Unlimited Baja Bug

DEFINITION

Vehicles must be based off a VW type-1 sedan hardtop or convertible, 181 Safaris, 900 series Porsche, Karmann Ghias, or VW type-2 and type-3. Must retain Baja Bug appearance.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Entrants in this class shall comply with all applicable general regulations.

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

This class is an open class and all components will be considered open unless restricted herein.

NOTE: The TR abbreviations listed under this class (I.E. TR1 HELMETS) refer to TR cross reference listings in the front of this book. These TR cross-referenced listings are part of the class rules. Where a conflict occurs between the TR cross-referenced listing and a rule contained under this class, the rule contained under this class takes priority.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

TR1 HELMETS

See TR1 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR2 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

See TR2 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR3 EYE PROTECTION and DENTURES

See TR3 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR4 HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINTS

See TR4 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR5 FIRST AID KIT

See TR5 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR6 EMERGENCY SIGNALING DEVICES

See TR6 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR7 HORNS

See TR7 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR8 REFLECTORS

See TR8 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR9 FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT

See TR9 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR10 SURVIVAL SUPPLIES

See TR10 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Front and rear suspension systems may be modified or replaced as long as stock concept (trailing-arms, swing-axles, IRS, etc.) is retained and wheelbase limit is not exceeded. Vehicle suspension support system (torsion bars, torsion leafs, springs, etc.) is open.

TR11 SHOCK ABSORBERS and BUMP STOPS

See TR11 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR12 SECONDARY SUSPENSION

See TR12 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR13 WHEELS and TIRES

See TR13 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR14 FASTENERS

See TR14 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

STEERING and BRAKE COMPONENTS

TR15 STEERING

No center steering.

TR16 BRAKES

Brakes are open. Turning brakes are allowed.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TR17 IGNITION

See TR17 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR18 BATTERIES

See TR18 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR19 LIGHTS

See TR19 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR20 STARTERS

See TR20 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

FUEL SYSTEM

TR21 FUEL

See TR21 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR22 FUEL TANKS

See TR22 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR23 FUEL FILLERS LINES, VENTS, and CAPS

Fuel cell mandatory.

ENGINE, TRANSMISSION and DRIVELINES

TR24 ENGINE and ENGINE DISPLACEMENT

Any displacement normally aspirated four(4) cylinder air cooled engine allowed.

Any production water cooled normally aspirated four(4) cylinder engine with a maximum displacement of 2.5L is allowed.

All non air cooled engines must be inspected and sealed by an American Off-Road Racing Championship approved engine builder.

TR25 ENGINE REPLACEMENT

See TR25 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR26 TRANSMISSION/DIFFERENTIAL

See TR26 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR27 THROTTLES

See TR27 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR28 EXHAUST

See TR28 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR29 DRIVE SHAFTS

See TR29 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR30 FLYWHEEL SHIELDS

See TR30 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR31 FLUID COOLERS

See TR31 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR32 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

See TR32 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR33 SUPERCHARGERS and TURBOCHARGERS

No turbo or superchargers allowed.

VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

TR34 ROLL CAGES

See TR34 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR35 SAFETY HARNESS

See TR35 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR36 SAFETY NETS

See TR36 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR37 SEATING

Single or two seats are allowed. No center seating.

GENERAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS

TR38 DRIVERS COMPARTMENT

Front and rear firewalls required. Interior sheet metal may be removed, exterior appearance must be retained. Pedals may be of any manufacture, but must be mounted on left side of the vehicle.

TR39 DOORS AND LATCHES

Doors must remain stock shape, size, and configuration. Doors may be welded or fastened closed. Fiberglass side panels and windshield frames are allowed.

TR40 FIREWALLS

See TR40 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR41 BALLAST

See TR41 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR42 WEIGHT

See TR42 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR43 FLOORBOARDS

See TR43 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR44 BUMPERS and HAZARDOUS PROTRUSIONS

See TR44 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR45 MIRRORS

See TR45 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR46 SKID PLATES

See TR46 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR47 STORAGE

See TR47 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR48 CHASSIS and BODY

Front and rear fenders must be used. Front fenders may be one-piece fiberglass. Rear fenders must not measure less than 6 inches from body, measured at top center of fender. Rear fender mounting height is open. Rear fenders must have rolled edges but may be made of ant material.

Body must resemble Baja Bug.

Steel body and doors must be retained. Hard body vehicles must retain steel roof. Convertible bodies must retain windshield frame. Stock floor pan maybe cut, modified, or replaced.

Maximum wheelbase is 105 inches plus or minus 1/2(.50) inch.

TR49 HOSES

See TR49 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR50 IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS

See TR50 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR51 ADVERTISING on VEHICLES

See TR51 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR52 RADIO EQUIPMENT

See TR52 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR53 WORKMANSHIP

See TR53 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.

TR54 TRACKING DEVICE

See TR54 in Car/Truck/Moto Technical Rules.