ahead of time for any input you can provide.
1) What offroad race would you suggest I would start off in? I know of success stories for people doing well in the 1000, but I was thinking Vegas 2 Reno or something like that, with a little less logistical planning.
2) For class 30, will my chassis need to be SCORE tagged or inspected, other than showing up at the races for inspection?
3) I see a lot about sealed engines by Turnkey. It never really states in SCORE if class 30 requires a sealed motor, it more or less says it needs to just be inspected. I need some input on this, as there again I do not want to drive 20+ hours to not have my **** together and not be able to race.
4) I've attached some pictures of my car. It is definitely setup more for going to the dunes than anything at this point, so I know it needs a lot of work. The picture of the seats show the seat belts in the wrong position - that is the pictures from the guy I purchased the car from. Do you see any potential in this car at all, or do I need to put my efforts elsewhere? If it can pass inspection for class 30, I want to run this car, since it is what I have and I want to get out there and give it a try.
Thank you ahead of time for any input you can provide.