Who wants to race the 2008 Baja?

briejer · Nov 22, 2007

I'm dead serious I want to put together a class 11 team. My first 20 cars were bugs and i have thought about this since I was 16. It's the cheapest class to build, but the hardest class to finish.

Lets keep the responses on a serious note

Scroll to the bottom of the link to see the class 11

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

spidertoy · Nov 22, 2007

intrigued, interested, but not sure as to how much/available I could be

darius · Nov 22, 2007

Class 11....... If you're back's not bad now, it's guarentee'd to be then

War-Jeeper · Nov 22, 2007

i would be very interested in putting together some sort of team, it would be an awesome experiance

War-Jeeper · Nov 22, 2007

a class 7S would be cool too but not nearly as cheap but still pretty cheap

JOOP · Nov 22, 2007

I wouldn't mind doing the Jeepspeed class. I have a XJ ready for the torture.

Outback · Nov 22, 2007

I'm too far away to be any help but I'll cheer ya on!

I am looking at Jeepspeed or class-8

briejer · Nov 22, 2007

darius said:
Class 11....... If you're back's not bad now, it's guarentee'd to be then

I would be more interested in the build and logistics....I would get people like you to drive it. I know I'm in no shape to drive a stock vw offroad.

The whole idea would be to get a team together to do it. It's a cheap class....the car would be the smallest investment. It would cost more in support crew than building the car.

SCOOTER1 · Nov 22, 2007

Robin...I can get you a great deal on that Class 1 car shown in the link you posted..yes it's for Sale

I have been active in offroad racing for over 22+ years (less active now that I live here)..but still connected by my heart, Anytime you want to talk more about it, let me know.

I will say that Class 11 is nuts, NOT as cheap as you think and a real ball buster..

There are many classes and I would look at all options before starting your quest.

Best advise.....BUY A USED RACECAR AND REBUILD...FROM SCRATCH WILL BREAK YA....Good luck..

rockabilly · Nov 22, 2007

I've talked about this allot with my friends, it's one of those "I'd like to do before I die" things. I'd definitely be down for something like this but I want to be in the vehicle, for shure.:awesomework:

SCOOTER1 · Nov 22, 2007

Also take into account....Mexico.....Read the threads on RDC, some very tradgic events this year

SCOOTER1 · Nov 22, 2007

I will say that if you fellas... Need help , advise or assitance in getting parts I would love to help... BUT on raceday, I may just stay stateside....

Here's some reading..... http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20071122-9999-1m22baja.html

Pook · Nov 22, 2007

JOOP said:
I wouldn't mind doing the Jeepspeed class. I have a XJ ready for the torture.

x2 a couple nice jeepspeed builds for the baja1000 on Pirate.

I'd be all over it being part of it. 2008 for me is a busy year though with running a Werock Season. 2009 would be better.

SnoFalls · Nov 22, 2007

that copter wreck this year really sucked.

SCOOTER1 · Nov 22, 2007

Naaaaa not the copter ...what happen to Chris Hall and his family Takes the cake.......

briejer · Nov 22, 2007

SCOOTER said:
Also take into account....Mexico.....Read the threads on RDC, some very tradgic events this year

I agree that driving the roads can be dangerous. I have spent 8 winters recently camping all over Baja and am very familar with the culture, roads, and other dangers.

There are options to get around the support crew races that happen on Mex1..... be more prepared and take a week to soak in the sun before driving home. I agree with the statements that the safest way down Baja during the race is in a race car.

briejer · Nov 22, 2007

SCOOTER said:
Robin...I can get you a great deal on that Class 1 car shown in the link you posted..yes it's for Sale

I have been active in offroad racing for over 22+ years (less active now that I live here)..but still connected by my heart, Anytime you want to talk more about it, let me know.

I will say that Class 11 is nuts, NOT as cheap as you think and a real ball buster..

There are many classes and I would look at all options before starting your quest.

Best advise.....BUY A USED RACECAR AND REBUILD...FROM SCRATCH WILL BREAK YA....Good luck..

What ballpark of money are you talking?

I get a warm fuzzy feeling about the idea of doing it in a basically stock bug......it seems more pure than using money to complete the race.

If I was still able a motorcycle would be my first choice.

pbmcauliffe · Nov 22, 2007

Sounds fun, we have talked about the Jeepspeed deal as well. I also have a couple buddies fully into the bug racing venue.

SCOOTER1 · Nov 22, 2007

Agree 100% Robin.....I started going in 85 for the 1000, then back in 86 for San Felipe, 500, and 1000 and did so till about 91. ( pitting for Team Honda)

93 & 94 I spent Racing class 1 (local So Cal races)

I went back in 98' to do contingency when I worked for Mckenzie's

The place didn't "FEEL" the same as it did 10 years earlier... it was different ..can't explain it was just different....that was also the year that Randy Ross was held up in the middle of the desert by "Bandits" and got shot in the leg while prerunning.....

I haven't been back since ...... would love to go but just don't like the current state.

If they fix it, I will think about returning

SCOOTER1 · Nov 22, 2007

briejer said:
What ballpark of money are you talking?

I get a warm fuzzy feeling about the idea of doing it in a basically stock bug......it seems more pure than using money to complete the race.

If I was still able a motorcycle would be my first choice.

Class 11 ........It's not just take an old stock bug and go for it....
That 40+ year old car has to be rebuilt into the toughest vw ever built, this with a shrinking supply of "stock" parts.

I would guess that by time you are done ..you will spend 10k to 20k

sounds crazy but I'm saying this is real money.....not some BS ..''ya I built it for 7500 and I'm racing'' ...I'm accounting for "ALL" the money your gonna spend...

I commend you I tooo wanted to build a 11 at one time....

you can get in and get started for less...but waisted entry fees and time
(=money) added with frustration.. will cost you in the long run..

as you know class 11 is all about just finishing...this years 1000 had a time limit of 53 hours.

The first cl 11 finished in 53:00:00.....(that was the report on rdc @ race end)

I wish you all the best with this and I stand by what I say ..If you need some help just let me know.:awesomework: