How much horsepower does a trophy truck make?
1100-hp
Powering the truck is an 1100-hp 7.7-liter big-block V-8 built by Dougans. Block will be joined by two additional drivers: 2019 Baja 500 champion Alan Ampudia and 16-year old Jax Redline, a rising star in the trophy truck scene.
Can trophy trucks be street legal?
Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines. They are intended for desert racing only, and are not street legal.
How fast do trophy-trucks go?
Created to conquer the Baja 1000, the world’s toughest off-road race, Trophy-Trucks cross the gnarliest terrain on the continent at speeds that can exceed 140 mph.
What fuel do trophy trucks run on?
octane racing fuel
The truck runs on high-octane racing fuel transported in from a company in Long Beach and costing $13 per gallon. Because the engine of the racing truck produces more than twice as much horsepower as a standard passenger pickup, it burns gas at an exceptionally high rate.
What transmission do Trophy Trucks use?
Transmission is a choice of either three-speed automatic or six-speed sequential gearbox. The three-speed TH400 gearbox predates the Baja 1000 but remains popular among competitors due to the long gear ratios and capability of handling the torque spikes caused by off-road racing.
What is the name of the SCORE Trophy Truck?
Vildosola Racing is the professional SCORE Trophy Truck #21 (originally #4, changed to #21 on 2010) off-road racing team based in San Diego, California. It is owned and operated by Gus and Tavo Vildósola. The team races in numerous off-road circuits, including SCORE /Tecate Baja series and Best In The Desert (BITD).
Who is Vildosola Racing?
Gus Vildósola and Vildosola Racing have been in off-road racing since 1968. He started racing in local races in the Mexicali area. In 1984, Gus Vildósola began racing in the Baja 1000 when one of his cousins invite him to race along with him in a 5-1600.
Who are Gus Vildosola and his team?
The team races in numerous off-road circuits, including SCORE /Tecate Baja series and Best In The Desert (BITD). Gus Vildósola and Vildosola Racing have been in off-road racing since 1968. He started racing in local races in the Mexicali area.
How did Vildosola Racing do in the 2016 Baja 1000?
With an official time of 18:02:30, Vildosola Racing finished fourth in this 2016 SCORE International Baja 1000, with a course of approximately 854 miles that started and finished in the port of Ensenada. More info Baja is ours ! “For the first time in history, Vildosola Racing was crowned Overall and class champion at the Baja 500.”