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A trophy truck, also known as a Baja truck or trick truck, is a vehicle used in high-speed off-road racing. This is an open production class and all components are considered legal unless specifically restricted.
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. These vehicles are properly known as "trophy trucks" when raced in SCORE International sanctioned races,[1] and "trick trucks" when raced in Best in the Desert sanctioned races.[2]
Since the class was introduced in 1994, the development of the trophy truck has been rapid. Prior to that date, SCORE's Class-8 rules dictated that the entrants must use a production frame.[3] The introduction of the trophy truck class brought with it new freedom for competitors with minimal rules in its construction. Intense development in full-tube chassis and suspension travel led to previously unseen performance and speed.
With no proven formula, the initial trophy truck designs were very varied, usually with no two trucks the same. Over a development process of ten years, eventually engineering firms like Geiser Brothers,[4] Jimco,[5] Racer Engineering,[6] and ID Designs[7] became known for producing successful trucks. In recent years new truck builders such as TSCO Racing,[8] and Mason Motorsports Inc.,[9] have produced very advanced machines with many top racers seeing successful finishing results.
Trophy trucks have been traditionally two-wheel drive but recent developments have seen more than one truck builder implementing all-wheel drive equipment. Lately the top teams have been moving toward AWD designs. Most feature a 4130 chromoly steel tube-frame chassis covered by an aerodynamically engineered composite body. All trucks are equipped with a steel tube roll cage. The SCORE International Rule Book[10] defines and specifies the trophy truck requirements.
Gasoline engines are naturally aspirated, and typically Ford or ChevroletV8 engines, generating in excess of 1100 BHP and 950lb-ft of torque. Turbo charged diesel motors are allowed, with a minimum size of 5.0 liters to a maximum size of 6.6 liters, with two turbo chargers. Turbo engines must be fitted with an air restrictor.
Suspension travel is around 24 inches (61 cm) of wheel travel in the front and 36 inches (91 cm) of travel in the rear, although this may vary depending on chassis design. Most trophy trucks use independent A-arm suspensions up front. In the rear, most trucks feature a three or four-link setup with a solid rear axle, while some use various types of independent suspension. Suspension and damping duties are handled by one or two shock absorbers per wheel, usually consisting of one coil-over and one by-pass shock.[11]Fox Racing Shox,[12]Bilstein,[13] and King Shocks[14] are popular among competitors.
Tires are typically 39 inches (99 cm) tall or larger on 17-inch (43 cm) lightweight alloy wheels. Trophy trucks usually carry two spare tires in case of puncture. Total wet weight is around 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg) minimum, with the mass necessary to absorb the rougher terrain in desert racing.
Transmission is a choice of either three-speed automatic or six-speed sequential gearbox. The three-speed TH400 gearbox[15] 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. The six-speed sequential gearbox appeals to competitors due to the ease of changing gear ratios quickly.
^"King Off-Road Racing Shocks". www.kingshocks.com. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
^"The Novak Guide to the GM TH400 Automatic Transmission". www.novak-adapt.com. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
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Supertruck redirects here For other uses see Super truck A trophy truck also known as a Baja truck or trick truck is a vehicle used in high speed off road racing This is an open production class and all components are considered legal unless specifically restricted Gus Vildosola Trophy Truck at the 2018 Baja 500Although 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 These vehicles are properly known as trophy trucks when raced in SCORE International sanctioned races 1 and trick trucks when raced in Best in the Desert sanctioned races 2 Since the class was introduced in 1994 the development of the trophy truck has been rapid Prior to that date SCORE s Class 8 rules dictated that the entrants must use a production frame 3 The introduction of the trophy truck class brought with it new freedom for competitors with minimal rules in its construction Intense development in full tube chassis and suspension travel led to previously unseen performance and speed Contents 1 History 2 Truck design 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory editWith no proven formula the initial trophy truck designs were very varied usually with no two trucks the same Over a development process of ten years eventually engineering firms like Geiser Brothers 4 Jimco 5 Racer Engineering 6 and ID Designs 7 became known for producing successful trucks In recent years new truck builders such as TSCO Racing 8 and Mason Motorsports Inc 9 have produced very advanced machines with many top racers seeing successful finishing results Truck design edit nbsp Steve Olliges Team Ford Trophy TruckTrophy trucks have been traditionally two wheel drive but recent developments have seen more than one truck builder implementing all wheel drive equipment Lately the top teams have been moving toward AWD designs Most feature a 4130 chromoly steel tube frame chassis covered by an aerodynamically engineered composite body All trucks are equipped with a steel tube roll cage The SCORE International Rule Book 10 defines and specifies the trophy truck requirements Gasoline engines are naturally aspirated and typically Ford or Chevrolet V8 engines generating in excess of 1100 BHP and 950lb ft of torque Turbo charged diesel motors are allowed with a minimum size of 5 0 liters to a maximum size of 6 6 liters with two turbo chargers Turbo engines must be fitted with an air restrictor Suspension travel is around 24 inches 61 cm of wheel travel in the front and 36 inches 91 cm of travel in the rear although this may vary depending on chassis design Most trophy trucks use independent A arm suspensions up front In the rear most trucks feature a three or four link setup with a solid rear axle while some use various types of independent suspension Suspension and damping duties are handled by one or two shock absorbers per wheel usually consisting of one coil over and one by pass shock 11 Fox Racing Shox 12 Bilstein 13 and King Shocks 14 are popular among competitors Tires are typically 39 inches 99 cm tall or larger on 17 inch 43 cm lightweight alloy wheels Trophy trucks usually carry two spare tires in case of puncture Total wet weight is around 3 500 pounds 1 600 kg minimum with the mass necessary to absorb the rougher terrain in desert racing Transmission is a choice of either three speed automatic or six speed sequential gearbox The three speed TH400 gearbox 15 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 The six speed sequential gearbox appeals to competitors due to the ease of changing gear ratios quickly See also editBeach racing Desert racing Monster truck Off road racing Pickup truck racing Short course off road racing a form of off road racing using vehicles similar to trophy trucks Truck racingReferences edit SCORE OFF ROAD RACING SCORE International com score international com Retrieved 2015 12 28 THR Motorsports Parker 250 presented by Polaris Best in the Desert Best in the Desert Retrieved 2015 12 28 SCORE International Off Road Racing Rules and Regulations 2011 2015 Home Geiser Bros design amp development geiserbros com Retrieved 2015 12 28 Jimco Racing builds championship off road race cars www jimcorace com Retrieved 2015 12 28 racerengineering com www racerengineering com Retrieved 2015 12 28 ID Designs Home TSCO Racing Retrieved 2019 06 06 Home Mason Motorsports Retrieved 2019 06 06 Rule Book www score international com accessdate 2019 06 06 Brenthel Industries brenthelindustries com Archived 2010 11 23 at the Wayback Machine Fox Racing Foxhead com Retrieved 2015 12 28 BILSTEIN COM www bilstein com Retrieved 2015 12 28 King Off Road Racing Shocks www kingshocks com Retrieved 2015 12 28 The Novak Guide to the GM TH400 Automatic Transmission www novak adapt com Retrieved 2015 12 28 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Trophy Trucks Official SCORE International website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Trophy truck amp oldid 1133413056, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
