The 50th Baja 1000 will take place November 14-18 and competing this year, is no stranger to the annual race, a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle. Fielded by the ProjectBaja.com team, which consists of Denver based racers/enthusiasts, will hope to succeed where they fell short in 2014, a DNF.
About the Bug via VW:
The Beetle received a heavy-duty rear torsion bar adjuster, while the dampers were replaced with external reservoir Fox units, stiffer springs were fitted, and the stock gas tank was replaced by 22-gallon safety cell. The tires were changed from 165R-15s to 235/75R-15s BFG All Terrains; the rear trailing arms were reinforced; and skid plates were added for protection at the front and rear. All of the glass and upholstery were removed, communications and navigation equipment were added, and the stock seats replaced by racing buckets, with full harnesses. A stout roll-cage was also fitted. Externally, the car also sports auxiliary lighting, because the SCORE Baja 1000 doesn’t stop when the light goes down.
Having expanded in mileage since its inception the 2017 SCORE Baja 1000 will actually be run over 1,134 miles between Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, and finishing in La Paz, Baja California Sur.
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