Off Road Desert Racing

I don't think there is a thread for this yet, but I figured I would start one. Eat, sleep, live and breathe everything off road

My dad and I are finishing up a build we are doing with our class 11 stock Volkswagen. We have picked up quite a few sponsors and supporters! Planning on racing some local CA and NV races and also Baja. Check out our site and FB page

http://cheapthrillsracing.webs.com
http://www.mudenergy.com/about/team/

 

all Baja All the time.

I'm in the same boat love racing and love Baja

keep it up

 

This thread needs to get rolling! Come on there has to be others that are racing are at least spectating at a desert race soon!


Race Update:

WE ARE RACING THE MINT 400 IN VEGAS THIS YEAR! It is going to be an epic adventure for sure.






Any one else planning on attending or racing?

 

My team is also raising funds for all the expenses with this iconic race. Check out the link and donate to get us on the right track. Who wouldn't want to see a cute girl racing a little stock bug in Vegas

 

Awesome Bug! pic for the thread.

 

Thanks! We are stoked to be showcasing your awesome lights at the Mint.

 

Im glad I'm not the only one with the VW desert racing addiction... Good luck at the Mint wish we were going this year. Took 3rd in class 9 a couple years ago when Snore was hosting the race.

 

I'll be in town that weekend for my 14th wedding anniversary. I'm gonna try to catch some of the race. Good luck and God speed!!

 

Hell yeah a niner! My dad raced a class 9 in Lucrene and Barstow before we got our 11.

 

The only time I've raced at barstow was the first big 9 race they put on there. I never want to go back. 6" front travel and 8" rear just isn't enough to enjoy the course.

Were slowly building a 5 unlimited now. hopefully it will be ready by next year.

 

Barstow is ROUGH. and the sames goes with class 11 suspension. Pretty much nothing! I raced in Ridgecrest, about 250 miles.... and I had never been so sore in my entire life. It was painful! But it's the price we pay. lol I can live with it.

 

I just look at it as a 9 hour full body massage. lol but I don't think I could give it up for anything.

 

good luck. Kick ass and take names!

 

I still haven't made it out to an event in person to spectate

Does watching events on TV and streaming count for this thread?!

 

Worked on the car this weekend!
Did a lot of tedious adjusting and cleaning but it was needed. Now for some testing time before the Mint next month!

 

Check out this Sweet article on the class 11 that raced the Baja 1000.
Gives you an idea of what's its like to race an epic race on a poor man's budget! lol

http://www.vice.com/read/taking-on-the-worlds-most-difficult-off-road-race-in-a-vw-bug-195

 

Anyone out there planning on attending or racing the MORE race out in Barstow this weekend? I'm planning on taking the 4 Runner up tonight and camping under the stars

 

Hell to the Yeah.

 

Very cool