SCORE Class 7SX

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SCORE Class 7SX race vehicle at the 2010 Baja 1000 Class7SX.JPG
SCORE Class 7SX race vehicle at the 2010 Baja 1000

SCORE [1] Class 7SX is a stock production Mini Pickup class that competes in the SCORE off-road race series races including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja Sur 500, San Felipe 250, and the SCORE Desert Challenge.

Contents

This class is a stock production class and all components must remain stock except those modifications allowed.

Vehicle Description

Built from a two or four-wheel drive mini or mid-sized pickup truck. Engine displacement may not exceed 4000cc.

Vehicles must have been series produced in quantities of at least 5000 units within a 12-month period and be readily available to the general public in the U.S.A. Vehicle must be marketed as mini or mid-sized pickups.

Class Requirements

Engine

Engine must be of the same manufacturer, basic design with a maximum of 6 cylinders.

Suspension

Suspension must be of the same basic design and concept as originally produced. Suspension parts may be strengthened, reinforced or replaced.

Body

Body must maintain original shape, size, configuration and appearance. Vehicles must weight 3000lbs minimum.

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References

  1. "SCORE OFF-ROAD RACING – SCORE-International.com". www.score-international.com. Retrieved 2015-12-30.