SCORE Class 3

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SCORE Class 3 race vehicle

SCORE [1] Class 3 is production short wheelbase 4x4 class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series races including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, San Felipe 250, Baja Sur 500 and the SCORE Desert Challenge.

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Vehicle description

Vehicles must be a four-wheel drive vehicle capable of being driven through all four wheels. Vehicles are typically Jeep, [2] Ford Bronco, [3] Kia Sportage [4] or Chevrolet Trailblazer. [5]

No pickup trucks are allowed in this class. Minimum vehicle weight is 3500 lbs.

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References

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  2. "Jeep SUVs & Crossovers | Official Jeep Site | Jeep". www.jeep.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  3. "History Of The Ford Bronco". www.blueovaltrucks.com. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  4. "Kia Sportage model history". NADAguides. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  5. "Chevrolet TrailBlazer model history". NADAguides. Retrieved 2015-12-28.