Encinitas, - #501
Make: VW Model: Baja Bug Engine: Honda K24 Engine Builder: Chassis: Curry/Racer Services Transmission: Mendeola
The popular Unlimited Class 5 brought out several competitors with upgraded engines for more power. Finishing first was Don Chase in the No. 523 car with co-drivers Travis Chase, Jake Lauxen, and Errol Hamlin. Read More
The Volkswagen Beetle-based Baja Bug has been a fixture in off-road racing for more than a half-century, and it has gone through quite an evolution over the years. The backyard modifications to bodies, suspensions, tires, and engines have given way to purpose-built, very sophisticated race machines. SCORE's Class 5 rule changes allowing the use of water-cooled engines of up to 2500cc from any manufacturer, revitalized the class several years ago by doing away with the need to use more expensive, harder to find, Volkswagen air-cooled power. Bill and Trey Hernquist’s new Class 5 car made its debut in last year's SCORE Baja 500 using a 2.4 liter GM Ecotec engine is a fine example of the latest in Baja Bug development. Read More
It was clear that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the amount of car and truck class participation at the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500 Presented by 4 Wheel Parts. For the many that complied with the protocols and found it safe enough to compete, the rugged terrain and fewer than normal class sizes didn’t make it any easier to pull off a win. Read More
Method Race Wheels, Baja Designs, Fox Shocks, Schaeffer's Oil, Salty Crew Clothing, General Tire,
#173 Overall and #5 in Class 5
DNF in Class 5
#108 Overall and #3 in Class 5
DNF in Class 5
#45 Overall and #1 in Class 5
DNF in Class 5
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