STOCK Polaris Xp Class @ The Lucas Oil Regional Series??? Need your input

[Dirty]

Hey UTVUnderground members,


With the popularity of the new Polaris RZR XP a question came up. If we were to have a (Stock XP class) for this with some safety requirements like a Cage, fire suits/ extinguisher, window nets doors, and other safety items would this be like the new SuperStock Rhino Class was back in the day?? Elsinore/Perris / Racetown ect?

-I believe that there are enough XP's to have a 20 car field at all the regionals. What are your thoughts?

- Are there enough Can Ams to race?

-WildCats are just getting released. This Vehicle is a good fit but none are available to race.

-Could you incorporate the RZR 800, S models without modifying the motors? and how many would race?

Let us know your thoughts?







Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series Releases 2012 Schedule

Corona, CA (December 6, 2011) The Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series released the 2012 regional schedule today for both Arizona and Southern California with Utah dates TBA. The Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series Arizona will be hosting a 7 race series on 3 different tracks across Arizona while the Southern California series schedule will see the addition of the new and improved Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park to join Glen Helen Raceway on its 6 race schedule. Both series will finish out the points season at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first ever Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Shootout bringing together racers from all over the west to battle it out.

"We are excited by the growth that all of our Lucas Oil Regional Series have seen this year," said Southern California series director Lee Perfect. "We have seen that with sponsor, racer and spectator support it is definitely possible to put on affordable, fun grassroots events that provide a place for racers to do some good racing, get some practice for the professional series and come out and just have a good time with a limited budget and time commitment. We are excited to offer a new venue in Southern California and are certain that the end of the year shootout is going to be a great addition to the schedule for everyone. The overall focus of all of the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series has been to keep everything affordable, fun and family friendly and we look forward to working together to continue to do that in 2012."

2012 Lucas Oil Regional Series Schedule:

Southern California

February 18 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, CA
March 10 - Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, Lake Elsinore, CA
June 9 - Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, CA
July 21 – Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, CA
September 29 – Lake Elsinore Raceway, Lake Elsinore, CA
November 10 – Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

Arizona
February 18 – Speedworld Off Road Park, Surprise, AZ
March 18 – Firebird International Raceway, Chandler, AZ
May 5 – Speedworld Off Road Park, Surprise, AZ
June 9 – Kingman Fairgrounds, Kingman, AZ
September 15 – Speedworld Off Road Park, Surprise, AZ
October 14 – Firebird International Raceway, Chandler, AZ
November 10 – Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV

Utah
TBD
November 10 – Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV


For more information on the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series Arizona please see www.arizonashortcourse.com. For more information on the Lucas Oil Regional Off Road Series Southern California please see www.lucasoilregional.com.

[450grl]

Are you saying have a class just for RZR XPs? As the UTV classes stand now, the XPs are already able to race - at least at the AZ regionals.

[RZRluvr]

I think the idea of a Stock Spec Class is awesome! This is a Win Win situation if ya think about it. This would allow alot of people with limited resources (Money, Time, Race Team, Knowledge ect) the ability to race. Second, in my opinion this creates better viewing for the spectators due to the fact that all the cars are equal in power and weight, it comes down to the best driver

Just my 3.5 cents

[Bajaxp]

I really like the idea of a box stock class with safety equipment such as 5 pt harnesses, cage with GOOD doors, window nets, roof etc. But I think it shouldn't be for one model of one brand. Make it 1000cc stock motor limit. Polaris XP 900's can easily compete against the CA and AC 1000's. I could see this class getting HUGE. The aftermarket companies would thrive with the cages, belts, etc and if dealers got behind some drivers or teams it would be just like motocross in the 70's and 80's. Hundreds racing!

I would think that the safety items could be installed for less than $3k. Yes/no?

People could get a taste of racing and if they liked it they could move up to WORCS, Lucas or Best in the Desert.

[OFFROADSWAPMEET]

I think this REGIONAL may have some potential in being successful. First off the new locations will help bring more SoCal racers to Lake Elsinore. Like Bajaxp said there should be a 1000cc class and keep the competition at a even level.There needs to be a place to race our slow RHINOS too.

WHATS THE COST BREAK DOWN TO RACE?

ENTRY TO RACE?
ENTRY TO PARK?

[apexin]

Originally Posted by Bajaxp

I really like the idea of a box stock class with safety equipment such as 5 pt harnesses, cage with GOOD doors, window nets, roof etc. But I think it shouldn't be for one model of one brand. Make it 1000cc stock motor limit. Polaris XP 900's can easily compete against the CA and AC 1000's. I could see this class getting HUGE. The aftermarket companies would thrive with the cages, belts, etc and if dealers got behind some drivers or teams it would be just like motocross in the 70's and 80's. Hundreds racing!

I would think that the safety items could be installed for less than $3k. Yes/no?

People could get a taste of racing and if they liked it they could move up to WORCS, Lucas or Best in the Desert.

You pretty much summed it up! By this time next year, there will be several different choices besides the Polaris. Start the class this year and keep it open to other brands and sit back and watch! It might be an XP class this year, but that will only last the first part of the year until AC releases enough Wildcats and some other sport models come out from other companies (you know who I am talking about, eh).

[NAATV]

If this did happen could you explain "Stock Xp" Would there be exhaust/intake mods? Different shocks? Fuel programers?

[El Kido]

id be in. I plan to do the whole worcs in 2012 and why not that too,.

[Mike L]

I'm sorry but I just can't resist.



Wouldn't the ISA rule book work here?

[megadesertdiesel]

make it very affordable and you will get a great turnout. keep the mods to bolt on and a 100cc max.