TREC - Trail Racing Endurance Circuit

[GoSlowGetStuck]

I apologize if this has been posted before. I did search for a few related terms and found nothing. Basically it is a racing circuit that is going to take place this summer at the Badlands.

http://trecwithus.com/

Sounds like it is a mix between desert racing and the kind of reckless wheeling you did when you first went out to the trails and had no idea what you were doing :dunno: Well, that's how it was for me, at least.

"This course will encompass everything a normal slow trail ride has such as rocks, hills, mud, sand etc. but now speed has been incorporated into the competition! The Badlands has the unique ability to offer a small scale desert-style race and dense woods that will maximize the thrill and offer even more excitement!"

I am pretty damn excited about it, they have rules posted up on the site so there is some reading material there. My XJ would require a lot of work to meet class B, even, but most of the requirements are just good things to have in general for wheeling (winch, lockers, roll cage, etc.) My friend and I are debating getting another rig to build up for it - the first race is in May which is right around the corner, unfortunately.

 

[Pat]

Very cool...wheels are turning...

 

[macgyvr]

I'm thinking Jeepspeed type rig, class B...

Its being thrown around these parts for sure...

mac 'where's the rotisserie' gyvr

 

[Prepmech]

Having a hard time understanding the rules, would a XJ require a cage? Looks like a rig could be thrown together pretty easily. Randy (intrepidXJ) has proven that almost everything at the badlands can be done on 33s, I'm thinking a rig built similar to his would do pretty good.

 

[Pat]

I'm thinking Jeepspeed type rig, class B...

Its being thrown around these parts for sure...

mac 'where's the rotisserie' gyvr

That's what I'm thinking...I have enough old parts that would go a long way. Something in the 33-35" range. Biggest expenses would be a cheap xj and some steel.

I'm not sure about the cage rules, but I would sure as hell want one...

 

[Big Hank]

I may be in the market to get rid of my 36's. Cage appears not needed, although I would want one. The rule book shows the following:

4.16.5 Class B Additional Restrictions:
4.16.5.1 If cage is not present, factory seatbelts in good operation and mounted in factory positions will be sufficient

That section of the rule book seems to sum up the cage question.

This could be a great thing. Mac get the baby jeep ready, we're goin racin.

Big Hank, over and out

 

[Pat]

What's up with the 36s? Too big to race on a D30.

I'm talking cheap-o, purpose-built beater racer. Mac's "Jr." would be a good candidate.

 

[99SJ_Ex]

I might be able to get my hands on another XJ for $250 through a friend of a friend of a friend....... :callme:

 

[xj4life]

i've been looking at competing in this as well. still need to place a call in to them to see where my XJ would fall class wise and a few other things.

 

[Big Hank]

What's up with the 36s? Too big to race on a D30.

I'm talking cheap-o, purpose-built beater racer. Mac's "Jr." would be a good candidate.

rule book says you can't go over 35's.....

I never checked about factory axles or not. I'll be reading more into this topic when i have time.

 

[xj4life]

from what i've read there's nothing stock or non-stock axles for either class

Definition: TREC considers axles to be the link between wheels on both front and rear ends. This application begins at the end of the
drive shaft and ends at the flange for wheels. It does not include brake assemblies.
4.1.2 All axle widths, live axles, solid axles, independent, military style drop in axles are permitted.
4.1.3 Gear reduction may be prior to the axles or after the axles or a combination of both.
4.1.4 Differentials must have some form of 100% locking abilities.
4.1.5 Vehicles are limited to 2 axles.
4.1.6 Axles must be of automotive type and duty as determined by TREC Official Inspector.
4.1.6.1 Class B Additional Restrictions:
4.1.6.1.1 All axles must be mechanically differentiated (i.e. no hydrostatic drive)
4.1.6.1.2 Portal type axles are not approved.
4.1.6.1.3 Axles must be located in such a way that the only change to wheelbase is due to reactive forces.
4.1.6.1.4 Wheelbase must be within five (5) inches of stock length.​

 

[GoSlowGetStuck]

This is awesome, glad to see so much interest here. I was having a hard time judging what their "ideal" rig would be for each class. I didn't know if they were targeting organized teams with the enclosed trailers and sponsors and all of that, or just the rest of us with a Jeep and some free time. I think I'm just going to throw lockers and a winch on mine and see how far I get.

One interesting rule I saw is that they don't allow coilovers - I couldn't tell if they intended this just for full-on race coilovers like macgyvr's rig has, or if that precludes anything with IFS from competing. Doesn't really bother me, but my friend has an IFS vehicle and will be pretty upset if he can't run.

 

[macgyvr]

This is awesome, glad to see so much interest here. I was having a hard time judging what their "ideal" rig would be for each class. I didn't know if they were targeting organized teams with the enclosed trailers and sponsors and all of that, or just the rest of us with a Jeep and some free time. I think I'm just going to throw lockers and a winch on mine and see how far I get.

One interesting rule I saw is that they don't allow coilovers - I couldn't tell if they intended this just for full-on race coilovers like macgyvr's rig has, or if that precludes anything with IFS from competing. Doesn't really bother me, but my friend has an IFS vehicle and will be pretty upset if he can't run.

you could run coilovers in the open class but not the "b" class...

my junk wouldn't pass tech with these rules in the unlimited class for a number of reasons...good thing its a safe trail rig...i'll build a true buggy soon enough...

mac 'loves competition but still has a heart for trail riding' gyvr

 

[JPWilson]

They're are also a couple of guys in my local club that are going to run XJs in the TREC series. Add a cage, small lift, 33s-35s, and go racing!!